Sermons on Justice System:

Your No Is Her Hope

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Jul 8, 2014

My no was not only my hope, my no was my ability to continue to do what God’s called me to do, to be a rescuer, not one who consistently needed to be rescued.

My name is Jimmy Seibert, and I am the Head Pastor who has the absolute joy and privilege of getting to be a part of the incredible team that is here in Waco. This morning I want to share a message that has been on my heart for years. I have glanced at it over the years at different times. If there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lest We Forget

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 8, 2011

Let us not be individuals or a nation who has forgotten their creator and sustainer by disregarding God’s commandments, judgments and statutes. This NEON sign in Deuteronomy was not only a warning for the Israelites but is also a warning for us all and a

Opening illustration: Roland Allen tells about a veteran missionary who came up to him one day after he had delivered his sermon. The missionary introduced himself and said, "I was a medical missionary for many years in India. And I served in a region where there was progressive blindness. People ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Heart For A Fresh Start

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 22, 2022

Jesus’ teaching and ministry was a way of reframing the use of Scripture. The Scribes had made notes that were superimposed on Scripture. Jesus holds before us a new way of living life. One based on mercy, grace, and love. Jesus modeled the heart and intent of God.

As a child we would attempt to salvage anything and everything. The house I remember from early childhood was an interesting building. When my mother wanted to clean the floor, she would pour water on the floor, scrub it with a broom, and the water would drain through the floor. The first home ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28, Matthew 5:17-20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 11:6, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evil Embedded In The Structures Of Society Leads To Death Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2015

The sacrifice of Christ needs to be imitated by the Christian, by loving service and working to put down evil.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course Joy of the Gospel There is an innate drive in every human, once he has discovered the existence of a transcendent reality, a creative Being who can impact his life, to offer something to that Being. In pagan societies, where the forces of nature, or economics, or ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

God's Sovereign Support In Dark Times (1 Samuel 21:10-15)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 27, 2024

David, the hero of Israel and God's chosen vessel to be the next king, came to a point in his life where all he had gained was now lost and forgotten. He hit rock bottom, yet God used this to show David that he needed to rely only on Him for support and strength.

"David arose and fled that day from before Saul and went to Achish the king of Gath. The servants of Achish said to him, 'Is this not David the king of the land? Did they not sing of him to one another, saying, 'Saul has slain his thousands and David his ten thousand?' Now David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:5-10, Psalm 34:1-22, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

Give God What He's Paid For (Revelation 14:1-5) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 3, 2023

Is the cost of following Jesus worth it? An encouragement, to be steadfast in the face of persecution. And a call, to live unblemished lives, so we end up with Jesus in Mount Zion.

Over the past few weeks, as we've worked our way through Revelation 11-13 in particular, we've seen one theme repeated over and over: God's people will suffer. People who are have been purchased by blood of Jesus, who follow Jesus faithfully, will pay for that faithfulness in lots of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5, Leviticus 21:16-23, Micah 4:1-8, Joel 2:28-29

My Will Not Be Done Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2017

Father, I ask this in the name of Jesus, and I also ask that if my request does not conform with Thy plan, please tell me “no.”

Thursday of first week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel The first Hitler was a fellow named Haman, a member of a tribe that had almost been wiped out by the Hebrews maybe a thousand years before Haman. Haman hatched a plot to kill all the Jews in Persia, and even got the king to order their ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Revêtez La Cuirasse De La Justice (4e Partie) Series

Contributed by Israel Fontaine on Dec 15, 2007

Dieu a une destinée pour notre vie. Toutefois, si nous voulons en profiter pleinement, il nous faut comprendre deux vérités essentiels concernant les armes que Dieu met à notre disposition.

INTRODUCTION La semaine dernière : - Régler notre perspective sur LA vérité de la Parole de Dieu - Être véridique - Dire la vérité Les temps aoriste des participes dans les versets 14 à 16 servent à souligner l’importance d’être revêtu de la panoplie de Dieu avant même d’entrer dans la ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What It Means To Do Justice Love Mercy And Walk Humbly With God

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 27, 2011

A great way to begin a new year is to remember who we are in Christ as children of the Father and to recommit ourselves to living a Holy Spirit filled life.

2.1.11 INTRO It's 2011 and we all have to get used to writing 2011 instead of 2010 -- whether on a cheque or letter. It's easy to forget. POINT It doesn't matter if we forget to do some things, but other memories are more important -- particularly remembering who we are. STORY It's a common ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Justice For Those Who Hurt And Mistreat You Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 12, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore five biblical examples that demonstrate God's justice for those who hurt and mistreat others.

As Christians, we often face situations where we are hurt or mistreated by others. It can be challenging to navigate these situations, especially when it seems like the perpetrators are getting away with their actions. However, the Bible reminds us that God is a just God who will ultimately deal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:10-11, Genesis 50:20

Are You Righteous Or Religious

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 28, 2021

Dr. Martin Luther King "If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living will not be in vain". Righteousness is the quality or state of being morally correct and justifiable “behavior that is morally justifiable or right.”

Are You Righteous or Religious? By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - A couple of weeks ago I did a message titled “What Kind of Spirit do you Have”? I love how God sends and uses confirmation. My brother Mark also has been dealing with something very similar and dealing with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Apostolic

A Challenge To Action Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015

The Church has a responsibility in justice to help the poor.

Thursday of 31st week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel We call this month of November the month of the poor souls in Purgatory, and are rightly encouraged to pray for them. Not much is known from Scripture about what I call the state of washing up before entering the presence of God. When I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

When You Have Done All You Can Do

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 11, 2016

For there is a man called Christ Jesus who saves the lost souls, the blind and the least, in prayer and supplications we must fight the good fight of faith.

WHEN YOU HAVE DONE ALL YOU CAN DO by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 11, 2016) “And he said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:48-50

Denomination: Friends

Guidepost One – The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Grace shocks and saves; at the cross justice is fulfilled, and forgiven people live mercy and truth in a broken world.

Introduction – When Grace Feels Wrong Imagine this. A well-known local businessman is caught embezzling millions. He is tried, convicted, and the sentence is ready to be pronounced. The courtroom is full of victims—employees who lost jobs, retirees whose pensions are gone. Everyone leans forward ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-26, Luke 23:42-43, Luke 15:20-24, Ephesians 4:31-32, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Dragnet

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 3, 2005

1. Free will makes hell necessary. 2. Justice makes hell necessary. 3. Hell begins here and now, just as heaven does.

The Dragnet Matthew 13:47-50 Bill Hybels, the pastor of Willow Creek Church in Chicago which has over 20,000 people in attendance each week, tells the story of an encounter he had with a young woman: “I recall one time being in a restaurant studying for a message, and a gal looked over from her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Methodist