Sermons on Gracious Cleansing:

Thankful People Don't . . .

Contributed by John Roy on Jan 29, 2001

Thankful people are grateful, generous, and remember the gracious hand of God.

“Thankful People Don’t . . .” Luke 17:11-17 Earlier in this century thank-you notes were an art form, consider the following, “In regard to thank-you notes, it is best to recognize a gift with an immediate note of thanks. Unlike arriving at a party, there is no such thing as being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: *other

We Have All The More Reason To Give Thanks

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 20, 2001

Our gracious God gives us every reason to be thankful

WE HAVE ALL THE MORE REASON TO GIVE THANKS! Thanksgiving today is often a mild-mannered holiday full of football, hot apple pie, and family reunions. Those things are nice, but they don’t really paint an accurate picture of thankfulness. Thanksgiving is more often born of adversity and difficult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Armed And Donkey-Ish Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 16, 2012

The true hero of this story is not Samson but our patienty and gracious God.

This is the time of year when movie studios release the films they think have the best chance of winning the Oscar for Best Picture. How many of those hyped-up movies have you gone to see only to leave the theatre muttering: “I just wasted two hours of my life and twenty bucks”? Will we ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call Of Moses. Part Two.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 22, 2025

The LORD's gracious compassion. Moses commissioned by the LORD.

THE CALL OF MOSES. Part Two. Exodus 3:7-15. EXODUS 3:7. The second thing that the LORD said was, I have surely “seen” the affliction of my people which are in Egypt; I have “heard” their cry; for I “know” their sorrows. This echoes the end of the previous chapter: Israel ‘sighed’ by reason of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of Mercy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025

The mercy of God is one of His most comforting and awe-inspiring attributes. Unlike human mercy, which is often limited or conditional, God's mercy is infinite, unwavering, and deeply rooted in His nature.

GOD OF MERCY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Lamentations 3:22–23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 103:8–13, Ephesians 2:4–5, Romans 9:15–16, Hebrews 4:16, Micah 7:18–19 INTRODUCTION: The mercy of God is one of His most comforting and awe-inspiring attributes. Unlike human mercy, which is often ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Disappointed? You Were Looking For The Wrong Messiah Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2025

It could have been a puppy or a pony or a Red Rider BB gun ® but the day sticks in your mind because you were very disappointed.

Palm Sunday Procession Homily 2025 Take a moment to recall from your childhood a particularly memorable Christmas or Birthday celebration in your family. I bet you have one in which you had wished—and made your wish known—for a particular toy or cuddly and did not receive it. It could have been a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Luke 18:35-43, Zechariah 9:9, Acts 1:6, Isaiah 56:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

A God Of Grace Delivers His Sinful Servants Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2008

Israel simply refused the reasonable worship of God. Instead they burdened Him with unreasonable sin. If Israel was to be delivered it would be because of God’s grace & not because of Israel’s response to God’s promises.

ISAIAH 43: 22-28 A GOD OF GRACE DELIVERS HIS SINFUL SERVANTS It is not because of Israel’s right response to YAHWEH’s promise of help that He will deliver them. Rather than responding humbly, His people had grown wear of Him. They simply went through the motions of religion. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Hyssop Of God's Love!

Contributed by Rick Roberts on May 14, 2003

Being cleansed by God’s amazing grace.

Jeremiah 31:31-34 5th Sunday in Lent Psalm 51:1-13 April 6, 2003 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 The Hyssop of God’s Love! Sin has a terrible way of making us all dirty and giving us feelings of despair! At one time or another, we all experience times of despair. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

7 Ducks In Muddy Water

Contributed by Tim Parish on Sep 11, 2007

Relates the cleansing of Naaman to the baptism of the New Testament.

Intro: A. Leprosy – 116 vs in Lev 13-14 a. Note: 13.45-46 B. What it is & is not (explore Biblical leprosy and present-day leprosy) a. Uncleanness and what that meant C. Then to text – 2 Kings 5.1ff I. Notice – From the story of Naaman, turn to the oft asked question “Why does baptism ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Blood

Contributed by Justin Joiner on Oct 19, 2001

The blood cleanses and protects us from evil.

The Power of the Blood. Open in Prayer. ~ The Blood covers us. ~ Ex.12:21-23 Moses told the leaders to slaughter the lamb their families had for passover. ~ All of the houses were to be stained with blood. ~ At night, the Angel of the Lord passed over the houses that had blood over the door ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-26, Exodus 12:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blood Of Christ Speaks Better Than The Blood Of Abel

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 8, 2011

The blood of Jesus cleanses us from sin.

THE BLOOD OF CHRIST SPEAKS BETTER THAN THE BLOOD OF ABEL Genesis 4:1-16 Whenever anyone does something wrong God speaks to them through their consciences and convicts them of their sin. “What have you done?” He has placed in every person a conscience, the divine assessment which ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Green Pastures And Still Waters Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2018

Water keeps us alive, refreshes and cleanses

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What are our two greatest needs? a. Food, i.e., green pastures. b. Drink, i.e., still waters. 2. How can the Shepherd meet our needs? Relationship. B. LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES 1. Why do sheep lie down? a. Natural. Standing people naturally want to lie down. b. Tired. The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Moses Struck Out On A Rock Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 25, 2018

Moses not following specifically what God said ended in a severe consequence for him and Aaron!

We continue our study of the Book of Exodus as the Hebrews are freed from slavery in Egypt and headed to the Promised Land of Canaan. God called Moses as the key leader. Why study the Bible? We study the Bible to worship God by learning more about Him and about ourselves as we live life God has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Of Mephibosheth

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025

The God of Mephibosheth is a God of restoration, a God who lifts up the fallen, and a God who will not forget His promises to us. He is a God of grace and mercy, who calls us to His table even when we feel unworthy.

THE GOD OF MEPHIBOSHETH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Supporting Texts: 2 Samuel 4:4, Psalm 68:6, Romans 5:8, Matthew 25:34 INTRODUCTION: The story of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul, is a powerful narrative of grace, restoration, and unexpected ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Of Grace Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025

Grace is the divine currency of heaven. It sustains us, teaches us, and empowers us to fulfil God's will. The God of Grace is not a distant deity, but an ever-present Father who lifts, restores, and empowers.

GOD OF GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 2:8-9 Supporting Texts: Titus 2:11-12, Romans 5:17, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION: Grace is one of the most profound expressions of God’s love toward mankind. It is God giving us what we do not deserve—salvation, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God