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Deuteronomy 19 sets out three bodies of law given to Israel for life in the land: the cities of refuge for the unintentional manslayer, the landmark boundary laws protecting inherited property, and the requirements for witnesses in legal proceedings. The sermon works through each section in turn, attending to the distinctions Moses draws between accidental killing and premeditated murder, and cons...

Sunday Worship Service Message By Pastor Dennis Sherman

OUTLINE: Connecting with the previous two sermons: How does Jesus show the sin of adultery to be something deeper than the act of adultery itself (5:27–28)? 1) How Numb We've Become! 2) Guard your Heart! 3) Already Adultery! Christological Conclusion: King David asks in Psalm 24: "Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?" How do you answer these two questions?? Sum...

This sermon examines the narrative of King David's adultery with Bathsheba and the subsequent murder of Uriah, illustrating the severe spiritual and earthly consequences of unconfessed sin. The speaker highlights how David's initial attempt to cover his actions led to a heavy divine chastening, described as a wasting away of vitality, until the prophet Nathan confronted him with the truth. The cen...

In this message, Pastor Byron Chesney begins by recounting the brutal 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer and the recent failed execution of her convicted killer, Christa Pike. From there, he examines capital punishment from a biblical perspective, focusing on the sanctity of human life, the God-ordained role of civil government, and the biblical standard of justice. The message ultimately points beyon...

This sermon examines Stephen's defense in Acts chapter 7 as a comprehensive recap of Israel's history, tracing the covenant from Abraham through the Exodus and the establishment of the tabernacle. The central argument highlights the consistent pattern of Israel resisting the Holy Spirit and rejecting God's appointed leaders, culminating in the murder of Jesus. The speaker emphasizes the theologica...

OUTLINE: Have you noticed before how Jesus calls us to be concerned about when someone else has something against you!?? 1) Making Peace with a Brother 2) Making Peace with an Enemy 3) Living Peaceably with ALL! Reconciliation Conclusion: Reflect more deeply on how Jesus describes the urgency of reconciliation in Matthew 5:23–26. Why is reconciliation in relationships so vital? AI Generated.... In...

Sunday Morning Worship at Covenant Church (Burbank, CA) — September 27, 2026. Rev. Brooks Pipher preaches "Certainties of God" from Deuteronomy 21:1–9, part of our series through Deuteronomy. Covenant Church is a Reformed congregation (Associate Reformed Presbyterian / ARP) in Burbank, California, gathering for worship every Lord's Day at 10 AM and 6 PM at 160 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502....

The Gospel of God - Message 30 - David's Sins Forgiven - Romans 4:5-8. Paul seeks to prove what he has written in Romans 3 by pointing to Scripture, giving 2 examples that demonstrate that we are justified by faith alone. Those examples are Abraham and David. This week we will look at how God forgave and covered David's serious sins.

The Jews charged our Lord with the crime of Sedition. In order to put him to death, they demanded that Christ be crucified in the place of Barabbas, who was guilty of sedition and murder. Christ the innocent died in the place of Barabbas the guilty who went free. In this we are given an example of the biblical doctrine of Substitution.

The sermon explores the theological significance of the cities of refuge in Joshua 20, arguing that divine justice is characterized by accessibility, impartiality, and a rigorous process that distinguishes between intentional murder and unintentional manslaughter. It emphasizes that Yahweh's justice protects the innocent from vengeance while ensuring the guilty are not excused, thereby preventing...

Because sinful anger incurs guilt as equally as murder, I must seek reconciliation with others quickly if I am one who lives in Christ's righteousness.

Hosea 4:1-2 (KJV) Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land. 2 By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood. Hosea 4:16 (KJV) For Israel slideth back as a backsliding heifer: now the...