Sermons on Innocents:

Vote The Bible

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 27, 2022

With all the issues on the table this election season, we as the Church need to take a stand for God's Word and what His Word says about these very issues.

Today, I want to read from the book of Proverbs chapter 29, as I share with you the message, "Vote The Bible". With election season upon us, many of us are sorting through the list of candidates trying to determine who we will vote for. Many of us are looking at the issues at hand. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1-4, Proverbs 6:16-19, Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 127:3, Psalm 33:4-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Were Accused Of Being A Christian, Would There Be Enough Evidence To Convict You?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 11, 2024

How would we stand up in a court based upon our Christianity? Would we truly be found guilty of being a Christian or would we be acquitted due to lack of evidence?

At the time when the Jewish remnant returned to Israel to rebuild the walls, Joshua was the High Priest (Haggai 1:1, 2:4). APPOINTED, ACCUSED, APPEARANCE, ACCEPTABLE In verses one - four: Satan “resisted” (accused) Joshua, who depicts the country of Israel here. The allegations were exact, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sin Of Betrayal

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Aug 25, 2025

We all know what happens to one who is betrayed. But what happens to the betrayer? What ramifications does the betrayer await? In this message, I will reveal hidden truths about just how serious God takes betrayal and his judgment against those who have betrayed you.

What ramifications can one expect when they betray someone? We all know the pain and heartache a person who HAS BEEN betrayed experiences, but what does that act do the betrayer themselves? Having recently gone through a betrayal myself, I believe, by the grace of God, that I have the answer to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26, Matthew 27:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Securing Divine Help Through A Pure Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2026

Divine help is activated in the life of those who cultivate a pure heart, free from sin, hypocrisy, and deceit, enabling them to access God’s favour, guidance, and supernatural provision.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH A PURE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 24:3-5 Key Verses: "Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do These Stones Mean? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2008

For a Children’s Day message; twelve varying stones used as visuals to speak of original innocence, sin and accountability, and the redemptive work of Christ.

For centuries, people have raised up stones as a witness. Stone monuments testify as to who they are and what happened among them. Just this week news came of discoveries at the ancient monument of Stonehenge on the Salisbury plain in England. Those great Sarsen stones were raised to honor the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

Injustice And Scandal

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2019

We must always turn our backs on injustice. When we support it, we encourage innocent people to become guilty.

Injustice and Scandal When we read the story of Elijah, the prophet, we come across two really disgusting people, rulers of the breakaway kingdom of Israel. They are Ahab the king and Jezebel his wife. The history tells us that “Ahab ben Omri did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6, 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Catholic

Hell-O-Ween

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 25, 2019

Where did Halloween come from? What are Christians to do with it? Is it innocent fun? Does it take us down a dangerous path?

Hell-O-Ween Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-15, Luke 11:14, Mark 9:25, Matthew 25:41, 2 Corinthians 11:14, John 8:44, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 53:1-10, John 12:32-33, Revelation 5:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Divine Justice And Protection For The Vulnerable Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

In a world where the strong often prey on the weak, it's comforting to know that a higher power watches over the innocent and vulnerable.

In a world where the strong often prey on the weak, it's comforting to know that a higher power watches over the innocent and vulnerable. Exploitation, manipulation, and abuse of power can take many forms, but one thing is certain that God stands with the victim and punishes the wicked. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:5, Deuteronomy 10:18

Expect Death At The Birth Of The King

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2003

how Jesus birth brought about the sword of Herod, and we can expect the same - a sermon for the minor festival of "the Holy Innocents: Martyrs"

Jesus once said, “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34) The pictures we see of Christmas seem to portray the exact opposite. With Mary and Joseph gently hovering over a little baby in a manger, it’s a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Someone Took Our Place

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 8, 2007

We come to live and death ends our work. But Jesus came to die to give us real life. The innocent takes the punishment of the guilty.

“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him. For if, when we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judged By Whose Righteousness?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 7, 2015

The claim to innocence can be rightly made only by the Savior, but, instead of seeking to escape judgment, He submitted Himself to wrath for my sake.

If you're like me when you read Psalm 7, you may find your heart resonating with the opening verses: [1] O LORD my God, in you do I take refuge; save me from all my pursuers and deliver me, [2] lest like a lion they tear my soul apart, rending it in pieces, with none to deliver” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Forgiveness Factor

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Forgiveness received and given restores innocence, frees us from bondage, and releases God’s joy and power through faith in Jesus Christ.

Introduction – Unlocking What’s Stuck Not long ago I picked up my phone and realized I’d forgotten the passcode. No matter how many times I swiped, the screen stayed locked. I tried combinations I was sure were right—nothing. That’s what unforgiveness does to the heart. We try every swipe—new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 11:4, Psalm 51:10, Colossians 3:13, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Second Appearance Before Pilate Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 4, 2020

Pilate reminds the mob that Herod has also interviewed Jesus: "I sent this man to Herod . . . he has sent him back, and He has not been convicted of any . . . crimes . . . worthy of the death sentence . . . "

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (33) Second Appearance Before Pilate Scripture: Matthew 27:15-16; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:13-25; John 18:39-19:16 (focal passage) Tom Lowe 2/13/2008 (Deuteronomy 21:6-9) And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Still Love And Worship God Through Disappointments? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 28, 2019

Some of the saddest moments of our lives are when we're going through a serious challenge; or the loss of a job; or even the loss of a loved one. But the saddest of all is when God stops correcting us.

God calls children a blessing and a gift! Jesus actually tells us to be like children and to come to him full of faith and trust. Mark 10:15 reads, "Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” The most important ingredients a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:15, Psalm 8:2, Matthew 18:2-6

Growing Up Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2014

Growing up people need growing up grace.

Title: Growing-Up Text: Genesis 2:15-17 and 3:1-7 Thesis: Growing-up people need growing-up grace. Introduction We generally associate age with growing up. Age is also a period of human life, measured by years from birth, usually marked by a certain stage or degree of mental or physical ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational