Sermons on Purchased Possession:

Purchased For Clarity: The Sobriety Of A Blood-Bought Priesthood

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Jan 10, 2026

Christ's blood-purchase makes all believers a royal priesthood with permanent Spirit-indwelling. Because New Covenant believers are the temple rather than entering it temporarily, Leviticus 10:9's priestly sobriety requirement becomes continuous, not contextual.

PURCHASED FOR CLARITY: THE SOBRIETY OF A BLOOD-BOUGHT PRIESTHOOD I. YOU ARE NOT YOUR OWN The crisis of modern Christianity begins with a lie: "I am free to choose." But Scripture says: You are not your own. This is not poetry. This is legal reality. Paul asks: "Know ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

A Chosen Generation Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 16, 2013

As believers we are a chosen people, showing forth the praises of God

A CHOSEN GENERATION 1 Peter 2:6-10 Here is a thought for tonight; you can’t land a helicopter in a forest of trees. Here are some words to remember, Chosen, Royal, Holy Nation, Peculiar People, Darkness Light and Praise. I mentioned that you can’t land a helicopter in a forest, what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-11

Denomination: *other

Protecting God's Gift Of Possessions Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 11, 2012

With the Seventh Commandment we show love to our neighbor and trust in God to provide.

Today’s Gospel Lesson (John 2:13-22) is jarring isn’t it? Instead of the meek and mild Jesus, we get one with whip in hand driving out cattle merchants and flipping over the moneychangers’ tables. But you can understand Jesus’ anger. After all, these crooked salesmen were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Christ Purchased Eternal Life For Us

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Dec 28, 2008

The greatest benefit we have from Jesus’ death is our eternal life.

John 8. John Griffith lived in Oklahoma in 1929 and lost all he had in the stock market crash. So he moved to Mississippi where he took a job as bridge tender for a R/R trestle. One day his 8 year-old son, Greg, spent the day with him at work. A ship came through and John opened up the draw bridge. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:49-59

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Receive Grace To Possess Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 26, 2002

Proclaiming Christ without possessing Christ is nothing more than putting on appearances.

Receive Grace: To Possess Christ Ephesians 3:14-21 Pastor Jim Luthy Every October a scramble takes place in our country to come up with a good costume. Over the years I’ve seen people dressed up like famous men and women such as Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and even Doc Holliday. Presidents are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, John 20:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Is Our Greatest Possession

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 17, 2008

The Gospel Is Our Greatest Possession 1) Recognize its value 2) Treasure its worth

Who likes treasure hunts? What do you say we have one right now! I have a cooler here in which I’ve hidden a treasure. Can one of you children come up and find it? (Child looks for treasure.) You found it! What is it? Hold it up so everyone can see. It’s a gold nugget – a Hershey’s Gold Nugget that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Thank God, Jesus Did Not Purchase A Grave

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on May 23, 2005

Jesus the son of the living GOD created everything on this earth. Yet he came down from heaven to borrow Joseph tomb to demostrate his love and power.

This text begins a few hours after the death of Jesus Christ. Understand that Jesus died around 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon or what they called in the King James version of the Bible the 9th hour. The evening was coming, but this evening was not an ordinary evening because it was the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah’s Unusual Purchases: A Linen Waistband Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 11, 2021

It was just a linen "girdle" or waistband which Jeremiah purchased new, at the Lord's command. What happened to that waistband after Jeremiah bought it?

Introduction: Jeremiah was a prophet as well as a priest. During his ministry, God told him to make at least three unusual purchases. The first such purchase was a linen waistband (“girdle” in the KJV) and it served as an object lesson. 1 The command to purchase the waistband (girdle) Text: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah’s Unusual Purchases: A Clay Jar Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 13, 2021

A simple jar of clay was bought and then broken. God used something as simple as this for an object lesson.

Introduction: clay jars, or “earthen vessels (KJV)” have been in use for thousands of years. These jars came and still come in various sizes, colors, and so on. Even when these jars were broken (they’re just clay, after all) the pieces could be and were used for notes, receipts, and the like ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 19:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Possession For Victory (2 Of 9) Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011

The Book of Joshua was written to show us victory is possible by practicing the specific principles.

Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION Most Christians know they are called to a life of victory; unfortunately, many ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Redemption Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 12, 2022

To experience redemption, you must receive the Redeemer.

While any form or vestige of slavery is wrong and repugnant, a story is told about Abraham Lincoln, who went to the slave block and noticed a young girl up for auction. Moved with compassion, he purchased her freedom. When Lincoln told the disbelieving girl what he had done, she asked, “What does ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Priceless Possessions Of The Christian

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 29, 2007

As a Christian we have some of the greatest things in the world. In this passage there are seven great things that are priceless to us.

Seven Priceless Possessions of the Christian Philippians 4.1-19 As a Christian, you and I have some of the greatest things in the world. Many of the things that we have are priceless. Paul in this passage shows us seven things that are priceless to us as a Christian. I. The Privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Are God's Treasured Possession

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 29, 2004

PENTECOST 4(A) - Believers are God’s treasured possession because God draw us close and we continue in God’s word.

BELIEVERS ARE GOD’S TREASURED POSSESSION Exodus 19:2-8 - June 27, 2004 - Pentecost 4 EXODUS 19:2-8 2After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and Israel camped there in the desert in front of the mountain. 3Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

What Shall We Possess

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 1, 2004

There certain things we must possess if we as individuals and we as the body of Christ are going to be great kingdom people abd kingdom churches.

“What Shall We Possess?” Numbers 13 & 14 I. We Must Possess God’s Plan (13:1-2) A. God’s Plan is Communicated (v. 1) 1. It is Communicated Through Prayer 2. It is Communicated Through His Word B. God’s Plan Requires Leadership (v. 2c) C. God’s Plan is a Sure Thing (v. 2b) II. We Must Possess ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Jordan Possessing The Land

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 21, 2006

Following God is impossible unless we lean on him in trust and follow in obedience.

Joshua 3 Ex. 14:10-14 (Stafford CT, Mar. 16, 2006 Updated 12:05 PM) _ One person is dead, another is missing when a Stafford home explodes. Investigators are sifting through the ashes of a house that blew up in Stafford yesterday afternoon. The house on Hopyard Road was loaded with fireworks. Fire ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist