Sermons on Raised Up Judges:

Book Of Judges Introduction Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

he term JUDGE doesn’t mean someone who sits in a court and decides legal issues. The Hebrew word shaphat has more of the idea of a heroic leader, ruler, saviour, or deliverer.There were fourteen judges in the book, including Deborah and Barak, who served as co-judges.

LESSON 1 Judge: The term JUDGE doesn’t mean someone who sits in a court and decides legal issues. The Hebrew word shaphat has more of the idea of a heroic leader, ruler, saviour, or deliverer. “The Hebrew word Shophetim means to put right and to rule. The English title is somewhat misleading with ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Dont Be A Judge And An Accuser

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 27, 2018

When we Christians are judgemental and accusing, we drive people away from Jesus

May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: DONT BE A JUDGE AND AN ACCUSER Acts 10:42-43 King James Version (KJV) 42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. 43 To him give all the prophets witness, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:42-43

Denomination: Charismatic

Who Judges And When?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2024

Only Jesus can shed light on the nuances of every human judgement, and He will do that either when He returns in glory to judge everyone, or when each of us dies and renders a report on our gifts and thoughts and actions.

Friday of the Twenty-Second Week in Course 2024 Living in the kind of highly polarized society we have today, one must be uncommonly careful about what you say to others, or even what your face does when you are interacting with another person. Suppose they were talking to you about what they did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Catholic

The Story Of The Crooked Judge Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Jesus tells us that prayer is a battleaxe in the war against injustice. Prayer is a weapon against the injustice of this world.

Angelica Angelica is a poor Hispanic lady living in McAllen, Texas. She wants nothing more than clean water and reliable electricity from her landlord. But she is the unfortunate victim of a slumlord. Dateline recently reported the owner of Angelica’s pitiful apartment complex lives in luxury in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Micah 7:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Judged By Whose Righteousness?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 7, 2015

The claim to innocence can be rightly made only by the Savior, but, instead of seeking to escape judgment, He submitted Himself to wrath for my sake.

If you're like me when you read Psalm 7, you may find your heart resonating with the opening verses: [1] O LORD my God, in you do I take refuge; save me from all my pursuers and deliver me, [2] lest like a lion they tear my soul apart, rending it in pieces, with none to deliver” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Tendencies To Judge

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 20, 2003

Realize that in the way you judge or criticize others, God will hold you to the same standard. Jesus said, "Do not judge or you too will be judged. For in the same way as you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measu

Overcoming Tendencies to Judge What are the problems with trying to play the role of a judge over others? Illustration:Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low. Bottom Line, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Will We Be Judged? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 13, 2009

True Christianity is not a religion but a relationship, but this does not mean Christians are not to be religious!

The Bible, the Word of God, is clear, Jesus Christ: • who is God, became a human being • became a man fully obedient to God • performed many miracles • taught about God and eternal life • was crucified, died, and was buried • rose from the dead and spoke to over 500 people • ascended back to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parable Of The Unjust Judge Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2007

Includes info. on "Jessica’s Law", child predators, lenient judges, and some powerful spiritual lessons Jesus taught about His Father and about prayer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustJudge.html Bad judges have highlighted the news more than ever the last few months as investigations into rulings doled out to child predators have revealed so many judges exercising extreme lenience that is not helping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Unjust Judge

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 7, 2019

Is this really about the unjust judge?

The Parable of the Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 Parables are useful stories in that they present simple points. In the case of this parable, one can see the value of persistence. It is similar to what Jesus says in The Sermon on the Mount where He says: “Persist in asking, and you will receive. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Are We To Judge

Contributed by Kevin Stewart on Apr 4, 2019

Sometimes we wonder why we can’t get a lot of people to come to church. Is it the time that’s not good, or is it too cold or hot in the church, or is it they do not want to be judged when they walk through the door.

Sometimes we wonder why we can’t get a lot of people to come to church. Is it the time that’s not good, or is it too cold or hot in the church, or is it they do not want to be judged when they walk through the door. People sit and judge others and don’t realize only one perfect man has walked this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6-7

Jesus Is The Righteous Judge

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022

We listen to Jesus' words. Jesus gives us eternal life.

JESUS IS THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE (Outline) November 13, 2022 – Pentecost 23 – JOHN 5:21-29 INTRO: Judging is an unpopular term today. People do not want to be judged. “What gives you the right to judge me?” Each one of us make judgment calls every day. Many of us recently voted. We used our ...read more

Scripture: John 5:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Here Comes The Judge

Contributed by David Ward on Oct 18, 2018

A big idea expository message from Micah 1

INTRODUCTION: In the movie “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” Kevin McCarthy's character yells to passersby: “They’re coming! They’re here already! You’re next!” The effect is unsettling and disturbing, yet the other characters in the film go on about their business more or less as if nothing had ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Wife Told Me To Stand Here Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2015

How can we raise our children in the training and instruction of the Lord without exasperating or embittering them? (Material adapted from Wayne Mack's book, Strengthening Your Marriage, Unit 7 Raising Children, pgs. 152- 161)

HoHum: At the end of the age when all the saved were standing in line waiting to get into heaven, God appeared and said, "I want all the men to form two lines. One line will be for the men who were the true heads of their households. The other will be for the men who were dominated by their wives." ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judge A Righteous Judgment

Contributed by Ervin Kosch on Aug 22, 2002

What is a Righteous Judgment? What is a righteousness? How do you make such a judgement?

John 7:18-24 Text Verse: #24 *What is a ’judgment’? -A decision(a choice) -A conviction(that proves out to be evident) -Understanding *Events *Surroundings *People -Placement of values *What is wrong? *What is right?(More importantly) *What is a ’righteous’? -Something ...read more

Scripture: John 7:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Will Return As Judge Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009

If you want to know how to be ready for Christ’s second coming turn to Jude 14-16.

Christ Will Return As Judge Jude 14-16 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is coming as Judge, you must be ready! I. Take heed – Believe Christ is coming again. v. 14 A. Ungodly teachers were prophesied. (14a) 1. God warned man through His messengers. 2. God continues to warn through His ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist