Sermons on Christian Purity:

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #7 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 12, 2007

Jesus’ words challenge His people to renewal, purity, and dedication.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #7 Sermon Objective: Jesus’ words challenge His people to renewal, purity, dedication. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither away in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:41-50

Denomination: Nazarene

The Annunciation To Mary

Contributed by Ron Huson on Dec 10, 2004

The power of God was able to happen through Mary because of her obedience to purity. God’s will only happen through us in obedience to God’s call to purity.

The Christmas Annunciation I-The fact that Mary was a virgin tells us something about the relationship with God that characterized Joseph and Mary A-They lived the Lord’s way B-For Mary to be a candidate to be the channel through whom God would send the Messiah into the world meant: 1-She had to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Redemptive Purpose Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 9, 2022

Paul's judgment reveals the redemptive purpose of discipline - for the sinner as well as for the purity and witness of the church.

Paul, like a spiritual father, admonishes the Corinthians whom he regards as his spiritual children. • He cares for them like a nursing mother and corrects them like a father would, urging them to walk in a manner worthy of God. (cf. 1 Thess 2:7,11) • Paul taught them in word and by his example, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Vi: Be Pure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 23, 2019

Christians who have a longing in their hearts to be like Jesus wise up by reaffirming their belief in God. They clean up their act by getting rid of hypocrisy. They cheer up by being good and doing good.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand what true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:8

Living As Exiles In Babylon: Christians In Culture

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

As we look at 1st Peter chapter 2 and 3, we consider the background of this epistle. Peter wrote his letter to Jewish Christians in the dispersion throughout Asia Minor, in the Roman Empire.

As we look at 1st Peter chapter 2 and 3, we consider the background of this epistle. Peter wrote his letter to Jewish Christians in the dispersion throughout Asia Minor, in the Roman Empire. Jewish Christians were the recipients, but Peter also speaks clearly to the gentile Christians throughout ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, 1 Peter 2:4-5, John 1:4, 1 Corinthians 15:45, 1 Peter 2:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

316 – Paradise, The Prize Of The Pure

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 19, 2005

Who is Pure? Five signs of purity. What is the prize of the Pure?

Sermon Study #316 – PARADISE, THE PRIZE OF THE PURE Key Scripture: Matthew 5:8 - Blessed are the pure (clean, clear) in heart, for they will see God. NLT 8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. MSG 8"You’re blessed when you get your inside world--your mind and heart--put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Infinitely Pure God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015

Sixth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on God's purity and holiness.

Knowing God Series #6 “Our infinitely Pure God” Introduction After a brief study of the “Fear of the Lord” which has to do with a proper knowledge of God I felt led to follow up with a series on knowing God better. Proverbs teaches the fear of the Lord is the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Topic: How The Rapture Inspires A Christian

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 6, 2022

The rapture is closer now more than ever before. And that is our hope that one day Christ will return to take us with Him.

Topic: How the rapture inspires a Christian Text: Hebrews 10:24-25 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Live The Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 24, 2004

We are called to live in purity not in immorality. This is God’s specific command!

INTRODUCTION • When we started this series on 1 Thessalonians, I stated that a good theme for the book could be titled the same as a Chuck Colson book, “How Now Shall We live?” • How are we to live out our lives as we await the return of our Lord Jesus? • In have spent the first couple of messages ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Stephen: The 1st Christian Martyr"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

This message examines the life and influence of Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

STEPHEN: THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR Text: Acts 6:8-15 "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Lib- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Think She's Asleep Now

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2009

Christ has interpreted the seventh commandment by the tenth to reflect the purity expected of those who are part of the Kingdom of Heaven. Marriage for a Christian is meant to reflect the relationship of Christ and His people.

“I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”[1] The people of Newburyport, Massachusetts were scandalized in the summer of 2004 when their mayor, Mary Anne Clancy, admitted to an affair with a married gym teacher. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

God's Definition Of Marriage Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

America doesn't have a homosexual problem; we have a human sexual problem. If you consider yourself a Christian, God expects all of us to practice sexual purity.

INTRODUCTION Today I’m going to talk about “God’s Definition of Marriage.” This is the most popular trending topic today since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states. However, I’m not just speaking today in reaction to this ruling. Most of you know I teach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Points That Prove Christianity Is True

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Can Christianity be proven? Contrary to popular belief that the Christian faith is based on unproven assumptions, there is actually a great deal of evidence for the Christian worldview.

Can Christianity be proven? Contrary to popular belief that the Christian faith is based on unproven assumptions, there is actually a great deal of evidence for the Christian worldview. This is a twelve point reasoning process, in extremely short form, indicating a reasoning route beginning at ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58, Mark 2:28, Matthew 5:18, John 17:17, John 10:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Birds And The Bees

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 1, 2005

Holding to biblical standards of sexual purity is spiritually, morally and physically wise.

Title: The Birds and The Bees Text: Proverbs 5:3-14, 20-23; 6:23-24, 27-29, 32-34 Truth: Holding to biblical standards of sexual purity is spiritually, morally, and physically wise. Aim: to encourage biblical sexual purity. Life ?: How can we hold to biblical standards of sexual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For Your Christian Friends

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Pray For Your Christian Friends John 15:7 - Tips for people who are serious about prayer

How To Pray For Your Christian Friends (John 15:7) Their relationship with God 1. They would know Christ better (Phil. 1:17) 2. They would be able to worship God I Cor. 10:31 3. Their perception of God would not be colored by their circumstances Their work 1. That spiritual blindness would be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational