Sermons on Non Violence:

Praying For The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Seeking the gift of the Holy Spirit - for non Charismatics :)

Nov. 9 - Praying for the Spirit Ever have something you didn’t need - sports car- power tool - computer 0-60 or 120 mph - solitaire - mail, phone - typewriter - library Most Christians have no use for the Holy Spirit - (not that we don’t need Him) Today we will pray for the Spirit - but be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Graveside Service

Contributed by Jerry Stephens on Aug 8, 2011

Graveside service for a believer or non-believing person.

We are here today to remember the life of Brett Legna. Let’s begin with a brief prayer. If you know it please say it along with me: Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Vineyard

Alliance Forbidden

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 8, 2011

Why should I not marry a non-believer?

Alliance Forbidden! by Sis Bala Samson Website: www.worshipjesusministriestrust.com Email contact: bala@worshipjesusministriestrust.com This message has the following headings: a) Conversion is not enough, you need commitment. b) Follow commandments of God instead of commandments of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laws On Violence, Pt. 2: How Bad A Boss Can You Be (Exodus 21:20-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 1, 2022

The OT answers the question, "How bad a boss can you be, and still keep possession of a slave?" The NT answers the question, "How can you be a great boss, in Christ?"

Today, we continue working through the laws on violence, in Exodus 21. Last week, we read about a few sins that were punishable by death, and a few that weren't. Let's start by simply rereading verses 12-19: (12) A striker of a man-- and he dies-- shall surely be put to death, (13) while ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:20-27, Ephesians 6:5-8

Good News From The Grave

Contributed by John White on Mar 31, 2006

The good news the resurrection brings to the non-believer and the believer as well.

Good News From The Grave Matthew 28:1-10 "In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Out Of The Senseless

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 11, 2001

Violence has been increasing in America, how do we make sense of it?

It seems we have been rocked by violence in America in the past year, more so than most. Another senseless School killing, this time in San Diego were two students were gunned down by a fellow classmate. Cathy Bateman, his former babysitter, said of the 17 year old, “He’s such a good kid. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Generation - What's Going On

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 6, 2022

It is not a lack of money or the lack of laws, but the lack of God in our society that has produced this violence and until we turn from our wicked ways, run back to God and His ways evil will continue to abound.

This Generation By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Marvin Gaye in what is probably his most famous song asked the question “What’s Going On”? Some of the lyrics are Mother, mother There's too many of you crying - Brother, brother, brother There's far too many of you dying - You ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14, Isaiah 1:4, Genesis 6:11-13, Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Apostolic

I Will Not Run, And I Will Not Lose (Psalm 11:1-7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 11, 2022

A psalm/prayer for when running from trouble, is the wrong thing to do. The psalmist, instead, has run to God. He will stand firm, and God will give him victory.

Imagine that you live in a society that's collapsing. The "foundations" of society are falling apart. When you hear the news, it's nothing, except talk about violence, and crime, and drugs. You look around at your city, or your nation, and you know that the end is near. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, 1 Kings 19:1-10, 1 Corinthians 5:11, Revelation 3:1-6

Book Of Jonah

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Even non-Christians have heard about the story of Jonah and the whale.

Book of Jonah Even non-Christians have heard about the story of Jonah and the whale. Usually non-Christians just think it’s a fantasy story that you can ignore. However, we know Jonah was a real person, and this is not just an allegory or a fantasy. Jonah shows up in 2Kings14 and also Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:40

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of The Emptiers

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 9, 2011

be informed that you cannot experience much of God’s power until you become spiritually violent. Another important truth is that violence is allowed in the spiritual world. The reason violence is allowed is that the powers that are working against people’

The Bible tells us in Zechariah 3 that Joshua the priest was standing before God and the devil at the same time was standing at his right hand to resist him. But Zechariah was lucky because the Lord rebuked the devil on his behalf. According to that passage, the problem of Joshua was that he was ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Eye For An Eye Makes The Whole World Blind

Contributed by Greg Colby on Aug 23, 2017

The scriptures in Exodus provide a limitation on unlimited vengeance being meted out when someone is wronged, however Jesus declared that even an eye for an eye was going too far - Jesus commands his followers to turn the other cheek - to not resist evil

Be Holy. Be Perfect. Our Gospel and our OT readings this morning present us with two illustrations of how God expects his people to live. Each one describes different things to do, and not to do – however the goal of both readings is to provide us with a framework within which to seek justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Deuteronomy 24:10-22

"Look How She's Changed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 26, 2002

A sermon about the first non-Jewish Evangelist in Samaria.

John 4:5-42 “Look How She’s Changed” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Samaria was a region located between Galilee to the North and Judea to the south. In Jesus’ day, Jews would try to avoid going through Samaria--by going around it. You ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Did Jesus Really Exist? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 23, 2001

Four non-Christian historical witnesses to the existence of Jesus.

Every child grows up believing in imaginary characters. Whether it’s a character associated with a holiday or cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, childhood is filled with imaginary people. We can see it in how many kids think superheroes like Superman are real. We can see it in how many kids have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Lovers Series

Contributed by Fernie Franco on May 2, 2002

A MESSAGE FOR THE BELIEVER/NON BELIEVER ON VALENTINE’S DAY.

“THE THREE LOVERS” (Valentine’s Service – 2002) INTRO: · Share the History of Valentines Day TITLE: “The Three Lovers” · (Illustration – “Husband in the costume”) “THE THREE LOVERS” I. THE LOVE OF THIS WORLD 2 Tim 4:9-11 9 Do your best to come to me quickly, 10 for Demas, because he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Men Are Cleansed

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001

Today the partition that is set by God is Christian and non-Christian

All Men are Cleansed! Abraham made his servant aware that he would not take a wife from the people around them but rather to return to his kins people and there take him a wife. And it came to pass that Rebeka was choosen. Isaac charged Jacob not to take a wife of Canna but return to his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-21, 1 Kings 11:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ