Sermons on Blameless And Pure:

The King, The Temple, And The Tree - Matthew 21.1-22 (Part 1) Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 15, 2025

The KING has come - not to meet our shallow expectations, but to rule our hearts, cleanse our worship, and produce in us a faith that is both pure and fruitful. JESUS enters as the rightful KING, calls His people to pure worship, and expects genuine faith that bears spiritual fruit.

2025.08.17. Sermon Notes. The KING, The Temple, and The Tree_Matthew 21.1-22 (Part 1) Welcoming the KING, Purifying the Heart, Bearing Fruit in Faith BIG IDEA: The KING has come - not to meet our shallow expectations, but to rule our hearts, cleanse our worship, and produce in us a faith that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-22, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:25-26, Isaiah 56:7, Jeremiah 7:11, 2 Timothy 4:2-5, John 15:8, Galatians 5:22-23, James 1:6, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 13:2, Mark 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perseverance For Christ

Contributed by Elijah Stepp on Jul 15, 2005

Persevering for Christ - Continuing in our Christian Walk

“Perseverance for Christ” (Elijah Stepp, Jr.) Choice of opening Illustration………………. Introduction Perseverance is a term which may be over-utilized. Explaining what it takes for a team to win a game, a coach may say perseverance is required. A boss may tell employees perseverance is required ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Expectations

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 6, 2005

Just as we have certain goals and dreams for our children, so also does God for His adopted children. Four words describe His expectations.

Expectations! I Jn 3:1-3 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Oh, Grow Up

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 30, 2015

To invite the believer to “grow up” in his/her walk with Jesus.

I want to start today’s message off with a video I found this past week entitled, “Things you can’t do when you’re not a toddler”. VIDEO: “Things you can’t do when you’re not a toddler”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOs5K5-NtXs These things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

God Is With Us

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A Christmas sermon that considers the wonder of the incarnation and the implications for the way we live for God

Welcome and opening prayer – I John 1:1-3 read offstage What's the Big Deal? Why an angelic announcement? Why shepherds worshiping? Why Magi traveling from the East? Why all of Jerusalem stirred by the news of Him, and then a plot to kill Him? The subject we look at this morning is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Our Identity In Christ (Iv): We Are Children Of God”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021

Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the fourth sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

Many in the younger generation suffer from identity confusion. When we ask them “Who are you?” they cannot answer. They do not know where their value comes from. Some even question the most basic things about themselves, like those who suffer from gender dysphoria and do not know whether they are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:19, Romans 8:14, 1 John 3:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 3:3, John 1:12-13, John 8:34, John 8:44, Hebrews 12:9-10, Genesis 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Holiness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

Holiness is a fundamental characteristic of God, and as His children, we are called to reflect His nature in our lives. Living in holiness means being set apart for God, walking in purity, and allowing His Spirit to sanctify every area of our lives.

LIVING IN HOLINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:14 1 Thessalonians 4:7 2 Corinthians 7:1 Romans 12:1-2 Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Romans 12:1-2, Isaiah 35:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship As A Way Of Life, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

This is a continuation of the first sermon in this four part series on Ps. 26. How do we become true worshippers? Worship has to go beyond the four walls of the church building and into our daily lives

Last week we began to discover that worship is a total way of life of loving our Lord that will stand up under the scrutiny of God himself: If God were asked to strip all the excess away: • our status in the community, • our promotion at work, • the car/SUV in our driveway • the success of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Trials With Joy

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 16, 2012

Some people consider it pure joy when they escape trials. But James calls us to consider it pure joy when we face trials. This seems like an impossible thing to be able to do. What do we need to have if we are going to have joy in the midst of trials?

FACING TRIALS WITH JOY James 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Some people consider it pure joy when they escape trials. But James calls us to consider it pure joy when we face trials. This seems like an impossible thing to be able to do. What do we need to have if we are going to have joy in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, 1 Corinthians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Penalty Of Sin Is Death

Contributed by James Linders on Jun 28, 2015

The world was created blameless, and SO was heaven. Through man's disobedience to God sin and death entered the world, and Satan led a third of the angels in heaven to rebel against God. The ONLY solution to THIS tragedy was CHRIST dying on the cross.

Genesis 2:16-17. The LORD God said to man: “You are FREE to eat from ANY tree in the garden, but you must NOT eat from the tree of knowledge, of good and evil, for when you EAT from it, you will CERTAINLY die. You will die BEFORE the day is over.” While Adam and Eve were walking ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worth Knowing

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 30, 2023

In our case, who are elected even before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless, what do we have in mind about the Holy One who elected us? What could we know about Him?

“Then Noah built an altar to the LORD and took some of every clean animal and some of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings on the altar. And when the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, the LORD said in his heart, ‘I will never again curse the ground because of man, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Broken & Spilled Out

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2018

The laws of concentration and diffusion say that “the more of Jesus we are filled with, the more pure will be the presence of Christ in us, and therefore, the greater and more widespread will be the diffusion!

BROKEN & SPILLED OUT Jn. 12:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TIGER SNACK 1. A tiger was walking through the jungle one day and saw two men relaxing under a tree. One was reading a newspaper, and the other was working feverishly on a manual typewriter. 2. The tiger leapt on the man with the newspaper, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Love Of God

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 4, 2003

The Love of God.....how rich and pure, how measureless, and strong. It goes beyond the highest star, and reaches to the lowest hell !

THE LOVE OF GOD Revelation 1:5-6, I John 3:1 This morning my subject is on something that we all need to know, that each of us need to experience. It is something that will change our past, and redirect our future. It is something that will ease the pain of broken hearts, and shattered dreams, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, Revelation 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Just Praise The Lord Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 29, 2002

So many people praise God purely based on emotion--we need some Biblical reasons to praise God.

Praise the Lord: Part 2 Hebrews 13:15-16 Introduction: 1. Last Sunday night we saw seven Scriptural reasons we have for praising the Lord. 2. That means it does not matter whether we feel like praising Him, or whether we see a reason...we have every reason to praise the Lord, for He is worthy to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Purity

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 7, 2001

This message, based on Matthew 5:8, shows how impossible it is to have a pure heart without God’s help.

Introduction: Read The Beatitudes ~ Matthew 5:3-10. Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” I. Purity Beyond Our Reach Three of the ways we can stumble in purity is with impure words, impure emotions and impure thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Holiness