Sermons on Response To Injustice:

The Church, The Mission, The Presidential Election

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2008

What shall the Church’s response be to the disaster of 2008?

Dedication of St. John Lateran Sunday, Nov 9 2008 In case this feast is somewhat confusing, let me just say that it has nothing to do with bricks and mortar. It has to do with being the Church. In the midst of the most divisive political season I have witnessed since the sixties, our Archbishop ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Partner Of Parenthood

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Jun 12, 2012

Ways the church can partner with parents in the responsibility of raising children.

THE PARTNER OF PARENTHOOD Some names are interesting because we easily recognize them without knowing anything about them except the name. Some such names are of places. For example, everyone has heard of “Timbuktu.” But do you realize that is the name of an actual town in the West ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Audacity Of Hope (Advent) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 28, 2007

This Advent Season, as we look to the birth of our King, may you look for and fill your life with opportunities to live out the audacity of Genuine Christian Hope!

The Audacity of Hope, I Peter 1:13-23 Introduction When Honorius was emperor of Rome, about the year A.D. 400, the great Coliseum of Rome was often filled to overflowing with spectators. These had come from far and near to view the state games. Part of the sport consisted of watching as human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Christian Church

America Under Attack: Our Reponse

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Sep 27, 2001

Written in response to the 9/11 attacks but also in response to the reactions of some notable Christian leaders.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. … May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.The Word of God from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Lutheran

When There Is No Hope

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 30, 2014

This message is a response to questions that I received concerning the situation in Ferguson, Mo and the Churches' response to it.

When There Is No Hope Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 29:11; Proverbs 29:18; Psalm 139:13-14 Introduction: To the readers who are not members of my congregation: This message is to my congregation. What you will read is my message to the members God has placed under my spiritual care. I cast no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Optimism

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Mar 11, 2019

“The optimist recognizes a responsibility in every crisis; the pessimist sees a crisis in every responsibility.” – copied

Theme: Optimism Text: I Samuel 17: 1-58 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 8, 2k6 Intro: Illus: a man lost a leg in an accident and when he was picked up and discover what had actually happened, he said to those around him, “Thank God it was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pondering Why The Wicked Prosper

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2004

Just like many of us, Asaph wrestled with the conflict between the love of God and the many seeming injustices of life. But God eventually helped him to to get a grip on this conflict.

PONDERING WHY THE WICKED PROSPER Text: Ps.73: 1-3, 12 & 13 Intro: As you may or may not know, not all of the psalms found in our Bible can be attributed to King David. Though David is credited with about seventy-three of the psalms, there were a number of other men who contributed to this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-3, Psalm 73:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

#2 - A Patriot And A Christian Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jul 28, 2016

Can you be a Christian and a patriot? How do we fight injustice? How do I show love even when I believe what is happening is wrong?

POWERPOINT Matthew 22:15 Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. 16 They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. "Teacher," they said, "we know you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren't swayed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Holiness

Why Do Good People Suffer? Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 8, 2018

This is a lesson about terrorists and falling towers. Everybody still talks about that day; it was a day of tragedy and injustice. People were going about their business when they were suddenly and brutally killed.

11-18-04 Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-13:9 INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve taught on suffering before. In fact, one lady told me, “Preacher, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I know.” Some preaching and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Good People Suffer?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 25, 2015

This is a lesson about terrorists and falling towers. Everybody still talks about that day; it was a day of tragedy and injustice. People were going about their business when they were suddenly and brutally killed.

11-18-04 Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-13:9 INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve taught on suffering before. In fact, one lady told me, “Preacher, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Healing Touch

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 25, 2020

Today's Sermon is a message about the true nature and character of God, which is something that the church and God's people have seem to have forgotten.

God’s Healing Touch Isaiah 42:1-9 Watch at: https://youtu.be/9XDXked3KvY Unfortunately, I have been hearing a lot today about how Christians are beginning to abandon their faith in higher numbers than we have seen before, at least in my lifetime and since I’ve been a Christian over the last 40 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9, Isaiah 42:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Meeting Your Family's Needs

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 6, 2001

A description of Jesus’ responsibility for those under His watchcare. A call to our own responsibilities in regard to the same.

Meeting Your Family’s Needs—John 19:23-28 Jesus ensured that His mother had adequate provision. We must provide for those under our watchcare. How are we to meet our family’s needs? Keys to Meeting Family Needs 26 When Jesus therefore saw His mother, & the disciple whom He loved standing ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Eat A Scroll, Be A Watchman! Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 24, 2011

God emphasizes that Ezekiel is responsible for procaliming the message--not for the response others would have towards it!

Ezekiel 3 is really a continuation of chapters 1 and 2 describing God’s call to Ezekiel. Ezekiel was among the exiles in Babylon who were discouraged and depressed. According to Psalm 137 they were even refusing to praise God as they sat by the rivers (Flowing streams were places of worship ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Of Kings And Nations

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 20, 2015

What a daunting responsibility is laid on the voter.Our country is in recession and the world is in depression and nearing financial collapse. Nations are raising swords against one another and super powers are restless nearly inviting another world war

Of Kings and Nations Revelation 19:15-16 1 Samuel 8 This past Friday my wife and I took our grandchildren to a Corn Field Maze. It's a fun way to spend a fall afternoon. We got into the maze and I soon realized that it was just like going into the voting booth. It seemed no matter which way I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Travesty To Majesty Part Two - At Dawn On Friday: "don't Know This Man?" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so the travesty of injustice gains momentum . . . As predicted by Jesus, a few of his intimidated followers do, in fact, employ the defense mechanism of "denial" when asked about their association with Him.

MARK SERMON XII – TRAVESTY TO MAJESTY – MARK 14:53---16:8 Series Within A Series PART TWO – AT DAWN ON FRIDAY – “I don’t know this man.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72