Sermons on Impure Motives:

Some Things Just Don't Belong Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 30, 2006

When we put on the new life of Christ there are some things that have no place in our lives anymore.

Some Things Just Don’t Belong Ephesians 5:1-5 Ephesians 5:1 (NLT) Follow God’s example in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Follow the Leader  Following requires focus • Upon the activity of God • John 5:19 John 5:19 (NLT) Jesus replied, "I assure you, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Aim Of Our Charge Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2013

The teaching of godly elders is contrasted with that of false teachers.

“The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” [1] Paul charged Timothy to remain in Ephesus, indicating that the young man was considering moving from that location. Specifically, the young preacher was charged to remain in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

WHAT HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I CAME TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST? I AM NOT WHAT I WANNA BE. I AM NOT WHAT I AM GONNA BE! BUT PRAISE GOD I AM NOT WHAT I WAS! HERE ARE THE NT PASSAGES STATING WHO "I WAS" B.C.

I WAS... Romans ...still powerless ...God’s enemy ...a slave to sin ...in slavery to impurity and to ever-increasing wickedness ...free from the control of righteousness ...controlled by the flesh ...bearing fruit for death ...serving the old way of the law ...bound by the law ...at one time, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10

Denomination: Methodist

Holiness

Contributed by Jerry Eckhart on Dec 15, 2003

An unusual application of Matthew 5:13 to the Christmas season

Sunday, November 30, 2003 Holiness Matthew 5: 13-16 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Unclean Goes To Heaven. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 28, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical basis for this concept and its implications for our lives.

Heaven, the eternal dwelling place of God, is a realm of unparalleled beauty and purity. The Bible teaches that nothing unclean can enter heaven, emphasizing the importance of spiritual purity and holiness. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical basis for this concept and its implications ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Revelation 21:27

"Defiled Religion, Defiled Hearts"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 25, 2008

God is concerned with true worship from the heart, not outward observances.

“The Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered around Him when they had come from Jerusalem, 2 and had seen that some of His disciples were eating their bread with impure hands, that is, unwashed. 3 (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they carefully wash their hands, thus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Orthodox

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 13 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

Message 13 in our series of messages exploring the three foundational elements of a balanced healthy walk. This message focuses on our need to resist the pull of the flesh.

“The Battle Within” We have a continuous battle waged against our soul. The objective of this war • Divert devotion and loyalty from the King of kings • Promote devotion and loyalty to the prince of the power of the air. The battle rages on the level of the soul. But I say, walk by the Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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)

Uncommon Purity: Joseph Series

Contributed by Seth Alexander on Feb 17, 2015

We must live Uncommon lives. See how Joseph lived with an Uncommon Purity

Uncommon Purity: Joseph Genesis 39:1-23 Live an uncommon life. Jesus Prayed for us: John 17:15-18 NIV My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Fountain Opened For Cleansing Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 25, 2008

Zechariah’s message points to the ’Day of the Lord’ when the climax of God’s plan of salvation comes in the Cross of Christ, tracing The Fountain Anticipated, The Fountain Experienced and The fountain Applied.

A FOUNTAIN OPENED FOR CLEANSING From a casual reading of the prophets of the Old Testament it’s easy to get the impression that they had a gloomy message of doom for the nation of Israel and the surrounding countries. They are certainly strident in their condemnation of sinful practices which ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Stone

Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011

Two sides of the understand of the Christian Rock. Jesus and Us

There was a young woman who was engaged to be married. Her fiancé had bought the ring and unfortunately the diamond stone had fallen out. She was devastated and searched high and low for it. As she was walking along the street, retracing her steps after hours of searching, a friend came by and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Call To Worship Series

Contributed by David Swinney on May 31, 2010

Paul calls the church to worship God for the amazing things He has done for us in Christ Jesus.

A Call to Worship Ephesians 1: 3 – 14 I don’t know if you’ve ever really thought about it, but there very first story in the Bible involving more than one human being, is the story of a wedding. God, after looking at everything else in all creation and pronouncing it good, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transfomation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2020

The work Jesus completed on the cross was meant to make an impact on my life today, which in turn will make a mark on my eternal destiny.

Transformation Romans 12:1-2 In light of God’s mercy for us, Paul encourages us to become living sacrifices. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • On Easter Sunday, we spent some time talking about the resurrection of Jesus and how that event has blessings for both now and for eternity! • Today we begin a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Things We Take To Heaven Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

A message on how we take the character we have fashioned; the contributions we have made and the converts we have led to Jesus to heaven with us.

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 7 Annual Sermons: Vol. 11 Sermon 9 Bob Marcaurelle: 1998 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Judgement(S) Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 8, 2025

WE BELIEVE in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to judgment and everlasting damnation

INTRODUCTION Welcome back this morning as we start our 13th week of our foundations for faith series. Today we're going to talk about the final judgment or rather their final judgments. Judgment is not a popular subject today. So often we hear others yelling back that Christians shouldn't ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:7-15, 1 Corinthians 15:24-26, Matthew 25:46

Denomination: Assembly Of God