Sermons on Before It Kills You:

How To Kill A Lion And Other Needed Skills Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 21, 2016

Peter commands us to “resist” the devil, but is not exactly specific. The Apostle Peter describes for us in this passage that Satan is a lion prowling around. Satan acts like a lion. Well, how do you hunt a lion? How do you kill a lion?

HOW TO KILL A LION AND OTHER NEEDED SKILLS 1 Peter 5:8-14 #LionHunting INTRODUCTION… Famous Lions (p) This morning we will be talking all about lions. Lions are the “King of Beasts” or “King of the Jungle” and occupy many spots in real and fictional stories. One of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Set Up For The Kill Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 6, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 5 : 1 – 14

Ester 5 : 1 – 14 Being Set Up For The Kill 1 Now it happened on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, across from the king’s house, while the king sat on his royal throne in the royal house, facing the entrance of the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Have Not Passed This Way Before

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 4, 2010

The time comes in everyone's life, when a choice has to be made, you can stay where you are or move on, the choice is yours.

First Church of God in Harvey New Years's Sunday - January 3rd, 2010 Let us pray Welcome...including those who went to the combined convention in Washington, DC.... This is the day, the first Sunday of the New Year 2010, which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

No New Wine Before It's Time

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on May 3, 2008

How do you handle pressure? How can you keep from cracking under pressure?

I. Cracking Under Pressure A. Text: Psalm 119:81-83 “[81] I am worn out waiting for Your rescue, but I have put my hope in Your Word. [82] My eyes are straining to see Your promises come true. When will You comfort me? [83] I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-83

How To Kill Your Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks" (study of 1 Corinthians). This sermon looks at some of the problems of the church at Corinth and how we must strive to avoid these problems.

Sunday Morning November 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#1] “HOW TO KILL YOUR CHURCH” 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Introduction: [PLAY “RELEVANCE OF THE CHURCH” VIDEO CLIP]. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1. Aren’t you thankful for the church? As Paul was writing to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Beast Will Kill The People Of God

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jan 23, 2011

It is God’s will for the beast to kill every christian

Revelation 6:9 -17 Saint’s, we all must be killed. The beast must kill us, and there is nothing that you and I can do about it but hold on to the testimony of Jesus Christ. It’s God’s will that his people be the victim’s of running water, in other words, we must be killed by the beast. Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kill 'em And Bless 'em Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 21, 2011

Exposition of Psalm 35 regarding how we can genuinely fast, mourn, and pray for our enemies.

Text: Psalm 35:13-14, Title: Kill ‘Em and Bless ‘Em, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/20/11, AM 1. Opening illustration: the police officer that wrote me a ticket for turning left into a parking space: rain on his head, and bless him, Lord. 2. Background to passage: David is again under ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

"We" Are Killing Our Children!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 24, 2018

in response to the Parkland massacre

On Valentine’s Day, a day to celebrate love, the expectation is that couples would enjoy a nice dinner, chocolates or roses, that would normally cause their hearts to flutter. However, this year on February 14th, hearts were not moved by love, but by the horror of yet another mass murder of our ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Cain Killed His Brother

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 26, 2006

The objective of this message is to remind us that violence is a derivative of an internal problem; not the so called external variables.

In our text this morning; We find the introduction of violence to the human realm. It did not take very long following the fall of man. In chapter 1 and 2 we are greeted by the creation of life. In chapter 3 we find the fall of man and the alteration of life. But in chapter 4 we find the taking of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

When The Dove Kills The Rooster

Contributed by J Richison on Oct 19, 2019

A brand new day

“When the Dove kills the Rooster” St. Luke 22: 31-34 & 54-62 The term rooster is a Puritan term that was birthed in the United States during the nations Genesis. It was created due to the vulgar connotation associated with the biblical term “cock” or the term of the times “cockerel” The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Can Kill A Church ?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008

Satan’s goal is to kill the church. Sometimes church members help him and don’t even know it. the good news is Jesus promises that if we are faithfull "the gates og hell cannot prevail"

"WHAT CAN KILL A CHURCH" 2 Cor. 2: 4-11 1. In Re 3:1, the church at Sardis was described as a "dead" church... 2. This reveals that churches can die - and they often do... 3. There are at least two ways a church may die... a. It may cease to exist b. It may die inwardly, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Good People Suffer? Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 8, 2018

This is a lesson about terrorists and falling towers. Everybody still talks about that day; it was a day of tragedy and injustice. People were going about their business when they were suddenly and brutally killed.

11-18-04 Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-13:9 INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve taught on suffering before. In fact, one lady told me, “Preacher, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I know.” Some preaching and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Pause Before You Act (Part 3b) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 29, 2011

Sermon 3B in series. Please see previous parts of the study. Often, we regret an action immediately, but too late to undo it. P - Pray before you act. A - Check your attitude before you act. U - Understand fully before you act. Three new Bible illustratio

PAUSE Before You Act Sermon 3B NOTE: This is part B of sermon three in the series, PAUSE Before You Act. While this sermon may be used independently, you may want to see the other sermons to give background and introduction. Handouts and keys for these studies are already prepared. Contact me if ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

An Irrevocable Invitation

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019

Jesus Won't Take It Back

AN IRREVOCABLE INVITATION MATT. 11:28 1. INTRODUCTION. INVITATIONS COME IN A VARIETY OF FORMS. YOU HAVE THE WEDDING INVITATION, THE GRADUATION INVITATION, THE PARTY INVITATION, THE HOUSE WARMING INVITATION; AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON. ALL OF THESE INVITATIONS CAN BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY GIVEN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Calm Before The Storm

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007

Jesus is about to be betrayed and suffer physical torture but he takes time to be with His disciples in the calm before the storm.

I went fishing on a lake one time in Northern Wisconsin with a friend of mine. We took out my aunt and uncle’s paddle boat. It was a nice day and we wanted the exercise. A storm came up and waves started to come up over the sides of the small boat. We tried to paddle against the wind and waves ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran