Tri-Annual Singing!
June 20, 2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Category: Judgment
Subject: Judgment
Sermon: Fair is Fair!
A Discussion of Judges 1:1-7. We discuss the principle of Lex Talionis. The Role of God and the Government in Vengeance. The individual responsibility of the Christian to respond to evil with good, exercising love in our spiritual walk.
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Preparing for Judgment
The need for preparation for the judgment day is well described in Jesus’ parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, related in Matthew 25.
While the bridegroom tarried, the five virgins who had not sufficiently prepared ran out of oil to fuel their lamps. They had to leave to get more oil, and when they were away, the bridegroom came, and they were locked out of the wedding feast (1-12). Jesus’ application is given in the 13th verse, “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.”
The idea of watching is seen in preparation. It is important for us to prepare ourselves for eternity because it is of the greatest importance. “For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works” (Matthew 16:26-27). Continue reading “Preparing for Judgment”
For Three and for Four
An interesting phrase is found in Amos 2:4 regarding the punishment the Lord was to bring against His people. “Thus says the Lord: For three transgressions of Judah and for four, I will not turn away its punishment, because they have despised the law of the Lord, and have not kept His commandments.”
This passage indicates an important point about the longsuffering of God. One that has an application to us today. God is gracious and loves us very much. As such He is always willing to forgive transgressions that we commit against Him and His law for us. This forgiveness is contingent upon our repentance, but is available to us even after multiple transgressions. This is an aspect of God that we His children are to emulate, (cf. Luke 17:3-4).
However, at some point God’s longsuffering comes to and end with regard to persistent, unrepented sin. Thus our expression, “for three transgressions, and for four…” As it applies to us, we have no way of knowing when His longsuffering will be spent, but we know that is the day we are to experience God’s final judgment. “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up” (2 Peter 3:10).
Sermon: The Disapproval of God (Zephaniah)
A discussion of the book of Zephaniah reveals much about the behavior that disappoints God, and the judgment He visits upon those unwilling to submit to Him.
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“He Who Judges Me”
1 Corinthians 4:1-4 relates an interesting sentiment by the great apostle Paul. “Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. For I know of nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord.” There is too much in the passage to unpack it all in this short space. I want to emphasize one aspect of Paul’s declaration.
Paul was God’s servant, and he knew just how important it was for him to be faithful in his service to the Lord. How can we know whether we are faithful to the Lord? It requires diligence: seen in Bible study, self-reflection, and heeding the counsel of others. Of the three, Bible study is the standard we finally look to in determining our standing with God. “…And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books” (Revelation 20:12). Continue reading ““He Who Judges Me””
Mining the Scriptures: Romans 2:1-3
After a lengthy denunciation of the sins of the Gentiles in chapter 1, the apostle Paul spoke plainly to his countrymen. While the Jews would quickly condemn such sexual immorality and idolatry in the lives of Gentile nations, the fact was the same types of immorality and idolatry had stained their own existence as a people.
It is the height of hypocrisy to condemn egregious sin in others when one is guilty of practicing the same evil. God judged the sin of the Gentiles in their rejection of Him. They “no longer retained God in their knowledge” (1:28), and as such were “deserving of death” (1:32).
Now consider the sobering nature of Paul’s question to the Jew, “And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God?” (2:3).
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge you will be judged…” (Matthew 7:1-2a).
Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin
Most are familiar with these words. It happened during a feast held by the last King of Babyon, Belshazzar. The Bible states that Belshazzar was the son of Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 5:2). There is some dispute by scholars as to this meaning, with some believing this indicates that Belshazzar was a descendent of the great king. Regardless, Belshazzar knew what had happened to Nebuchadnezzar because of pride (as stated in 4:19-37), and refused to learn the lesson Nebuchadnezzar had learned.
In chapter 5, we have the details given by the prophet regarding Belshazzar’s feast. It was a great feast for “a thousand of his lords” (5:1). It was a pretentious display of the king’s wealth, and in verse 4 we read, “They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold and silver, bronze and iron, wood and stone.” Continue reading “Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin”
“Where is the Promise of His Coming?”
“Where is the promise of His coming” (2 Peter 3:4). This was the question that scoffers asked as time passed in the first century, and the world continued. Many in that time (both Christians and unbelievers) misunderstood the fact that the promise of Jesus’ second coming did not necessarily mean he would come within a few months or years of His leaving the earth after His resurrection from the dead.
The teaching of both Jesus and the apostles — that Jesus would come, that no one knows the exact time of His return, but that it was important to be prepared — is teaching that every generation needs to take to heart.
Consider that accepting that teaching will cause a child of God to live faithfully throughout his life, as he looks for and seeks to hasten “the coming of the day of God” (3:12). Continue reading ““Where is the Promise of His Coming?””
Sermon: True and Righteous are Your Judgments
A discussion of Revelation 16:4-7, showing the glory and preeminence of God, along with His justice and mercy. And the punishment of ungodly men.
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Sermon: Will So Come in Like Manner
A discussion of the second coming of Christ. What it means, and what will happen?
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Sermon: The Words of Elihu
Job’s 4th companion speaks in chapters 32-37 with some powerful words about the Graciousness, Justice, and power of God.
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The Saint and Judging
“Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints? Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Do you not know that we shall judge angels? How much more, things that pertain to this life? If then you have judgments concerning things pertaining to this life, do you appoint those who are least esteemed by the church to judge?” (1 Corinthians 6:1-4).
The idea of judging is not welcome in society today, though it is necessary and prevalent. The question is, who should judge, and how should they do it?
The answer is found in these words. Judging is to be done carefully and righteously. Jesus said the same in Matthew 7:2-5. Fortunately, Christians are the most capable in this area, or at least should be, as they are to conduct themselves righteously, with ethics and honesty.
Though differences exist regarding the true meaning of the phrases, “the saints will judge the world” (2) and “we shall judge angels” (3) it is evident that Paul was elevating the place and ability of the saints above both of those groups.
So, what is the lesson? Act and think as a saint should act and think! (cf. 1 Peter 4:3-6). Doing so will allow us to make right and proper decisions, in every relationship whether it be family, friends, or brethren.
Christian discernment is a good thing!
Sermon: A Present View Help by Young People
The Lesson discusses both the commendable and condemnable aspect of the young generation’s views concerning Judgment and Kindness.
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Sermon: The Prosperity of the Wicked (Psalm 73)
The Psalm reveals that our perception that the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper is not accurate. Ultimately, the wicked will suffer God’s wrath as the righteous are rewarded.
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Sermon: Inescapable
Certain things are not avoidable in life, including The Consequences of Sin, Death, and the Judgment!
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