Sermons on response to injustice: showing 286-300 of 75,650

Let’s Kill The Messenger

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 3, 2023

Amos is not well received when he visits Israel and holds a mirror up to their behavior.

REPORTER Good morning. I am special correspondent Shinon Byorus for the Mesopotamian News Network, coming to you live from Bethel in Israel. Controversy has been stirring here for months around the inflammatory rhetoric from the prophet Amos, who appeared some time ago from Judea with a very harsh ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 25:13-16, Amos 5:7-12, Amos 6:1-6, Amos 5:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Thing The Lord Require Of Us

Contributed by Ronald Matandakufa on Feb 10, 2016

God is much more interested in our life style then in ceremonies and sacrifaces that we may perform. Its about how we relate to God and one another.

Recently, I had a story about a certain man who was very poor. He really struggled to make ends meet in life. Putting food on the table and taking his children to school was a problem. It so happened that this man becomes sick for a long time and eventually he died. What actually made his health ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David And Ish-Bosheth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 28, 2020

Second Samuel 4:1-12 shows us that injustice cannot establish God's kingdom.

Scripture After the death of King Saul (1:1), David was anointed as king over the tribe of Judah in the city of Hebron (2:4). Saul’s surviving son, Ish-bosheth, was set up as a puppet king over “all Israel” in the north by Abner, Saul’s military general who had survived the battle against the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Justice But Not For Us

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Aug 7, 2023

Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge teaches persistence, faith, and prayer, with a promise of God’s ultimate justice.

A) Always Pray and Don’t Give Up (18:1) “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” (18:1) Verse 1 starts with “Then.” Notice that this teaching on prayer follows directly on Jesus’ teaching on the coming of the Son of Man. Indeed, verse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Love’s Response To Hate

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Jesus was our Savior on the cross, but He was also our Judge, and He forgave us and all mankind for the sins that are sins of omission. These are sins we are not aware of and so we can never confess. Jesus forgave these along with all other sins.

One of the most diabolical criminals of his day, and the first big time American gangster, was also a very impressive pulpit orator. John Murrell as a youth was caught for horse stealing, and after a public whipping he was sent to prison. He declared eternal vengeance upon society for this, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Ezekiel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 8, 2022

After the fall of Jerusalem and his period of silence, Ezekiel now addressed himself more pointedly to the exiles. He sought to direct their hopes for the restoration of their nation. His theme changed from the harsh judgment of God to the promise of the future.

OUTLINE Introduction Hebrew prophet Alternate titles: Ezechiel, Ye?ezqel, Ezekiel Ezekiel, also spelled Ezechiel, Hebrew Ye?ezqel, (flourished 6th century BC), prophet-priest of ancient Israel and the subject and in part, the author of an Old Testament book that bears his name. Flourished: c.600 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:26

Denomination: Baptist

"A Christian Response To War"

Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 24, 2003

We’re called to take a Chritian stand and not a political stand when it comes to war? Should we support it or oppose it?

“A Christian Response To War” Matthew 5:9 March 23, 2003 I’ve heard it said that one of the best ways to make God laugh is for us to make plans. I typically have my sermons planned in advance, which allows me to better focus my thoughts and coordinate worship, which probably made God chuckle this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Aug 12, 2019

This sermon deals with the struggle of doubt. we see the prosperity of the wicked and we wonder why they seem to be doing better than God's own children.

Intro -- The year was 1998… …on the evening of 2 September 1998, Swissair 111 departed New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport at 8:18 p.m. Eastern Time en route to Geneva, Switzerland. On board were 215 passengers and a crew of 14. This flight was popular with United Nations officials, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Amos: Justice And Righteousness Matter To God” Series

Contributed by Charles Clemons on Feb 12, 2021

“The prophet Amos was sent by God to warn Israel of the coming judgment upon their idolatry and rampant injustice.“They had a form of self-satisfied religion where they actively wanted the blessing of God for themselves and their family yet had little concern for their neighbor. ”

“ I. What God Hates (5:21-23) A. Hypocritical & False Worship 1. Festivals 2. Assemblies B. Insincere Repentance & Giving 1. Burnt Offerings 2. Grain Offerings 3. Peace Offerings II. What God Approves (V.24) A. Justice ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Jeremiah 22:3, Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 3:18

The Lord Is In His Holy Temple

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

Habakkuk 2

THE LORD IS IN HIS HOLY TEMPLE (HABAKKUK 2) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“ Strange Bedfellows”

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 15, 2024

My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.

“My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. If they say, “Come with us,Let us lie in wait to shed blood;Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down to the Pit; we shall find all kinds of precious possessions, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-19, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Drink (And Eat) Responsibly

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 6, 2009

We examine the freedom of our country and the freedomt that we have in Christ. Paul is indicating that freedom also means responsibility. We’ll see how that impacts us.

Independence Day Drink (and Eat) Responsibly 1 Corinthians 10:14-33 July 5, 2009 As we celebrate Independence Day, I want to talk a little more about freedom. On Memorial weekend, we looked at a passage in 1 Corinthian 10 where Paul recounts the deliverance of Israel from slavery to freedom and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-33

Denomination: Church Of God

A Messiah Who Elicits A Response Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 24, 2010

A sovereign move of God elicits a response from us.

A Messiah Who Elicits A Response Text: Matt. 11:20-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the movie The Untouchables, Eliot Ness, played by Kevin Costner, is frustrated because he cannot bring down Al Capone. So he asks for a street wise Irish beat cop, played by Sean Connery, for his help. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

A Christian Response To A World Of Tragedy

Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 4, 2001

How should Christians respond to tragedy, especially in light of September 11th, 2001?

"The Christian response to a world of tragedy: the strawberry plant." 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Robert Warren September 23rd, 2001 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ