This sermon challenges the common phrase “DEAD BUT NOT DEAF” by exploring the biblical concept of judgment. It clarifies that while only God determines eternal judgment, people make necessary judgments daily, especially in assessing actions and character. Jesus, as God incarnate, declares His authority to judge and give life, a claim that shocked His contemporaries. The sermon highlights that true belief in Christ produces visible fruits of faith—compassion, justice, and righteousness—by which people will be judged. It warns against hypocrisy, self-righteousness, and selective justice while emphasizing that Jesus is the perfect judge because He bore judgment Himself. Ultimately, the message urges believers to live out their faith with genuine transformation, knowing that every deed matters in God’s final reckoning.