Sermons on Blemishes:

The Best Gifts On Valentine’s Day

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2021

Instead of giving flowers, cards, jewelry, candy, perfume, or massages, why don't you give four things God would want you to --rekindle your passion, build up your spouse, improve your communication, and be more forgiving!

THE BEST GIFTS ON VALENTINE’S DAY Eph. 5:25-28,33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR It's interesting to find out what kids think about marriage. When asked, "How do you decide WHO to marry," 1. Kristin, age 10, answered; "No person really decides before they grow up who they're going ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Of Laodicea & The Church Of America: Gold Treasure, White Robes, And Eyes That See

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

There is a church that I’ve heard of, and I’d like to tell you about it. This church is really wealthy. The members are very, very wealthy and affluent.

There is a church that I’ve heard of, and I’d like to tell you about it. This church is really wealthy. The members are very, very wealthy and affluent. They’ve gathered great wealth, in their work, in trade, and in imports and exports. A lot of people at this church work for banks, they own ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17, Revelation 3:19-22, Revelation 2:27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lent 2021 - Jesus And The Barren Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 6, 2021

The account of Jesus and the unfruitful fig tree is one that surprisingly connects with the spiritual condition of the Jews in Jesus' time and with our spiritual conditions as well. May we bear much fruit for the Lord and bring glory to His Name!

Jesus and the Barren Fig Tree Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25, Deuteronomy 27:15-19, Jeremiah 17:5, Malachi 1:14, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:5-8, Philippians 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Coming Suddenly To His Temple: An Overview Of The Book Of Malachi

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 10, 2021

This is an overview of the Book of Malachi, who is the last of the Minor Prophets. It prophesies the coming of both John the Baptist and Jesus.

Coming Suddenly into His Temple: An Exposition of the Book of Malachi Introduction In many Protestant traditions, the Book of Malachi is the last Book of the Old Testament. The next book is the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. It is thought that Malachi was the last prophet and writer of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6, Malachi 1:1-5, Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 2:1-9, Malachi 2:10-17, Malachi 3:1-7, Malachi 3:8-13, Malachi 3:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Generosity #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Generosity can flow from a heart that has been transformed by God

Developing a culture of generosity doesn’t happen overnight. It happens over the long haul with consistent attention toward growing through faith which requires commitment and discipline. One way we can grow is through our giving. The generous life is something God desires for us. Giving is God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Deuteronomy 8:18, Malachi 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Husbands And Wives

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

Marriages too easily slip into power struggles or imbalances of responsibilities between husbands and wives. If we follow God's call to serve one another things will be better.

There was once a missionary who went to a very remote isolated tribe, way up near the arctic circle. He was the first Christian missionary to ever come to their area. In fact they had had almost no contact with the rest of the world at all. He moved in with them, worked very hard to learn their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-23, Philippians 2:5-11

The Believer And Falling Away

Contributed by Jack Martin on Apr 27, 2020

I broach this subject carefully because so much is at stake in being accurate.

Conversation at Pastors Meeting – The reality that many are leaving church. Add to that the % of kids who walk away when going to College. There is a reality that we may have to come to grips with and that’s the fact that Scripture itself including Jesus warn of a growing cold of believers and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Sin?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 30, 2020

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin? Does God have a solution to sin?

What is sin? How did sin originate? Did we inherit sin? What happens when Christians sin? Does God have a solution to sin? This Strange Word Sin is a strange word to our modern ears. To some people it comes across as very judgmental or even archaic. But that is not the case at all when we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, 1 John 3:4

Denomination: Baptist

Why It Had To Be Calvary

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 31, 2021

The atonement for all mankind had to happen on that hill, among those specific people, by the specific method of crucifixion, to only that specific Person, for the specific purposes that God outlined. There was no other way.

WHY IT HAD TO BE CALVARY Luke 23:33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. SUPPORT A FAMILY : THE PROSPECTIVE FATHER-IN-LAW ASKED, "YOUNG MAN, CAN YOU SUPPORT A FAMILY?" THE SURPRISED GROOM-TO-BE REPLIED, "WELL, NO. I WAS JUST PLANNING TO SUPPORT YOUR DAUGHTER. THE REST OF YOU WILL HAVE TO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cleanliness (Leviticus)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 31, 2019

The Israelites were taught to use water, a waiting period, and sacrifice to cleanse themselves. We too have the gifts of water (baptism), savior of all time and the final sacrifice.

Opening and Introduction I grew up in West Texas in a place called Big Spring. It’s a small town with tumbleweeds, oil wells, and loose dust that turns into a dust storm when the wind really starts blowing. One of our really big problems was water, and the water that we had was really hard. If ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

What’s The Price?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 11, 2019

The doctrine of the blood of Jesus exposes the terrible seriousness of sin, the extremes to which God was willing to go because He loved us, and that only Christianity has a Savior who saves and delivers from sin and the sin nature.

WHAT’S THE PRICE? 1 Pet. 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LETTERS TO THE PASTOR 1. Dear Pastor, I would like to go to heaven someday because I know my brother won't be there. Stephen. Age 8, Chicago 2. Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He never met my sister. Yours sincerely, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Humanity Of Jesus Christmas Messages 5 Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 22, 2018

A study of the New Testament texts that show that even though Jesus was a fully God, He was human, a real human being, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. - how he is like us in every way except He was no born with a sin nature and though tempted in every way like us, He never sinned.

THE HUMANITY OF JESUS Heb. 2:14-18 Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudt.com Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human - a real human being - just like us in every way except one. He was not born with a depraved sinful nature, and though tempted like Adam and Eve, He never sinned. The sin of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18, John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother Seeks A Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 13, 2018

Seeking a Savior

SEEKING A SAVIOR - A Mother Seeks a Savior December 23, 2018 Matthew 1:16-17 (p. 675) Introduction: 14 generations from Abraham to David, then 14 generations from Kind David to the Jews exile in Babylon…and 14 generations from the exile to the birth of Jesus. 42 generations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Time Of Their Sojourning. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2022

Moreover, it came to pass at the end of four hundred and thirty years, that all the hosts of the Lord left the land of Egypt. It was 430 years to the day, after they had entered the land of Egypt, that the armies of the Lord came out from Egypt in excellent order, as if in a military formation.

Exodus 12:41-42. The Time of Their Sojourning. 41And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years, on the fifteenth of Nisan even the same day it came to pass, that all the hosts of the LORD went out from the land of Egypt. 42It is a night to be much observed unto the LORD for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Holiness And Reverence

Contributed by David Mende on Oct 31, 2017

This sermon exhorts young people to live holy and reverential lives. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. I’m concerned about today’s youth. Today’s youth have more avenues for temptation than any other generation in the past. With the tap on a phone screen, the youth are exposed to all sorts of evil. Many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God