Sermons on Plotted To Kill Him:

Seeking Motivation For Worship

Contributed by Steve Klein on May 25, 2015

What is my motivation for worshiping God in a way that is pleasing to Him and satisfying to my soul. The key is to focus on God!

TEXT: Psalm 96:1-13 Intro: Worship, by definition, is 'the reverent love shown to God.' It is homage. In Matthew 15:8-9, Jesus exposed the vain worship of the Pharisees; their worship sounded good, but it was worthless because their heart was not where it should have been. They followed man's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signals Of God's Unfailing Love

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 13, 2016

The unfailing love of God is as near as we are willing for it to be ... He draws near when we draw near to Him.

Signals of God’s Unfailing Love Psalm 32 Introduction This morning we talked about the sinful woman who anointed the feet of Jesus. While Simon judged her (and Jesus), the Lord forgave her and sent her home in peace. She is not alone in Scripture as the recipient of the unfailing love of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"From Fishing To Shepherding" Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 20, 2016

At the breakfast on the beach, Jesus restores Peter and calls him not only to "fishing for men" but also shepherding human sheep.

8 21 16 “From Fishing to Shepherding” John 21:15-19 Several disciples had just witnessed another fish miracle on the shores of Galilee. The catch of 153 fish at Jesus’ command pointed to the large HOLY SPIRIT-Pentecost catch when, on one day, 3,000 human fish would be caught ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Do

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 27, 2018

a look at what God is doing in our lives and what we can do for Him while we here.

What would Jesus Do” Sermon Series Time management and Time spent Selected verses Introduction- Last week we began a Series called “What would Jesus do.” How would Jesus act concerning the things you go through in life? How did Jesus allow God the Father to disciple Him? How did Jesus allow ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Language Of Love

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 21, 2018

This message looks at how Jesus demonstrates the five love languages in how he loves those around him

By now you have figured out the song is “Love and Marriage” and it was first recorded by Frank Sinatra in 1955.  But that wasn’t the only time it was recorded.  Sinatra recorded it again on a different label and it has been covered by Peggy Lee, Dinah Shore, Bing Crosby and in 2010 it was recorded ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Filled With The Spirit Of God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 9, 2018

When we are filled with Precious Holy Spirit, we manifest Him and do exploits in and out of the Kingdom of God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT OF GOD Acts 4:8-10, 13-14 King James Version (KJV) 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-10, Acts 4:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

You Shall Not Misuse The Name Of The Lord Your God

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 13, 2018

The people of God should not lift up or carry the name - the character and reputation of the LORD - in a manner that falsely represents him.

The Ten Commandments You Shall Not Misuse the Name of the Lord Your God – Third Commandment June 17, 2018 Exodus 20 Exodus 34 – similar list Deuteronomy 5 Exodus 20:7 NIV "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. The 2nd ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Return Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 18, 2016

The love of God is so great to save us whenever we realizes our faults and return sincerely to Him.

THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON Study Text: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction: - This parable of the Lord Jesus was not told to entertain but to educate. And not to educate us about others, about other parents’ wayward sons, but to cut to the core of our own being. To the heart of each of us. - To ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, The Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 20, 2016

Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same Scripture, and preached unto him Jesus (Acts 8:35).

JESUS, THE MAN OF SORROWS. Isaiah 52:13-53:12 – Fourth Servant Song. 1. The introduction to this prophecy of the Passion of Jesus begins not with His humiliation, but with His exaltation (Isaiah 52:13). The letter to the Hebrews speaks of Jesus, ‘who for the joy that was set before Him endured ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ezra: Rebuilding God's House

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2016

God is calling us to put Him first in our lives so that He can fully bless us.

THE STORY OF THE JOURNEY HOME #2: EZRA – REBUILDING GOD’S HOUSE INTRO TO SPEAKER: It’s been an interesting week! Liza and I are watching her niece’s daughter Paytin who is three. Tori and Austin were in an accident on Friday night while I was at Promise Keepers. INTRO TO TOPIC: As we are coming ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Trinitarian Delight In Creation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 1, 2016

Of Jesus it was said that the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding (Isaiah 11:2).

A TRINITARIAN DELIGHT IN CREATION. Proverbs 8:1-4; Proverbs 8:22-31. Proverbs 8:1-4 alerts us to the call of Wisdom: a call which is heard in the highways and byways of life, in the marketplaces and from the tops of the roof. Dame Folly, by way of contrast, lurks around the corner (Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-4, Proverbs 8:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Holy Obedience

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 30, 2017

You were purchased with Christ’s blood; your life’s purpose is to glorify him in holy obedience.

Arabian horses go through rigorous training in the deserts of the Middle East. The trainers require absolute obedience from the horses, and test them to see if their training is complete. The final test is nearly beyond the endurance of any living thing. The trainers force the horses to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Other

The Key To Intimacy With God

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 12, 2021

How do we stay close to God? How do we develop a more intimate relationship with Him?

The Key to Intimacy with God 1 Thessalonians 5:14-17 Introduction: The importance of this letter and its companion from Paul cannot be over overstated. We do not know for certain that the Apostle was ever able to visit them personally. He intended for it to be read by the churches and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our God's Inheritance! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 27, 2020

As God’s children we have a living hope of an inheritance; an inheritance of mercy, grace, and life eternal with him.

Our God is Immanuel, He is Immortal, He is Imperishable, He is Intercessor, AND He gives to us His Inheritance as described in 1 Peter 1:3 -6. ". . .In His great mercy, He has given to us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (4) and into an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaping Like A Yearling Deer Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2020

Our Lord is eager to instruct us and enable us to be like Him, to show ourselves in the image and likeness of God.

Dec 21 Pre-Christmas novena A little over a half-century ago this month that I fell in love with a woman for the first and last time, and so I have a particular affection for the readings we just heard from Sacred Scripture. You hear about a woman in love here, anticipating the arrival of her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Song of Songs 2:8-14

Denomination: Catholic