Sermons on Sound Judgment:

Ripe For The Picking Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 24, 2007

The same fruits evident in Amos’ basket are still around in our churches today. Are we keeping them fresh by obeying God’s pattern for them? Or are we allowing them to become overripe and rotten by our disobedience?

1. Introduction (8:1-2) 2. The first fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of worship. (movement from songs to howling to silence)—Amos 8:3 3. The second fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of stewardship. (movement from commerce to consumerism to condemnation)—Amos ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Doest Thou Here Rich Man? Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008

Sermon Six in The Series. We interview the Rich Man of Luke 16 and see what led him to the destruction of torment in hell.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon 6 Luke 16:19-31 Intro: I remember as a boy growing up just the sound of the preacher standing before the congregation and announcing his text from Luke 16 would bring a very different atmosphere to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Days Of Awe - Return To God - Yom Kippur

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 25, 2023

The Days of Awe, Repentance and Return to GOD. The Shofar has sounded the Alarm. These are the last 10 days before Judgment Day. It is a time to humbly submit ourselves to GOD, to turn from the world and Return to HIM. A time to forgive and be forgiven.

2023.09.24.Sermon Notes. The Days of Awe! Return to GOD. YOM KIPPUR DAY OF ATONEMENT William Akehurst, HSWC Rosh Hashanah, the Days of Awe, Yom Kippur. The Fall Feasts of the LORD. BIG IDEA: The Days of Awe, 10 days of repentance, 10 days of fearing GOD. The Shofar has sounded the Alarm. These ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:8, Psalm 47:1-2, 1 Samuel 12:24, Genesis 3:10, Exodus 3:5-6, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 10:28, Romans 6:23, Mark 1:14-15, 2 Corinthians 7:10, 1 John 1:5-10, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 51:1-4, Psalm 51:7-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Knows" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 19, 2007

Sermon 5 in a study in Hosea

18th century theologian, Jonathan Edwards once preached a sermon called “Men Naturally Are God’s Enemies”. And by the way…I found this sermon on the web and copied and pasted it to my Word program so that I could extract the quote I’m about to read to you. I want you to know that I put it in ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 5:1-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Peace Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Peace is not enough, God also wants justice and righteousness

By David Bassett As Christians we hold to the idea that God is a sovereign God. This is seen in the hymns and songs we sing. Lines such as God is working his purpose out as years ….. Praise to the Lord the almighty the king of creation. Jesus shall reign where ever the sun Reign in me ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Mass Destruction

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 6, 2006

As a part of Gods judgment against a sinful world many natural disastors will take place that will cause much sorrow on earth. Gods intent is for repentence, but will man listen?

The entire rest of the judgments on earth are contained underneath the seventh seal to the Lamb’s scroll. We are going to see seven trumpets blast, seven plagues, and seven bowls poured out - all under this one seal. After this, God’s judgment of the earth and its king will be complete - but there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Priority Of Justice And Righteousness

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009

The failure of Israel to make a connection between their religion rituals and their daily lives should serve as a warning for us in the church today that justice and righteousness are still priorities with God and judgment results with these are absent.

THE PRIORITY OF JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS Every now and then we come across stories that are both humorous and sad. During World War II in the Pacific Theater our forces set up a base on the island of New Guinea. We built an airport with runways, a tower, lights along the runways, and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Double Exposure

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2023

The photographic process is mysterious; a piece of film is exposed to light and images are left. Our lives are like that film. We present what we want others to see, but God sees beneath it. A 2nd exposure will happen - now or later!

DOUBLE EXPOSURE Eph. 5:8-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Squeaky clean 1. One young woman decided to try clean her purse by throwing it into the washing machine—with the rest of the laundry. Her younger brother was startled, and asked, “Why are you washing your purse?” 2. Their father, who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surprise!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 15, 2008

The sheep and goats on Jesus’ right and left seemed surprised by Jesus’ words. We will be surpised as well when we hear, "Well done thou good and faithful servant."

-One thing that y’all don’t know about me is that I hate surprises -Linda has tried to surprise me several times in our marriage but few of them have worked out, unfortunately -She doesn’t try to surprise me, anymore, thank God -It rubs me the wrong way on so many levels -After having dogs come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

When You Stand Before God

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012

I often hear people make this statement: “As long as I pray and ask God to forgive me, NOW & THEN and try to be nice to people…I’ll get to heaven.”

I often hear people make this statement: “As long as I pray and ask God to forgive me, NOW & THEN and try to be nice to people…I’ll get to heaven.” That sounds good but is it true. Is that all there is to getting to heaven? I want you to know that each and every one of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Judgment About Judging Other People Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 22, 2021

Jesus tells us not to judge: 1. Because of the boomerang effect (vs. 1-2). 2. Because of our spiritual blindness (vs. 3-5). 3. Because God wants us to bless other people (vs. 5-6).

God's Judgment about Judging Other People The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 7:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 28, 2018 (Revised April 22, 2021) MESSAGE: *Rich Atchley said, "If you went to the average university campus today, and asked students if they know a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord Part 1

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001

A discussion of the term the Day of theLord and related events. The need for readiness.

THE DAY OF THE LORD I THESSALONIANS 5:1-11 I THESSALONIANS 5:2 "FOR YOURSELVES KNOW PERFECTLY THAT THE DAY OF THE LORD SO COMETH AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT." INTRODUCTION: When perilous times occur many ask why is it that God seemingly allows bad men to prosper and go unpunished. Many see God as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Appeal Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007

God’s warning to the nation of Judah is a very timely message for the church today.

The Final Appeal of the Lord Isaiah 1.1-20 God’s warning to the nation of Judah is a very timely message for the church today. The church has two things in common with Judah. 1—The condition of the church today is similar to the condition of Juday in the day of Isaiah. 2—Judah was God’s chosen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Meet...isaiah Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 23, 2007

This is a preview sermon to help prepare the congregation for the upcoming sermon series on Isaiah. It contains some historical and socio-political information to put Isaiah into context.

PREPARE TO MEET…ISAIAH If I say that “the Lord spoke to me” one might understand that I heard an audible voice. For some that might be the case but for me it means that God puts thoughts in my head when I pray. When I was praying this week the Lord spoke to me. He said, “Plow deeply.” A picture ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Spiritual Fruit Or Religious Nuts?

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Dec 4, 2008

Lessons from the Withered Fig Tree

A sign posted outside a church on Highway 110 outside of Tyler, Texas once read, “God is looking for spiritual fruit not religious nuts.” Unfortunately, religious nuts abound everywhere, but in and out of the church, but spiritual fruit is rare. The importance though of bearing spiritual fruit in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26

Denomination: Baptist