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…
Micah: The Requirement of the Lord
With Micah 6:8, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Micah’s judgment from the Lord and the application to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the judgment of God, the sins of the people, and the burden of the righteous in a wicked world.
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does…
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…
God’s Mysterious Ways to Accomplish Deliverance
In Judges 14:1-20, we find God preparing Samson to act as a judge or redeemer for His people. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches God’s mysterious ways revealed, God strengthening His servant to His purpose, and God’s partial accomplishment of His purposes.
“His father and mother did not know that it was…
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…
Why O Lord, Do You Stand Far Away?
Psalm 10:1-18 teaches us how to rely on God for his ultimate justice. Mr. Eduardo Martorano uses this Psalm to describe the alarm of the godly when facing injustice and the appeal of the godly knowing the Lord is King. “O Lord, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear.”
The Gospel at the Heart of the Law
Rev. Mark Kelderman explains from Matthew 23:1-13, 23-39, the misunderstanding of the Pharisees who thought they were keeping the law, and the correction Jesus provided, along with our guide to salvation living. “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to to do justice. and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”