Sermons on House Cleaning:

Vessels Of Honor

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 5, 2019

Paul spoke of various vessels within a great house. We are all vessels, belonging to the Master. Each vessel is different, and yet each has potential and is expected to be of use. We are either a vessel of honor or dishonor.

Vessels of Honor 2 Timothy 2: 19-23 Much like the Lord, Paul was a master of using ordinary illustrations to reveal significant truth. Our text today is yet another example of Paul’s unique and memorable imagery. Knowing the need for committed service, along with the struggle to remain pure and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Swift Ears And A Slow Tongue

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

Have you ever met someone who is blessed with all the information about everything?

SWIFT EARS AND A SLOW TONGUE. James 1:19-27 There is no one harder to teach than a know it all. Have you ever met someone who is blessed with all the information about everything? They all are good at talking and enjoy having people to listen. Haven’t you just wanted to bring up a subject they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Innocous Intruder Inspires Instruction Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 10, 2008

Siomon the Pharisee wanted to prove Jesus a charlatan and a fake. He invited Him for a meal at his house to prove his point, only to find that Jesus was real and he, simon, was the fake.

LUKE 7:36-50 INNOCUOUS INTRUDER INSPIRES INSTRUCTIONS I: THE INTELLECTUAL: LUKE 7:36 A. Interest. B. Intimidate. C. Indulgence. II. THE INTRUDER: LUKE 7:37-38 A, Irony. B. Invisibility. C. Indelible. III. THE INCARNATE: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

Living With The End In Mind Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 16, 2022

Paul brought in the dimension of time and urges the believers to "wake up, clean up, and dress up" in the light of the nearness of Jesus' return. Let us live with this end in mind and watch what we leave behind.

Paul has been addressing the conduct of Christians since the start of Rom 12. • It is the life of those who have believed the Gospel that he laid out in Rom 1-11. • The right belief will lead to the right conduct. As followers of Christ living in a paganistic society like Rome, the readers’ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-13, Romans 13:11-14, Psalm 90:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Be Washed, Renewed, And Saved - Titus 3:5–6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 11, 2025

The world offers countless answers—do good deeds, follow religious rituals, give to charity, try harder, live better. Yet, deep inside, every honest person knows this truth: we cannot wash ourselves clean.

Go! And Be Washed, Renewed, and Saved - Titus 3:5–6 Introduction Church, let me begin with a question that strikes at the very heart of our humanity: “How do you make yourself clean before a holy God?” The world offers countless answers—do good deeds, follow religious rituals, give to charity, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5-6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 51:7, John 3:5, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Springs Of Living Water

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

God is this Spring of Living Water who continually gives life to us. In those days, there were two main sources of water, such as flowing and clean water from natural springs or still water from humanly made cisterns or wells.

Illustration: On December 26, 2004, an enormous earthquake under the Indian Ocean fractured the crust of the earth and caused a tsunami. A huge wave of water, 80 feet high in some locations, came crashing down on the shores of many countries such as Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Thousands and thousands ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Go / What A Difference A Day Makes

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 4, 2012

Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany, Year B.

Let Us Go / Mark 1: 29 - 39 Intro: What A Difference A Day Makes by Maria Grever and Stanley Adams. “What a difference a day makes, 24 little hours. Brought the sun and the flowers where there used to be rain. My yesterday was blue, dear. Today I’m part of you, dear. My lonely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Recieve An Answer From God Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006

The fourth messaGE SHOWS US HOW TO RECIEVE AN ANSWER FROM God

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER Part Four “How to receive an answer from God” Adapted from a message by Wayne Field Luke 1:5-25 September 10th 2006 Broadway Baptist Church INTRODUCTION We’ve spent the last three weeks talking about prayer. Some of what you are going to hear today is a repeat of what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Heavenly Comforter

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 31, 2015

When we fail to keep his perfect standards perfectly, our failures remind us that Jesus, the cross and the empty tomb is our only hope.

The Gospel passage from Mark 10:2-16 appears at first glance to be two unrelated stories, but there is a connection between the two of them. Both stories tell us how Jesus cares for the outcasts and the less fortunate in society and how he expects us to treat them. In Old Testament times, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Anglican

Dependence On God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 18, 2022

There are contrasting ways to go about any task. There is striving, pushing and fighting verses a dependence on God. There is a human effort that leaves God out verses a quiet trust in Almighty God as provider. And which way you approach your tasks will be the difference of frustration or blessing.

What is your favorite book? What is mine you ask? Well it is How to get Better Grades and Have More fun. It can be purchased on Amazon for a penny and I recommend you get a copy. If you don’t want to spend one penny (plus shipping and handling) then at least read the free look inside part here: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Test

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 27, 2023

Simon Peter shares with his house churches how they can not only endure tests and trials but that in God's hands those tests and trials can lead to a more victorious life.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9; Hebrews 11:32-39 Title: This is a Test Tests and trials are a part of life – Simon Peter shares with us how to deal with those tests. INTRO: How many of you remember that interruption/message of the Test of the Emergency Broadcast System. Suddenly, you would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9, Hebrews 11:32-39

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church Is Not A Social Club, But A Sacred Community Of Believers. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2024

The Christian faith, once rooted in Scripture and tradition, is facing a crisis in modern churches

As I stepped into the church, I couldn't help but feel like I was entering a clubhouse rather than a sacred space. The atmosphere was lively, but it lacked the reverence and awe that comes with being in God's presence. This experience got me thinking – have we lost sight of the true purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

Now! The Fire Will Tell!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 9, 2017

Now, now faith? The fire is going to reveal the real truth. The fire is coming. Our society and much of the church has lost the fear of God. Seems we love to build cardboard houses?

NOW: ONE DAY! THE FIRE WILL TELL!!! THE PENDULUM SWINGS: WE HAVE LOST THE FEAR OF GOD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HOW IMPORTANT IS NOW? ONE DAY THE FIRE WILL TELL? Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. NOW: The ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Time To Build Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 21, 2004

FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS WE ARE GOING TO STUDY THE BOOK OF EZRA AND PULL OUT 17 PRINCIPLES THAT WILL AID US IN BUILDING THE LORD’S HOUSE... (part one)

"IT’S TIME TO BUILD" INTRODUCTION HAVE YOU EVER GOT INTO YOUR CAR AND JUST HEADED OUT ON A JOURNEY, NOT REALLY KNOWING WHERE YOU WERE GOING -- W/O A DESTINATION IN MIND , EXCEPT THAT IT WOULD PROBABLY BE A GOOD TIME. (NY JOGGING). ON JANUARY THE 18TH OF THIS YEAR I MADE THE FOLLOWING ENTRY INTO ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hidden Chambers

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 22, 2001

Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery?

OT prophets took their life in their hands to speak to the people; NT preachers also take their “life” in their hands, because hearers who are uncomfortable with the Word are uncomfortable with them! ------------------------------------------- Ezekiel 8:7-12 And he brought me to the door of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal