Sermons on Hate Kills:

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

Children Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 27, 2016

Children of the Resurrection are not marked by 1) Murder (1 John 3:12, 14), 2) Hatred (1 John 3:13, 15), and 3) Indifference toward other children of God (1 John 3:16–18).

A recent story in a popular magazine gave some suggestions for “How to Heal a Family Feud.” It was sprinkled with anecdotes of families torn apart by petty squabbles, carefully nursed grudges, perceived and real hurts, and substantial doses of anger. But there were also stories of happy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Other

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 2, 2010

Like Jonah we run from God and we disobey God. Even though God gives second chances doesn't mean our heart will be in it. In the end we have to ask are we graceless like Jonah or grace filled because of Christ.

I Am Jonah Part 4: Who Am I? Pastor Ryan Akers Last message of the series. The theme for today is questions. The title of the sermon is a question, God will ask Jonah two questions in this chapter and I will also finish by asking a question. Lots for you to ponder as you listen and then reflect ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love Is A Verb (Lectionary, Year B, Fourth Sunday After Easter)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 21, 2021

We are called to live out God’s love and truth through our deeds by keeping God’s commandment to love one another in the name of Jesus Christ (I John 3:23)! Love is a verb because the kind of love that today’s text is talking about requires us to go beyond words and put love into action.

LOVE IS A VERB Text: I John 3:16- 24 1 John 3:16-24  We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another.  (17)  How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: United Methodist

God Hates The Sin, But Loves The Sinner! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 20, 2001

God looks past the sin and looks at the sinner.

God hates the sin, but loves the sinner! John 8:1-11 The preacher said turn to the person next to you and ask them if they are saved. So the little boy turn to the man next to him and said,"Are you saved?" The man replied,"Son I’ve been a deacon in this church for ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Hate #1 - Pride Series

Contributed by John Kycek on Sep 19, 2003

Let’s look at Proverbs 6:16-19 for a list of 7 things that God hates; the first one being "Pride."

• I hate it when: o When everyone asks me if I play basketball just because I’m tall. o People slow down to 40 miles an hour on the interstate just to gaze at someone with a flat tire o People who take more than 10 items in the express lane. • What do you hate? Ask crowd • God hates sin. • It ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does God Hate #2 - Lying Series

Contributed by John Kycek on Sep 19, 2003

Let’s look at Proverbs 6:16-19 for a list of 7 things that God hates; the second being "Lying."

• I hate it when: o People talk on their cell phones in a check out line o The cardboard subscription cards that are in magazines o Calling an “800” number, pressing a long series of #’s, and being disconnected. • What do you hate? Ask crowd • God hates sin. • It is unbelievable to some people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Solomon, A Man Who Grew To Hate Life

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 20, 2004

As we approach the book of Ecclesiastes, we get a profound glimpse into the later years of the life of Solomon, King of Israel, and gifted by God with intelligence far beyond his contemporaries. Yet, as Solomon aged, his focus changed, he was drawn away

KING SOLOMON A Man Who Grew To Hate Life Ecclesiastes 2 INTRODUCTION: As we approach the book of Ecclesiastes, we get a profound glimpse into the later years of the life of Solomon, King of Israel, and gifted by God with intelligence far beyond his contemporaries. Yet, as Solomon aged, his focus ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Israel - Hated Among The Nations (2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

Part 2 of 3 Many claim that the church is now Israel. After examining the scriptures, we cannot draw that conclusion without denying the accuracy of the Bible. This section looks at the hatred of Israel by the nations, their date with destiny, Jesus’ def

Israel Hated (Part 2 of 3) Israel was recognized as an independent nation on May 14, 1948. The Arabian nations promised to “drench the soil with Jewish blood” if this recognition were to be acknowledged by the world. The day after recognition, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq invaded Israel ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-13, Ezekiel 37:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Hate, But Instead, Love One Another Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

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1 John 3:11-18 Last week we looked at the previous passage that used very strong language to lalk about God’s over-the-top love for us and our response to that love being holiness and obedience. He ends with the verse “Those who do not what is right are not God’s children; nor are those who do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: *other

Why Most Men Hate Going To Church

Contributed by Anthony Ramdass on Oct 12, 2013

A sermon inspired by the book "Why Men Hate Going To Church" by David Murrow.

"WHY MOST MEN HATE GOING TO CHURCH" INTRODUCTION This week I read two books that deal with a major and troubling issue with Christianity as a whole, even affecting the church, and that issue is that Christianity is pretty much the only major religion where there are more women worshippers than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Humble King, The Happy Crowd, And The Hateful Leaders

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 27, 2021

There were different attitudes displayed when Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem.

“THE HUMBLE KING, THE HAPPY CROWD AND THE HATEFUL LEADERS” When I was a child about 6 years old, Dad would take me to Harvest Festival in Arvada, Colorado. He would pay the Attendant a dime for me to ride a pony around and around in a large circle along with 9 other buckaroos. That was 5 minutes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Hates Laziness. Let’s Be Deligent. Series

Contributed by Obeth Jebakumar on Apr 25, 2023

GOD expects us TO WORK HARD

GOD hates LAZINESS. Let’s BE DELIGENT. # WHO is a Diligent person? A DILIGENT person is … Someone who is responsible and works hard and carefully... Someone who performs with intense concentration and focus… Someone who takes his/her work seriously and who does it well and rapidly… # GOD ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11, Proverbs 10:4-5, Proverbs 13:4

Denomination: Methodist

Why Do Men Hate Going To Church?

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Feb 1, 2020

This week I read a book by David Murrow. The title of the book is “Why Men Hate going to Church”. This book deals with a major and troubling issue with Christianity as a whole...

This week I read a book by David Murrow. The title of the book is “Why Men Hate going to Church”. This book deals with a major and troubling issue with Christianity as a whole, even affecting the church, and that issue is that Christianity is pretty much the only major religion where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob I Loved, Esau I Hated

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024

Some scriptures are hard to comprehend. It takes study to find back stories that may hold the key to understanding.

Jacob, I Loved, Esau I Hated By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Malachi the Prophet 1. Malachi means “messenger. 2. In the Gr. Translation, Malachi is not rendered as a proper noun but is indicative of an adjective (modifier of a noun); therefore, it is an indication of it being a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ