Sermons on Impurity:

Living As Though You Were Special

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

Three guidelines for living a holy life, a life that is special to God.

Living As Though You Were Special 1 John 1:5-2:6 The tall order for living a Christian life is established in two short verses by Peter: But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ’Be holy, because I am holy’ (1 Peter 1:15-16). We are called to be holy. We ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have A License

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 18, 2001

Our freedom in Christ is freedom from the burden of guilt

Semon Text: Galatians 5: 1, 13-25 July 15, 2001 WE HAVE A LICENSE It’s summer time again, and that means a whole bunch of new drivers will be out on the roads. High school students are finishing their Driver’s Ed. Courses and practicing for their tests, all in the hopes of getting a driver’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Burning With Desire Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2002

A sermon on Luke 3:16-17 on Holy Spirit fire and hell fire. (Some quotes are taken from Sermon Central sermons. Thank you!)

Sermon for 3/24/2002 Luke 3:16 Introduction: A. Bill Taylor will read Luke 3:7-9, 16-17 B. French Gunter will read Mark 9:42-48 C. Jenny Mosier was working at the Northside Church of Christ as the Children’s Minister. She was there and lightening struck the steeple. The building burned to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16-17, Mark 9:42-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 1, 2002

A Sermon that discusses the nature of the church

The Church. In the world today there are many kinds of people. There are many races, classess, occupations - languages and so on. Among a myriad of distinctions that qualify people in different ways to belonging to one group or another there is a distinction of incredible importance. MT 16:13 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Good Is Good Enough

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 31, 2009

This message looks at what Paul considered important for the Christian Life.

This morning we continue our study of 1 Thessalonians. If you have your Bible, open them with me to 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. Many of you here today remember the Sunday before Christmas. You invited Ginny and I to the front of the church and gave us a wonderful gift, first Ginny, Eddie and I want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Hate Hypocrisy

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 25, 2009

Hypocrisy among believers is the excuse people use to justify not trusting Christ; hypocrisy kills and it is time we as believers draw close to our Savior living in the light in honesty and integrity.

Hypocrisy vs. Living in the light
 Stories!!!
 Hypocrisy is terrible - Any of you like hypocrites? 
 I’m not pointing any fingers but after hearing these stories I decided this was too important not to address it. 
 1 Cor.5:11 - You must not associate with anyone who calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Haters

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 22, 2007

We must stand firm on the Truth!

John 15:18-15:25 JOHN 15:18"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20Remember the words I spoke to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Setting The Boundaries Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2007

In order for God to work within a congregation, His church needs to understand the critical importance of setting boundaries, and committing themselves to purity and holiness.

OPEN: One man told of the time that his company’s factory had received an ominous package. It arrived at the loading dock with this warning printed on it: Danger! Do Not Touch! “Management was called and we were told to stay clear of the box until it could be analyzed. When the foreman arrived, he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Aware Of The Scoffers

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008

WHAT OUT FOT THE SCOFFERS

BE PREPARED FOR THE SCOFFERS IIPeter 3:1-7 8-11-7 Today I want us to be aware of and prepared for those who will scoff at Jesus Christ’s return. Listen as I read today’s text found in II Peter 3:1-7 1This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life On Earth With A Focus On Eternity

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 7, 2005

LIVING LIFE ON EARTH WITH A FOCUS ON ETERNITY CAUSES US TO LIVE A USEFUL LIFE , A HOLY LIFE, A HAPPY LIFE AND RECEIVE A GREAT REWARD IN ETERNITY.

LIVING LIFE ON EARTH WITH A FOCUS ON ETERNITY ********************************************** 1.LIVING WITH AN ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE GIVES US THE ASSURANCE OF GREAT GLORY AND REWARD FOR ALL THE SUFFERINGS WE ENDURE FOR THE SAKE OF CHRIST IN THIS WORLD. THEREFORE WE DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED EASILY IN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Act At The Table Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

We all know how to act at the dinner table what about the Lord’s table

Acts 10:1-48 How to Act at the Table Introduction A. Just for a little D.Y.K. (Did you Know) B. Did you know that when Ice cream was invented the Quakers thought that it was sinful C. According to them it had to be sinful. Nothing could taste that good a not be sinful! D. That kind of sums up the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Living Hope

Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006

This sermon looks at the nature of our hope, especially in terms of how we face death.

This week has been an interesting week. We’ve had three people in the hospital, so I’ve been spending time there daily, talking with patients and their families about issues of life and death. The news has been filled with issues of life and death, especially as they’ve pertained to Terri ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spitting Image

Contributed by Wes Hamilton on Apr 12, 2007

The question came to mind “Who do you want to look like?” Then he cut to the chase… “Who are you trying to look like.” That’s a good question…for all of us. We are all influenced to one degree or another, we all take our cues from someone Who

Intro: The other day I stumbled across a website called myheritage.com. The site is a genealogical database designed to help people reconstruct their family history. That in and of itself is nothing new, but this one is different because it uses face recognition software to do so. The idea is for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Care What I Wear? Series

Contributed by Kirtes Calvery on Sep 11, 2005

Modesty is a way of thinking more than a way of dressing: a way of thinking about one’s identity, one’s loyalties, and one’s love for God and others.

Does God Care What I Wear? Sept. 11, 2005 Key Text---Colossians 3:1-14 The Message 1 So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. 2 Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Love Incarnate

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006

Advent is a time when we’re reminded of the need to prepare, to get ready. We’re not just waiting, we’re preparing. How do we prepare for that day? By purifying ourselves, just as he is pure. By continuing to rejoice that God has come among us. By getting

The opening chapter of Luke’s gospel is full of excitement and anticipation. For Theophilus, to whom the gospel is written in the first place, there’s the anticipation of discovering the facts behind all the things he’s heard about this man Jesus. For Elizabeth and Zechariah there’s the excitement ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican