Sermons on Abimelech Slew Them:

Jesus Called Them PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Encourage us to respond to Jesus' call in our lives, becoming workers in His harvest field, spreading the good news and showing His love to a world in need.

Good morning, church family! Today, we gather to explore a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, which centers on Jesus' call to the apostles, their response, and the challenge for us to respond to Jesus' call in our lives today. In the words of C.S. Lewis, "The great thing to remember is that, ...read more

Topics: Jesus Calling, Apostles

Carry Them To Jesus Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Feb 7, 2026

Faith was never meant to be lived alone. In Mark 2, we discover that sometimes the boldest belief isn’t found in the person who is healed—but in the friends who refuse to leave them where they are and carry them to Jesus.

Introduction– There are moments in life when faith feels strong. And there are moments when faith feels… heavy. Heavy because of grief. Heavy because of exhaustion. Heavy because you’ve prayed the same prayer longer than you ever expected to. And here’s the truth we don’t say out loud enough in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Compel Them To Come In

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 7, 2023

The following sermon is going to review Jesus’ Parable of the Great Banquet in hope to spur your heart on to compel the lost to come in before it is too late!

Compel them to Come In Luke 14:15-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 During our lives we will make many decisions that will not only affect our present but our future realities as well. While some decisions are routine and often trivial such as what to eat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Beside Them

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2022

One man delivered into the grace of the Risen Saviour can make a great difference in the advance of the Faith.

“Seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition.” [1] God has no secret agents. Throughout the pages of the New Testament are found multiple accounts of men and women who received the Christ as Master. In every instance, those who believed in Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

We Were Them

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 21, 2024

Look around you today and know that before we were us, we were them!

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (KJV) “We Were Them” April 21, 2024 President Reagan said in his last speech, “And since this is the last speech that I will give as President, I think it's fitting to leave one final thought, an observation about a country which I love. It was stated best in a letter I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Father Forgive Them Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the self-giving love and forgiveness of Jesus, demonstrated through his response to mockery and persecution during his crucifixion, as depicted in Luke 23:33-43, Psalm 22:7-8, 15, 18, 24, and Matthew 5:39, 44.

Welcome church! Today we’re going to look at a passage from the Gospel of Luke involving the crucifixion. We talk a lot about crucifixion as Christians because the cross is a central part of our faith. In 2004, the movie The Passion of the Christ was released. It’s a movie about the final hours of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Topics: Forgiveness, Self-Giving Love, Crucifixion

Father Forgive Them Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus demonstrates God's self-giving love and forgiveness by praying for those who mock and crucify him, embodying his own teachings from the Sermon on the Mount.

Today, we're going to talk about something super important - forgiveness. You know, that thing we all need but sometimes find hard to give. We're going to look at a story from the Bible where Jesus shows us the ultimate example of forgiveness. So, let's dive in! Our main story comes from Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Topics: Divine Love, Spiritual Forgiveness, Selfless Giving, Divine Grace

Watch Them Dogs

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 22, 2001

The purpose of this sermon is to move the hearers to LOOK-OUT for religious leaders (which are spiritually blind, greedy, and lazy) that will attempt to turn them against the principles and teachings of Jesus Christ through their WORDS AND ACTIONS.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia References: Acts 21:40 (ex. Of Paul’s ability to address folk in the Hebrew Tongue/Language); Ezekiel 33:2; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Chr. 12:32 (ex. Of the prophets understanding what Israel ought to do); Romans 8:26-27 (… the spirit enabling the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2, Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Father, Forgive Them...." Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Apr 27, 2003

If we are to model Jesus in every area of our life that must include his forgiveness as well. This sermon takes a look at three aspects of forgiveness of Christ that our forgiveness should model.

This morning we will be starting a new seven-week series. I know just a few weeks ago we ended a seven-week series on the deadly sins. But as you know the number 7 in scriptures is symbolic of perfection. So hopefully this series will be perfect for what you need in your life. For the next ...read more

Scripture: John 23:33-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Compel Them To Come In

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Evangelistic Sermon reworked from the Charles Spurgeon Classic

LUKE 14:23 AND THE LORD SAID UNTO THE SERVANT, GO OUT INTO THE HIGHWAYS AND HEDGES, AND COMPEL THEM TO COME IN, THAT MY HOUSE MAY BE FILLED. * Whosoever Calls upon the Name of the Lord Shall Be Saved * for this Is a Faithful Saying and Worthy of All Acceptation, That Jesus Christ Came into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Father Forgive Them Series

Contributed by David Swensen on Mar 5, 2002

Why are Christ’s last words on forgiveness so crucial for us today? Learn more about forgiveness in today’s message.

INTRODUCTION “On the day that Karl Marx died, his housekeeper came to him and said, ‘Tell me your last words, and I’ll write them down.’ Marx replied, ‘Go on, get out! Last words are for fools who haven’t said enough!’” He was wrong as last words can be very revealing and important. P.T. Barnum ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Give Them Their Due Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001

THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS

BIG IDEA: THE RIGHTEOUS DESIRE VENGEANCE AND VINDICATION FROM UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS (:1-5) INTRODUCTION: UNJUSTIFIED ATTACKERS BRING US TO OUR KNEES IN PRAYER Key phrase: "But I am in prayer" (:4) A. Supreme Court of Appeal = God Himself 1. The One Deserving of Praise "O God of my praise" 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Heard Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 28, 2002

It says that God heard them. Well, of course He did. Doesn’t the Bible teach that He hears our prayers? But wait a minute! It doesn’t say they were praying.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is basically my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Bruce Howell entitled "The Day God Eavesdropped.") A. This morning we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture found in the very last book in the O.T., the book of Malachi. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Them Dry Bones

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

It doesn’t matter what denomination you are: Dry is Dry, let’s quit arguing over non-essentials and get to the heart of the matter (we need revival).

*Hand of the Lord upon me: This means taught, led, guided, protected, empowered, (it is a wonderful thing to know Gods hand is on your life. *Carried out in the Spirit: If we are going to see the glory of God revealed we are going to have to get out of the flesh realm over into the spirit ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

These words of Jesus confront us as we consider what the implications are for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. This cross on whom my Saviour died remains a mystery to me. I cling to it because it is the center symbol of my faith. I know my Saviour died for me. I know he took upon Himself all of my sin. I have heard countless sermons about the cross and preached many about it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed