Sermons on Ruled By Judges:

Jephthah: Forcing The Hand Of Deliverance Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

AS FOLLOWERS OF THE FORGIVER WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT OUR ROLE IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY IS NOT ABOUT ADVANCING OUR OWN AGENDA.

Jephthah: Forcing the Hand of Deliverance Judges 11-12 8/23/09 INTRODUCTION Hidden Agendas -- An idiomatic phrase used to refer to the subtext which discreetly drives a conversation, meeting or other activity. „X Marketing and advertising uses them all the time. „X We assume Politians use ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Biblical Standards

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

We live in a society where many of us recognize the need for standards.

You heard of the Mason Dixon line, haven’t you? You know what Mason said to Dixon, "You've got to draw the line somewhere." We need standards in our: (1) NEIGHBORHOODS Illus: Sometime we read and hear about people complaining about standards in their neighborhood. That is, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 25:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Judges Part 4 (Nasb) (15 Judges Then, 2 Are In 1 Samuel)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 16, 2023

Chapters 17-21

Micah’s Idolatry (This is not the Micah with a book named after him in the Old Testament.), being independent 17 Now there was a man of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Micah. 2 He said to his mother, “The eleven hundred pieces of silver which were taken from you, about which you uttered ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Consider Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 9, 2019

D. L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon were great preachers of the 19th century. Moody admired Spurgeon from a distance and looked forward to the opportunity of meeting him in London. On that historic day...

Introduction: D. L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon were great preachers of the 19th century. Moody admired Spurgeon from a distance and looked forward to the opportunity of meeting him in London. On that historic day, Spurgeon answered the door with a cigar in his mouth. Moody was aghast. “How could ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 31, 2005

Christ is the returning King. When He comes, He will judge people with regard to their submission to His rule in their lives.

Great Expectations Text: Luke 19:11-27 Introduction: In the early 1990s the American media reported on the case of Michael Fay, an18-year-old American residing in Singapore. He was charged with defacing personal property and had to face the state’s legal punishment for the crime...which in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Rule Do You Live By?

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

Do unto others as they do unto you? So they will do unto you? Or as you would have them do unto you?

What Rule Do You Live By? Text: Luke 6:31-35 Intro: “My relationship with God is part of my relationship with men. Failure in one will cause failure in the other.” (Andrew Murray) “The most important thing my dad taught me is that there are more important things than me.” (John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Different Regarding Treasures, Worry & Judging

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 25, 2012

Jesus teaching on treasures, worry & Judgment. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (a). Be different regarding Treasure (6:19-24) • (b). Be different regarding Worry (6:25-34) • (c). Be different regarding Judgement (vs 1-6) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A mother became hysterical with panic because her little boy had swallowed a £1 ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Royal Law Of Love Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 3, 2024

All God’s activity is loving activity. If He creates, He creates in love; if He rules, He rules in love; if He judges, He judges in love! He cannot change: for God is love! If we live in love we live in God. This is the Royal Law!

1 John 4:15-19 (NKJV) “The Royal Law of Love” February 4, 2024 The Apostle John wrote in verse 10, “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” The fact that Christ has borne all sin renders God propitious. Simply put God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgmental "Thou Shalt Not Judge” Diversion

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 28, 2017

Jesus said to “Judge with righteous judgment” (John 7:24). The Bible clearly gives every Born-Again Christian the authority and right to humbly discern and make the distinction between truth and error, right and wrong, good and evil.

In the pluralistic culture we currently live in the greatest 'sin' is intolerance and self-contradictory moral relativism runs rampant as judgments are suspended so that each person can define what is morally right or wrong for them. The Bible verse most often taken out of context to condemn those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1, Matthew 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Christ Perfectly Demonstrated The Golden Rule

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 22, 2001

Jesus knew that the golden rule benefits everyone, especially the first one to apply it

Why Jesus Urged Everyone to Live By the Golden Rule Illustration:Most people wish to serve God -- but in an advisory capacity only. Quoted in Sunday Express, London. 1. Jesus knew that the golden rule benefits everyone, especially the first one to apply it. The Lord Jesus said, "Do to others as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong In The Grace Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 24, 2011

Let’s think about what it means to be strong in the grace of Christ. 1- Being strong means to impart the Word 2- Being strong means to endure hardship 3- Being strong means to please the commander 4- Being strong means to obey the rules 5- Being str

INTRO.- 1 You then, my son, be strong. I thought all sons were strong! I guess it depends on the son and the type of strength you’re talking about. But when I was a son at home with mom and dad I only thought of one kind of strength and that was physical. What about you men? Did you ever ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord’s Anointed

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 11, 2011

We must trust God to deal justly with other believers when they sin rather than taking retribution into our own hands.

The Lord’s Anointed October 9, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust God to deal justly with other believers when they sin rather than taking retribution into our own hands. Focus Passage: I Samuel 26:1-25 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Wrong? Who Is Right?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2019

We need rules to live by and realize that we are a total of our daily choices. What role does your attitudes play in your choices?

WRONG? RIGHT? ATTITUDES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. WHO IS WRONG? WHO IS RIGHT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:23, Matthew 15:25-28, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Heals The Brokenhearted Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2021

Psalm 147:1-20 teaches us why we should praise the Lord.

Scripture During this Season of Advent, we have been looking at “Christ’s Advent in the Psalms.” Today I want to conclude our study by looking at Psalm 147. One commentator notes that “the Book of Psalms began with ‘Blessed is the man’ (1:1) and it ends with a sustained, five-fold equivalent of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Kingdom Not Of This World

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 16, 2021

Is God’s kingdom meant to just rule in our hearts or is there more to it? Purpose: What is the truth of Jesus’ reign? Plan: Let’s see what Jesus had to say about His kingdom in John 18:33-37.

Prelude Is God’s kingdom meant to just rule in our hearts or is there more to it? Purpose: What is the truth of Jesus’ reign? Plan: Let’s see what Jesus had to say about His kingdom in John 18:33-37. King of the Jews (vs 33) Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Baptist