Sermons on Do Not Murder:

Have You Murdered Anyone Lately? Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006

The whole point of the commandment to not commit murder is that human life is absolutely precious because we were made in the image and likeness of Almighty God.

HAVE YOU MURDERED ANYONE LATELY? Matthew 5:21-26 1. One of the major challenges of preaching through a book of the Bible or extended sections of a book is that you are forced to deal with some of the tougher and more uncomfortable passages of scripture. • It would be so much easier and more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Have You Murdered Someone Lately? Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017

Jesus talks about murder and reveals that we can be guilty of murder without ever physically killing someone.

HAVE YOU MURDERED SOMEONE LATELY? Matthew 5:21-26 A. WAYS TO MURDER YOUR BROTHER. 1. Physically Murdering Him. Mt 5:21 “You have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not commit murder’ and ‘Whoever commits murder shall be liable to the court’ The murder rate in America is horrible. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is Sin: Murder Or Telling A Lie

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 17, 2023

Many struggle with the concept that sin is sin. Murder, stealing, telling a lie…they are all sin. But how can telling a lie be just as bad as murder?

******************* A lot of us struggle with the concept that sin is sin. Murder, stealing, telling a lie… we can all agree that those are sins. But we tend to rate sins and say one sin is worse than another. How can telling a lie be just as bad as murder? There’s a verse in the Bible that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10, 1 John 2:1, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"you Shall Not Murder" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 11, 2022

Based on Ex. 20:13 - Challenges hearers to live as God's people who stand for life.

“YOU SHALL NOT MURDER” Exodus 20:13 FBCF – 7/10/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Just celebrated Independence Day – our freedom – Fireworks, flags, red, white, & blue everywhere – receptionist at my doctor’s office had red, white, & blue fingernails. Love this nation & love our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Call It As It Is; Abortion Is Murder.

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 28, 2015

Let's call it as it is; Abortion is murder. I know this is not politically correct to say it like that, but as Christians, we need to say it as God sees it.

Psalm 139:13-16 ESV For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manslaughter & Murder (Numbers 35)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 14, 2024

How did ancient Israel handle murder and suicide? How are we to handle our enemies? Let's begin in Numers 35.

How were manslaughter and murder handled under the old covenant? Where was custody until a case was decided? How should we act towards our enemies? Let’s look at Numbers 35. How were the Levitical cities to be appointed among the tribes of Israel? The Lord told Moses in the wilderness of Moab, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Commandment Six Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009

Captial punishment

Thou shalt not kill Exodus 20:1-13 A little girl was writing a paper for her English class and she asked her father, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" "It’s mostly a matter of degree" her dad replied. "Let me show you what I mean" and he picked up the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Murder: Its More Than Taking A Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 20, 2009

The 6th Commandment not only addresses murder, but the fact that God never intended for man to play God and determine who should live and who should die.

Murder: It’s More than Taking a Life Exodus 20:13 Introduction One American is shot, beaten, or strangled to death every minute. It seems that no matter where you turn in our society, or even our world, there are murders. It’s on the television and movies as fiction. It’s on the streets and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Your Struggle For Peace Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

The commandment not to kill is also a commandment to make peace.

By Rev Bill Stewart 1 Chris said last week that the first five focus on Loving God while the final five Commandments deal with Loving our neighbour. The Sixth Commandment says very simply: "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17). Our translation "murder" makes it clear that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Anglican

A Horrible Thing - Getting Paid To Murder – In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 28, 2025

It may sound incredible but in Australia a woman can terminate a pregnancy after 20 weeks and get paid over $4000 for doing so. Paid for abortion murder! We also look at the “smoking ceremony” and Moloch and the period of the 4 horses of Revelation, and the hate for Israel.

A HORRIBLE THING - GETTING PAID TO MURDER – IN THE LAST DAYS As the world lurches off the cliff into the satanic chasm, certain things are happening that become totally offensive to Christians. Indeed they are totally offensive to any existing decency. We all live in separate nations and each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:13, John 8:44, 1 John 3:12, Leviticus 18:21, Genesis 12:2-3, Matthew 24:7, Revelation 6:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dirty Chapter In The Life Of David. Seduction, Sex, Lies, And Murder

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 10, 2023

How do we deal with sins that we've done that will get us in trouble and embarrass us?

2.12.23 2 Samuel 11:1–17, 26-27 1 Springtime arrived, the time when kings go out to war. David sent Joab out with his officers and with all Israel. They ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed in Jerusalem. 2 One evening David had gotten up from his couch and was walking ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Thou Shalt Not Murder. (Part 5 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

Thou shalt not murder. The last five commandments are all directly related to how we should treat each other. Our social culture is held together by God’s moral laws and these are all fulfilled through one commandment – love your neighbor as yourself. Romans 13:9-10 explains: 9 For the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

They Were Mean To Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 22, 2017

A study in the book of Genesis 4: 1 – 15

Genesis 4: 1 – 15 They were mean to me 4 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” 2 Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in the process of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Increasing Your Love For Life Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 12, 2003

This 6th command is needed in our world today. You may think, “At least I don’t break this commandment. This is an off week for me.” But don’t be too quick to think you have this one mastered.

Increasing your love for life Text – Exodus 20:13, p. 56 Series – God’s Top Ten: 10 Timeless Truths for Life Each week, we’re considering some overall Truths about the Ten. Over the last several weeks, we’ve learned that… 1. The Ten do not restrict our freedom; they restore our freedom. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Word Six: Life Is Precious Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 13, 2008

Thou shall not kill. In this word we learn that life is precious to God. He never talks about quality of life, young or old. All human life is precious to God almighty. He Gave His only son that in Him we might have life. Not life qualified by adject

Intro: We have learned that the ten words call us not to mental acknowledgement but moral agreement. If there was one of the ten that would be a no brainer it would be the sixth. In the King James it merely says don’t kill. Almost every other version translates these two words in Hebrew thou ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist