Sermons on Polluters:

The Master Cleaner Series

Contributed by Kevin Queen on Nov 2, 2000

A journey through the problem of sin in the temple of the heart, and the solution Christ offers.

Our Theme for this weekend is Heart Improvement… Scripture tells us that Christ dwells in our hearts by faith. Eph 3:17 In the Old Testament the temple was the dwelling place of God. Well since Christ came as a sacrifice for sin, he has made it possible for God to live in our hearts. That is why ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 6, 2010

Christian discipline begins with taming your tongue. You must control your tongue, realize that it is a spiritual indicator, and that their is power in our words.

Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 Introduction We have been talking about having a faith that works. We have looked at: Trials and temptations, Listening to and doing the Word of God. Playing favorites, and last week faith and working your faith ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Joanna Rose on Dec 20, 2008

The Prince of Peace meets with us while we are knee deep in sin and and offers to us not peace without conflict but perfect peace in Him who has paid it all.

Dorothy Thompson said this: They have not wanted Peace at all; they have wanted to be spared war -- as though the absence of war was the same as peace. Yet we are presented with the Prince of Peace. Surely this is the Christ: that knows no war, has known no hatred, has not hurt, or experienced ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Holiness

Listening And Doing

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 14, 2009

James asks his readers, us included, to listen to God and to each other carefully, and to put the word of God into practice.

The story is told of American President Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Anglican

Purity: looking Beyond The Surface Of Our Lives Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009

Purity is important when it comes to the water we drink. Purity is important when it comes to the toys we let our children play with. Purity is important when it comes to the food we eat. Where purity is becoming less important is in the area of morali

PURITY: LOOKING BEYOND THE SURFACE OF OUR LIVES Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 (NIV) Blessed (happy, enviably fortunate, and spiritually prosperous—possessing the happiness produced by the experience of God’s favor and especially conditioned by the revelation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

At The Gate

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 25, 2009

What Lazarus is at the gate of our house? How do we move from pride to compassion?

At The Gate, Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Isn’t light self-revealing? Do we need to stand out in the street and shout to those who pass by, "That’s the sun," as we point to it in all its brightness? The sun is self-revealing in the same sense that Jesus Christ was and is the Light of the world. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Baptism Message (Adult)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008

Baptism is an outward act, with visible elements, that is key to the inward attitude and acceptance into God’s kingdom.

Baptism Before performing a baptism, the pastor approached the young father and said solemnly, "Baptism is a serious step. Are you prepared for it?" "I think so," the man replied. "My wife has made appetizers and we have a caterer coming to provide plenty of cookies and cakes for all of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:12-16, Acts 22:12

Denomination: Lutheran

River Of Life

Contributed by Rita Sims on May 21, 2001

We can draw from the River of Life now and forevermore.

When I lived in Tyler, I got a call with an unusual request from the man on the other end of the line. He wanted me to pray at the State Water Convention. Well, I had never prayed at a Water Convention before. Evidently, it was a pretty big deal and sure enough it was. When I got to Harvey ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

From Rage To Riche

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 22, 2003

The purpose of the vision of the surveyor, Zechariah chapter 2, was to assure the Israelites the nation would be reestablished. The vision of Joshua the high priest assures the Israelites that they shall be put into a good position again.

The purpose of the vision of the surveyor, Zechariah chapter 2, was to assure the Israelites the nation would be reestablished. The vision of Joshua the high priest assures the Israelites that they shall be put into a good position again, and the promise of this also points to Christ, who is not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

One Angel's Opinion Of God's Judgement Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 26, 2013

When we have the perspective of heaven we'll see that God's judgment is right.

The third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood. Then I heard the angel in charge of the waters say: “You are just in these judgments, you who are and who were, the Holy One, because you have so judged; for they have shed the blood of your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:4-7

Denomination: *other

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 4, 2014

A sermon to show believers that to have the mind of Christ we must control what we see and hear.

The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5 Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Introduction: Now I have done a careful study of the Greek text and after much deliberation and careful consideration I have come to the conclusion that the phrase "Let this mind be in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Cornerstone Living

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

Sometimes the passages that are easy to understand are the scariest.

CORNERSTONE LIVING Text: I Peter 2:1 - 10 Mark Twain is quoted as saying , “Most people are bothered by those passages in the Bible which they cannot understand; but as for me, I always notice that the passages of Scripture which trouble me the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Game Of Thrones - Pt. 3 - Mixture Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 7, 2016

We talk, sing, and pray using the language of the Kingdom . . . words like Lord, King, and sovereign. However, citizenship in a democracy keeps us from understanding the throne.

Game of Thrones Pt. 3 - Mixture Introduction After 1 year we have finally come to the final battle in the attack on the 5 principalities that I identified for us. We have fought isolation, poverty, hopelessness and apathy. Now we square off against compartmentalism. Compartmentalism is pervasive ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Battle And Build Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018

Message 7 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message observes how the Jews learned to battle the enemy while continuing to build.

Chico Alliance Church Dual Duty: Battle & Build REVIEW I. REBUILDING THE WALLS A. Recognizing the needs through inquiry B. Responding to needs through passion and prayer C. Resolving needs through perseverance D. Resisting opposition through perseverance 1. Scheme #1 Devalue ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lord Build Me In Obedience Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Is it too much? Is it too hard? Sometimes when we read the Bible, we wonder, can it really be done? It seems like so much, it seems like such a high standard. I’ve wondered that at times.

"I've read that when Edward VI, the king of England in the 16th century, attended a worship service, he stood while the Word of God was read. He took notes during this time and later studied them with great care. Through the week he earnestly tried to apply them to his life. That's the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, James 1:23-24

Denomination: Salvation Army