Sermons on Words That Kill:

Guarding The Word

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 4, 2025

This sermon provides a spiritual guide on how Christians can guard and cherish the Word of God, emphasizing wholehearted devotion and practical steps for living faithfully.

Guarding the Word “Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.” (Psalm 119:57, KJV) Introduction – In this journey preparing for the Rapture… Center verse in the Bible: Psalms 118:8 (KJV) It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Psalm 119, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57, Matthew 22:37, Hosea 10:2, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Corinthians 13:5, James 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Words And Meditation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 29, 2025

A prayer for guidance.

WORDS AND MEDITATION. Psalm 5:1-8. PSALM 5:1. David longs for a hearing from the LORD: “Give ear to my words, O LORD” (cf. Psalm 54:2; Psalm 55:1). Then he adds, “consider my meditation.” We see the same combination of words and meditation in the well-known quotation from Psalm 19:14. If we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom With Words Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance of using words wisely in our relationships, guided by teachings from the Scripture, and will seek divine help to speak encouragingly and appropriately.

Good morning once again church! I’m thankful you chose to join us this week as we continue on in our series, “Word to the Wise”. So far, we have talked about gaining wisdom in our relationship with God regarding how we view Him, and even gaining wisdom in the work we do. Today, we are going to hone ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11, Job 2:11-13

Topics: Wisdom In Words, Scriptural Guidance, Effective Communication

Sermon Series: Word To The Wise

Wisdom With Words Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

Using our words wisely is crucial for healthy relationships. We should learn to sit with others in their pain, use our words to build others up, guard our hearts, and be aware of our options to speak positively or negatively.

Today, we're going to talk about our words. You know, those things we say without thinking sometimes? Yeah, those. Let's see what the Bible has to say about it. Ever heard of a guy named Job? Dude had it rough. Lost everything. His friends came to visit him, and you know what they did? They didn't ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11, Job 2:11-13

Topics: Choosing Words, Wise Communication, Verbal Etiquette, Effective Speech

The Power Of Words Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 9, 2024

Our words have immense power. They can direct, destroy, and reveal the condition of our hearts. We should be intentional with our words, using them to guide others toward God, speak words of encouragement and blessing, and reflect His love and truth.

Hey guys! Today, we're gonna chat about something we all use every day - words. You know, those things we text, tweet, and sometimes even say out loud. They're more powerful than you might think. They can build up or tear down, create understanding or confusion, and bring people closer to God or ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Topics: Communication, Verbal Influence, Speech Ethics, Language Power

Healing Words Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 28, 2024

Confession and prayer within the body of Christ bring spiritual and relational healing. Through prayer and openness, believers can find restoration and help others who have wandered from the truth.

Hey guys! Today we're diving into the book of James, and it's got some real talk for us. James is all about showing our faith through what we do, not just what we say. Today's focus? The power of words, confession, and prayer. Let's read James 5:13-20 together. James is telling us that prayer isn't ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Topics: Confession, Prayer, Community, James 5:13-20

Just A Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand the power, light, and simplicity that the Word of God brings to our faith and lives.

Good Morning, Church. Today, we're going to be diving into the heart of the matter, the nitty-gritty, the core essence of our faith – and that's the Word of God. We'll be taking a good, hard look at how the Word of God is not only a tool, but a power. A power that lights up our understanding and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Topics: Word

How Could God Allow This To Happen? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 30, 2014

This is the 3rd sermon in the Christmas Series, "Out Of Your Mind". This sermon discusses how God sees the Big Picture.

Series: Out Of Your Mind [#3] HOW COULD GOD ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN? Matthew 2:1-23 Introduction: I come to you this morning with a heavy heart. Last Sunday afternoon, I found out about the Torres family accident. While I didn’t know the parents and oldest daughter well; we all knew or knew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Warning - Beware Of Dream Killers

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 29, 2014

A dream happens in the unconscious mind but it affects your behavior and they will affect your behavior to the point that you operate a certain way without even thinking about it.

Warning Beware of Dream Killers By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Jesus states in John 10:10 that the thief comes to steal kill and destroy. And to counter that Jesus say that he has come to give life in abundance. If you would happen to look up the word abundance you will find that it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

Denomination: Apostolic

The Sixth Commandment: Thou Shall Not Murder! Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 29, 2022

The Ten Commandments tell us that we should not commit murder. There is a difference between killing and murder. We are watching the death of democracy in America. The womb of the mother should be a sanctuary of hope, not a death chamber. This is the law of God, and it does not change.

Turn in your Bibles to Exodus 20:13, as we continue our sermon series on the Ten Commandments with this simple statement, "Thou shall do no murder". Say that with me. "Thou shall do no murder". I doubt there are any gangsters or professional hitmen reading this right now. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joab And Absalom Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

We are all guilty of rebellion against God either in our Actions or Attitudes so we all need Jesus' family reunion.

1 John 3 (NASB) 3 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, 2 Samuel 12:22-23

Denomination: Christian Church

After All, I Didn't Kill Anybody

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2014

There is a good reason to avoid the near occasions of sin, but not even that is enough to make us the image of Christ.

“What’s bothering you so much? After all, I didn’t kill anybody!” That lame excuse is often given to people who have seen another doing wrong. The wrong action could be anything short of murder. Maybe it’s a so-called “white lie,” told by somebody to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Catholic

The Devil Wants To Kill, Steal, And Destroy Your Worship.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 29, 2012

The devil wants to stop your worship because he wants the glory for himself.

“The Devil wants to kill, steal, and destroy WORSHIP” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. QUESTIONS TO PONDER: Why did I come to church? What’s my purpose? Am I fulfilling the reason and purpose stated? John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Apostolic

"A Messiah Who Teaches Part 1: If Looks Could Kill" Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 15, 2009

Jesus teaches us that the way to keep from murder is to deal with our anger before it gets out of control.

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 1: If Looks Could Kill Text: Matt. 5:21-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: A young girl who was writing a paper for school came to her father and asked, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Methodist

Serial Killer Saints

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 31, 2008

Be mindful of how we treat others

Armed and Extremely Dangerous Proverbs 11:30 A serial killer is someone who murders three or more people in three or more separate events over a period of time.[1] Many serial killers suffer from Antisocial Personality Disorder and usually not psychosis, and thus appear to be quite normal and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Methodist