Sermons on Abimelech Slew Them:

Let's Give Them Something To Talk About

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006

Love is the hallmark characteristic of the Christian and is the power in reaching out to a lost world.

What is love, from a kid’s point of view? "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love." "When someone loves you, the way they say your name is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Paul's Commitment To Them - Part 4 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 3, 2003

Paul’s exhorts to the Thessalonians of his loving commitment to them in order to share the gospel of Christ with them rendered as dutiful service to the LORD in 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 4 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Commitment To Them” 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) John 2:23-25; Proverbs 14:5; 1 Corinthians 4:2; 1 Timothy 1:12 A. He did not use CUNNING ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Care For Them - Part 5 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul now shows forth his care for the Thessalonians even as he was faithful in imparting the gospel of Christ for the redemption of their souls.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 5 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Care For Them” 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) Isaiah 40:11; 2 Timothy 2:24-25; Genesis ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Compassion For Them - Part 8 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul now commends the Thessalonians for receiving the Word of God as the Word of God in 1 Thessalonians 2:13.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 8 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Compassion For Them – Part a” 1 Thessalonians 2:13 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Compassion For Them - Part 9 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul thanks the LORD for the manner in which the Thessalonians responded to the gospel of grace in 1 Thessalonians 2:14-15.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 9 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Compassion For Them – Part b” 1 Thessalonians 2:14-15 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Compassion For Them - Part 10 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul now reveals the state of those who were oppressing the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 2:16.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 10 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Compassion For Them – Part c” 1 Thessalonians 2:16 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Crown In Them - Part 11 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul bewails his absence among the Thessalonians even as he desires to be with them in 1 Thessalonians 2:17.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 11 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Crown In Them – Part a” 1 Thessalonians 2:17 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among them. (vv. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Crown In Them - Part 12 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul makes it clear his aspiration (desire) to be with the Thessalonians and how his advances were being thwarted by Satan in 1 Thessalonians 2:18.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 12 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Crown In Them – Part b” 1 Thessalonians 2:18 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among them. (vv. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Crown In Them - Part 13 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul finally closes out chapter 2 with great anticipation to being with them soon in 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 13 of 13 “Paul’s Crown In Them – Part c” 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among them. (vv. 10-12) V. Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Father Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 16, 2003

First of the seven last words of Christ on the cross.

Word #1- ?Father forgive them; for they know not what they do? Luke 23:34 In Gods Holy Word there may be at times when reading through the scripture that it seems like we have no hope. There may be times when it appears that God is very upset and wants nothing to do with us. But you know what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

"Father Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do”

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Nov 24, 2002

While on the cross, Jesus made seven utterances or statements. My task and purpose today is to preach on the fires of just one of those statements. " Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. Some insert are credited to A. W. Pink’s.

Luke 23:34 “FATHER FORGIVE THEM, FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO” Some insert are credited to A. W. Pink’s Intro: The crucifixion procession arrived at Calvary a little before nine o’clock on Friday morning. The two thieves were fastened to their crosses and raised into place. Next the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

You Can't Reap Them All Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 15, 2001

There is good physical illustration in here that catches the attention of young and old alike.

OPEN:A Georgia farmer, ragged and barefooted, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water and just to pass the time of day he asked: "How is your cotton coming along?" he asked. "Ain’t got none," replied the farmer. "Did you plant any?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing Our Community: How To Pray For Them Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Reaching out to new people demand that we pray for them first and foremost

During a recent church service in one of the “nicer” neighborhoods of Portland some visitors came to worship. They weren’t dressed like the rest of the folks. They had robes, neat but not spotless. The men wore beards and sandals and the women or headscarves. Their skin wasn’t milk white, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Leviticus 19:33-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can I Give Them Your Name?

Contributed by Stephen Woody on Jun 10, 2005

Jesus tells us that the Harvest is Plentiful and the workers few. He then names the disciples who are workers. We have too many un-named followers in the church and not enough named disciples.

"CAN I GIVE THEM YOUR NAME?" INTRODUCTION: PETER, ANDREW, JAMES, JOHN, PHILIP, BARTHOLOMEW, THOMAS, MATTHEW, JAMES, THADDEAUS, SIMON, AND JUDAS These Are The Twelve Disciples. They are listed here, in this text, by name. These are the faithful, core members ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Leaving Troubles Behind In A World Full Of Them

Contributed by Jason Eastridge on Mar 7, 2003

this message was written to encourage our church, while urging them that they must put their troubles behind them.

Leaving Troubles Behind In A World Full Of Them John 14:1-7 Introduction: Background: John is writing to new Christians and is searching non-Christians. The key purpose of the book of John is to prove conclusively that Jesus is the Son of God and that all who believe in Him will have eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist