Sermons on Rash Judgment:

Blessings And Judgements – The Symbolism Of The Fig Tree

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 26, 2021

The fig tree event as Jesus walked to Jerusalem can be viewed allegorically as the balance between blessings and judgment. The FRUIT is the blessings and we certainly can always use blessings.

Blessings and Judgements – The Symbolism of the Fig Tree Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 11:12-14 12 On the next day, when they had left Bethany, He became hungry. 13 Seeing at a distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if perhaps He would find anything on it; and when He came to it, He found ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Hold Up On That Roundup!

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 20, 2020

Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and the weeds to reveal characteristics of the Kingdom of God. God's kingdom isn't obsessed with judgment and eradicating evil, and neither should we.

July 19, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Hold Up on that Roundup! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. My father loved tending a garden and he passed that love along to me. When I was about 7 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parables Of Matthew 13 "a Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 23, 2020

What is the kingdom of God? What is this kingdom of Heaven in these two parables? William Barclay offers this helpful definition: The kingdom of God is “a society upon earth in which God’s will is as perfectly done as it is in heaven.” Are you the Pearl of Great Price?

In Jesus Holy Name July 26, 2020 Text: Matthew 13:44 Pentecost VIII - Redeemer “The Parables of Matthew 13” Hidden Treasure & A Pearl of Great Price A pair of treasure hunters using their metal detectors, Adam Staples and Lisa Grace, made the discovery of a lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Crescendo (August 18, 2019).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus shared with his audience then and his congregation today that life is not always a rose garden. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Some who are open to the gospel are often rejected by those who oppose it and sometimes they are family members.

CRESCENDO Text: Luke 12:49 - 56 Have you ever had something happen that made your Adrenalin glands kick in instant overdrive when you were almost asleep? It said that Beethoven would sometimes shock his audiences with a shift from soft music to abrupt harsh noise. Imagine sitting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Judge Of All Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 10, 2021

We are in the very first week after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We will be thinking more about the purpose and aftereffects of the resurrection. The resurrection of Jesus Christ was unique in nature. Read to know the purpose.

Theme: Judge of All Text: John 5:16-30 Introduction: We are in the very first week after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We will be thinking more about the purpose and aftereffects of the resurrection. The resurrection of Jesus Christ was unique in nature. All were dead and gone. No one was ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Planks And Specks

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Jan 23, 2020

"Don't judge me!" is often the cry of our culture. But what did Jesus really mean by these famous words? Read on and find out!

DO NOT JUDGE, AND YOU WILL NOT BE JUDGED As we travel through the gospel of Luke together, I wanted to backtrack this week to revisit the heart of Jesus’ teaching in ch. 6. This passage is one most of us have heard before. And as clear cut as it may seem, I found I really struggled this week with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45

Denomination: Nazarene

‘night Is Coming When No One Can Work’

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Jan 27, 2020

Time is a donation of God; you cannot buy it, you cannot merit it, you cannot purchase it, you cannot trade for it. And life is a sphere of Work! You see we are not sent into this world as a butterfly.

‘Night is Coming when no one can Work’ John 9:4 Introduction: Very often Jesus in his teachings concerning ‘the importance of work’ uses the verb of necessity and urgency: "I must!" For example in Luke 2:49, even as a Child in the temple He said to his parents, "Didn’t you know ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4, John 6:29

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Before Pilate

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 1, 2020

After Jesus' arrest he was taken to various Jewish and Roman courts. This message centers on Jesus standing before Pilate the Roman Procurator and deals with text from John 19:1-16.

Jesus before Pilate John 19:1-16 Intro: On the night of Jesus' arrest he was taken back and forth from various Jewish courts to Roman courts and in between he was mocked by soldiers, and beaten within an inch of his life. All this was done before Jesus was taken to Golgotha to be crucified. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eyeglasses

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 19, 2021

The Holy Spirit enables us to see clearly through the eyes of God.

Eyeglasses – John 16:7 - 15 Intro: When going on a trip (long or short) we make preparations: we give someone a key to walk through our house to make sure everything is okay, we may put timers on lights so they will come on and go off to make it look like someone is there, we might have someone ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Juzgues SegÚn La Apariencia De Los Hombres

Contributed by James Dina on May 29, 2021

Aprende a juzgar a los hombres por las cosas que no se ven en su naturaleza, sino que se ven en sus frutos (Mateo 7:20), y también por sus gracias y su gloria espiritual. Juzgadlos por su paciencia, mansedumbre, santidad y rectitud.

NO JUZGUES SEGÚN LA APARIENCIA DE LOS HOMBRES "No juzguéis según la apariencia, sino juzgad con rectitud". (Juan 7:24) Un cambio en nuestra condición externa hace que muchas personas cambien su opinión sobre nosotros. Mientras Job nadaba en las corrientes ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ne Jugez Pas Selon L'apparence Des Hommes

Contributed by James Dina on May 29, 2021

Apprenez à juger les hommes par ce qui ne se voit pas dans leur nature, mais qui se voit dans leurs fruits (Matthieu 7:20), et aussi par leurs grâces et leur gloire spirituelle. Jugez-les par leur patience, leur douceur, leur sainteté et leur droiture.

NE JUGEZ PAS SELON L'APPARENCE DES HOMMES " Ne jugez pas selon l'apparence, mais jugez selon la justice. " (Jean 7:24) Un changement dans notre condition extérieure amène beaucoup de gens à changer d'opinion à notre égard. Pendant que Job nageait ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Huwag Kayong Magsihatol Ayon Sa Anyo

Contributed by James Dina on May 29, 2021

Alamin na hatulan ang mga tao, sa pamamagitan ng mga bagay na hindi nakikita sa kanilang kalikasan ngunit nakikita sa kanilang mga bunga (Mateo 7:20), at sa pamamagitan din ng kanilang mga biyaya at espirituwal na kaluwalhatian.

Huwag kayong magsihatol ayon sa anyo "Huwag kayong magsihatol ayon sa anyo, kundi magsihatol kayo ng matuwid na paghatol."(Juan 7:24) Ang pagbabago sa ating panlabas na kalagayan ay nagiging sanhi ng maraming tao na baguhin ang kanilang mga opinyon tungkol sa amin. Habang si Job ay ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Handwriting On The Wall Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 27, 2021

A continuation of the study of Daniel. The interpretation of the message on the wall.

It has been a while since we have been in our study. bTonight we will begin in Daniel 5:17. You might remember from last time that King Belshazzar held a huge banquet. He had made the mistake of using the sacred cups that were stolen from the temple in Jerusalem. He used them as part of his ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

When There Is No Remedy Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

When it comes to God’s Word…information without application leads to judgment

ENGAGE What changes have you made in your life over the past month based on what you’ve learned from the last four messages that I’ve preached? Just in case you’re having a hard time remembering some of the possible actions that I’ve suggested in each of those messages, let’s review briefly: • In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

1 Thessalonians 1-5

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 10, 2021

Giving Thanks for These Believers, Paul’s Ministry, Encouragement of Timothy’s Visit, Sanctification and Love, and The Day of the Lord

1 THESSALONIANS 1-5 (NASB) (notes care of biblegateway.com) Giving Thanks for These Believers CHAPTER 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2 We always give thanks to God for all of you, making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: Vineyard