Sermons on Clothed In Purple:

Heroes Of Faith: Know God, Be Strong, Have Great Adventures

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 19, 2014

The Bible says that the people who know God will be strong and have great adventures. Daniel and his three friends’ lives are an example for us to follow.

HEROES OF FAITH: KNOW GOD, BE STRONG, HAVE GREAT ADVENTURES INTRODUCTION: Briefly discuss Costa Rica mission trip and invite people back next week to hear the testimonies of the team and see the drama, a video, and cardboard testimony presentations. KEY TEXT: “But the people who know their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: *other

If You Ignore Him, He Will Go Away!

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Oct 31, 2013

Too many things can take us from our faith. God is Knocking but how long will we still be able to hear him.

There is an old sermon illustration that goes with this morning’s scripture. A pastor decides to visit one of his parishioners on his way into the church one morning. He had wanted to visit for some time but schedule problems and life seemed to keep it from happening. But this morning as he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Methodist

Return Of The King Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 11, 2013

Do you contemplate the love of the Lord for you? Do you thinkabout him as the King of the earth and the King of your heart? In these psalms, catch a vision for what it will be like when Jesus rules.

Psalm 47 is about declaring how wonderful our king really is. 1 – 4 Verse 1 is the source of a well-known chorus (in the New King James version). Clapping of hands was a sign of enthusiastic celebration (2 Kings 11:12, Isaiah 55:12). I picture the king coming into the palace as His ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Glory Of The Risen Christ Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages.

Introduction John saw our Lord as the “Son of man” and it had been 60 years since John had last seen the Lord and now he sees Him as the glorified Son of God. Scripture I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, [11] Saying, I am ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of True Devotion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 7, 2010

By contrasting the scribes with a poor widow woman, Jesus teaches us about true devotion.

THE MARK OF TRUE DEVOTION Text: Mark 12:38 – 44 What does it mean to be truly devoted to God? Does it mean that you are there every time the church doors open? Does it mean that you are the first to volunteer when there is a job to be done? Does it mean that you faithfully put 10% of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Battling And Building

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 19, 2010

They had a tool in one hand and a sword in the other. They had to multitask and keep one eye on the work and the other eye on the enemy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Battling and Building Nehemiah 4:11-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BattlingBuilding.html Building is a battle. Just finding good weather is tough for roofers. It's too hot or too cold, it's raining or there's frost and it's too slippery. It's too steep!! Or the Pastor is too demanding!!! ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Buttons And Zippers

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

Sometimes people seem to know your sensitivity to a topic or issue and can and will take advantage of it in order to get you to pop your button. Do you know anyone like this? Maybe you are good at getting someone else to pop their buttons.

Buttons and Zippers James Chapter 3 James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. In the title of the sermon you will notice two words that are not found in the bible. I checked 14 different ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Middle Of The Storm

Contributed by Tammy Hardwick on Dec 14, 2014

Pastor Tammy shares how to live with peace in the midst of the storm.

Matthew 6: 25 - 34 (NLT) 25 “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Vineyard

Be Transformed

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

What is the most necessary thing if you are going to DISCIPLE Christians?

BE TRANSFORMED TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 Today I am preaching from a text that I have used before. But I am preaching a message, coming from an angle… from which I have never looked at this passage before. In fact, it started out to be one sermon, but as I worked on it, as the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Christmas Gift

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Jan 7, 2015

Jesus Christ is a perfect Christmas gift from God to mankind

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT INTRODUCTION: Choosing a gift for the loved ones for the Christmas is a difficult task. Once the gift is selected, it is carefully wrapped with decorated paper and ribbons. Whatever we do, our gifts to others can never turn out perfect. Our gifts may not be liked by the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being On The "Right" Side Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012

Jesus is the outcast darting from tree to tree in the backs of our minds, questioning "Do love Me"? Keep my commandments."

Saints of God, I have saved the last two studies in this series for last "what Jesus though of Politics and Religion" And if your one of those who read the last chapter of a mystery first to see the ending then I won’t disappoint you. Something you might want to share with your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jehovah Tsidkenu

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 22, 2015

Jehovah Tsidkenu The LORD our Righteousness. A look at how Jesus' did enough for all of us. He is our righteousness

Jehovah Tsidkenu The LORD our Righteousness Introduction: I wish I could do more justice to the substance of our message tonight. The Meaning of 'Tsidkenu' comes from the word 'Tsedek' which means “righteousness.” 'Tsedek' is translated hundreds of times as right, righteous, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Goals For A Lifetime

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

Dream BIG! Jesus has amazing dreams for your life! Let them come! He wants to give you whatever you ask as you seek to help others around you find Him and come to know Him! He has so much more if we will just ask and step out in faith.

Goals for a Lifetime John 14:1-14 1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gods Glory Our Joy Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 15, 2016

The presence and glory of God make us distinct!

1. We have a common need -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 2. We try to fill the God-shaped hole in our hears as seen in our pursuits: a. High Risk Adventure -- "BASE Jumping" = Buildings, Antennas, Spans, Earth -- Fall and pull parachute at last possible minute to escape death -- Google lists nearly 300 BASE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Allen Crosby on Sep 10, 2023

The Kingdom of God Not only did the disciples, Peter, James and John experience the Kingdom of God in part, but we can experience Gods Kingdom through a Relationship with Jesus Christ. On day when Jesus comes back, we will experience the Kingdom of God to the Full.

I. The Disciples saw Jesus Glorified A. Jesus Was Transfigured 1. Peter James and John were with Jesus on the Mountain. 2. These 3 men belonged to his inner circle. 3. Peter was the point man for all the disciples and probably the oldest. 4. They see with their Eyes Jesus transfigured. 5. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1