Sermons on cleansing rituals: showing 631-645 of 28,262

Wash And Be Clean Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 23, 2015

Third of a series on Elisha. Naaman's story of cleansing has incredible parallels for what it means to become a Christian. There is no path to God that does not involve humility.

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Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Come To The Waters"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 4, 2017

The sermon shares the uses of water in the bible which brought cleansing, forgiveness, deliverance, and provision to people and Christ invites each of us to come to the waters.

Come to The Waters Matthew 3:13-17 1. Consider the Value of Water Water is the most valuable resource on the planet. All living things -- fish, animals, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Pursuing Holiness: The Path To Transformation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2024

2 Corinthians 7:1 calls us to cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

Pursuing Holiness: The Path to Transformation Introduction: We embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of holiness as outlined in 2 Corinthians 7:1. This passage calls us to cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Meaning Of Christ To Us

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 16, 2008

3 Things the Hebrew writer says about Jesus 1. He is the living sacrifice 2. Jesus is our high Priest 3. Jesus is the only one who can cleanse sin

THE MEANING OF CHRIST FOR US HEBREWS 10:19-25 HEBREWS 10:19-25 I WANT THIS MORNING TO TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT CHRIST MEANS TO US, OR AT LEAST WHAT HE SHOULD MEAN TO US. IF YOU ONLY LOOK AT( V25) AND YOU USE IT AS A HAMMER TO THOSE THAT DON’T GO TO CHURCH, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Even The Religious Person Cannot Escape

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

EVEN THE MOST RELIGIOUS PERSON (DEVOUT JEW) CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT--TRUE SPIRITUALITY IS MUCH MORE THAN POSSESSING RELIGIOUS PRIVILEGES AND PRACTICING RELIGIOUS RITUALS 1.

EVEN THE MOST RELIGIOUS PERSON (DEVOUT JEW) CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT--TRUE SPIRITUALITY IS MUCH MORE THAN POSSESSING RELIGIOUS PRIVILEGES AND PRACTICING RELIGIOUS RITUALS 1. True Spirituality is much more than Possessing Religious Privileges (:17-24) a. Religious Privileges can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Priority Of Justice And Righteousness

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009

The failure of Israel to make a connection between their religion rituals and their daily lives should serve as a warning for us in the church today that justice and righteousness are still priorities with God and judgment results with these are absent.

THE PRIORITY OF JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS Every now and then we come across stories that are both humorous and sad. During World War II in the Pacific Theater our forces set up a base on the island of New Guinea. We built an airport with runways, a tower, lights along the runways, and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Focus: Souls Won Not How It's Done Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 20, 2014

Paul did NOT believe we should stand on ceremony or ritual when it comes to sharing Christ, but that we should have an attitude of being willing to do ANYTHING to win people to Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 17, 2014 Date Preached: July 20, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s FOCUS –Souls Won not How it is done Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 [NLT] 19Even though I am a free ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Occupying In Prayer And Warfare Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 27, 2018

Prayer is not a mere routine or ritual. Prayer is actually a spiritual confrontation with the kingdom of darkness. When we pray, we are wrestling; we are engaging in a fight, a battle or warfare with forces and powers of darkness.

Introduction In Luke 19:13, the King of Glory gave us a guideline to follow until Christ returns. This verse tells us what to engage in or spend our time on until we meet with the Lord. We are told to occupy till Jesus comes, to put what God has given us to work, to make profitable divine ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Party Pooper At The Party For Jesus Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 20, 2021

This message deals with a dinner party held in honour of Jesus shortly before his death. Both the host of the party, Simon the Leper, and also Judas were not gracious about some of what went on.

A PARTY-POOPER AT A PARTY FOR JESUS John 12:1-11 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ August 08, 2021https: //youtu.be/RI7FzZ51_Ng INTRODUCTION: 1.) Have you ever been all excited about an upcoming party, and really looking forward to it? 2.) What if when you got to the party it wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Exodus 19:10-11, Numbers 9:10, John 11:57, Luke 10:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right Or Wrong? - Do I Have To Get Baptized? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2002

When the crowd asked "what must we do?" Peter told them to repent and be baptized. Does God expect me to get baptized?

OPEN: South East Christian Church in Louisville, KY is a congregation of about 15,000 members. It’s so huge they have a very specialized paid staff. For example, they have a staff member in charge of something they call the “wedding department.” One Sunday, a staff member from that department was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fire And Water: The Elements Of Holiness

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 6, 2014

These texts remind us that God’s concept of holiness is one that permeates the totality of our beings.

21 Eleazar the priest said to the troops who had gone to battle: “This is the statute of the law that the Lord has commanded Moses: 22 gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead— 23 everything that can withstand fire, shall be passed through fire, and it shall be clean. Nevertheless it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 31:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Reason Together

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Jul 28, 2015

Reasoning the clarification of sin in a society that calls it sin on one hand and accepts it as normal on the other.

LET’S REASON TOGETHER Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. INTRO: Sin is a dominant subject in the Bible. It is mentioned 1,016 times in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

And As Ye Go, Preach, Saying, The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

The Lords 12 also received power to heal all manner of diseases and afflictions, they even raised the dead, this lets out the so called apostles of today.

#4~ THE APOSTLE BARTHOLOMEW 12-28-13 Today we'll continue our study to do with the Apostles; and today we'll bring a few thoughts about the apostle BARTHOLOMEW, also called Nathaniel. Let me say once again here at the beginning of today's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Man They Call Jesus

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 6, 2014

Do you believe in Jesus-He healed the sick, blind, deaf and raised the dead. Got any questions? Go to the Word!

The man they call Jesus John chapter 9:1-12, 35-41 Introduction- Not long ago a 29 year old man from Missouri named Chris Shaw won 258 million dollars in the power ball lottery. He bought it from a convenience store that he worked at. This man had 28.96 in his bank account. I don’t condone ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Scourge Of Small Cords

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2015

The righteous indignation of Messiah at the desecration of the Court of the Gentiles.

A SCOURGE OF SMALL CORDS. John 2:13-22. It was Passover, and the city of Jerusalem was packed with pilgrims who had gathered to commemorate Israel’s deliverance out of slavery in Egypt. Not only was it a solemn religious celebration, but also a great national statement that defied all who would ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational