Sermons on Unjust Execution:

Capital Punish: Christian Or Barbarian?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

WHAT DOES JESUS BELIEVE ABOUT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? That would be the big question. I does not matter what I believe but it does matter what Jesus believes.

CAPITAL PUNISH: Christian or Barbarian? Rom 13:1-6 NIV Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Ash Wednesday Reflection 2014

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2014

The end does not justify the means. God is interested more in our motives tahn what we set out to achieve

Ash Wednesday 2014TSL and WSMM 05-03-2014 Story: A Korean Pastor told me this story many years ago, when he came to Switzerland and spoke at a Christian meeting in Sandoz, a Swiss company for which I used to work. In the 4th century AD in Korea a man had two sons. The elder rose to become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Destination Maturity. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 31, 2003

A sermon that uses two childrens word pictures - pooh bear and Alice in Wonderland - to discus how Hebrews chapter 6 can point us towards maturity. This sermon is rather long and I only used a portion of it when preaching.

Destination Maturity!!!!!!!!!! Here is Pooh Bear, coming downstairs now, bump, bump, bump, on the back of his head, behind Christopher Robin. It is, as far as he knows, the only way of coming downstairs, but sometimes he feels that there really is another way, if only he could stop bumping for a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saddam Dances To God's Tune

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2003

Just like another Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar, Saddam Hussein has to do God’s will, like it or not.

If you’ve been paying attention to the news for the last few weeks, you’ve probably concluded, as I have, that we are marching inexorably toward an imminent war in Iraq, regardless of what the U.N. may do. President Bush and various cabinet officials have said as much in their public statements – ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Over But The Praying Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 5, 2018

Keep praying always and don’t lose heart. Today we’re going to listen in as Jesus explains to His disciples why it is so important to persist in prayer … and then we’re going to look at what we miss out on when we don’t spend dedicated time with the Lord each day.

As a courtesy, a guest preacher was asked to give the offertory. Seeking to impress his captive audience, he went on and on … and on. Finally, one man leaned over to his neighbor in the pew and said: I don’t know about you but I’d double my offering right now if he’d just shut up!” You might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Always Pray & Do Not Lose Heart Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2007

This parable is a teaching from God himself to Always Pray and Do Not Lose Heart. We can see this in the: 1) Exhortation to Pray 2) Example of Prayer and 3) Encouragement for Prayer

There are certain things that you expect in turning up for worship, and others you do not. Everything turned upside down for the membership of Grace Church in San Diego California. Their Church building was totally destroyed by the fires. No doubt you have heard of the trauma of the massive fires ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Other

Ransom - Mark 10:45 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 28, 2024

In the entire book of Mark, only one word reveals the reason for Jesus’ death: ransom.

Mark 10:41 When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, Matthew 20:28

1 Peter, Ch. 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

The first thing Peter addresses is what we call the “Battle of the Sexes.” In Chap-ter 3, Peter shows how the Gospel transforms the relationship between men and wom-en, undoing the curse of Genesis 3.

Tom Lowe 4/16/2021 Text: 1 Peter. Chapter 3 (KJV) Wives and Husbands 1Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; 2While they behold your chaste conversation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 - The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 6, 2004

Part 4 of this series begins to look at the armor itself, begining with the first part mentioned, the belt of truth.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE & THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD (SERIES) 4 – The Belt of Truth Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org  Scripture Reading – Ephesians 6:14 (NIV) PRAYER  Satan’s Plan is three fold 1. Deceive 2. Divide 3. Destroy How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Bible Church

God's Kingdom In Jesus' Hand

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 3, 2003

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany Series B Healing of peter’s mother in law

5th Sunday after Epiphany Mark 1:29-39 "God’s Kingdom in Jesus’ Hand"   There are two events in today’s gospel lesson which this sermon is centered around. The first is Jesus being taken to Simon’s mother-in-law as she lay sick with a fever. The second is Jesus going to a "lonely place" to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Almost At The Gate

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

Examples of people who were almost saved, but not saved.

December 11, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Premise—There is nothing in the Bible that says “Once saved always saved.” Salvation is not a one time event. It is a continuous growth. It is a lifetime process. B. What we are going to study tonight is a solemn reflection of where we are in our Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:27-29

Denomination: Adventist

Help Is On The Way!

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 5, 2003

GOD DESIRE IS TO BLESS AND NOT CURSE!

HELP IS ON THE WAY! JEREMIAH 31: 27-34 NOVEMBER 2, 2003 PM WORSHIP SERVICE INTRODUCTION: When Jan Paderewski was to leave his native Poland to play his first recital in London, he asked an influential compatriot to give him a letter of introduction to a leading figure in Britain’s musical world, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 25, 2005

Being faithful to God includes being faithful in prayer. To be faithful in prayer requires that we understand that prayer is expected, effective and must not be exhausted.

A.We’ve been talking about God’s faithfulness and our faithfulness. 1.We have been reminded of the fact that we are called to be faithful. 2. That call is not a call to perfection, but a call to consistency and reliability. 3. All of this calls for the need to be faithful in attendance and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just War

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 19, 2001

Should Christians go to war? (... in aftermath of World Trade Center)

A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON WAR Years ago, when I was in the military stationed in Great Britain, a zealous European accused me of being a hypocrite. He said, “How can you call yourself a Christian and serve in the U.S. Military?” (The implication was that Christians are to be peace-loving and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dont Give Up : You Are On The Brink Of A Miracle

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 26, 2006

THIS SERMON ENCOURAGES NOT TO GIVE UP AS WE ARE ON THE BRINK OF A MIRACLE AND EXHORTS US TO 1. REST 2. REJOICE 3. RENEW 4. RECEIVE 5. REQUEST 6. REAP 7. RACE

DONT GIVE UP : YOU ARE ON THE BRINK OF A MIRACLE ************************************************* OUTLINE 1. REST 2. REJOICE 3. RENEW 4. RECEIVE 5. REQUEST 6. REAP 7. RACE INTRODUCTION The Lord wants us to be strong in the day of adversity . We should not become discouraged and give up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10

Denomination: Pentecostal