Sermons about Penalty For Murder

The Spirit Of Murder Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 3, 2021

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Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the law or the prophets. What did He mean? What did He mean by the spirit of murder? Let's look at that topic in the Sermon on the Mount.

Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the law or the prophets. What did He mean? These were the two main divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures. So then, the Old Testament will not be abolished, but fulfilled. What does fulfill mean. It can’t mean abolish, because Jesus said that He did not come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 5:21-26, Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Murder Mystery Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

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Anger is the impulse to strike out - either with words or with actions - at whatever threatens us, or threatens something we value. Anger is an impulse to destruction. Anger is in stark contrast to the commandment to love, which brings life.

Have you ever caught yourself looking at your reflection in a shop window? I have to confess that I sometimes do. I'll wager there's not one person in this room who doesn't take at least one good look at him or herself in the mirror every day. Maybe you don't care much. But you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Murder Mytsery Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 25, 2022

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How the prohibition against murder expands to include anger.

Have you ever caught yourself looking at your reflection in a shop window? I have to confess that I sometimes do. I'll wager there's not one person in this room who doesn't take at least one good look at him or herself in the mirror every day. Maybe you don't care much. But you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:17, Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Twin Murder

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Aug 28, 2020

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Cain and Abel

GENESIS 4:8 “A TWIN MURDER” A) I read that the murder rate in the United States is more than one per hour every day of the year. * In all the wars in the nation’s history, 530,000 United States combatants have been killed. B) But since 1900, there have been more than 800,000 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Murderous Leaders Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 19, 2021

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Why are religious leaders so full of hate they would want to destroy somebody full of love? It is a question for our times.

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:1-6 Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come forward.” Then he said to them, “Is it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Twin Murder

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

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Cain and Abel may have been twins.

GENESIS 4:8 “A TWIN MURDER” A) I read that the murder rate in the United States is more than one per hour every day of the year. * In all the wars in the nation’s history, 530,000 United States combatants have been killed. B) But since 1900, there have been more than 800,000 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 28, 2005

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Do not murder has to do with the value we place on every life.

It was in the Fall that he brought his gift, when the leaves turn and the days grow shorter and the wind begins to blow just a little colder in the evenings. It was his favorite time of year. The winter was horrible. Nothing grew. Even if he could have plowed a trough the seeds would be wasted. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let There Be Life! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 14, 2020

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Protecting life is a fundamental principle.

1. The Conscientious Objector is a 2004 documentary film about the life of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who received a Medal of Honor for his service in World War II. Because of his religious convictions as a Seventh-day Adventist, he refused to carry a weapon (based on Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Shall Not Murder Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 3, 2017

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A message on the reason God gave the 6th Commandment as well as the difference between killing and murder

You Shall Not Murder CCCAG July 2nd, 2017 Scripture-Exodus 20:13 Today we will be delving into the 6th Commandment. There are some general rules of homiletics (The art of sermon preparation and delivery) and one of the most important is to craft an introduction that draws your audience into the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Shall Not Murder Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 9, 2009

based on 15 ratings

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Discusses some of the more controversial aspects that Scripture teaches is a wrongful ending of a human life and then talks about the source of murder as Jesus comments on it.

Do Not Murder Exodus 20:13 - "You shall not murder. Introduction Slide Good morning. This morning we are going to talk about the 6th Commandment as we continue our series on God’s Top Ten. The sixth commandment is found in Exodus 20:13 and reads, “You shall not murder.” I think that when many ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Word Concerning Murder Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 29, 2021

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We know that killing another is wrong, but Jesus expands the realm of accountability for murder beyond what most, even in our day, perceive as murderous.

A Word Concerning Murder Matthew 5: 21-26 In our text today, Jesus continued to emphasize the righteous standard that God expects and requires of humanity to have fellowship with Him. Here our Lord continued to point out man’s misguided perception of righteousness and He again rebukes the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

You Shall Not Murder Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021

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The Bible’s opening plotlines show the firstborn man, Cain, killing his brother Abel. Think of it: the firstborn person in the human race was a murderer.

Contrary to many people’s thoughts that civilization is more civilized, evidence suggests that murder is on the increase. In 1963, in Scotland, two people were convicted of murder. In 2000, there were 128 reported homicides in Scotland. In 1960, the District of Columbia reported 81 murders. In 1991 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Genesis 9:5-7, Romans 13:14, Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Murder Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 12, 2023

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For God, next to our relationship with Him, the issue of our relationships with each other is a top priority and there is no greater abomination to the human relationship than taking someone else’s life.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Up to this point in our Series on the Sermon on the Mount, we have looked at the introduction of Jesus’ message. Jesus taught us the basic principles of the Kingdom of Heaven in conjunction with our salvation when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Brethren

The Letter And The Spirit: Murder Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

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OUTLINE: The Letter of the Law (Do Not Commit Murder) The Spirit of the Law (Anger and Hatred are the Root of Murder) The Application of the Law (Seek Peace with Others)

The Letter and the Spirit: Murder Matthew 5:21-26 There is a famous quote about the Bible which has been attributed to everyone from Abraham Lincoln to Mark Twain. The quote is this: “It’s not the parts of the Bible I do not understand that worry me, it’s the parts I do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Murder, We Wrote Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 7, 2021

based on 4 ratings

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Since God has purposes for every person, all life must be prized and protected.

On Saturday four weeks ago, I had just started our grill when I saw a long line of cars backed up on the street behind our house. I heard some shouting and saw some people running so I became curious (OK, I was being a nosy neighbor). I should mention I was wearing a white t-shirt, sweatpants, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

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