Sermons on Plotted To Kill Him:

The Massacre Of The Innocents

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 9, 2013

The devil seeks to terrorise our own souls, but he will fail. In the end Satan cannot snuff out the anointing within us.

THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Matthew 2:16-18. You might not be surprised if I told you that the devil is pacing up and down in this earth as an adversary, like a lion seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). Satan (literally, the Adversary) boasted of the same thing long ago when he appeared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mighty Hand Of God

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Aug 22, 2017

God is a mighty God and because of this his hand is mighty to save and deliver us from the hand's of our enemy. We all have an enemy and his name is called Satan or the Devil.

The hand of God is mighty upon us his children. God created us all in his own image and likeness according to the book of Genesis 1:27. So because he is our creator his hand is upon us, knowing that the hand of God is upon us will help us to rest in his plan for our lives. It does not matter what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Isaiah 59:1, Isaiah 66:2, Psalm 89:13, Psalm 145:16, Nehemiah 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive And Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

If somebody killed your child, could you ever forgive him? By God’s grace the raging desire for revenge might eventually die down within our hearts, but most of us would probably prefer never to see that person again nor to help him in any way. Yet th

Let the Holy Spirit Help You Give and Receive Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7-18) Illustration: Forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. . --Ephesians 4:32 During the war in Kosovo in 1999, three Americans were captured and held hostage for more than a month. After intense negotiations, a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-18, Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Will Be Done? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2002

Why did God nearly kill Moses on the road to Egypt and what can that mean for us?

OPENING: It seems that, down south, some recent excavations for a new high-way had contributed to causing a flash flood. Volunteers risked their lives to rescue victims stranded in the deluge. One old man was up to his knees in the rising waters when a rowboat came. "Hop in, we’ll save you!" ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Preacher Who Lost His Head Series

Contributed by David Moore on Nov 4, 2005

An examination of the arrest and martyrdom of John the Baptist, showing that a man may kill the messenger, but not his message.

The Preacher Who Lost His Head Aim: To show how John’s fearless condemnation of Herod and his wife resulted in his death, yet his message lived on. Text: Mark 6:14-29 Introduction: John the Baptist was, of course, the forerunner to Christ, “the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

New Thoughts About Salt And Light And Us

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2023

The rulers of this world, from Caesar down to our day, would never have killed Jesus if . . .

Saturday of the 14th Week in Course 2023 The word “wisdom” appears over 300 times in the Sacred Scriptures. That’s one reason that my wife and I pray every morning for the wisdom to know God’s will, and the other virtues we need to carry it out. St. Paul writes the word a couple of dozen times in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-19, 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Catholic

Sin That Crouched At The Door Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2023

Why would Cain kill Abel, and what can we learn from his failure?

Years ago when I was at Purdue I decided to read the Bible for myself. So, I bought myself a Bible Commentary, and a Bible Dictionary, and I made a deal with God: I told Him I’d read everything but the poetry, the prophecy, and the “who-begat-whos.” I set my Bible and study books out where I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Apathetic Believer Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 24, 2009

There are believers in the fellowship of the church that kill the fellowship and steal the joy of the congregation by NOT doing what they are called to do!

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 04, 2009 Date Preached: August 09, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Murder and Robbery in the Fellowship! Sermon Title: The Apathetic Believer! Sermon Text: 1 Cor 9:19-27 [HCSB] Introduction: About 3:20 AM on March ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Restoration

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 28, 2025

The enemy comes to steal, to kill and to destroy, but the Lord God is a God of Restoration of all that is stolen or destroyed.

The God of Restoration Study Text: 1 Samuel 30: 8, 18 - 19 Introduction: - God is not just a God of creation, but also a God of restoration, actively working to heal, renew, and bring back what has been destroyed or stolen by the enemy. John 10:10 - God is not indifferent to suffering or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worshipping An Empty God Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 4 in Elijah series - idolatry, even in the lives of believers, and how to spot it and kill it.

1 Kings 18:16-29,40 – Worshipping an Empty God There is a story about the President of Labatt’s Brewery, who went over to the Vatican for a private audience with the Pope. The meeting went something like this: “Holy Father, we are prepared to make a donation of $10 million to the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 20, 2022

Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, lived in the land of Canaan with ten half-brothers, one full brother, and at least one half-sister. He was Rachel's firstborn and Jacob's eleventh son. Of all the sons, Joseph was preferred by his father, who gave him a "long coat of many colors."

Joseph is an important figure in the Bible's Book of Genesis. He was the first of the two sons of Jacob and Rachel (Jacob's twelfth child and eleventh son). He is the favorite son of the patriarch Jacob, and his jealous brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt, where he eventually ends up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Follow? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 20, 2014

The contrast of Herod killing John the Baptist to Jesus feeding 5000 in Mark 6 is very revealing of the life of sin vs. a life of service. We must be totally devoted to Christ to live for Him, and cannot live like He is a convenience.

Who do you follow? Mark 6:14-44 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - For us to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Donkey Talk Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2011

Why did God get angry with Balaam? All we are told is Balaam did what God told him but God still sends an angel to kill hiim. Why? And what lessons does God have for us in this story.

OPEN: YouTube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac2yP_DbHxc APPLY: We’ve all the story of Balaam’s donkey ever since we were little children. But this is an unusual story for a number of reasons… not the least of which is a talking donkey. So, what I want to do this morning is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jealousy And Covenant – Navigating Success And Relationships Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

1 Samuel 18–20 paints a powerful picture of the battlefield of relationships that surround success. Favour attracts both foes and friends. Saul’s jealousy tried to kill David, while Jonathan’s loyalty helped preserve him.

JEALOUSY AND COVENANT – NAVIGATING SUCCESS AND RELATIONSHIPS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 18-20 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 27:4, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Philippians 2:3, Psalm 133:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Success is a blessing, but it often comes with its own ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Foundation For Favor Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 24, 2021

Often events and circumstances in life take us by surprise. At times life is going according to plan, and then without warning, difficulty arrives. Thankfully, God is omniscient, knowing all things. He is never taken by surprise and always works according to His divine will.

The Foundation for Favor Esther 2: 19-23 As we take a moment to consider our lives, we discover they are made up of varied series of events. Often one event serves to prepare us for a future event. At times, several events tend to blend together and create a major event. Viewing life from this ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist