Sermons on Words That Kill:

The Battle Of The Two "Kings Of The Jews"

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 4, 2015

This sermon starts with the comparison of two kings and ends with a very hard hitting drive into the great commission, showing us that we are serve, (with power), the lowest of the low. Read on and enjoy this one!!!

This sermon (2nd Sunday after Christmas) was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th January 2015 by Gordon McCulloch (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). ntroduction My sermon two weeks ago came to an abrupt end as there was just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Absalom, Amnon And Tamar Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

The tragic story of Amnon, Tamar and Absalom highlights the problems associated with David's neglected justice, and Absalom implementing his own brand of justice, creating chaos and destruction in the process.

2 Samuel 13 (NIV) 2 Amnon became so obsessed with his sister Tamar that he made himself ill. 12 “She said to him. “ Don’t do this wicked thing. 13 What about me? Where could I get rid of my disgrace? And what about you? You would be like one of the wicked fools in Israel. Please speak to the king; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Eleventh Station: Jesus Is Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2022

We are challenged today to enter more fully that mystery, and to pick up our own cross and follow Jesus.

The Eleventh Station: Jesus Nailed to the Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-35, Matthew 6:12, Luke 22:34, John 12:31-33, John 3:16-17, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 31, 2011

A study of the letters to the 7 churches - #2 Smyrna

Revelation 2: 8 – 11 The Church At Smyrna 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, ‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life: 9 “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

“an Anointing, Another Plot, And A Parade” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 8, 2016

With Jesus' death only days away, Mary gives an extravagant gift in gratitude and thanksgiving while the leaders continue to plot Jesus' death and the Passover crowds throw a parade in Jesus' honor.

1 24 2016 “An Anointing, Another Plot, and a Parade” John 12: 1-19 In our last study we saw the Plot of the Pompous High Priest Caiaphas as well as his unknowing but true prophecy in John 11:49-50: "You know nothing at all, nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Words One Friday - 6 "The Word Of Triumph" Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012

❶ . THE SON WAS CRUCIFIED ❷ . THE SON OF GOD WAS MAGNIFIED ❸ . THE FATHER WAS SATISFIED ❹ . THE SAINTS ARE EDIFIED ❺ . AM I QUALIFIED?

One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Words One Friday - 3 "The Word Of Love" Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012

❶ . Behold His Provision ❷ . Behold His Authority ❸ . Behold His Expectation

- He spoke, three times before the darkness; Luke 23:34, "Father, forgive them." Luke 23:43, "Today thou shalt be with me in paradise." John 19:26,27, "Woman! Behold thy son." - Once He spoke while in the darkness; Matthew 27:46, "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?" - Then three more ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Words One Friday - 2 "The Word Of Salvation" Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012

❶ We See a Representative Sinner ❷ We See A Resourceless Sinner ❸ We See A Repentant Sinner ❹ We See A Receptive Sinner ❺ We See Relevancy For The Sinner

Seven Words One Friday "The Word of Salvation" Luke 23:40-43 Finding Paradise 6 times WV has places like 6 US 100s of places Lancaster county PA has towns like Bird-In-Hand, Intercourse, Mount Joy, Paradise They visit these small towns because they like the name Finding Paradise In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:40-43

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And… Believe The Word: The Bible Is The Infallible Word Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 12, 2025

The Bible, the infallible Word of God, is not merely a record of what God said once, but the living Word of God still speaking today - God’s revelation to humanity. It is God’s heart and God’s truth, given so we can know Him and live for Him.

Go! And… Believe the Word: The Bible is the Infallible Word of God Introduction — The Voice of God in Your Hands Church, let me begin with a picture. Imagine you receive a personal letter from the King of Kings. Not typed up by a secretary, not relayed through a messenger, but written by His own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Psalm 19:7-8, Titus 1:2, John 5:39, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chapter 44 Destruction Of Shechem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 14, 2020

The citizens of Shechem were apparently in their fields for the purpose of tending their crops, and very probably without weapons of any kind. People could be seen going in and out of the city gate to support those harvesting the grapes. Abimelech slew them.

Chapter 44 Destruction of Shechem [Judges 9.42-9.45] Scripture: Judges 9:42-45 (KJV) 42 And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech. 43 And he took the people, and divided them into three companies, and laid wait in the field, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:42

Denomination: Baptist

"Go To The Street Corners"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 10, 2008

God is not a buzz-kill.

Matthew 22:1-10 “Go to the Street Corners” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Have you ever heard about a party… …perhaps, you knew, through friends, or whatever that another friend or acquaintance was throwing a party, but you never received an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Word Of Jesus And The Work Of The Devil.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 19, 2022

Who is your father?

THE WORD OF JESUS AND THE WORK OF THE DEVIL. John 8:37-47. JOHN 8:37. Jesus did not doubt that these new would-be converts were physically of the seed of Abraham, but He rebuked them for having such an antipathy to His word that they even harboured murderous intentions against Him. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Speaks Louder Than Actions Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2009

Has God really rejected Israel forever? It’s a touchy subject, but one Paul deals with strongly in these chapters. If God has not cast them away forever, then how do they, and us, reach God? By the Word.

We’ve been talking about Israel. There are many believe that God has turned His back on those who were His people. I believe Romans 9-11 provide proof that this is not the case. Paul was so concerned about his brethren that if would have become accursed if they would come to faith. He continues ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rhema

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

Power of words

Rom 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; Rom 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beware Series

Contributed by Brian Keith on Sep 26, 2013

Building a Faith that is responsive in trying times. Understanding that we are a peculiar people and a generation that inspires Faith over Philosophy.

Colossians 2:8 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. The passage of scripture we study is a Biblical focus on God’s word in the sense of guardianship. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist