Sermons on Just Quit:

The Just Society And Why Judas Was Judged Harshly

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2022

Somehow it seems very strange to ask Judas about the virtue of justice.

Monday of Holy Week I don’t understand why people these days feel like they have to defend Judas from the accusations that he was a thief and a jerk. He was a thief and a jerk. Today’s Gospel shows him accusing Jesus of sinning against the virtue of justice, by allowing an expensive ointment to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

You're Just Like Your Father

Contributed by Matthew Spate on Jun 16, 2018

Applying the Beatitudes to your life as a Christian father to model your Heavenly father, God.

You’re just like your Father • Illustrations: Talk about what your sons do now as fathers that you did. I believe God wants to use you, I believe God wants Fathers to be like Him, their Heavenly Father. Read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Just Not Feeling It #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019

Serving others shapes us.

I had an interesting week here in God’s shop. It just so turned out that I was called for jury service in Will County. Now, if you have never had to do this. It’s a wacky deal. You check in the night before your week of service, either by phone or email, to discover if you are to report for duty ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Skies Dark And Waves Rough? Just Be Held!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2019

You may be on the Good Old Gospel ship, but she oft sails on stormy seas.

Number 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? If you know that God had promised you something you can count on it. If God gave you a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19, Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

There’s Just Something About Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 22, 2022

Christmas is by far the most popular of these seven American holidays. Yet, not everybody can tell you why we celebrate every other holiday. Only around half of all Americans could retell the Christmas story from memory.

It’s now just two weeks and just fourteen days until Christmas! Christmas is so exciting for so many reasons: family gathering together, time off from work and obligations, and the strong sense of nostalgia we all feel this time of year. Nat King Cole captured the sentiment of the season for many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Romans 11:36

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Just Run But Run To Win!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 13, 2019

Don’t Just Run But Run to Win - Philippians chapter 3 vs verses 12-16 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Plan is Progress...Not Perfection (vs 12a & 13a). (2). The Past Is Over…Forget It! (vs 13b) (3). The Future Holds Our Hope…Reach For It! (vs 3c) (4). The Secret Is a Determined Attitude…Maintain It! (vs 15a) (5). The Need Is Keeping A High Standard…We Do That Together ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Church: More Than Just A Meeting Place

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

Church is more than a place to go on Sunday

THE CHURCH: MORE THAN JUST A MEETING PLACE COL. 1:18 I. INTRODUCTION THE CHURCH DOES NOT EXIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF WAREHOUSING SAINTS OR SINNERS. NOR DOES THE CHURCH EXIST TO PROMOTE PEOPLE, PROGRAMS, OR POPULARITY. THE CHURCH SHOULD NOT BE A PLACE WHERE WE AIR OUR DIRTY LAUNDRY ON THE FRONT PAGE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Would We Settle For Just Crumbs?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 22, 2019

Many of us settle for far less than God wants us to have.

Why would we settle for just crumbs? Matthew 15: 26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. 27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. 28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

New Game Just Out – ‘kill The King’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 19: 1 – 16

John 19: 1 – 16 New Game Just Out – ‘Kill The King’ 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they struck Him with their hands.4 Pilate then ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"just The Way We Are"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 8, 2024

A sermon about how God chooses to love us and claim us no matter how we feel about ourselves.

“Just the Way We Are” Ephesians 1:3-14 Is there anyone here that struggles with shame? Do you ever feel as if you have let God down, to the point where you find it hard to believe that God could possibly love you? If this is the case, you probably also struggle with despair, which is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Just What Law Is So Precious And Sweet?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2024

Christ's last commandment is the one that the psalm is talking about, perfect, tasting sweet, priceless. That command is simply this. “Love one another as I have loved you.”

Friday of the Sixteenth Week in Course What is this Law that is perfect, that refreshes the soul and gives wisdom to the simple-minded? It rejoices the heart, is true and just, and more precious than gold. It tastes sweeter than syrup, or even honey straight from the comb (and I know how tasty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23, Psalm 19:9-11, Exodus 20:1-17, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Catholic

Why The Wicked Justify Their Sins And Condemn The Just. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 9, 2024

The wicked often justify their sins and condemn the just, a phenomenon observed throughout history.

The wicked often justify their sins and condemn the just, a phenomenon observed throughout history. This article explores the psychological and biblical reasons behind this behavior. 1. Fear of Accountability - The wicked fear being held accountable for their actions - Justification is a coping ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Not Enough, Just Enough, Or More Than Enough

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 4, 2023

There are 3 conditions the people of God find themselves in when they meet a crisis: Not Enough, Just Enough, and More Than Enough. This is a message about spiritual poverty or spiritual abundance.

NOT ENOUGH, JUST ENOUGH, or MORE THAN ENOUGH INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Lacking a Little 1. A man went on a ski trip and was knocked unconscious by the chairlift. He called his insurance company from the hospital, but they refused to cover his injury. 2. He asked them, "Why is the injury not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:19-20, Matthew 25:1-13, 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgive Our Debts Just As (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 24, 2023

In part two of this message we will answer 3 questions: Why we should forgive our debtors? What we should not do with our hurt? How to forgive our debtors?

“Forgive Us Our Debts As...” Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – let’s do this... AND MGCC – I want to let you know right out of the gate, THAT - we are going to be diving into some serious truth this morning. TRUTHS - that many of us would rather not deal with. TRUTHS - that most of us would prefer were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At Just The Right Time: A Sermon For The New Year

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 22, 2023

Tomorrow is New Year's Day. What will we resolve and will we follow up on it?

At Just the Right Time: A Sermon for the New Year Galatians 4:4–7 NKJV "But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible