Sermons on Make Sense:

An Unadulterated Heart

Contributed by James Groce on May 2, 2001

Often, to say a thing is pure is to say that nothing else has been added to it, whether clean or unclean. In this sense, pure denotes something that is free of foreign elements.

An Unadulterated Heart Text: Mt. 5:8 The Greek adjective katharos meant "clean" or "pure." A "catharsis" is a purging or cleansing. Katharos often meant something that had been purged. A soiled garment that had been washed. Corn with the chaff winnowed out. An army purged of unacceptable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restless Hearts Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2019

The active atheist's life is not only meaningless,. . . but tragic in the worst sense, because, absent a miracle, he turned his back on a free offer of eternal joy.

Seventh Sunday in Course 2019 For the Catholic Students Group Today our Office readings begin a series from the book of Ecclesiastes, or Qoheleth, which means “the Teacher.” It is one of the best-known of the Wisdom books of the OT, purportedly written by King Solomon, who, at least in his youth, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, Psalm 103:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 30, 2018

Today we will look at two real life examples from the life of Jesus that teaches us how to use common sense and approach faith in a Biblically-Balanced way.

Luke 6:1-11 Introduction: Expound on the Old Testament Sabbath and the New Testament, first day of the week, gatherings by the church. Today we will look at two real life examples from the life of Jesus that teaches us how to use common sense and approach faith in a Biblically - Balanced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11, Luke 6:1-5, Luke 6:6-11, 1 Samuel 21:1-9, Revelation 12:9-10, Romans 10:17, Galatians 5:6, Mark 11:22-24, Mark 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Touch Your Neighbors Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

Christmas is a time to make room.

TOUCH YOUR NEIGHBORS Luke 2:1-7 S: Evangelism Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: CHRISTMAS IS A TIME TO MAKE ROOM. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in the story found in Luke 2:1-7 three stages that encourage us to share Jesus by making room for others in our lives. The ____ stage is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Every Woman Can Be A Ruth Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2016

Ten Decisions-Making Steps

A. RUTH MARRIES INTO BACKSLIDDEN FAMILY 1. Naomi and Elimelech were bluebloods. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem” (1:2), original settlers of Bethlehem. 2. Planned temporary regression from God. “Went to sojourn in Moab” (1:1). 3. Could not leave. “Continued ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Incredible Shrinking God

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 9, 2002

We "dumb God down" by confining Him to characteristics we can’t fully understand, and we shrink Him to fit our level by trying to make Him in our image.

The Incredible Shrinking God TCF Sermon September 22, 2002 The Tulsa State Fair begins next week. If you walk along the midway, you’ll hear what are known as carnival barkers. They don’t literally bark, but they do shout out the attractions they want you come and pay for... You’ll have some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

18 The Mighty Calm Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Nov 18, 2020

This devotion is about the calm that came upon the sea after the sailors threw Jonah into the sea. This is the 18th of 31 devotions in a series called 'The Church Called Jonah.'

# 18 – The Mighty Calm Jonah 1:15-16 – “Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm. At this the men greatly feared the LORD, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows to him.” “Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard…” We’ve already seen how ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:15-16, 1 Timothy 6:5, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 23, 2019

Live as if this is the last day of your life.

Living in Light of Eternity James 4:13-17 Rev. Brian Bill March 23-24, 2019 I read a compelling book several years ago called, “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Here’s how it begins: “Hi, my name is Craig Groeschel, and I’m a Christian Atheist. For as ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Pretentious Free Life Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 7, 2021

John wants all believers to know they have eternal life because they are precious in the sight of Jesus. He holds before us the key by which certainty becomes a faith response to all of life: Jesus Christ. John seeks to inspire Christians to cultivate greater intimacy with God.

As we entered the COVID-19 crisis I envisioned Christians would support those in leadership positions, I cannot fathom the stress they have endured. I never envisioned the conflict we have witnessed, among Christians and churches. As seen on Facebook, many Christians become antagonistic toward ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Other Tithes (Deuteronomy 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 1, 2025

What were the other tithes for? Are there principles of giving for us? Let's look at Deuteronomy 14.

What did God say about body markings, edible foods, a festival budget and budgeting for the needy? What’s a New Testament principle in giving to the needy? Let’s examine Deuteronomy 14. What did God think about body markings, like cutting and shaving the head? Ye are the children of the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling To Work For Peace Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 19, 2009

August 1989, Day of Prayer for World Peace: Making peace in the world begins with making peace with God. It does not mean making peace WITH the world.

Just a few weeks ago they re-enacted, not very far from here, a small but crucial Civil War battle. The Battle of Fort Stevens did not get into a lot of the history books, but it was important in that it turned back the Confederate armies on the very edge of the capital city. Had the South taken ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful About What You Promise God

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 14, 2005

We have to be careful that we are ready to make a full commitment when we make promises to God

Be Careful About What You Promise God Subtitle: Count up the cost Sermon Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, 69 – 75 (KJV) Matthew 26:31-35 31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Think-God Thinks Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 15, 2009

A message in the series time to decide. We need to make up our minds in serving the Lord.

YOU THINK-GOD THINKS Isaiah 55:6-9 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Quest For Meaning Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 16, 2010

What will make you happy?

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] LIFE UNDER THE SUN I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind (1:14). The Hebrew word for “vanity” is hebel. It literally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hinge Of History

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 17, 2019

What are we to make of the Resurrection?

“The Hinge of History” John 20:1-18 In my mom’s house there is a map of the history of the world, and it’s a BIG map. It wasn’t created by a specifically Christian publishing house; I believe it was put out by National Geographic, and fairly recently. Anyhow, on this map, the history of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist