Sermons on Assassination:

Imitation Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010

John tells us about two different people in the church; one to follow and one, we wouldn’t want to follow. 1- What not to imitate 2- What to imitate

INTRO.- Who’s your favorite TV or Hollywood actor or actress? Past or present? Considering today’s actors and actresses, older may be better. Oh really? Maybe not. ILL.- I discovered an internet site about the religion of famous actors of the past. Here is what I found. 1 Humphrey ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Cross Tells Us About God

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

The cross of Jesus reveals two important truths about God: He hates sin but He loves sinners.

WHAT THE CROSS TELL US ABOUT GOD A. “My God! My God! Why have you forsaken me?” Jesus cried while hanging on the CROSS. 1. As we discussed last Sunday, undoubtedly these words pierced the HEART of the Father. COMMENT: He knew He would hear them. He inspired David to write them in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The King Is Dead

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

The four-fold vision the Prophet Isaiah had "in the year that King Uzziah died".

READ: Isaiah 6:1-13 Not too long ago I watched part of a documentary on ABC Television which traced the history of the Royal Family - the House of Windsor. In that program they recounted the passing away of King George VI. In 1952 the sad word went forth from London . . . “THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is A Friend

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 29, 2011

Friendship

“There Is A Friend!” Proverbs 18:24 I. The Availability of this Friend Our text states that “There is a friend…” and implies that this friend is available to all those who look for a friend who goes beyond even the closeness of a biological connection. There is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Marks Of Worldiness - I John 2:15,16

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 31, 2002

Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possession focused, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privileges seen as self-centered rights)

Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possessions, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privilege for selfish reasons) Illustration: That evening, the assassin John Wilks Booth stopped in a saloon near the Ford ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Takes Jerusalem As His Capital Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2003

David is first of all the Shepherd King. That is, he rules with humble loving-kindness, reflecting the love and grace of God, trusting him to bring the victories he needs. But secondly he’s, at the same time, a warrior king, using all the military prowess

Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth is dead. David is now free to assume the kingship of all of the combined nation of Israel and Judah. The reason this has come about is that two of Ish-Bosheth’s own men have assassinated their king. You’ll find the story of this murder in 2 Sam 4, where David once again ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 12, 2012

Part 3 in a series about spiritual war. We need to put on the FULL armor of God.

Ephesians 6:10-18 The Armor of God June 10, 2012 What do all of these items have in common — Homeowners Insurance Life Insurance Auto Insurance New wipers Winterizing your car Wills Oil Changes car seats Coats in winter seat belts Mouth pieces Safety gloves Cribs Training ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Anzac Rememberance -Life Is Changing: Living For Self To Living For Others Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 22, 2015

A sermon that relates to ANZAC Day and how the actions of many soldiers was more about others...than themselves....a perspective of life that Jesus calls us to live...the sermon also discusses the importance of peace in the life of Christians

Living and dieing for others!!! Yesterday was Anzac Day…. It is a very special, some would even say a sacred day in our national calendar. It is a day that helps us understand a little more about what it means to be Australian and why our nation is like it is. For those who don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11, John 15:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship The Lord

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jan 12, 2021

The horrifying scenes of the chaotic events at the US Capitol. These disturbing scenes are reminiscent of the heart-breaking words of the prophet Isaiah “Justice is turned back, And righteousness stands afar off; … truth is fallen in the street, …” (Isaiah 59:14).

I wish to give credit to Dr. S. M Lockridge for the rhetorical and literary devices as well as some basic ideas and content that I employ in this message. My message is titled: “The New Person (Man or Woman) for the Future will worship the Lord.” Our Text today is Matthew 4:8-10: “8 Again, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Elijah: The Weatherman

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022

Elijah stands tall in time of National apostasy

1 Kings 16.29-17.1 Elijah: the Weatherman This morning we begin a series of sermons on Elijah and then Elisha. Two characters from the OT which you may or may not know something, or a lot, about. We had a fantastic week teaching our children about them at the Holiday Bible club and just as way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Josiah Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 3, 2023

God’s Word is powerful when we apply it to our lives, and God can use anyone—even youth—to display the strength of His Word.

INTRODUCTION • In the sporting world, a dark horse is used for teams, and athletes would unexpectedly outperform expectations. • Some people feel that they are too young or too old, or they let their past get in the way of doing something significant with their life for Jesus. • I hope that our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Follow

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Jan 16, 2022

An Interview with the disciple Matthew. Someone will be the Interviewer; the Pastor will play the role of Matthew. Understand how Jesus and the disciples interacted with each other, and the role Peter played as the leader. This is a fun and interactive way to deliver a message

What does an Apostle and a penny have in common? They are both one sent. What did the disciples say when they caught all those fish in the net? Holy Mackeral Matthew 10:1-8: “Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Acts Of The Apostles 35 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In Acts twenty-four we find the apostle Paul is being held in custody as a common criminal, waiting for his accusers to arrive, and is to appear before Antonius Felix, the governor of Judaea.

Felix was a politician in every sense of the word. He had risen from being a subservient person, to the position of Governor of Judaea. He got his start through the influence of his brother at the imperial court of Claudius. He married three Princesses, which also elevated his career. The first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Worship The Lord

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 12, 2021

"Justice is turned back, And righteousness stands afar off; … truth is fallen in the street, …” (Isaiah 59:14).

Worship the Lord I wish to give credit to Dr. S. M Lockridge for the rhetorical and literary devices as well as some ideas and structure of content that I employ in this message. Our Text today is Matthew 4:8-10: “8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Valley Of Achor Will Become A Door Of Hope

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Aug 29, 2021

God raised up Hosea during the darkest days in the history of Israel. God gives a wonderful promise to His people through the life and message of Hosea. God can turn the Valley of Achor in your life into a door of hope.

‘Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope.’ There she will respond[b] as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt. - Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-15, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Charismatic