Sermons on Selective Justice:

The Serenity Of Christ Before Pilate

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 29, 2023

Who is in control at Christ's trial? Pilate wanted to release Jesus but changed his mind. Caiaphas effectively blackmails Pilate into doing his will in getting rid of Jesus. But Jesus remains cool, charm and collective. The crowd who are stirred up in demanding the death of Jesus.

The Serenity of Christ before Pilate I’m sure many of you here this morning have visited Coventry Cathedral and left with some sort of reaction to that Church, dedicated to the Glory of God in the name of St. Michael and All Angels. It is the sort of modern Cathedral building you either love or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:17-18, Isaiah 53:7, John 10:17, John 19:5

If We Are To Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2020

Are Christians free to prosecute lawbreakers?

If We Are to Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? (topical) 1. “A man, convinced of a crime, was in court. The judge said 'Why did the police arrest you?' The man replied 'For shopping too early.' The judge said 'Well that's not a crime, how early ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Genesis 9:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Time To Let Our Voices Be Heard

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

GET THE WORD OUT

IT’S TIME TO LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD MARK 1:3 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE AS A PEOPLE HAVE LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD. IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA, WE LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD, CRYING OUT FOR JUSTICE AND EQUAL RIGHTS. IN POLITICS, WE LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD BY DEMANDING THE RIGHT TO VOTE. IN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Should Christians Get Involved In Politics?

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 18, 2024

As followers of Christ, we are called to be salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16). This calling extends to every area of our lives, including our engagement with political and civic matters.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we are going to address a topic that has sparked much debate among believers: should Christians get involved in politics? As followers of Christ, we are called to be salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16). This calling extends to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Manage Cross-Cultural Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Pastor David’s problem comes from the difference of world view assumption he has on leadership from most western style management books. First, let us examine some of the critical differences between Western and non-western assumptions about administratio

HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE YOUR CROSS -CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Imagine Pastor David who loves his youth, successfully leads many young people to Christ, but struggles to know how to administrate his ministry. He knows his Biblical imperatives for youth ministry. He has successfully ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Bear False Witness (Part 8 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

Do not bear false witness Exodus 20 gives the commandment not to bear false witness, but the details of this command are given in Exodus 23:1-3 "You shall not circulate a false report. Do not put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. 2 "You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Amos -- Amateur Prophet Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 21, 2002

Amos was a businessman, not a prophet -- but he saw things in his society that needed to be examined. "Judgment is coming," is the theme of his preaching.

Amos 5:6-14 6 Seek the LORD and live, or he will sweep through the house of Joseph like a fire; it will devour, and Bethel will have no one to quench it. 7 You who turn justice into bitterness and cast righteousness to the ground 8 (he who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns blackness into dawn ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Framework For Prayer Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

We are to pray for one another with thankfulness for God’s grace being shown in our lives; with confidence that God is watching over us and will vindicate us in the end. We are to pray that God might see in us the fruit of his Spirit, that he might bring

Today we begin a short series, looking at the prayers of St Paul. What I hope we’ll discover over these 5 Sundays in January is a pattern of prayer that might help us in our own private praying as well as in our communal prayer times together. The framework: Today I want to look at Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Most Important Concept In The Bible - Understanding The Blood Coveanant

Contributed by Dale Rebarchik on May 26, 2014

Without the shedding of blood there can be no remission of sins. Understanding the Blood Covenant. Why Jesus had to die for our sins.

Answers 2 Big Questions The Most Important Concept in the Bible Understanding the Blood Covenant Scripture: Matthew 26:28 Introduction:  We sing about the blood.  We talk about the blood.  What was the uniqueness about Jesus’ blood that He could boldly stand up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Unexpected Gospel Is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 23, 2020

Paul reveals our salvation is by faith in the righteousness of Christ. What does that mean? Find out.

10.25.20 Romans 1:16–17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes—to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed by faith, for faith, just as it is written, “The righteous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Were You Chosen? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2015

1) Why God Chooses (Ephesians 1:3), 2) When God Chooses (Ephesians 1:4), 3) For What did God Choose (Ephesians 1:5-6)

There is a point in any group athletic competition when teams are chosen. Sometimes they are chosen by tryouts where coaches make the final selection. In impromptu games, there are often more casual methods. Sometimes captains are selected, and they pick the teams. Other times random numbers are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Other

Equipping In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 13, 2013

God places individuals in local churches so that they can submit to their leaders and learn from them. Spiritual development seldom takes place outside the institution of the church.

Equipping In The Local Church God places individuals in local churches so that they can submit to their leaders and learn from them. Spiritual development seldom takes place outside the institution of the church. Becoming skilled in the things of God is not a destination, but a journey of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Charismatic

The Lord Is Calling His People To Pray Fervently For The Nation

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 13, 2008

PRAY FOR 1.OUR NATION 2.THE PLANS OF GOD TO BE FULFILLED 3. LEADERS WITH WISDOM AND INTEGRITY 4. BLESSINGS OF GOD UPON THE NATION5. 5. INTERCESSORS STANDING IN THE GAP 6.DIVINE STRENGTH AND DISCERNMENT 7. DIVINE AUTHORITY TO BIND THE PLANS OF THE ENEMY

THE LORD IS CALLING HIS PEOPLE TO PRAY FERVENTLY FOR THE NATION ************************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. PRAY FOR OUR NATION AND FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY SO THAT WE CAN LIVE IN PEACE 2. PRAY FOR THE PLANS AND THE PURPOSES OF GOD TO BE FULFILLED IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Murder At The Altar

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 3, 2025

The first murder at the altar exposes the danger of unsurrendered worship, but Jesus’ blood speaks mercy, transforming Cain-like hearts through grace.

There is a sentence that sounds almost unbelievable the first time you hear it. A sentence we tend to rush past because it feels too severe, too intrusive, too revealing. But when you slow down long enough to take it seriously, it begins to open a doorway into the human heart… and into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10, Hebrews 12:24, Matthew 5:23-24, Romans 5:8, 1 John 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

True Judgment

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 22, 2014

BELIEVERS MUST SPEAK THE TRUTH WITH LOVE AND COMPASSION.

TRUE JUDGMENT OBSERVATION: ZECHARIAH (THE LORD REMEMBERS) WAS A LEVITE PRIEST AND PROPHET IN THE SIXTH CENTURY B.C. HE WAS ONE OF THE TWELVE MINOR PROPHETS OF HEBREW SCRIPTURE. HIS VISIONS CONCERN THE RETURN OF THE JEWS TO JERUSALEM AFTER THE BABYLONIAN EXILE AND REBUILDING THE JEWISH TEMPLE IN ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:8-10, Zechariah 7:11-14

Denomination: Baptist