Sermons on Justice

Sermons on Justice

The Right of the Potter

In Romans 9:14–23, the apostle Paul argues against the expected response of people who may think that election goes against man’s free will or against God’s justice. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven asks: Is there injustice on God’s part? Why does God still find fault, for who can oppose His will? What if God desires to show His wrath and to make His power known? “But who…

Victory in His Death

In Judges 16, Samson is brought low due to his own wickedness. However, the Lord renewed his strength so Samson could bring down the temple of the false god of the Philistines. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the downfall of Samson, his deep repentance, and his strength renewed to bring destruction to the Philistines and deliverance to the Israelites. “Then Samson called to…

Oppressing the Oppressors

In Judges 15, God uses Samson to act as a judge or redeemer for His people. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the revenge of God’s deliverer, the deliverer betrayed, and the deliverer’s own deliverance. “The Philistines came shouting to meet him. Then the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon him, and the ropes that were on his arms became as flax that has caught fire, and his bonds…

Behold, Jesus!

With Isaiah 42:1–4, we begin a series on the four servant songs found in the book of Isaiah. In this first song, Mr. Paul Tamras preaches look to God’s chosen servant, who deals gently with the sins of His people, who tirelessly brings justice to the earth. “Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will…