Sermons on Pure Habits:

Its Boldly Thrown Out There--"Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me."

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2017

The Cross allows us to "deny oneself" from pure self interest to serve a higher purpose. It's a way for us to continually do a self check, and for us to be sanctified.

13A There is a story by Guy de Maupassant titled "The Necklace." The Necklace is a tale of a young woman named Mathilde who wishes she was rich and also wishes she was accepted in higher social circles. However, her husband is an ordinary French citizen without the resources to fulfill her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42

Denomination: Catholic

A Passion For Purity Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Is it possible that we have concentrated on the outside of people (behavior modification) and we have really missed the point of Jesus’ words, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God?”

The Jesus Manifesto – A Passion for Purity Matthew 5:8; Psalm 24 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-26-18 Your Tree Exploded When we decided to move to Pontiac nearly twenty years ago, Maxine came up with her mother to look for houses. She called and told me that she had found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Crazy Happy Satisfaction Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

True joy and happiness are found in living according to God's plan, which includes showing mercy, having a pure heart, being a peacemaker, and standing firm in the face of persecution.

Today, we're going to talk about something we all want - happiness. But not just any happiness, we're talking about the real, deep-down, soul-satisfying happiness. You know, the kind that doesn't depend on how many likes you get on Instagram or whether your crush texts you back. We're talking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Topics: Divine Joy, God's Plan, Spiritual Happiness, Faithful Living

Chosen But Not Yet Crowned – God Looks At The Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

David’s anointing in 1 Samuel 16 teaches us that God’s standards are not the same as man’s. He chooses the humble, the hidden, the faithful, and the pure in heart.

CHOSEN BUT NOT YET CROWNED – GOD LOOKS AT THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7, Jeremiah 17:10, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 23:27-28, 2 Corinthians 10:18 INTRODUCTION: When God rejects one man, He begins preparing another. The fall of Saul in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Religious? (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 16, 2017

In the beginning of James 1:27, James highlights that part of pure religion in the eyes of God is looking after orphans and widows in their distress. Let's take a look at why this would be an indicator of being truly religious.

ARE YOU RELIGIOUS? (part two) Recap: James 1:26, "If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless." We looked at chapter three and realized why James highlighted the tongue-because it's the hardest to tame. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 24:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dangers Of Filth In Media Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

James 1:21 In-Context So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you.James 1:21

Verses : Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 4:23-27, Matthew 12:35-37 Today, we address a pressing issue in our culture: the proliferation of filth in music videos, books, movies, and magazines. Sadly, the mantra "Filth sells" drives the entertainment industry, perpetuating a cycle of moral ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, James 1:21

The Fear Of Change Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Nov 20, 2002

This sermon talks about a major hindrance to changing our sinful habits which is the fear of change itself. The apostle Paul is an example of man who fought change. "Kick against the goads?"

THE FEAR OF CHANGE Acts 9; Acts 26 Someone once said that there are 572 known phobias or fears. Let’s see if you have any of these fears? Acrophobia – fear of heights. Arachibutyrophobia – fear of having peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth. Ballistophobia – fear of bullets. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Christmas Came To Nazareth

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003

We followed Him to Bethlehem, we followed Him to Egypt, we now follow Him to Nazareth. Incidentally, when was the last time you made it a habit, a practice to follow Jesus?

WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME TO NAZARETH Scripture Reference: Matthew 2: 20-23 INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago we went to Bethlehem where Jesus was born. Joseph and Mary traveled the 5-day, 90-mile journey because Caesar Augustus, the Roman Emperor at that time, decreed that a census should be taken throughout ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Frustration And Disappointment....a Part Of Christian Life?

Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Sep 1, 2002

Frustration and disapointment in ourselves and the habits that can result. Even those who we think are the most spiritual, can fall to this torment. This was presented to a breakfast ministry for the homeless Sept 1, 2002

Good morning. I want to first thank you all who were here last week. You invited God to join us here and he came with bells on. What happened down here last week was something I’ll remember for quite some time. As my wife put it, it evolved into something that was so unstructured…but organized. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Getting Blown Off Course?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 9, 2004

The master of the ship was no longer the Master of the ship. The ship was blown eight hundred miles off course. The Devil was now in control. Our sinful habits take another turn. They become addictions!

Title: "Getting Blown Off Course" You know better than to leave Fair Havens. Paul let the Centurion know that it was "God’s Will" for them to winter in Fair Havens. God had warned him not to leave the shores of the Island of Crete. Application. Being in the will of God should not be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives And Forgives

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

Most Christians make it habit to limit the Almighty God. We know He is big, but do we realize how much He wants us to have more of His provisions?

Introduction: We love and serve the One and only God Who desires for us to have more (of Him), while we often expect to have just enough to get by. That is, God is so abundant in His giving while we (sometimes) feel we don’t have enough. Most Christians make it habit to limit the Almighty God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The River Euphrates: Foolish Fashions Shrink Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 20, 2009

A great people learn to balance foolish pride and destructive shame, and learn to be themselves rather than selecting the worst habits of the majority. Cling to what has supported the African-American for years.

Those who have planned our observance of Black History Month this year selected the theme, "New Currents, Ancient Rivers". Many of you will recognize that the words, "Ancient Rivers" are drawn from a well-known poem by Langston Hughes. The phrase "New Currents, Ancient Rivers" suggests to me that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Quit Dabbling In Sin!

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Aug 17, 2008

Just as God demanded the Israelites to cast off the jewelry that they brought with them from Egypt, He commands us today to get rid of the former bad habits and sins in our life.

GET RID OF THE BAD HABITS (SIN) God brought His people to the border of the land of blessing in verse one. In verse two, God promises to fulfill his promise, but without the exceptional delight of His presence, rather sending them in with an angel. In verse three, God proclaims their sin ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Is "Church” A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 19, 2008

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25)

I’ve always felt a little guilty over church. I felt guilty when I didn’t attend; felt guilty when I did attend; felt guilty if I didn’t become a member; felt guilty after I became a member; felt guilty when I stayed at a certain church; and felt guilty when I left that church. Then the cycle ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expending Patience Wisely

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 4, 2016

Patience is difficult for us all, but if we develop certain good habits, it makes a big difference. Often times patience simply means delaying anger or refusing to rush to a conclusion or action.

Expending Patience Wisely 1. Someone has contrasted the good and bad of patience, “Patience: The quality you admire in the driver behind you but can’t stand in the driver who’s in front of you.” 2. Someone else illustrated patience this way: “When you're being yelled ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible