Sermons on Justice Is Satisfied:

Sacrifices - Revenge After Kindness Is Repaid With Evil Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 26, 2009

This messages focuses on our desire to have revenge when we suffer a wrong.

Sacrifices: When Making Sacrifices Grows Old Part II: Revenge After Kindness Is Repaid With Evil Scriptures: Psalm 109; Jeremiah 17:10; Proverbs 23:7; Matthew 15:18-20 Introduction: I shared with you previously from Psalms 73 focusing on the writer’s frustration with the wicked prospering. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Embodiment Of God's Unremitting Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 18, 2009

Jesus’s preaching differed from that of Jonah because Jonah prophesied judgement and vengeance, while Jesus embodied God’s unremitting love.

Monday of 16th Week in Course 20 July 2009 Caritas in Veritate Before continuing a commentary on the papal encyclical Love in Truth, let me spend a moment on this analogy to Jonah. Jesus is saying to these Jewish non-believers, in effect, “Jonah eventually got it, and you guys will never get it.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Standing Firm When Life Doesn’t Seem Fair Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 8, 2008

How to stand firm when injustice seems to prevail

The Journey of Life Standing Firm when Life doesn’t seem fair Psalm 73 Slide Life isn’t fair. I am 100% certain that you have either said that, thought that, or heard that before. We see injustice on a daily basis. On the news, we can see innocent people killed in drive by shootings, while the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Fair Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 9:1-16 Title: Is God Fair? Romans 9:1-16 I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed, separated from Christ for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Imitating?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 29, 2008

A look at Micah’s guidance of how a believer should behave/act.

Are you imitating? Micah 6:8 Ever ask God how to act during a certain situation? How would we be different? Act Justly - Consider the justice God has for you and I - Thankfully we are not judged as we deserve -- Romans 6:23 – Wages of sin is death; we owe a debt of sin for everything we do -- ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amos - 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

The historical background leading up to the Book of Amos. Use of the Audio may be required for this one to be helpful.

Dakota Community Church March 7, 2010 Amos 1 Overview Promised Land – Judges – Demanding a King – Saul – David – Solomon How the Kingdom became divided: 1 Kings 12:1-33 1 Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all the Israelites had gone there to make him king. 2 When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-33

Denomination: Mennonite

Amos - 5 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.

Dakota Community Church May 9, 2010 Amos 5 I want to move forward in our study of the book of Amos by looking at a couple of the themes given as reason for the coming judgment upon the people of God. Let’s begin with a quick review of the heart of God concerning the poor: Amos 2:6-7 They sell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Amos - 7 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

The visions of Amos - God’s Warnings - Locusts, Fire, A Plumb Line, and Ripe Fruit

Dakota Community Church May 23, 2010 Amos 7 As we wrap up the final three chapters of the book of Amos (Which in all honesty could take several weeks) we will be looking at some important recurring scriptural themes. These will include: • God’s warnings of impending judgment – the visions of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Not Judge Judy! Judge Jehovah

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

Conveying a message of hope that if we're saved in Christ, then there is no fear of one day having to face Judge Jehovah.

INTRO <TAKE GAVEL -- SWING AROUND IN YOUR HAND> <BANG IT A FEW TIMES> That can really wake someone up. Question -- does that sound intimidate you? It does me. It’s a sound I almost heard a number of years ago. Allow me to explain. Shortly after we returned to Minnesota from navy life, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Rule Breakers?

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 17, 2011

A general sermon - not too deep on the relationship of rule breakers and our Biblical heroes and Jesus Christ.

And so from last week, the essence of the message that I delivered is quite simple, there are times you can be between the rock and the hard place, not through your choice, not through your own actions but you’re there because of a course of actions that others have taken. Our lives are ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

"It's Not My Problem"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 12, 2010

Have you ever felt as if no one cared about you? Have you ever experienced that deep dark chasm of utter alone-ness? We are, indeed, our brother and sister’s keeper! And Jesus makes this fact very clear in our Gospel Lesson this morning.

Luke 16:19-31 “It is Not My Problem” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As a child, Alice Gahana survived two concentration camps during the Holocaust… …an amazing feat, indeed! Asked what she remembered most, she replied, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Monday – “jesus Clears The Temple” Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010

The righteous anger of Christ.

Monday – “Jesus Clears the Temple” (Matthew 21:12-17) 2nd in a Series on “Passion Week” Introduction: I grew up around golf. When I was 13-years-old my uncle gave me my first summer job working for him on a golf course he was building. Every summer after that for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Rev. #64-Pt 5~18:6-24 Commercial Babylon’s Destruction Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2010

God will give to commercial Babylon exactly what she deserves, even the world system of commercialism if that is what the Great city Babylon is, and I am leaning in that direction.

Rev. #64-pt 5~18:6-24 COMMERCIAL BABYLON’S DESTRUCTION 7-24-10 We’re still talking about commercial Babylon’s destruction, let me say again, that I can’t say what city this will be for sure, and most of the materials I’ve read are not sure either, there’s a few that seem to think ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:6-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Arrest Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

A short intro to the person of Judas.

The arrest of Jesus John 18: 1-11 Last week we finished a bit early, and there were a few things that I wanted to see here. Now, when we hear the name Judas today it’s synonymous with Hitler, Dracula or some perverted mass murderer. It’s like it’s the epitome ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumph Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 15, 2010

God wants us to extend His love and mercy to everyone, regardless of their status in life.

The Triumph of Mercy James 2:1-13 Intro: Our country was founded on principles of equality and justice. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God