Sermons on Legal Murder:

Gambling Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 23, 2012

Is the prohibition of gambling in the Covenant of Christian Conduct just a legalistic rule or a natural outflow of loving God completely and love others as ourselves?

A year or so ago we took several months to review the sixteen Articles of Faith found in the Manual of the Church of The Nazarene. These subjects included what we believe about the Triune God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Holy Scriptures, Sin, Atonement, Salvation, the Church, the Sacraments, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:8-10

Denomination: Nazarene

If I'd Committed Murder, I'd Have Got Less

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 16, 2005

Service for Renewal of Vows after 40 years of marriage

SERVICE for RE-AFFIRMATION OF MARRIAGE VOWS between Mick and Chris Chivers On Saturday 17th September in NR at 4pm Hymn: Morning has broken Introduction This sentence may be used God is love, and those who live in love live in God and God lives in them. 1 John 4.16 We have come together today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Liberty Found In Christ

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 19, 2002

This sermon addresses a common issue of legalism, trying to give those struggling with legalism a better understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: I. The Common Conversion story A. Rarerly, do we as a church here of an amazing conversion story, but those particular stories seem to overshadow most of our personal stories. 1. We have heard of people addicted to drugs and alcohol being converted by the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Legacy Of Cain Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

We all leave a legacy. Some are very noticeable, some not so much. Some good, some not so good.

“The Legacy of Cain” (Genesis 4:1-26) We all leave a legacy. Some are very noticeable, some not so much. The Killarney Hotel will leave a legacy especially for those who have lived in Killarney for a long time. Our parents all wonder what our legacy will be when we are born, as we do of our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Jesus’ Warning Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Anytime I, or you, pare Jesus down to a figure that we can be comfortable with, we are guilty of murdering him.

Introduction There was one club in college that never enticed me to join; that was the Debate Club. My heart beats rapidly enough raising an objection in a meeting! The excitement of public debate is not the kind I care for. I am the kind of person who thinks best at least two days after ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David And Bathsheba

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 13, 2022

A verse by verse account of adultery and murder.

2 Samuel 11 Verse 1 – When kings go forth, David tarried still Verse 2 – Walked/strolled/restless Saw a woman bathing (Purified from her uncleanness) Verse 3 – Asked his servant who is this woman Response: Wife of Uriah That didn’t stop David Verse 4 – Lay with her She returned to her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gibeah Punished (Judges 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 21, 2025

What can we learn from the punishment of Gibeah? Let's look at Judges 20.

Did all of Israel punish the people of Gibeah because of their atrocity? Will that kind of activity be tolerated in the kingdom of God? Let’s look at Judges 20. What was Israel’s reaction to the news of the atrocity in Gibeah? Then all the Israelites were united as one man, from Dan in the north ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Know You Are In The Light?

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jan 12, 2025

Song: I have the light of God in me /2x; I have the spirit of the Son of God; I have the light of God in me. This is one of the choruses we sing as Christians. Let us think through this song and measure ourselves against the scale of the word of God.

Song: I have the light of God in me /2x I have the spirit of the Son of God I have the light of God in me. This is one of the choruses we sing as Christians. Let us think through this song and measure ourselves against the scale of the word of God. Let us read 1 John 2:7-11 which says, “Brethren, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:9-11, 1 John 3:15, Leviticus 19:17, Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revenge Or Justice? (Genesis 34)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2024

Do we seek justice or revenge? Let's look at a case study in Genesis 34.

Do we want true justice or is our motive really revenge for wrongful acts? Should we fight every wrong in the world or sometimes wait on God for justice? Let’s look at justice and revenge in Genesis 34. What did Shechem do to Dinah? Did he want to marry her afterwards? Dinah, the daughter of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Plague Of Anger

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 18, 2020

We will either master anger, or it will master us.

The Plague of Anger Genesis 4:1-13 Anger is everywhere in this world. The press is constantly inciting anger. Politicians say not only should we be angry, but very angry. They say anger promotes the cause of justice. But does it? Do we well when we are angry? Anger is the means by which evil men ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-13, Hebrews 11:4-6, Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David And Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 9, 2022

In the spring, when kings go off to war, David remained in Jerusalem........... This will not end well.

December 10, 2022 David was 30 years old and finally king – but only of Judah. His first capital was at Hebron, where he would reside for 7 ½ years. During those years, 6 sons by 6 women would be born to David: Amnon Kileab Absalom Adonijah Shephatiah Ithream The war between the house of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1, Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Negative Characteristics Of David Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2025

The dark side of David is so alarming. He was an adulterer, cunning, killer and deceiver of everyone. He wanted to be good books of the people but forgotten the omniscient of God.

Text: 2 Samuel 11 Theme: Negative Character of a Good Person   Greetings: The Lord is Good and his Love endures forever!   2 Samuel 11:11 “Uriah said to David, “The ark and Israel and Judah are staying in tents, and my commander Joab and my lord’s men are camped in the open country. How ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Famine In America

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 29, 2001

If America rejects the Bible, it will no longer be great.

A FAMINE IN AMERICA AMOS 8:11 “Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:” This famine is due to sin and it will be severe. Two things must be pointed out about Amos. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11

Denomination: Baptist

Ripping Up Your Spiritual Resume Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2023

Paul rips up his spiritual resume and becomes obsessed with knowing Christ more.

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 3:4-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-06-2023 Pick Me Several years ago, I was on a team charged with finding our next worship/arts pastor. We put together a new job description and then sent out an ad and eventually received over 300 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Name

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 24, 2023

Every believer has the legal right, the legal redemptive right, to use the Name of Jesus. The moment the Name of Jesus becomes a part of your prayer life, your prayer life receives legal authority in Heaven.

All that the Father is and has, He has invested in the Name of Jesus. Every believer has the legal right, the legal redemptive right, to use the Name of Jesus. The moment the Name of Jesus becomes a part of your prayer life, your prayer life receives legal authority in Heaven. This puts prayer on a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13, Matthew 18:20, John 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal