Sermons on Cleansing:

A Compassionate God Equals A Compassionate Believer

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2005

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after pentecost Proper 6 The compassion of Jesus

4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Matthew 9:36 Matthew 10:1-8 A compassionate God equals A compassionate Believer   ""When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." Matthew 9:36, RSV. "And he called to him his ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Water Baptism

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 24, 2005

Water Baptism - What is it, how is it done, why is it done, to Whom should it be done, etc. etc.

30, May 2004 Dakota Community Church Water Baptism 1. What is it? How and why do we do it? It is not joining a church or denomination. It is not the way we are saved – we are saved by faith in Jesus alone. Why do we not just sprinkle or draw a cross. Colossians 2: 9-12 9For in Christ all the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Temple Attitudes - Part 1

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 1, 2008

Part one of a discussion of Jesus’ clearing of the temple during His last week.

Temple Attitudes – Part 1 Matthew 21:12-17 June 1, 2008 Introduction There’s a term we like to use when describing anger about something regarding things we love or the things of God. That term is “righteous anger.” We might feel righteous anger when we hear the name of Jesus being slandered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Abound More & More Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008

Let the church be abounding more and more in love!

• APATHY – INDIFFERENCE – UNCONCERNED • Talk about Enemies to every Christian AND destroyers of the church… these will certainly do it! APATHY: AN absence of emotion or enthusiasm! INDIFFERENCE: Not seeming to care about anything. UNCONCERNED: It’s not my problem, my issue. So what! NOTE: there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Incarnate

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006

Advent is a time when we’re reminded of the need to prepare, to get ready. We’re not just waiting, we’re preparing. How do we prepare for that day? By purifying ourselves, just as he is pure. By continuing to rejoice that God has come among us. By getting

The opening chapter of Luke’s gospel is full of excitement and anticipation. For Theophilus, to whom the gospel is written in the first place, there’s the anticipation of discovering the facts behind all the things he’s heard about this man Jesus. For Elizabeth and Zechariah there’s the excitement ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Forgivness Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006

Power in forgiving

Power of Forgiveness Psm 32:1-5 We’re talking about the forgiveness of God. Admitting we are in need of God’s forgiveness implies that we have in some way failed. That’s why we need God’s forgiveness, because we’ve all sinned or failed God in one way or another. What does the Bible say about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resoration Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jan 10, 2008

The Healing of the Leper was far more than just physical. Christ seeks not to simply save our soul but to fully and wholly restore us.

“The Restoration Of Christ” Matthew 8:1-4 01/013/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau “The Restoration Of Christ” Text: Matthew 8:1-4 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

Call And Blessing Of Consecration

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Jan 17, 2008

This sermon tells that obedience to the call of God to consecration brings blessings.

Consecration is the act of setting apart, or dedicating oneself to God. - It is the total dedication of all you are and all you have and all you will become to God without holding anything back. God has always been calling man to Consecration, He called Jacob in our text Jesus called his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pursuer

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on Feb 2, 2008

John 4 is regarded primarily as a foundation for understanding worship. When Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well, He describes to her the nature of worship that God will accept… vv. 23-24 – But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worship

Frank Abagnale was the world’s greatest con artist. The movie Catch Me If You Can is based on the true-life story this man, who bilked the government out of more than $5 million by the time he was 21. Raised in the home of a father who cheated the government and a mother who cheated on her husband, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beatitudes 2 Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

Believers are puttering around wondering why their Christian life isn’t working – it’s simple, they have sin attached beneath the surface of their lives that needs to be removed.

Two brothers, Harry and James, were playing right before bedtime, and somehow Harry hit James with a stick. Tears and bitter words followed and they were still angry as their mother prepared them for bed. Mother said, "Now James, before you go to bed you’re going to have to forgive your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Or Cursed?

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jul 11, 2008

Seek ye first.....

MAT 6:25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Burning Heart Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 24, 2008

There are two types of hearts that we deal with as Christians, one that is carnal and one that is spiritual, one that is controlled by sin and the other that is controlled by the Savior.

The Burning Heart Griffith Baptist Church – 7/27/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 39 Main Verse: Psalms 39:3 - My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue, The Introduction The Consideration of a Closed Heart- 39:1-6 The Confession of an Open Heart- ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:3

Denomination: Baptist

Pictures From The Passover

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 4, 2008

The more we look at the Passover the more we can see that Christ is clearly pictured in it. Christ’s forgiveness is glorious.

Pictures From the Passover Exodus 12:1-14 Purpose: To explain how the Passover pictures our salvation. Aim: I want he listener to glorify God and rejoice in His forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Many of the announcements in Scripture don’t have the impact on us that the original hearers had. For ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two On Trial

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 7, 2008

Passion Week: A careful examination of the text reveals there were really 2 people being tried. Not only Jesus, but also Peter. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Two on Trial Matthew 26:57-75 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TwoOnTrial.html There were 2 phases to Jesus’ kangaroo court. There was the religious phase where He stood before Jewish religious leaders, and then there was the civil phase where He stood before Roman government leaders. But a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Baptist

Be Aware Of The Scoffers

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008

WHAT OUT FOT THE SCOFFERS

BE PREPARED FOR THE SCOFFERS IIPeter 3:1-7 8-11-7 Today I want us to be aware of and prepared for those who will scoff at Jesus Christ’s return. Listen as I read today’s text found in II Peter 3:1-7 1This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist