Sermons on Inner Purity:

I Messed Up… But God Cleaned Me Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

God’s mercy meets us in our deepest failures, offering forgiveness, cleansing, and restoration when we honestly confess and turn to Him with humble hearts.

If you’ve ever sat in the quiet and felt the ache of regret—the kind that whispers, “How did I end up here?”—you’re in good company. If you’ve replayed a conversation you can’t unsay, a click you can’t undo, a glance that went too far, a promise you didn’t keep, you’re not alone. The Bible doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Topics: Sin, Confession

Be Pure! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 9, 2003

Christians are to walk worthy of our call by avoiding any hint of sexual immorality; different from the world around us.

Be Pure! Ephesians 5:1-20 Focus: Christians are to walk worthy of our call by avoiding any hint of sexual immorality; different from the world around us. Function: To challenge & call Christians to holy living in their sexual purity. What is it that makes gold . . . pure gold so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004

The Kingdom of God from Acts 1

Acts 1:1-2, “1Dear Theophilus:In my first book I told you about everything Jesus began to do and teach 2until the day he ascended to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions from the Holy Spirit.” Luke here is reiterating everything he already said in Luke. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breathe Like A Believer

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 19, 2003

In Psalm 51 King David gives us a picture of the "spiritual breathing" believers do every day. We exhale our sorrow and repentance over our sins. We inhale God’s mercy and forgiveness by faith.

Take a deep breath and hold it. Now exhale. What just happened? You took some air into your lungs. Your lungs removed the oxygen from the air for your body to use. You then exhaled what your body doesn’t need—carbon dioxide. What you took in sustains your life. What you breathed out is of no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Restructuring The Church For Expansion During A Pandemic Of Presecution

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2022

Rapid growth, constant persecution and limited resources made the Apostles rethink their future and the future of the church. They reorganized their ministry team to maximze their efficiency and effectiveness. Let;s see how!

Sermon Restructuring The Church For Expansion Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

God's Deliberate Intention

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 15, 2000

The purpose of God revealed

INTRO: Romans 8:28 Purpose in the greek. Prothesis: From pro, "before," and thesis, "a place." thus "a setting forth." The word here suggests a deliberate plan, a proposition, and advance plan, an intention, a design. I. WHAT ARE THE PURPOSES OF GOD? a. Ephesians 1:5,9,11 v.5 -An assurance of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-31

Nullification

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 10, 2011

Seek a genuine heart relationship with God, and not the superficial religion of the Pharisees.

Nullification – Mark 7:1-23 This morning, I’d like to invite you to look into chapter seven of Mark’s gospel with me, and to consider what God may want to say to you from this portion of his word. But before I begin, I’d like to explain something. You may have noticed that I’m wearing jeans this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Sep 29, 2005

This is about being salt and light in our world.

How would you change the world? How would you change your world, the one in which you live? Who is going to make the change? How are changes made in our world? Who makes changes? What is our role as a church in changing our world? Or, do we even have a role? Read Matthew 5:13-16. 1) Salt What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Marriage, Divorce And Cohabitation In Today’s World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 30, 2025

Marriage is God’s sacred design, created for companionship, covenant, and Christlike love. In a generation that is redefining marriage and rejecting biblical values, believers must uphold the truth.

MARRIAGE, DIVORCE AND COHABITATION IN TODAY’S WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 19:4-9, Hebrews 13:4 Supporting Texts: Genesis 2:18–25, Malachi 2:14-16, 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, Ephesians 5:22-33 INTRODUCTION: Marriage, as ordained by God, is a holy covenant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-9, Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Cares About Church? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 8, 2008

Too often we think of salvation only in terms of our "personal salvation." But Jesus not only saves us as individuals, He saves us to be part of His local body. Jesus cares enough about His local churches that He is pictured as walking in our midst. How

1. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our mediator 2. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our purity 3. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our judge 4. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our authority I am as excited as I have been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Disciplining Our Thought Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 26, 2020

We all live in the world between our ears. Our quality of life depends on the way we manage our thoughts. Message expounds Philippians 4:8 and explores how we develop a disciplined mind.

We all live in the world between our ears! During this message today we will all have different experiences. Just because we’re all listening to the same message or sitting in the same sanctuary does not mean we’re having the same experience. There will be similarities. But your experience is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:17, Ephesians 6:16-17, John 8:44, Psalm 103:1-8, Psalm 27:4, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 23:25-28, Psalm 101:3, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Matthew 5:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Pro-Life Lifestyle

Contributed by Brian Fullerton on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: It was a story of mass murder.

INTRO: It was a story of mass murder. The newspapers gave it front-page attention along with photos of the unfortunate victims. In the wake of the killings investigating officials were heard to say things like : “This is the most horrific thing I have seen.” “They suffered in ways you and I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

John's Vision

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 22, 2014

Continuing our study of Revelation we are shown a very vivid description of Jesus Christ in His glorified body. This is the same Jesus we shall see one if we follow Him in our lives.

John’s Vision Revelation, Part 2, Revelation 1:12-18 Ω Introduction Open your bibles to Revelation, Chapter 1 - Let’s recap last week quickly: -- Over-arching importance: 2 Timothy 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In God

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 16, 2000

Faith in God

FAITH IN GOD Introduction We have seen that God has provided a marvellous salvation from all the consequences of man's rebellion. This salvation is to be received through repentance and faith. God expects us to change our allegiance. We must now love Him and serve Him - not our old selfish and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Soul Scrubbing

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 8, 2018

Lent gives us an opportunity to do some soul scrubbing/soul polishing. Lent gives us an opportunity to reflect, reevaluate and allow the Holy Spirit an opportunity to do some spiritual transformation in our lives!

Scripture: John 2:13-22 (Call to Worship - Psalm 19:7-14) Theme: Soul Scrubbing/Soul Polishing Lent gives us an opportunity to do some soul scrubbing/soul polishing. Lent gives us an opportunity to reflect, reevaluate and allow the Holy Spirit an opportunity to do some spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Nazarene