Sermons on Inner Purity:

The Discipleship Attitudes

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

The be-attitudes are for every disciple of Christ to aspire to.

The Discipleship Attitudes Matthew 5:1-12 For the last two weeks we have been looking at the topic of discipleship. Jesus called 4 fishermen to follow Him, and as they grew to know Christ and His ways, He transformed their lives into fishers of men. Shortly after this account of Jesus calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

5 Ways To Frustrate Failure Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007

Paul, here in his letter to the Thessalonian Church gives us five ways to frustrate failure, to keep ourselves from being overwhelmed by it, and to give us a gauge by which we can judge our own spiritual success – ie: our success before God!

5 WAYS TO FRUSTRATE FAILURE 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6a INTRODUCTION: Failure is something we all want to avoid. No one likes to be known as a failure. No one likes to be associated with a failed anything. We all tend to look at people who have failed with a little cynicism. What’s wrong with them? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Bumper To Bumper On The Highway Of Holiness

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 9, 2001

Uses the metaphor of driver’s education to explore St. Paul’s understanding of personal holiness as it relates to corporate solidarity and ecclesial unity.

BUMPER TO BUMPER ON THE HIGHWAY OF HOLINESS Ephesians 4:17-32 INTRO. A COMMON HIGHWAY: DRIVERS EDUCATION FOR CHRISTIANS I was driving to Chicago a couple of weeks ago and I happened to get on the Dan Ryan Expressway just about the time of rush hour was ending. Now I don’t know if you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson #14: As Children Of God, Blameless And Harmless Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 3, 2018

These verses give specific instructions on how to work out God’s “good purpose” in relation to daily Christian living.

Date: 8/24/18 Lesson #14 Title: As Children of God, Blameless and Harmless Scripture: (Philippians 2:14-16, NIV) (14) Do everything without grumbling or arguing, (15) so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Kid Are You? Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 14 from 1 John focusing on the identifying marks of God's children.

Whose Kid Are You? 1John 3:4-10 Intimate relationship with the God of light and love is the overriding subject of the Apostle John’s letter to Christians of all ages in all ages at all levels of spiritual maturity. He used words like “fellowship”, “abide in”, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Its Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 26, 2006

Over sleeping can cost you the loss of your job,and other great opportunities, but worst of all, your soul. Wake up.

Its time to wake up Rev 3:1-7 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dangers Of Unresolved Family Issues Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025

The story of Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom reveals how hidden sins and parental inaction can sow the seeds of long-term destruction.

THE DANGERS OF UNRESOLVED FAMILY ISSUES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 13-14 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 6:4, Genesis 37:3-4, Colossians 3:21, Hebrews 12:15, Matthew 5:23-24 INTRODUCTION: The house of David, though anointed and chosen, experienced a deep and painful family crisis ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wise Speech Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

How to control your tongue

KEY VERSE Prov 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. See also James 3:1-12: “…the tongue is a fire …” Audio is at ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spiritual Significance Of Clothing Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 12, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on clothing and its potential impact on our spiritual lives.

As Christians, we often overlook the spiritual significance of our clothing choices. However, the Bible warns us to be mindful of what we wear, as it can potentially serve as a portal for evil spirits. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on clothing and its potential impact ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:11, Zechariah 3:3-5

Religion Undefiled Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 26, 2009

Pure religion lives out as an outworking of the grace of God in us!

“Religion Undefiled” James 1:17-27 “Religion Undefiled” James 1:17-27 Introduction The story is told of an evangelist overseer of an African Church, was talking about following the “pure” path, and the “pure” path only. It was night, and a crowd of natives sat around the campfire. A native dog ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Great Expectations Part Two.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 3, 2006

Great expectations part two further conflict with the Pharisees. Whose right?

Mark 2:23-3:6. Great expectations part two. Regulations shape all our lives. Michael imagine a game of bridge without rules, Brain imagine a Cricket match without the wickets and the crease, Mark imagine a football match without a ball and the posts. Imagine these roads without highway code, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Does Modesty Matter?

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

A serious, biblical look at the subject of modesty.

Title: Does Modesty Matter? Text: Multi-Texted Introduction: Genesis 2:25 (NCV) "The man and his wife were naked, but they were not ashamed." ‒ Adam and Eve found themselves created into a perfect SINLESS world. A. No Shame B. Innocent C. No blushing D. Naked and no reason ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Colors Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

An introduction sermon to a series on the Sermon on the Mount; overview of the beatitudes and how they describe true Christian living.

True Colors Matt. 5:1-12 The word, “colors” has numerous meanings. An early use of the word is flag, pennant, or badge. Early warships often carried flags from many nations on board in order to elude or deceive the enemy. The rules of civilized warfare called for all ships to hoist their true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Demand For Holiness - A Holiness Expressed In Genuine Love Responding To The Gospel

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023

"Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded austerities; it consists in thinking as God thinks, and willing as God wills." John Brown, Nineteenth-century Scottish theologian, quoted in J. Bridges, The Pursuit of Holiness, p. 51.

1 Peter Series Part 6 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A holiness expressed in genuine love responding to the gospel” Text: 1 Peter 1:22-25 INTRO: WHAT DOES HOLINESS LOOK LIKE? "Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Outside Does Not Reflect What’s Inside

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 1, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 27: 1 - 21

Exodus 27: 1 - 21 Outside does not reflect what’s inside 27 “You shall make an altar of acacia wood, five cubits long and five cubits wide—the altar shall be square—and its height shall be three cubits. 2 You shall make its horns on its four corners; its horns shall be of one piece with it. And ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel