Sermons on Clothed In Purple:

Overcoming Temptation 2

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 13, 2008

The second part of a message on overcoming temptation. This message deals with how the Holy Spirit helps us to overcome temptation.

Overcoming Temptation 2 “How the Holy Spirit Helps us Overcome” by Pastor Donny Granberry Last Sunday night we studied: • How to cope with temptation • That Victory over temptation is possible • The sources of temptation o Our own carnal nature o The world o Evil Spirits • The Battlefield of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 18, 2008

An Easter sermon about Resurrection as part of a series called Words of Lent

Pastor Trevor Hudson, South African Missionary & Evangelist (spoke at South Texas Conference of the UMC’s "Soul Fiesta" in San Antonio) told a story about a man who had been at a party, and he had too much to drink. He decided to walk home from the party, and one his way home he decided to take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Mary Worshipped

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 6, 2017

When we read of Mary the sister of Lazarus anointing Jesus with that alabaster jar of nard we often focus on who she was, the worth of the perfume, what the disciples said, etc. But we often overlook what Mary was actually doing.

Matthew 26:6-16 (Please open your Bibles so that you can follow along) Two weeks ago we have took a look at Jesus clearing the temple of the livestock marketplace and currency exchange bank that had been set up in the temple in order to profit from the sacrifices and offerings which would be given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Lepers Changed Their Spots

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 26, 2018

A first person account of the healing of the 10 lepers.

I want to tell you about my encounter with Jesus (we call him Yeshua) I will never be the same after meeting him, although I do have some regrets. You see, I was a leper in Israel. Being a leper is a hard life. If you have unusual spots on your body you must go to the priests to be examined. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Stall Full Of Joy Series

Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 2, 2019

Begins with my experience in an AIDS orphanage

It was near Christmas, but it didn’t feel like it. In Cambodia there are two seasons. Hot and hotter. Christmas is just hot. I had led a study tour with fifteen over privileged Hong Kong students to a orphanage called Wat Opot, run by an American expat in his 60’s. It is difficult enough grasping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Adventist

When We Value The Death Of A Loved One

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 14, 2009

Comforting words to a family

WHEN WE VALUE THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE PS 116:1-18 “I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Touch Of Faith

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 19, 2020

The woman with the flow of blood received her outstanding miracle not just because of her touch but because of her touch accompanied with faith. Your miracle depends on your measure of faith. What is your level of faith today?

Jesus heals the woman with issue of blood - This is a miracle recorded in 3 gospels of the Bible. Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48 Matthew 9:20-22 - And suddenly, a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years came from behind and touched the hem of His garment. For she said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-34, Luke 8:43-48, John 11:40, Matthew 11:23  (view more)  (view less)

Our Whole Heart Pt. 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Jan 16, 2017

How much of our heart do we have to give to God?

OUR WHOLE HEART II Matthew 22:34-40 (NKJV) 34 But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?" 37 Jesus said to him, ...read more

Denomination: *other

How To Be Victorious In Spiritual Warfare Pt 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Utilizing God's Resources to be victorious

HOW TO BE VICTORIOUS IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE TWO 1PET 5:8-9, EPH 6:12 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NKJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced ...read more

Denomination: *other

Where Art Thou?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The voice of God

Genesis 3:1-10 9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? I. God's Voice is a SEEKING Voice. Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. A. Because of Sin. (their fall) 8 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Spirit Of The Law, Part 3

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2023

What about spiritual show-offs? What about materialism and material worries? What did Jesus say about these things in Matthew 6?

As Jesus continued describing the Spirit of the law, He discussed spiritual show-offs, prayer and worry about material things. Let’s look at Matthew 6. Religious Show Offs What are our motives in doing good? Jesus taught that our motive should be to glorify God (Matthew 5:16) not to show ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Of Neighbor 2 (Deuteronomy 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 8, 2025

Does our idea of love of neighbor differ greatly from God's? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 22.

Does love of neighbor include such diverse things as their possessions, gender clarity, caring for birds, workplace safety, not mixing things, reminders and sexual relations? Do our ideas of loving our neighbor differ greatly from God's? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 22. Does the love of our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Naaman (2 Kings 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2025

Do we demand certain rituals or a simple word from God? Let's look at 2 Kings 5.

Do we see God in simplicity or do we demand complicated rituals? Do we misuse church funds or are we scrupulously honest? Let’s look at 2 Kings 5. What happened when a Syrian army commander had a skin disease and wanted to be healed? Did Elisha perform a lot of mumbo jumbo, or give a simple ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Rebukes The Accuser Day And Night Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 14, 2025

When the accuser speaks, God intervenes with authority. When Satan condemns, God justifies. When the enemy points to your past, God points to the cross.

THE GOD WHO REBUKES THE ACCUSER DAY AND NIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Zechariah 3:1-5 Key Verse: “And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?” — Zechariah 3:2 ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 9, 2006

Thanksgiving should not a periodic occasion but rather a permanent occupation

Thanksgiving as an assignment to comply Thanksgiving as an attitude to characterize Thanksgiving as an ADORNMENT TO CLOTHE Christians should be characterized by thanksgiving. According to Romans 1 unthankfulness is a trait of the ungodly. In II Timothy when Paul is describing the last days, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:17

Denomination: Baptist