Sermons on vengeance of god:

The True Solution To Violence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2021

These are times that try our souls. When the secular parts of our world collapse under the weight of theft, fraud, lying and disrespect, violence solves nothing, and brings only more violence.

Baptism of the Lord Jesus 2021 Reading St. Mark’s account of the baptism of Jesus, which is the shortest of the three Gospel accounts, I am struck by the language used just before the Father’s voice is heard from heaven. We heard that Jesus “saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11, Genesis 8:11, 1 John 5:1-9, Isaiah 12:2-6, Isaiah 55:1-11, Acts 1:4-8, Isaiah 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Right To Be Wronged Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 21, 2022

In this message we see that Jesus makes I clear that those who live in His Kingdom have the right to be wronged.

“The Right To Be Wronged” Matthew 5:38-42 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – let’s do this… QUESTION – MGCC… are you ready to fed on some God-breathed, Holy Spirit empowered, doubled edged, will not return to Him empty… Word this morning? Sweet, me too… NOW – Paul wrote the following words from a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, Exodus 21:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Must Forgive Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2011

Jesus is in the tradition of the OT when he commands us to forgive without limit; if we do not, we imperil our immortal souls

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Course September 11, 2011 The three precious verses from Paul’s letter to the Romans that we read on this Sunday come and go so quickly that we might miss their import entirely. “None of us lives for himself, and none of us dies for himself. If we live, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

So They Want To Continue The Conversation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 24, 2016

"they want someone to serve as an instrument and to express their feelings in such a way that afterwards, each one may chose how he or she will continue the conversation."

Thursday of 16th Week in Course Have you ever heard someone–maybe even a preacher–express the idea that the God of the OT is a God of judgement and vengeance, and the God of Jesus is a God of mercy and love? Some of us may have held that opinion during our life. A famous early ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Guns And Roses

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 6, 2004

The prophecys of the Bible are being ignored, now its almost time for guns and roses.

Guns and Roses Israeli military intelligence chief Aharon Zeevi was quoted Wednesday as saying Tehran might have the bomb by 2008 if the international community does not halt Iran’s march to acquiring nuclear weapons. "Iran is the country ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Test Of Our Hearts And Minds

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

What is the real test of our faith?

Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 16, September 20 2009 , “A Test of our Hearts and Minds” Jeremiah 11:18-20 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS † May you be full of joy, my brothers, when you undergo tests of every sort; 3 Because you have the knowledge that the testing of your faith gives you the power of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Essence Of God #5 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Aug 12, 2005

Tragically, our limited human reasoning concludes that -- If God is a God of absolute justice, then He must be sitting up in heaven waiting to clobber us. That would have some validity, However, among those qualities of God’s essence, is also Love.

God’s plan for the human race has been and always will be redemption. This plan of God was in place even before God formed the world on which mankind lives this temporal life. It is important to know and understand this fact, not only to understand the person of God, BUT also to have a proper ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:26

The Most Well-Known Bible Verse

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 10, 2020

John 3:16 captures the essence of the good news in one sentence.

March 8, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson John 3:1-17 The Most Well-Known Bible Verse Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. It’s perhaps the most famous Bible verse ever. You see it on placards in end zones at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Fear Based On A Misperception Of Who God Is... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 13, 2009

So often believers suffer and live lives of struggle because they are living in FEAR and that FEAR is based on their misperception of who God is...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 10, 2009 Date Preached: October 11, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: FEAR – A Believers Worst Enemy Sermon Title: FEAR – bad perception of who God is… Sermon Text: 1 John 4:17-18 [NKJV] 17 Love has been perfected among ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sweet Potatoes In My Coffee Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 15, 2008

God is our loving Heavenly Father.

“Sweet Potatoes in my Coffee” Luke 13:1-9 Introduction The memory of one particular evening when my wife and I lived in Florida remains fresh in my mind. We were invited by some friends to listen to their children’s contemporary Christian band play some of their new songs at the “Coffee Spot” in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

“what Forgiveness Looks Like” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 30, 2014

The way I forgive others should look like the way God has forgiven me in Christ.

Today, we are going to conclude our thoughts on this passage. We made note last time of how Paul tells what it will look like when we forgive others. It will look like what God has done for us in Christ through the cross - v. 32. Last time, we said that . . . 1. In forgiving us, God did not deny ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is The Ot So Violent? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 5, 2016

Jehu's action seem to condone violence against an unfaithful enemy … how do we understand this?

Note:- most of the messages in this Kings series have been recorded ... unfortunately this one didn't record. You can listen to the rest of the series here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 2 Kings 9:1-10:35 Why Is The Old Testament So Violent? If I was to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of Sprinkling

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2019

Abel's blood cried out for vengeance, but Jesus' blood goes on speaking gracious words of mercy.

THE BLOOD OF SPRINKLING. Hebrews 12:22-24. The first mention of the sprinkling of blood is found in the institution of the Passover (Exodus 12:7). The writer to the Hebrews explains the significance of this: it is ‘lest he that destroyed the firstborn might touch them’ (cf. Hebrews 11:28). ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragement In The Desert Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 10, 2022

In spiritual deserts, we wonder if God is with us or if He is simply a mirage. Yet Scripture shows us that no matter where God’s people find themselves—in battle or prison, in valley or wilderness—one thing is true: God is faithful.

Sermon: Encouragement In the Desert Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 (21st Century King James Version) ”The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose.2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing. The glory of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, 1 Samuel 30:6

Denomination: Methodist

Practical Christianity Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017

What is involved in living the Christian life?

PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY MATTHEW 5:33-48 1. SPEAK THE TRUTH. Mt 5:33-37 33 “Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Baptist