Sermons on Inner Purity:

Jesus - The Priest Of Priests

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 9, 2022

God has declared you a priest unto him. Although, we are flesh and blood with flaws and faults; God made Jesus our high priest in heaven to intercede for us. He knows all about our troubles struggles and weaknesses and is able and willing to help us fulfil our priestly roles effectively.

TEXT: Hebrews 4:14-16 (NLT) "So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe.This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.So let us come boldly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:1, Revelation 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Staying Pure In Heart

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 8, 2021

In our world today, many are doubting God and turning away from Him. So how can we strengthen our faith and remain faithful? We only need to remember that Christ will one day return and rid this world of all sin, immorality, and suffering.

I want you to think about your spiritual life for a moment. How would you rank your spiritual life? Is it backsliding? Is it stagnant? Or is it growing? We're going to again use the Book of Revelation and a letter that Jesus wrote to the church in Thyatira to examine our own spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Sanitized Heart

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on May 13, 2020

So often we are reminded of the need to wash our hands, especially in this COVID-19 pandemic. But a heart that is not sanitized is also dangerous.

THE SANITIZED HEART "But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7. Have you ever seen a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:9, Mark 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Standard? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 13, 2020

Holiness is often misunderstood. It has been abused to try to enforce rules. So, what is Holiness? Is it possible? Why is it so difficult? Why does it seem to be such a mess?

Pt. 1 - What Standard? I. Introduction You can just say the name of the city and most people instantly, without any additional information, recognize what you are talking about. Canton, OH, Springfield, MA, Cooperstown, NY. Hall of Fame for football, basketball and baseball. These special places ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beauty Of Clarity Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

The Beauty of Clarity Matthew 5:8 Show some pictures and ask people what they see; multiple options w/in each picture. What do you see? You see what your heart is attuned to; what your heart values. Turn to Matthew 5:8 as we continue this series on the Beatitudes. In these Beatitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Message From The Mirror

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 11, 2017

The mirror of God's word provides a distinct and intimate reflection of our lives as seen through God's eyes.

A Message From The Mirror James 1:22-27 James likens God’s word to a mirror in which one may see his or her reflection. Church memebers find security in their religious experience for many reasons. Faithfulness Tithing Offerings Worship While all of these are good things, needful things, and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Detrimental Competition-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 17, 2017

3 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-III—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Humility in competition seems somewhat rare. A person who undoes their own success thru their prideful attitude! A little ‘healthy’ competition is always welcome! Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

"Seeing Jesus In The Feast Of Unleavened Bread” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 6, 2017

We must deal thoroughly with our sin.

We've looked at Passover. Now we'll look at the Feast of Unleavened Bread. These two feasts are tied together. Passover is on the 14th of Nisan and this feast is on the 15th and lasts 7 days. So they're often blurred together, being called "the eight days of Passover." In Jesus' day, they called ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Missing Piece Of The Puzzle In Evangelicalism: Holiness Before The Lord

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

There is a missing element, a missing piece of the puzzle in modern day evangelicalism. I've always felt that. But I couldn't figure out what it was.

There is a missing element, a missing piece of the puzzle in modern day evangelicalism. I've always felt that. But I couldn't figure out what it was. I thought for a while that perhaps it was a missional attitude, an emphasis on evangelism. I was really, really sure for a while that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 1:14-16, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cleansing

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 10, 2021

This is an outline for a sermon based on Revelation 18-19:10. Do you need to cleanse your sou from the sins of the world? If so you must do it now.

Sermon Outline Revelation 18-19:10 Michael H. Koplitz 1. ‘Theological Method’ – used to read scripture as defined by Helmut Thielicke – modified. • Recognizing that the Bible has been given directly to me from God. • Understanding what God is saying to me. • I must become involved with God’s Word ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Clean Hearts And Clean Hands Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 15, 2022

Blessed are the pure in heart: God blesses us when our heads, hearts and hands are clean. Then we can experience the world as He does.

Flint Michigan water crisis City in decline. In 2014, switched it’s drinking water supply from Detroit to the Flint River. The river had served as a dumping place for factories, meatpacking plants and paper mills. Raw sewage was dumped there along with toxic runoff from farms and landfills. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Ecclesiastes 7:29, Jeremiah 17:9, Titus 2:14, 2 Timothy 2:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Clean Up

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Sep 19, 2025

A sermon to adults on Jesus cleansing the temple.

Matthew 21:10-16 9/21/25 a.m. I remember as a kid there were many times that my mama would tell me and my brother, “You two need to clean your room.” And ... she was right. It looked like a pig stye. It was mostly my brother Mike’s stuff. And now as a daddy I’ve told my kids, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pure In Secret Places

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 1, 2025

Living a holy life is a choice. If you decide to live a holy life, God will provide the necessary help needed to overcome the temptation.

Are we pure when no one is watching? Is their purity in our secret places? Are our secret places pure, sacred and Holy? Is it filled with filth and all kinds of evil things? What are you doing when we are in our rooms (or secret places) faced with temptations, when it’s easy to sin, and when no one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-10

#2 Keeping Our Way Pure Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the second sermon in the series THE ABCS OF WALKING IN THE WAY

KEEPING OUR WAY PURE PSALM 119:9-16 INTRODUCTION A. David asked, “How can a young man keep his heart?” B. Solomon answered, “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life” (Prov 4:23). C. Believers of all ages often have a problem with keeping their hearts, as seen ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Walk In Purity

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

As we look at this text I want to remind us of three truths. First, the commands to walk worthy, Second the command to walk in sexual purity presupposes an internal struggle with sin within us. Third, discipleship is a community project, you cannot follow Jesus alone.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Walk in Purity Ephesians 5:3-6 June 14, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together with today’s message entitled, Walk in Purity from 5:3-6. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided in two ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational