Sermons on Assassins:

With The Many Blessings Of Being A Saint, You Will Laugh

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 31, 2025

What are the blessings of being a saint? Find out.

11.2.25 Luke 6:20–23 All Saints Day Looking at his disciples, he said: Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hulk (How To Lose Your Temper) Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003

This is a part of the series on movie blockbusters.

SLIDE 1 Welcome to Bethany, especially if you are a guest today. Could I ask you to sign the attendance pad and pass it on to your neighbor and as it comes your way especially notice if someone is sitting in your row that you do not know. Or did not know their name and be sure to introduce ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-26, Proverbs 11:29

Denomination: Methodist

Little Things To Know About A Big God Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

Little Things to Know About a Big God Letting God Guide You May 15, 2003 **** READ Esther 6:1-14 Show video clips… As you watched those clips, there’s one similarity between all of them. “Things aren’t what they seem to be”… 1. Here’s this cute little girl washing dishes for her Mom. Ahhhh! ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Study In Revelation 22 Seventh Trumpet Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 2, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Some of the check boxes and underlined blanks may be missing from the study notes that are included

STUDY IN REVELATION 22 The Seventh Trumpet in Detail [part2] The Attack Through the First Beast: A Political Ruler Revelation 13: 1-10 Chapter 13 discusses the terrible rulers that will rise up in the end time, the antichrist and his cohort, the world-wide religious leader who will help the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017

Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Engage As Citizens Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 5, 2016

Let's vote but let's also make sure we're living out the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

Engage as Citizens Romans 13:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill November 5-6, 2016 Early on the morning of the final presidential debate, I brought the newspaper in for our 96-year-old neighbor like I normally do. Pointing to the headline in the paper, I asked Val if she was going to watch the debate that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Get For Following Jesus? - Mark 6:14-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

Herod liked to listen to John but remained perplexed instead of repenting. The great “king” became powerless before a little girl because of his bondage to lust, pride, and the idol of human approval.

Mark 6:14 King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15 Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-30, Matthew 14:1-12, Luke 9:7

The Shadow Of The Cross Over The Incarnation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 13, 2001

The full significance of the Incarnation is only seen when its dark side is understood - in the Sign of a Sword to Mary’s heart, the Symbol of Myrrh as an offering from the wise men and the Sorrow of Rachael over her dead children.

If the message of the Incarnation, the coming of Jesus into human experience, had to be condensed into a single sentence it couldn’t be bettered than the words of John: "He came to his own home and his own people received him not" (1:11). In the opening verses of his Gospel, John had already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Just War (Or Just Another Act Of Madness?)

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 24, 2001

We grapple with the ethics/morality of being involved in a war because it keeps us from becoming what we¡¦re fighting against. Deal with these questions: What is a "just" war? Will we achieve "Infinite" Justice.

September 23, 2001 Scatter thou the people that delight in war. Psalm 68.30c What is America going to do about the terrorists? When President Bush addressed the nation Thursday night he ended with these words: Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:30

Denomination: United Methodist

Salvation And The Savior

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 24, 2002

Luke records “Journey Notes” in his gospel that serve to set up this momentous, climactic event that will take place in the city of Jerusalem. Today’s Scripture includes the final two journey notes.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: What an active, colorful, almost hectic, back and forth scene it is. If you want drama, you’ve got it. Part planning, part spontaneity. Full support for Jesus. And unabashed opposition. Great joy. And tears of sorrow. Coats are spread for an improvised red carpet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

"Why Can't Everyday Be Sunday?"

Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Sep 16, 2003

I don’t know about you, but I find Sundays uplifting. Why can’t everyday be Sunday? The rest of the week gets tough, huh?

--Illus: I have a personal hero list, and high on that list is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I admire him for his courage and conviction; what he did and how he challenged this nation is nothing short of inspirational. Furthermore, as a preacher, I admire him as an orator. His speeches are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Where Vision Starts" Series

Contributed by Paul Atwater on Jun 26, 2004

This first Sunday of the year challenge was designed to remind members of the reason why our church exists.

Text: MT 22:36-40. 22:18-20 Title: “Where Vision Starts ” Date: January 4, 2004 Series: VISION & VALUES – 1 Intro: A golfer’s errant shot ended up on an ant hill. So he found the ball, squared up, took a big swing – and missed. Thousands of innocent ants were killed. Then the golfer took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come And Behold Him

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

Take a clear look at some symbols of Christmas to discover the nature of God and His desires for us.

This morning I want to invite you to join me in reflecting upon the timeless invitation that lies beneath all the activity of this season;…the invitation to COME AND BEHOLD HIM. As one of the great Christmas anthems declares so beautifully… “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right Choice

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 23, 2003

This sermon deals with the fact that God gives us a choice where salvation is concerned and that he loves us enough to honor the choice that we make.

The Right Choice Mat 7:13-14,6:24,7:24-27,25:32-33,46,27:44, Luke 23:39-43, Duet 30:19 February 16,2003 I. Edwin Thomas was a master actor during the last part of the 1800s. He wasn’t a big man but he had a big voice, and there were none that were better . A. He played Richard II at the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Clothe You

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 10, 2003

This sermon discuses how we put on the righteousness of Christ, changing our standing and appearance before God, through the sacrafice made by Christ on the cross.

I Will Clothe You John 19:23 - 24, 1 Pet 5:5, Psa 109:18, John 5:19, 30, 1 Pet 2:24, Gal 3:13, 26-27, March 3, 2003 I. I am going to steal a story from Max Lucado and it is one that I have never experienced. But it is important to understanding what I am going to be talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Baptist