Sermons on Violence As Sin:

The Lure Of "Spiritual Worldliness" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 11, 2015

Although the Christian life brings conflict, we cannot flee from a personal and committed relationship with God which still commits us to serving others.

Thursday of 2nd Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel If you have ever wondered why the Season of Easter is the longest one in the liturgical year, consider this: after the Resurrection of our Lord, we are living in an Easter season that will last until the Lord comes again! All our lives are a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-33

Denomination: Catholic

All You Need Is Love

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2015

The answer to the violence is exactly to do as Jesus did.

The Sixth Sunday of Easter 2015 The early Church was not exactly the love-fest that some would like to imagine. First, the Jewish and Roman authorities were, at the least, suspicious of this new Jewish sect where people–especially the poor and marginalized–were being healed and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Messengers Of Grace

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 29, 2020

This sermon was preached over the past weekend at the celebration service for the 'celebration service' for our new officers here in Fiji, the Messengers of Grace session.

Today I’d like to introduce you to one of my favourite items of clothing, I picked up this T-shirt at a concert back in 2011, yes the Moody Blues were playing in Wellington and we going there for another special event and Rochelle had heard me mention that this concert was going to be on the same ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-13, James 1:5, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Never Ending Problem Of Sin

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

Man has refused God’s revelation of Truth. In so doing they have refused God. This has proved to be destructive.

The Never Ending Problem of Sin. Romans 1:16-32 Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16-32 Text: Romans 1:18-19 Sermon Idea: Man has refused God’s revelation of truth. In so doing they have refused God. This has proved to be destructive. We all like cute furry animals when they are little. Puppies, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Holiness

Sickness Of Sin And God's Cure

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007

GOD LIKE ANY GOOD PHYSICIAN GIVES MAN A THOROUGH EXAMINATION.

The Sickness of Sin and God’s Cure MATTHEW 9:10-13 MAY 26, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church GOD THE FATHER IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE GREAT PHYSICIAN. WE ALL KNOW THAT GOD KNOWS ALL AND SEES ALL. AS THE GREAT PHYSICIAN, I BELIEVE THAT GOD LAYS HUMANITY OUT ON THE EXAMINING TABLE AND LOOKS IT OVER. GOD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Severe Consequences Of Sinful Choices Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 17, 2019

A sermon examining the consequences of sin.

THE SEVERE CONSEQUENCES OF SINFUL CHOICES Ruth 1:1-5 It is said that "decisions determine destiny". Your life tomorrow will be the direct result of the decisions you make today. It is estimated that we make approximately 35,000 decisions per day! There will be consequences for each ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About The Christian’s Relationship With The Government?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 25, 2021

What do Paul and Peter have to say about the Christian and government? Is the church allowed to pursue the violent overthrow of secular governments? What should be our focus if it's not the accumulation of earthly power?

- We are going to dig into a subject this morning that is challenging. We are going to be talking about church and state. It’s one we don’t talk about particularly often. - As we start, I want to acknowledge up front that these passages are difficult. I want to say that I don’t like everything ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Sins Of Our Families Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on May 1, 2008

Our families sometimes leave us legacies of sin. God can help us stand up to this sin and overcome it.

Overcoming the sins of our families 1 Kings 15:9-15 In the brief story of Asa a string of family problems dominates. Yet Asa stands out as one of the kings who did what God wanted. He was not without problems of his own, but he was able to overcome his family’s influence and live a life pleasing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:9-15

Denomination: Mennonite

What To Do About Sin Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2010

What should we do about sin and those who commit sin? Our text gives us the proper action. 1- Pray for the one who commits a sin 2- Trust God to keep you safe 3- Realize the world is under control 4- Stay away from idols

INTRO.- ILL.- Perhaps you heard about the other version of John chapter 8 when the woman was caught in adultery. Jesus saw a crowd chasing down a woman to stone her and approached them. "What’s going on here, anyway?" he asked. "This woman was found committing adultery, and the law says we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hate The Sin, Love The Sinner

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

I want us to see Jesus - His attitude toward sin, and His attitude toward sinners. And in order to do that, let's look at 3 people and their encounters with Jesus.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Matthew 9:10-13; John 4:1-42; Luke 7:36-50, 19:1-10 ILL. There is a story about a pilgrim standing outside heaven, longing to enter, watching as others were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13, John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Ever Happened To Sin? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 2, 2018

Sermon 1 in a series on Vice and Virtue

Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 1 What Ever Happened to Sin? In a blog written a couple of years ago, William Bradshaw asked a question that is stuck in my mind - What ever happened to sin? He repeated a story originally told by Dr. Karl Menninger, a psychiatrist who pioneered many ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010

Violence is the final stage of corruption.. Have we arrived? It's is time to take the prayer initiative

- First Sunday in October is the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem - This week Jewish people while UN meets A three-day U.N. Summit Mon 9/20/10 -Wed 9/29/10 on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ended Wed in NY for women’s and children’s health DEBKAfile - Wed. Sept ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:38

Denomination: Baptist

The Third Way

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 30, 2012

Jesus has a third way to deal with violence other than fight or flight!

THE THIRD WAY LUKE 6:27-38 MAY 2, 2012 OSCEOLA, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. It seems that our instinct when faced with violence is fight or flight. Those are the only two things we know how to do! Jesus, though, has a third way - nonviolent engagement. How does this work for him? I. TURN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Methodist

Lies+emotions+bias=mobs

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2015

Beware of mobs of hundreds or becoming a mob of one.

Act 19:32 Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. Sounds like a great many meetings that I have attended. Some were bored and doodling like me or trying not to be called on or asked questions ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

10 Commandments #6: Let There Be Life! Series

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 6, 2019

How many families do you know who are destroyed by violence and anger and bitterness. There may not be a physical murder but many of us can attest to families who emotionally murder each other, spreading seeds of resentment that often poisons the current and future generations.

LET THERE BE LIFE Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families - Part 6 Exodus 20:13 Were in Part 6 in the series “Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families.” Exodus 20:13 is very simple, just four words: "You shall not murder." Some of you are saying, we can skip this one. Probably ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13