Sermons on Cleansed Lepers:

Holy Security

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

Does every Christian have Eternal Security?

Holy Security Some have wondered, after being entirely sanctified (living above willful sin), if this work of God in a person’s heart makes one eternally secure. They come to the conclusion that they will never sin again so they will never be lost. This is not true. There is no spiritual plain of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Methodist

Noble Vessels Series

Contributed by Mark Opseth on Dec 18, 2011

This is part four in the Carpenter's Workshop Christmas series. The Master Carpenter is preparing for himself a gift - the Church, the Bride - to be presented to him at His Second Coming. This message addresses us as noble vessels.

Just one week before Christmas. Imagine all the workshops – some like this one – running full steam, working hard to finish their Christmas gifts. Woodchips and sawdust cover the floor, reminding us that each project took time and care to transform a piece of wood into something to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Taking Possession Of The Garden

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 29, 2012

What is iniquity? What is Sin?

Ezekiel 36:33-37 "Thus says the Lord God: On the day that I cleanse you from all your iniquities, I will cause the cities to be inhabited, and the waste places shall be rebuilt. 34 And the land that was desolate shall be tilled, instead of being the desolation that it was in the sight of all who ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Search My Heart.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Mar 5, 2003

It is possible to walk before the Lord with a true heart after Him!

Lord Search My Heart. Pastor Jim Parisi March 2, 2003 It is possible to walk before the Lord with a perfect heart! God said to Abraham, (Genesis 17:1). When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entire Sanctification Defined

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 25, 2016

So many within the HOLINESS MOVEMENT (non-charismatic), ORTHODOX METHODISM, and WESLEYAN-ARMINIAN Churches (and, sometimes educational institutions) struggle with understanding, appropriating, and teaching BIBLICAL HOLINESS.

ENTIRE SANCTIFICATION DEFINED (Leviticus 19:1-2) “…the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, [2] Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.’” Entire Sanctification is a term we hear; and, often ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2

Denomination: Other

Fellowship And The Fullness Of Joy Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 7, 2024

“God desires to have a close, personal relationship with you, where you and God stand together on common ground.”

1 John 1:4-7 (NKJV) "Fellowship and the Fullness of Joy" January 7, 2024 The Fellowship - The Father - The Forgiveness of Sin The Fellowship. We like that word, “Fellowship.” In the Baptist Church it is often associated with food. We even name our cafeteria, our Fellowship Hall. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles In Our Day

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 5, 2007

Do you need a miracle in your life today? Turn to Jesus. We can learn today from the actions of Jesus on the first Sunday prior to the resurrection; the first Palm Sunday.

Miracles in Our Day By Greg Johnson April 1, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org The first Sunday prior to resurrection Sunday is referred to as Palm Sunday. As Jesus came into Jerusalem riding a donkey people laid down palm branches along the way. On that first Palm Sunday, Jesus performed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Mission Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 5, 2004

This series is based on A. M. Hills book "Holiness in the Book of Romans."

This is, in essence, Paul’s mission statement. Mission statements are wildly popular today. A. The Spirit PROMISED Joel, “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh” (2:28). Isaiah 44:3 “For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of The Blood Of Jesus Christ. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 22, 2024

Lord Jesus, thank You for Your precious blood that protects us from scammers, evil people, cheaters, demonic spirits, and enemies. Help us to apply its power to our lives daily, trusting in Your sacrifice and grace. Amen.

As believers in Christ, we are constantly under attack from various sources. However, we have a powerful weapon that protects us from these threats is the Precious blood of Jesus Christ. In Revelation 12:11, we read, "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Hebrews 10:19-22, Exodus 12:13, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Daniel Chapter 8 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 14, 2005

Daniel Chapter 8 Survey.

Daniel Survey Chapter 8 Outline Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Cleansed at Last Quick Review of Daniel so far; 1 – God turns defeat into victory (Babylon overthrows Jerusalem) 2 – God is the revealer of secrets (Dream of Statue and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Bible Church

Confession

Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 31, 2011

FOCAL POINT: TRUE CONFESSION, THE HEART OF REPENTANCE

CONFESSION 1 JOHN 1: 5-10 FOCAL POINT: TRUE CONFESSION, THE HEART OF REPENTANCE INTRODUCTION: THE CRUX OF 1 JOHN 1: 5-10 IS THAT GOD IS LIGHT AND IN HIM IS NO DARKNESS. TO EMBRACE AND WALK IN HIS LIGHT REQUIRES REPENTANCE FROM YOUR SIN (S). EXPOSITION ON 1 JOHN 1: 8-10 WORD ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Beatings

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 27, 2024

The gain outweighs the pain!

Proverbs 20:30"Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts." I was led in the Spirit to write this devotion; nevertheless, it is tough to write on tough & hard subjects. Not many would want to hear about beatings, though, anybody listening? We find in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Passover Pedicure

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

An intimate moment with Jesus and the disciples in the final moments before His work was finished.

What would you do if you knew you were going to die a violent death in the next 12 hours? Would you want to be alone in prayer? Would you write down some final thoughts? Would you spend time with your loved ones? What would you want to emphasize to people in your last 12 hours? Would you share ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great People Need To Bathe

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 7, 2005

Through his baptism, Jesus transforms believers, heals us and we are adopted into God’s covenant community and thus we are no longer estranged from God.

EVEN GREAT PEOPLE NEED A BATH SOMETIMES II KINGS 5:1 14 MARK 1:1 11 POWER AND GREATNESS HAVE A TASTE. MAYBE YOU KNOW THAT TASTE. FOR YOU THE TASTE MIGHT BE SWEET AND STICKY, LIKE COTTON CANDY FROM THE COUNTY FAIR, EATEN ON A WARM AUTUMN NIGHT. IT MIGHT BE THE SALTY PLASTIC TASTE OF A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cleanliness And Spiritual Purity. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 29, 2024

In the Bible, filthiness and uncleanness are often associated with the presence of evil spirits.

The phrase "cleanliness is next to godliness" is a well-known adage that emphasizes the importance of physical cleanliness in relation to spiritual purity. While this phrase is not directly found in the Bible, it is rooted in biblical principles that highlight the connection between ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12, Isaiah 57:15