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A Return To Civility: 6 Do Not Murder Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 27, 2024

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This message looks at the 6th commandment, Do not Murder. It seems like an easy one to keep, but what happens when we broaden it out?

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to "honour thy father and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Matthew 5:17–20

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 16, 2025

| 319 views

NASB

The Disciple’s Convictions – Christ and the Law Focus: Jesus’ fulfillment of the Law; surpassing Pharisaic righteousness Why this section: A hinge that protects from legalism and sets the stage for heart-level obedience. For those accustomed to regulations, it clarifies the difference between ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Vineyard

New Years Message: The Blessing Journey - How God Re-Routes A Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 4, 2026

| 229 views

This is a message, the first for the new year, about Abram's process of being called and serving God, and it asks the congregation to consider God's calling in their lives afresh.

Abraham - “The Blessing Journey: How God Re-routes a Life” Happy New Year! New Year, new you?...Maybe. But the best news is: the same Jesus—yesterday, today, and forever! We’ve just been through the Advent and Christmas season, and this is...the first Sunday of 2026. Christmas of course is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patiently Waiting For Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 17, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 12,047 views

We might ache for the redemption of creation, but James calls us to wait patiently.

James 5:7-12 Patiently waiting for Christ’s Return What are you going to do when Spring finally comes? – tell your neighbour What are you going to do when Christ finally comes? – tell your neighbour Revelation 21 The New Jerusalem 1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: *other

Empowering Confidence In Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

based on 71 ratings

| 11,323 views

Three reasons why God wants every follower of Jesus Christ to be empowered with the confidence to minister to others.

Do you know what a paradigm shift is? A paradigm shift occurs when our most fundamental assumptions are shaken, resulting in an entirely new way of looking at things. When people realized that the universe revolved around the sun instead of the earth, that was a paradigm shift. Everything we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Spiritual Checks - #4 The Nobility Of Serving God Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001

based on 85 ratings

| 12,001 views

This is the last of a series on Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This message demonstrates the value of serving God and encourages people to get involved in ministry.

INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) -- Like many teenagers, I didn’t exactly know what I wanted to do with my life when I was a high-school senior. I knew that I wanted to serve the Lord (possibly in ministry / full-time service) but I didn’t know what or where. I hadn’t decided on pursuing pastoral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: *other

Finding Contentment In A Culture Of Discontent

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 29, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 4,243 views

Christians who choose to pursue godliness rather than greed will find contentment in living a life of trust.

Title: Finding Contentment in a Culture of Discontentment Text: I Timothy 6:6-19 Thesis: Christians who choose to pursue godliness rather than their cravings, will find contentment in living a life of trust. Introduction According to a study by a non-profit research organization, RTI ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Idol Of Self Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 8,355 views

God alone deserves the place of priority in our lives. And that means we can’t even put ourselves before Him. He has the place of priority. He comes first. This message talks about what it means to put God before ourselves.

Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been going through our Canadian Idols series of messages. The first week we talked about what an idol is: it’s anything or anyone that takes the place of God in our lives. It’s whatever we place in that place of priority in our lives which pushes God aside. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Respond When Mistreated

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

based on 2 ratings

| 5,351 views

When a person mistreats you or performs evil against you, what is a positive way to respond? Why is it important that we respond this way?

Nineteenth century Russia was a nation in turmoil. But that was nothing new. The nation had actually been going through a period of unrest for a couple hundred years. But finally it seemed to be coming to a head. On the one hand, there was the Russian nobility who resisted any change. On the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christian Solitude Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 13, 2006

based on 37 ratings

| 11,503 views

The Spiritual Discipline of Solitude strengthens our soul.

Tilling the Soil of the Soul March 12, 2006 Solitude There are many places in the Bible where we are compared to trees – trees that bear good fruit, like the fruit of the Spirit, or bad fruit. Have you ever looked at your life and wondered why there is so little of the fruit of the Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31

Denomination: *other

Finish Line 3: Being Part Of A Good Team Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 11, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 7,144 views

This is the third message in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon teamwork principles that must be understood and applied in the family of God. (04/24/05)

**Sermon Outline** Being Part of a Good Team Titus 3:12-15 A Little Review (From Week 2 - "Start Your Engines") 1. You must first have a personal encounter with Jesus. (vv. 11-12) 2. You must change some of your behaviors. (vv. 13-14) 3. You must seek a unique ministry of service that God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Prescription

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004

based on 259 ratings

| 16,223 views

The divine prescription of God for a better life. 1- Trust in the Lord 2- Delight in the Lord 3- Commit to the Lord

INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy went into a grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of Duz detergent. The clerk said, “What do you need the detergent for?” The little boy replied, “I want to wash my dog.” The clerk said, “Well, son, that Duz detergent is pretty strong for washing a little ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Da Vinci Code; Can We Trust The Bible? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 4, 2006

based on 35 ratings

| 3,236 views

The Bible, best seller of all time...Dan Brown says we can’t trust it....Well, can we?

All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 - 17 (NRSVA) The Bible has been called "The Divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

#6 - Respecting Life Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

based on 81 ratings

| 22,213 views

Are you a murderer? I doubt there are many serial killers here today... but Satan will try many sneaky ways to get us to break God’s commands. Here’s how to beat him! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. "You shall not murder.” Exodus 20:13 Traditionally, we’ve thought of this commandment as “Thou shalt not kill.” That was the older ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Holiness

Core Values -- Evangelism Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

based on 35 ratings

| 10,043 views

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: Evangelism – The Great Commission – Mark 16:14-18 14 Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. 15 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-18

Denomination: Church Of God

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