Sermons on justice to the elected: showing 331-345 of 29,153

Salt

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2016

Salt of the earth (Matt. 5:13) has become proverbial.

5A Feb. 5 Do you know the word "sugar" never occurs in the Bible? In ancient times salt was the ultimate seasoning that gave taste to food. We're called to be a flavorful people. “You are the salt of the earth,” Jesus says to the crowds. A colleague who does not like salt says that he wishes Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

A Snitch In Time Raves In Kind

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 21, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 31: 1 – 47

Numbers 31: 1 – 47 A snitch in time raves in kind 31And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Take vengeance on the Midianites for the children of Israel. Afterward you shall be gathered to your people.” 3So Moses spoke to the people, saying, “Arm some of yourselves for war, and let them go against ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Children Ministry

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 19, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 18: 1 – 27

Exodus 18: 1 – 27 Children Ministry 18And Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses and for Israel His people—that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt. 2 Then Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, took Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

With Jesus In The School Of Social Change

Contributed by John Roy on Oct 26, 2016

Change, if the world is not the way it needs to be---what is our response

One of the pressing questions of our day, or any day, is how do we make lasting social change which reflects the values of God’s Kingdom. The short answer for many is the ballot box. Yet there are plenty of issues which demand more nuance than legislation. From the Temperance movement of the 1820’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: *other

The True And Honest Judge

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 3, 2019

A study in Psalm 43: 1 – 5

Psalm 43: 1 – 5 The True and Honest Judge 1 Vindicate me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man! 2 For You are the God of my strength; Why do You cast me off? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? 3 Oh, send out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Delayed Retribution

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 11, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 33: 1 – 25

2 Chronicles 33: 1 – 25 Delayed Retribution 33 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem. 2 But he did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to the abominations of the nations whom the LORD had cast out before the children of Israel. 3 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Meant To Say

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 14, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 36: 1 – 23

2 Chronicles 36: 1 – 23 I meant to say 36 Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah and made him king in his father’s place in Jerusalem. 2 Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. 3 Now the king of Egypt deposed him at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Worship That Works

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 11, 2020

What makes our worship work in keeping with God's will? The Hebrew word for worship can also mean work. Is God satisfied with our worship? How can we make our worship work?

WORSHIP THAT WORKS Introduction: Is God satisfied with our worship? What makes our worship work in keeping with God's will? We should note that the Hebrew word for worship can also mean work. What makes our worship work in God's sight? I WORSHIP WORKS WHEN WE HAVE A HUMBLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Got His Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 19, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 12: 1-24

Acts 12: 1-24 He got his 12 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. 2 Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was during the Days of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Kangaroo Court Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 11, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 18: 28 – 40

John 18: 28 – 40 Kangaroo Court 28 Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early morning. But they themselves did not go into the Praetorium, lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover. 29 Pilate then went out to them and said, “What accusation do ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our Actions Have Consequences

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 18, 2017

Our Actions Have Consequences – Exodus chapter 22 verses 1-15 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Jews: living under the law. (2). The Christian: living under God’s grace! (3). The Law: Given to Protect The People. (4). The Theme: restitution. (5). The Case Laws: a summary. (6). The Lord: an exemplar. SERMON BODY ill: • The Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

God's Healing For Anger

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 10, 2020

It is not surprising that anger is mentioned as the precursor of sin throughout the Scriptures.

God’s Healing For Angry Hearts Introduction Of all our emotions, anger is perhaps the rawest, strongest, and potentially the most destructive. Anger is created by our thinking. It begins with an event that we notice and the interpretation we place on it. The result of your interpretation is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Never Asked For This

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 4: 1 – 12

2 Samuel 4: 1 – 12 I never asked for this 4 When Saul’s son heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost heart, and all Israel was troubled. 2 Now Saul’s son had two men who were captains of troops. The name of one was Baanah and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lust Is Not Love

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 13: 1 – 39

2 Samuel 13: 1 – 39 Lust is not love 13 After this Absalom the son of David had a lovely sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. 2 Amnon was so distressed over his sister Tamar that he became sick; for she was a virgin. And it was improper for Amnon to do anything to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God-Who-Forgives

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 19, 2018

How can the God who maintains absolute Justice, dismiss the charges of the guilty? Yet God's hyphenated name is God-Who-Forgives! How can this be?

GOD-WHO-FORGIVES Ps. 99:8, NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Nuns And Greed 1. There was a very large nun who dearly loved her food. She was cautioned by the Mother Superior on the subject of greed. ‘Remember,’ she was told, ‘the Bible says that we are temples of the Holy Spirit, and therefore we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God