Sermons on justice to the elected: showing 46-60 of 29,142

Justice And Quickly Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 5, 2011

The Parable of the Persistant Widow. God does not judge like the human judge. He does what is right and quickly, there’s no back log and no need for a bribe!

The Parable of the Persistent Widow; Luke18:1-8. Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, we have the Lords Prayer as an example of prayer. We also have in Luke’s gospel a little parable about prayer. Jesus uses the story of an un-just judge and a persistently annoying widow woman to make his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

And Justice For All Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is an installment in my expository series through the book of Romans.

“And Justice for All” Romans 2:12-29 October 5, 2008 52. That’s the usual speed at which they nab me, at least in a 35; it’s 62 in a 45, something about 17 miles over the speed limit that tends to grab the attention of the nice officers. In my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Relentless For Justice

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 22, 2009

Will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. -Luke 18:7,8 (NRSV)

Relentless for Justice Read Luke 18:1-8 Luke 18:1-8 (NRSV) Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, "In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Perfect Justice

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 23, 2009

The justice of God is two-sided and perfect in its judgment and execution. We, His saints need not fear retribution but reward and refuge.

Perfect Justice Prairie Baptist Church – 10/25/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 9 Key verse: Psalm 9:9-10 - 9The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. 10And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God And Justice

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 23, 2011

Christians should show mercy to those unjustly oppressed.

GOD AND JUSTICE Texts: Amos 6, 8; Zephaniah 3 @ "Injustice is relatively easy to bear; what stings is justice."__ H.L. Mencken, Prejudices We should act with justice in everything. Justice can be considered right behavior. Ethics involve or express moral approval or disapproval consistent with ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Justice Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 5, 2012

Have faith in a just God. Justice flows from Him. Wait for the Lord. Delayed judgement is not injustice but the mercy of God. Don't take vengeance. Let go and let God do the judging.

Why do bad things happen to good people? And why do good things happen to bad people? • When the twin towers of World Trade Centre collapsed and killed nearly 3000 people, where was God? • When the tsunami hit Japan and destroyed thousands of homes, where was God? • When my wife ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Injustice Of Justice

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 9, 2011

Some Biblical thoughts we must remember when it comes to justice and the injustice of this world. 1- We must remember to judge the world 2- We must remember not to judge others 3- We must remember there will be an ultimate judgment

INTRO.- ILL.- A shoplifter was caught red-handed trying to steal a watch from an exclusive jewelry store. "Listen," said the shoplifter, "I know you don’t want any trouble either. What do you say I just buy the watch and we forget about this?" The manager agreed and wrote up the sales slip. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Justice! Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jul 1, 2011

BIG IDEA: DO what God says is right and DEFEND those being wronged!

Outline, Devotional, Audio & Video available at http://bit.ly/m5nFsb. Micah 6:1-7 God wants relationship not ritual! Proverbs 21:3, Amos 5:21-23 Micah 6:8 Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Require: Ask vs. Demand Matthew 23:23 God is just and loves justice! Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Justice For All Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012

"What Jesus really meant", standing up for truth over tradition.

We are back and speaking out on our favorite subject "What Jesus really meant", standing up for truth over tradition. Our last truth was dealing with HIERARCHY and the opposite of hierarchy is equality, and Jesus was a radical egalitarian. The early church reflected this value, as we can see from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Justice For All Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2009

1) Boaz’s preparation for court action, (2) the transcript of the court proceedings, & (3) Boaz’s response to the outcome of the court proceedings.

This week saw the conviction of Garth Drabinsky and Myron Gottlieb receiving sentences of seven and six years in jail, respectively, by an Ontario Superior Court judge for their orchestrating a massive accounting fraud at theatre company Livent Inc. This has been a drama playing out for the past ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-10

Denomination: Other

Is Justice Blindfolded? Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

God’s passion for justice and mercy was a big part of our evangelical heritage, and ought to be part of the way we live our faith as well.

Is Justice Blindfolded? - Amos Intro Amazing Grace movie looks great to us – but Wilberforce at the time… People with burdens sometimes seems to BE burdens! You People ever bother you about what you ought to do? Some things you would honestly rather not think about? Imported problems? You’re ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Justice Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 19, 2008

Haman was second in command, his pride leads to his fall to enemy of the State. His archenemy gets his estate. That is God’s justice

Esther Chapter 8 Saying Yes to God part 8 Haman fell from second in command to an enemy of the State and executed as such. He was hung on the gallows he built for someone else. He amassed a huge fortune, lands, houses, money and other possessions. Usually this would be left for his family, but ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justice For All

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 13, 2015

Justice for All. When God looks at you, what does He see?

Happy "Justice for All" Saturday, Everyone! I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America; and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation, under God, Indivisible,with Liberty and Justice for All. We all know that, right? I used to say it every morning in school, along with ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Call For Justice

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Be careful what you ask for when you make a complaint to God. Sometimes God delays bringing justice to the world because the price is so high. Sometimes justice is brought about by unjust people. Be prepared to let God decide when's the right time to act.

The cry for justice is a common occurrence in our world isn't it? Injustice takes place at all sorts of levels and we wonder, why does God allow it? It's like what we saw in Psalm 73 a few weeks ago. Why do the wicked prosper? Why do the powerful get away with taking advantage of the weak and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Man's Justice Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

One thing evident about the story of Jonah is that his assignment to Nineveh was not so much about what Nineveh needed to learn as what Jonah needed to learn; so it is with us.

Jonah 4:3-11 Man’s Justice 11/23/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction Parents, have you ever heard a version of this statement? “My life is so terrible, I wish I were dead!” God had to deal with such an attitude from his prophet Jonah. Text We saw Jonah’s initial reaction ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed