John Milton Mills

ID 67195May 4, 1997

ID 67181Jan 7, 1996

ID 67156Sep 24, 1995

ID 67114Feb 2, 1992

ID 66968Sep 11, 1985

ID 66925Aug 20, 1989

ID 66907Jan 10, 1988

ID 66904Oct 31, 1990

ID 66878Sep 5, 1982

ID 66838Feb 24, 1982

ID 65806Apr 14, 1991

ID 51868Mar 31, 1996

The judgment of God in life, not after death, is the central claim in the passage, which expounds on Jesus' parable in Matthew 18. The sermon details the parable of the unforgiving servant, contrasting the immense debt forgiven by the king with the small debt the servant refused to forgive his own debtor, illustrating the severe consequences of failing to extend mercy. The core lesson is that while God's mercy is abundant, His judgment in life is real and can have lasting repercussions for those who harbor unforgiveness. The application emphasizes the necessity of forgiving others from the heart, as God has forgiven us, to avoid incurring God's judgment.

ID 51637Date unavailable

Judas's remorse and suicide after betraying Jesus are examined, highlighting the profound consequences of sin and the impossibility of self-atonement. The sermon contrasts Judas's despair with Peter's repentance, emphasizing that while any person can commit sin, only Christ can remit it. It explores Judas's realization of betraying innocent blood and his rejection by the chief priests, leading to his despair and suicide, serving as a stark warning against hardening one's heart. The core lesson is that true forgiveness comes only through Christ, and attempting to find it elsewhere or through self-effort leads to ruin, urging listeners to seek Christ's mercy before it is too late.

ID 51419Date unavailable

Judas's betrayal and subsequent death are examined through Matthew 27 and Acts 1 to reveal the lasting consequences of one's actions. The sermon highlights how Judas, consumed by guilt, returned the thirty pieces of silver and hanged himself, leading to the purchase of the potter's field, which became known as the field of blood. This event is shown to fulfill Old Testament prophecies, particularly from Zechariah, demonstrating God's foreknowledge and the intricate way His Word weaves together historical events and prophetic meaning, often through a literary device called conflation. The ultimate lesson is that actions, whether good or ill, have consequences that extend beyond death, impacting future generations and fulfilling divine purposes.

ID 108653Date unavailable

Judas Iscariot's betrayal and subsequent death are examined through Matthew 27 and Acts 1, revealing that actions have consequences that extend beyond death. The sermon highlights how Judas's thirty pieces of silver, used to buy the potter's field, became a 'field of blood' due to both the price of betrayal and Judas's own demise. This narrative illustrates the principle that what is set in motion, whether good or ill, continues to have an impact, serving as a warning against unrepented sin and a call to trust God's prophetic word. The message concludes by emphasizing that God's word, though sometimes concealed, ultimately reveals His sovereign plan and the certainty of His predictions.