Sermons on Cloth Dyed In Purple:

How Theology Can Harm Scriptural Understanding

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Do you have a strong allegiance to a particular set of doctrines or theology? Are you a staunch Arminian or a dedicated five point Calvinist?

Matthew 24:10-13 (ESV) "And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved." Do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 24:10-13, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Peter 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Thirsty

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Creating people who are thirsty for God

An Arab diplomat visiting the US for the first time was being wined and dined by the State Department. The Grand Emir was unused to the salty American foods Constantly sending his manservant Abdul to fetch him a glass of water. Often, Abdul would scamper off and return with a glass of water, but ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Want Us Rich And Healthy?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 17, 2009

Get a prosperous soul and let God decide if your life will match it or be given something better.

If you listen to many of the TV and radio preachers you would think that Christ is the dispenser of the American dream. Indeed, God’s throne seems to be a celestial Las Vegas where instead of spinning a wheel your prayers are like rolling dice. If you roll the right number God drops money, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31-40, 3 John 1:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Solomon - Chapter 7 – The Passion Of God Revealed Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024

The Bride is now ready to serve.

V.7:1 How beautiful are your feet in sandals, O noble daughter! Your rounded thighs are like jewels, the work of a master hand. 2 Your navel is a rounded bowl that never lacks mixed wine. Your belly is a heap of wheat, encircled with lilies. 3 Your two breasts are like two fawns, twins of a ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Paul Did Not Let People's Sentiments Determine His Direction

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Paul shows us how to avoid allowing peoples’ sentiments deter us from following God’s will

Why Paul Did Not Let People’s Sentiments Determine His Direction (Acts 21:1-16) Quote:Sometimes the Lord calms the storm. Sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms his child. Illustration:Louis Pasteur is reported to have had such an irrational fear of dirt and infection he refused to shake ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Closes One Door And Opens Another

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

God guides us by using closed doors and opens doors if we are willing to submit to His total control

How God Closes One Door and Opens Another (Acts 16:6-18) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Touch Feet?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

Jesus evidenced humble service toward His disciples. He calls us to do the same toward one another.

March 26, 2000 John 13:1-17 “Do you touch feet?” INTRODUCTION [quietly sit down on the edge of the stage, and proceed to take off your boots. Take a whiff of the smell in your boots after you take them off. Then, proceed to take off your socks. After taking off your socks, begin to clean ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Wounds Of Jesus.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 29, 2003

The suffering of Jesus expressing the Love of God toward us.

JESUS AND HIS FIVE WOUNDS redone Tuesday, April 29, 2003 (Isa 53:5 KJV) But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Wounds: Webster’s dictionary says this…’An injury to the body that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-6, Micah 5:1

The Attitude Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

A challenge for the church not just to tithe, but to tithe with glad hearts. When we put in our offering, does God get the idea that we’re obeying because of love, or that we’re dragging our feet?

Stewardship IV - The attitude in giving Purpose: To challenge our people to tithe, but to tithe with glad hearts. 1. Our attitude says a lot about our actions. A husband might go to a "chick" movie with his wife, but he might go with a negative attitude, making lots of comments and huffing his way ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Prayer When I Aint Got Nothing But A Praise. Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Oct 30, 2002

This sermon tells how to come out of troubled situation.

I have not been in a situation where praising God wasn’t necessary in order to get out. We as christians always find ourseleves in some unfamiliar position not able to get out unless they give God some praise. I have only been around for twenty years, but I know that if I want to be brouhgt ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitful Lives

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 12, 2006

Realizing we must be attached to Christ Jesus and not He to us makes all the difference in the world concerning our fruitfulness.

John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: There are some shrubs in the flower beds in front of our house with purple leaves that are really pretty; but, they grow rapidly and can get huge. They were definitely hearty and productive. Last summer it seemed as though I had to trim those bushes almost ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying Your Family Into God's Family

Contributed by Pat Hodges on Feb 26, 2010

This is a teaching on how to pray for loved ones and friends, specifically for the purpose of targeting them in prayer for salvation.

Praying Your Family Into God’s Family Key scripture - Mark 2:1-5 2:1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Advent: Hope Is On The Way Series

Contributed by John Delozier on Dec 4, 2006

Week one of advent starts with the message that in the birth of Christ, in his life, death, and resurrection--Hope Enters the Word & As it was then it remains today "Hope is on the Way"

Introduction: If I may indulge you with a quick grammar lesson this morning, I would like to look at the dictionary definition of the word hope. I want to draw your attention to what this word means when it is used as a noun instead of a verb. I need you to go all the way back to elementary ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Lydia

Contributed by Gene Cullum on Dec 8, 2006

What True Conversion Is Really All About…

“LESSONS FROM LYDIA” PASTOR Gene Cullum Acts 16:14-15 “And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. 14: And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

When We Suffer

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 18, 2013

Why Suffering & Pain? ...A. To Reveal Ourselves To Ourselves ...B. To Bring Us Closer To God ...C. To Show God’s Sovereignty

Rom 8:18 Philippians 1:29 (AV) 29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; 1. Hardening Steel - Iron coming from the earth - Harder than copper or bronze - Adding carbon to iron in a fire changes its strength - Steel must be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Baptist