Sermons on Just Punishment:

Just As The Father Sent Me, I Send You! 3 R”s

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 7, 2015

Jesus repeated his greeting: “Peace to you. Just as the Father sent me, I send you.” He was sending his disciples out just Like he is sending you out this morning to be revolutionaries. This sermons focus is on the 3 R's of Revolution!

To Believe John 20:19-21 (Message) 19-20 Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house. Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.” Then he showed them his hands and side. 20-21 The disciples, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21

Denomination: United Methodist

When Leadership Invites Judgement Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 14 is a deep lesson in the consequences of failed spiritual leadership. Jeroboam’s sin was not private—it was national and generational. He corrupted worship, hardened his heart, and misled a people.

WHEN LEADERSHIP INVITES JUDGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 14:1-31 Supporting Texts: Hosea 8:4; Ezekiel 18:30; Galatians 6:7-8; Psalm 33:12; 2 Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 14 reveals the tragic consequences of spiritual failure in leadership. King Jeroboam, who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Afterlife: Hell Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 21, 2019

This series explores the three realms of the afterlife: Hades, Hell and Heaven. Jesus, the prophets, and the apostles describe Hell - or Gehenna - as a place of death and destruction.

Afterlife: Hell Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/24/15 Have you heard about the farmer from Illinois who died and went to Hell? The Devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:9-11, Malachi 4:1-6, Matthew 13:30, John 3:16, 2 Peter 2:5-6, 2 Peter 3:7-13, Matthew 10:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't Offend My Children, Or Else

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 21, 2021

Even as Jesus suffered offense at the hands of others, every Christian shall likewise suffer. How we respond to this offense is important.

Don't Offend MY Children, or Else! Mark 9:38-50 It is a bit odd that this week’s gospel text from the lectionary begins with John’s response to what Jesus had just said. It is poor practice to start in the middle of a paragraph. Before we can analyze this text, we need to ask: “What was John ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judgement Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Mar 27, 2020

About every 2000 years God disciplines or punishes His creation. Could it be that the current Corona Virus Crisis is one such occasion.

Judgement belongs to The Lord 2nd Samuel 24:17 - When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he said to the Lord, “I have sinned; I, the shepherd, have done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? Let your hand fall on me and my family.” Many people have said it in recent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:17, Exodus 20:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Road Trip Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 5, 2016

A study of the book of Job 16: 1 – 22

Job 16: 1 – 22 Road Trip 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “I have heard many such things; Miserable comforters are you all! 3 Shall words of wind have an end? Or what provokes you that you answer? 4 I also could speak as you do, if your soul were in my soul’s place. I could heap ...read more

Scripture: Job 16:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Wages Of Sin

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

Sin has always had a consequence, and the Bible clearly states that the payment or "wages" for sin is death (Romans 6:23).

THE WAGES OF SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:23 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 18:4, James 1:15, Revelation 20:12-15 INTRODUCTION: Sin has always had a consequence, and the Bible clearly states that the payment or "wages" for sin is death (Romans 6:23). This death is not just ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We To Blame? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 22, 2001

Is the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on America punishment for our sinfulness or a wake up call for us to examine our hearts?

ABRAHAM LINCOLN ONCE SAID, "I HAVE BEEN DRIVEN MANY TIMES TO MY KNEES BY THE OVERWHELMING CONVICTION THAT I HAD NOWHERE ELSE TO GO. MY OWN WISDOM, AND THAT OF ALL ABOUT ME SEEMED INSUFFICIENT FOR THE DAY." IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT THE SEPTEMBER 11TH TERRORIST ATTACKS ON AMERICA HAVE GIVEN OUR ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Air Conditioning Hell

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010

As much as even some in the church at large desire to "air-condition" hell, the doctrine of eternal punishment is a foundational doctrine for believers in Jesus

Air Conditioning Hell Why is the Gospel Good News? TCF Sermon March 21, 2010 Have you seen this t-shirt? Heck is where people go who don’t believe in Gosh. Or heard this story: There was a Christian lady that had to do a lot of traveling for her business so she did a lot of flying. But ...read more

Scripture: John 3:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maturing Through God's Discipline

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 3, 2025

Discipline is often misunderstood as punishment or harsh treatment, but God’s discipline is an expression of His deep love and care for His children.

MATURING THROUGH GOD'S DISCIPLINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:5-11 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:11-12, Revelation 3:19, Psalm 94:12, James 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION: Discipline is often misunderstood as punishment or harsh treatment, but God’s discipline is an expression of His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Results Of God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 5, 2019

A consequence of God's wrath is giving those who reject Him exactly what they asked for.

We have been looking and examining the wrath of God. As we have noted before, few people in the world have any real fear of God and His wrath. God wrath has an end time or eschatological element and present reality. We understand the punishment at the end of time. Revelation 20:15 (NKJV) And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. # 74~20:11-15=21:1- The White Throne-New Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2010

There will be at least 3 books at this Judgment.the Bible will probably be the 1st book to be opened. It tells us of God’s Holiness, it also reveals the moral law, it tells mankind that he is a sinner and without hope unless man receives Gods righteousnes

Rev. # 74~20:11-15=21:1- THE WHITE THRONE-NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH 10-9-10 Today we’ll continue with our thoughts to do with the White Throne Judgment of the lost, and then go into Chapter 21: Lord willing. Ø Listen as I read our text. 11And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

In Our Place Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 25, 2019

Because of grace, Jesus was born to die in our place.

In Our Place Isaiah 53:4-6 Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2019 Video: Christmas Connection Have you ever wondered what happened to Baby Jesus? He grew up and went to the Cross – Baby Jesus is the same as Cross Jesus! I can remember playing with the Christmas characters in our family’s nativity ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

When God Singles You Out

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025

There are moments in life when God chooses to single out an individual—not for punishment or shame, but for honour, divine assignment, and fulfilment of destiny.

WHEN GOD SINGLES YOU OUT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:28-30 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16, John 15:16, Esther 4:14, 1 Samuel 16:11-13 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when God chooses to single out an individual—not for punishment or shame, but for honour, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Nine Plague Judgments Of God Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 4, 2016

Message 6 in a study of the life of Moses shows how God uses his power to set us free and to punish the wicked.

Moses 6 THE NINE PLAGUE JUDMENTS OF GOD Exodus 7:6-10:29 C. The Salvation 3. The Conquering of Pharaoh Ex. 7:6-12:30 1) The Preliminary Sign 7:6-13 2) The Plagues 7:14-10:29 It is a known and recorded fact of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist