Sermons on Vengeance Is Mine:

Retaliation Vs. Grace Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Understanding the Lex Talionis (Law of Retaliation).

“Retaliation Vs. Grace” Matthew 5:38-42 As most of you know, I am very fond of the area of faith referred to as apologetics. Apologetics comes from the word “apologia” and it means to “give a defense” for a position or an action. The english word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reversal Of Revenge Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul's message is that the Christian can shift the balance of power to the side of righteousness by leaving vengeance to God and concentrating on doing good. Never is doing good more needed than when you feel like revenge.

The Revolutionary War was complicated by the fact that it was often also a Civil War. Families were on both sides of the conflict. William, for example became the governor of New Jersey because of the influence of his famous father. The shocking thing was that William wanted to be loyal to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19

The Wrath Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 25, 2016

Revelation 6 talks of God's vengeance upon the evil of this world. But it also speaks as if there's no hope of repentance for those who are mentioned here. Can that really be true? Can man reach a point where he can't repent?

OPEN: O, Sinner Man, Where You Gonna Run To? (sung by Leon Bibb - https://youtu.be/uTuy101LcPs) How many of you have ever heard this song? What you just heard was an old Negro Spiritual and I heard it way back when I was a teenager. It has been so popular over the years that it’s been sung ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiven To Forgive

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 27, 2020

God forgave us our sins so that we can forgive others. It is not always easy, but God expects his children to freely forgive. Unforgiveness is a cancer that eats up the bearer gradually.

TEXT: Matthew 6:14-15 ; Luke 6:37c For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses (Matthew 6:14-15). ...... forgive, and ye shall be forgiven (Luke 6:37c). WHAT DOES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15, Luke 6:37, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

David And Abigail -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 4, 2019

First Samuel 25:32-44 shows us that vengeance belongs to the Lord.

Scripture Last time we learned how David wanted to kill Nabal because Nabal had rudely rebuffed David’s request for food. The Lord providentially intervened by sending Nabal’s “discerning and beautiful” wife Abigail to prevent David from carrying out his murderous intent. In today’s lesson, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:32-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord, The Avenger

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 31, 2014

To show that we need to cast all our cares upon JESUS, for He cares for us and will take care even our enemies for us by taking vengeance on them.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you take vengeance on your enemies? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to cast all our cares upon JESUS, for He cares for us and will take care even our enemies for us by taking vengeance on them. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 11:20 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Revenge Blinds Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Revenge comes from a heart of pride and is a terrible way to live life

May 13 “Your revenge blinds” Matthew 5:38-42 Specifically, these codes (Exodus 21, Leviticus, 24, and Deuteronomy 19) make 2 prescriptions: Prescription #1: To make sure that justice is fair; i.e., the punishment matches the crime. Prescription #2: To make sure that there would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Urge the congregation to turn back to God and heed His warnings, as His judgment is coming, and this day will be a day of darkness, not light.

Good morning, Church! We're about to dive into a very heavy topic today. Now, I'm not here to frighten you, but rather to wake us all up to the reality that we're facing. C.S. Lewis once said, "We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-20

Topics: Vengeance, God's Wrath

Tears In A Bottle

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 9, 2014

DAVID REFLECTS ON HIS PAST EXPERIENCES.

TEARS IN A BOTTLE OBSERVATION: THE PSALMIST DAVID REFLECTS THE STRESS HE EXPERIENCED WHEN THE PHILISTINES CAPTURED HIM IN GATH. PLACING TEARS IN A JAR WAS COMMON AMONG THE ANCIENT ROMANS AND JEWS. IT CONVEYED SEVERAL REALITIES OF LIFE EXPERIENCES. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 56:8 (NKJV) YOU ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Song Of The Slandered Saint” Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

“The Song of the Slandered Saint”

Psalm 7 Spurgeon “The Song of the Slandered Saint” 1. The Persecution of the Righteous: (verses 1,5,13. ) Gal 4:29 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. A. David’s Foe: verses 1-2 His Accusation Was - : a. ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Blessings All Mine With 10,000 Beside! Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Sep 16, 2008

This sermon is about keeping as our life perspective the facts of what God has done and will do for us in Christ.

Introduction The story is told of a lady called Hetty Green. She died in 1916 and left an estate with an estimated value of $100 million.. Hetty regularly ate cold porridge because it cost too much to heat it up. Her son had his leg amputated because she took so long to get him proper medical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

My Greatest Shepherd In The Presence Of Mine Enemies

Contributed by Lora Castillo Espejo on Nov 19, 2015

God's provision when we are facing our Life's battle

A. INTRODUCTION: a. The highlights of the movie is when there was a conflict happens between the two major characters. The movie was become exciting when there is conflicts. Same true with our christian life, the highlights of our life is when we faced life's battles. But unlike in most movies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

23 - A New Life Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 1, 2021

This is the 23rd of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 12:9-13 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honour giving preference to one another; 11 Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord 12 Rejoicing in hope, patient in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45, John 11:35-36, Proverbs 27:2, Deuteronomy 32:35, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 18:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus’ Mission Statement…and Mine Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2011

Jesus' mission statement is the modle for our own personal mission statement.

What is your life’s mission? Is that a question you’ve ever even considered? Every business school teaches the importance of developing a mission statement for a business or an organization, but have you ever thought about the need for a mission statement in our personal lives? Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Love Your Enemies

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2019

Why should Christians love their enemies? What does love for an enemy mean? Do we have to like them too? Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38.

Why should Christians love their enemies? What does love for an enemy mean? Do we have to like them too? Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38. How Love Enemies Luke 6:27-28 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist