Sermons on Capital Punishment:

The Blame God Game - A 2 Part Message

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 18, 2019

God is love. He disciplines His children. Many believe that means He ‘punishes,’ or ‘scolds’ or ‘spanks’ with severe means in the best eternal interests of the Born-Again Christian.

How do you reconcile the merciful goodness and love of God with pain, sorrow, sickness, and suffering? The Blame God Game first started in the Garden of Eden when God commanded Adam to “work it and take care of it.” He then told Adam that he was “free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Psalm 121:3, Philippians 4:19, James 1:17, Ephesians 1:3, Revelation 21:9, Romans 8:21-26, Romans 8:28, Acts 5:1-10, 1 Corinthians 11:27-32, 2 Corinthians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 11:28, Psalm 139:23-24, John 14:26, Luke 12:12, Hebrews 12:7-11, 2 Samuel 12:13-14, Proverbs 3:11-12, Hebrews 12:6, Genesis 2:20-25, Psalm 84:11, Matthew 5:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conditional Forgiveness Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2018

The point is this–God will forgive any sin, any offense. Nothing will make Him so angry as not to forgive. Unless. Unless we come to that confession, to that communion, with an unforgiving heart.

Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Extraordinary Form “So also shall my heavenly Father do to you, if you do not forgive–every one of you–forgive your brother from the heart.” From the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. There are very few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Catholic

Our Fathers' Chastening

Contributed by Stan Szelkowski on Jun 16, 2016

A Father's Day message in which we discover the blessing of our Heavenly Father's (and earthly father's) "chastening" or discipline. (This sermon is in "outline form." You will need to reformat the layout because of the way it appears on this site.)

Our Fathers’ Chastening June 19, 2016 - When I was growing up, I could ALWAYS count on my parents to discipline me when I needed it, because they loved me > If my parents disciplined me because they loved me, it makes sense that, because of His love for me, God will discipline me when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Men On A Hill Top

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 12, 2012

Outline for Easter Sunday

“Three Men on a Hill Top” Luke 23:26-43 Scripture Reading Luke 23:32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Baptist

Habakkuk Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 26, 2012

A look at God's hand on the paddle; those He loves He chastens.

Habakkuk Part 1 I. Background A. The Man 1. Not much documented facts concerning Habakkuk. 2. His name means “embrace” or “ardent embrace” a. Appropriate in light of 3:16. b. Habakkuk determines to hold on to God even in punishment. c. He embraces ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk In Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 28, 2020

1) The Plea (Ephesians 5:1–2a), 2) The Pattern (Ephesians 5:2b), the warning of 3) The Perversion (Ephesians 5:3–4) and finally the consequences of rejecting the walk in facing 4) The Punishment (Ephesians 5:5–7).

Ephesians 5:1-7 [5:1] Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. [2] And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God[3] But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Other

Good Or Evil-The Choice Is Yours.

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Feb 13, 2024

Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong.

Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Psalm 37:1-2, NIV “God will repay each person according to what they have done. 7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-2, Psalm 73:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Go From Judgment To Hope?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 2, 2024

Zephaniah warned the people of impending punishment if they did not repent.

Zephaniah had cautioned the people of Judah that if they would not repent of their transgressions and return to God, all of Judah would be punished. This whole book is filled with the impending correction that was to come from God, but it would come with love. The phrase “the day of the Lord” is ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-18, Zephaniah 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Danger Lesson 15 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

Dangers of turning back if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth.

A. DANGER OF GOING BACK 1. There was a constant temptation for the Jewish believer to return to Temple worship because of the outward things they saw, i.e., rituals, pageantry, festivals, etc. They were warned in six passages against going back. 2. Danger of neglect (2:1-4). “We must give the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-27, Hebrews 4:11, Hebrews 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Stomped By David’s Lord - Mark 12:35-40 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2024

Do you take Jesus’ warnings seriously?

Jesus’ Last Days (Mark): Part 14 (, ) 4/10/2021 Mark 12:35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he asked, "How is it that the teachers of the law say that the Christ is the son of David? 36 David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: " 'The Lord said to my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40, Luke 20:41-47, Matthew 12:38-46

Hell

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jun 25, 2021

I am going to talk about what Jesus said of hell, and the wrong beliefs that some have about it. I do this not to frighten anyone but as information that may be useful in some witnessing opportunities.

Hell Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 5:29 Summary: I am going to talk about what Jesus said of hell and the wrong beliefs that some have about it. I do this not to frighten anyone but as information may be useful in some witnessing opportunities. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 5:29

Penalties (Leviticus 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 19, 2024

What penalties for sin were there under the old covenant? How do we handle this in the new covenant? Let's look at Leviticus 20.

Were there penalties for breaking God’s law? What are some examples? How do we handle such immorality in our churches? Let’s review Leviticus 20. Moloch was a Canaanite god or the name of a sacrifice of little children in which they were passed through fire. Can you imagine the grieving parents ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Destroying Bashan (Deuteronomy 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 19, 2024

Why did God want Israel to destroy Bashan? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 3.

Did Israel inherit land from people who no longer deserved it? Do our people deserve to live where we do? Have we allowed a moment of arrogance to ruin our leadership? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 3. What was God’s decree regarding Og and his kingdom of Bashan? Next we turned and headed for the land ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Second Chances (Ezekiel 18:1-32) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 13, 2025

An academically rigorous, 1 week rabbit trail talking about generational punishments/curses, mostly following (and maybe slightly improving on) Margaret Odell's Ezekiel commentary.

Today, we have the privilege of working through a chapter of the Bible that I've been unsettled about, and wrestled with off and on, and changed my mind back and forth, for over 20 years. Ezekiel 18. If you're not familiar with the passage, that's fabulous. That's great. If you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32, Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Covenant Of Noah Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 17, 2005

Finding New Testament truths from the Old Testament Covenants

Covering the Covenant of Noah I want to add one thing to covenant of Adam lesson Genesis 3:6-7--------VS.20-21 Shaneology- Was God Just fashion conscience> What was he doing Where did these skins come from God set forth at creation- there would have to be substitutionary death Man always ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational