Sermons on The Judge:

An Atrocity (Judges 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 20, 2025

How could such an atrocity occur in Israel? Could Christians commit atrocity? Let's look at Judges 19.

Should we make excuses or mourn the atrocities committed by humanity? Can any barbarity be more gruesome than that recorded in Judges 19? Did these events begin with a man's attempt to reconcile with his lover? In those days, when there was no king in Israel, a certain Levite was sojourning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - Judges Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 7, 2023

If the book was written to show us of how Israel fell into a terrible cycle of disobedience, repentance, oppression so decadent that it would need a deliver, we must be willing to admit our need for the same.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11, Judges 3:7, Judges 3:12, Judges 4:1, Judges 6:1, Judges 10:6, Judges 13:1, Deuteronomy 31:29, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judging And Navigating The Complexities Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

The Bible warns against judging others while ignoring one's own flaws.

The Bible presents a nuanced view of judging, with various scriptures addressing the topic. On one hand, we are instructed to judge righteously (John 7:24), while on the other, we are cautioned against judging others (Matthew 7:1-5). This apparent paradox requires careful examination. The Right to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:9-10, Romans 14:4

Too Nice To Judge? Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 11, 2025

God’s justice ends evil, not people; His love respects freedom yet never stops reaching for hearts that still can turn home.

The Question Nobody Wants to Ask You’ve heard it before— If God is love, why would He send anyone to hell? That question echoes in classrooms, podcasts, and TikTok comments. Even church kids wonder, “How can a good God allow something so bad?” It’s not rebellion to ask that; it’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 6:23, Revelation 20:11-15, Isaiah 49:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Judging Him Faithful Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Nov 19, 2025

This sermon illustrates how Sarah overcame the physical impossibility of her age by shifting her focus from her own weakness to God's character, judging Him to be faithful to His promises and thereby receiving the strength to bring forth life.

Introduction: The Laughter of Doubt vs. The Laughter of Faith If you know the story in Genesis, you know that when Sarah first heard she would have a son, she laughed. It wasn't a laugh of joy; it was a laugh of disbelief. She was ninety years old. Her husband, Abraham, was one hundred. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Judge With Equity Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 3, 2024

Psalm 75:1-10 is a psalm of thanksgiving for God’s just rule and future judgment.

Introduction My wife Eileen and I have just said “Goodbye” to our three precious, young grandchildren. We spent several weeks with them this past summer. Now, grandparents and parents know that some of our time is spent administering justice when we watch our grandchildren and children. “That’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Judges And When?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2024

Only Jesus can shed light on the nuances of every human judgement, and He will do that either when He returns in glory to judge everyone, or when each of us dies and renders a report on our gifts and thoughts and actions.

Friday of the Twenty-Second Week in Course 2024 Living in the kind of highly polarized society we have today, one must be uncommonly careful about what you say to others, or even what your face does when you are interacting with another person. Suppose they were talking to you about what they did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Catholic

First Three Judges Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2023

This chapters give us the vivid description about the leaders who served the community at their best. God enabled them to do greater things for Him. Leaders were changed but people lived same life.

Text: Judges 3, Theme: First Three Judges Othniel (Judges 3:8-11): The First Judge (Judges 1:13). Othniel was the first judge mentioned in this book – here and in the section known as the cycles of the Judges. And he got married to Achsah. He was famous even during Joshua's time. He was used ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Truth About Judging Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 31, 2023

we are going to examine the text in the context of Jesus’ sermon and then apply it to our lives today. It is not up to the text to agree with you, but rather it is up to you to come to agreement with the text.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org If there is one verse in the Bible that everyone will know, regardless of their faith, it is Matthew 7:1: “Do not judge, so that you will not be judged.” So, it is common that most people will take one of two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Judges Part 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 2, 2023

NASB, footnotes by biblegateway.com

Israel Oppressed by Midian 6 Then the sons of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord gave them into the hands of Midian seven years. DO EVIL AND THERE MAY BE CONSEQUENCES. 2 The [a]power of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of Midian the sons of Israel made for ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Jerusalem- Judging By Appearances Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 28, 2023

This is the 24th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#24] JERUSALEM- JUDGING BY APPEARANCES Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 Last week, we studied Jesus healing a man who could not walk. He healed him on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, John 7:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Judging According To James Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2023

James tells us that showing partiality is wrong. Part 4 of a series.

Appearances James 2:1-13 June 11, 2023 ENTRANCE AND DISCUSSION - - - - - The words I say today are not predicated on what I wear, but what comes from the Word of God. As we continue on our journey through James, seeking to become more authentic Christians, James warns us about showing ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Book Of Judges Introduction Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

he term JUDGE doesn’t mean someone who sits in a court and decides legal issues. The Hebrew word shaphat has more of the idea of a heroic leader, ruler, saviour, or deliverer.There were fourteen judges in the book, including Deborah and Barak, who served as co-judges.

LESSON 1 Judge: The term JUDGE doesn’t mean someone who sits in a court and decides legal issues. The Hebrew word shaphat has more of the idea of a heroic leader, ruler, saviour, or deliverer. “The Hebrew word Shophetim means to put right and to rule. The English title is somewhat misleading with ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Judges 6-8 Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

The story of Gideon is passionate and challenging. He lived a good life but set a bad example to the leaders. God exalted him but he built his own kingdom. Beware of the call.

Text: Judges 6-8, Theme: Gideon and Israel Part 1 Introduction of Gideon: We will do two studies out of the chapters 6-8. The first one is about the Call and ministry of Gideon, and the second is about the later part of Gideon’s life including his children and their end. His leadership is found ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Two Minor Judges Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

Tola and Jair are two simple minor Judges. They are minor because their stories end in small passages. Tola was a man of Issachar, son of Puah, the son of Dodo. Tola means ‘the crimson worm or red/purple worm.’ This name was used by two people in the Bible.

Text: Judges 10:1-5 Theme: Two Minor Judges Introduction: Tola and Jair are two simple minor Judges. They are minor because their stories end in small passages. Tola was a man of Issachar, son of Puah, the son of Dodo. He lived in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim. Some scholars suggest ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:1-5

Denomination: Methodist