Sermons on Pure Heart:

Characteristics Of The Gospel

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon looks at four charateristics of the Gospel as found in the text.

I. Introduction a. Paul knew the Gospel’s characteristics. II. The Gospel is Powerful a. Ill. Man has the ability to make living men die, God has the ability to make dead men Live b. God picked an awkward way to demonstrate his power. Through his son. c. The Power of the Gospel unto ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who May Ascend?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Only Jesus is worthy to stand in the presence of God.

Thesis: Only Jesus is worthy to stand in the presence of God. Intro.: 1. Psalm 24 is very much like Psalm 15, dealing with the question of who gets to draw near and be with God. 2. Psalm 15 approaches the question realistically; Psalm 24 idealistically. I. VERSES 1-2. A. God is sovereign over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Psalm 24 For 2024

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 7, 2024

Psalm 23 for year 2023, and Psalm 24 for 2024. Who can stand in the Holy Place of GOD? Those who seek HIM, having been transformed by the Great Shepherd. Vs. 6 is being fulfilled as we witness what is happening in Israel. Could 2024 be the year of HIS RETURN?

2024.01.07. SERMON. PSALM 24 FOR 2024 William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: On the first Sunday of the New Year. Psalm 23 for year 2023, and Psalm 24 for 2024. Who can stand in the Holy Place of GOD? Those who seek HIM, having been transformed by the Great Shepherd. Vs. 6 is being fulfilled as we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Psalm 23:1-6, Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 15:1-5, Matthew 5:8, Luke 21:28, John 16:33, 2 Chronicles 20:15, Revelation 19:11-16, Hebrews 13:20-21, Psalm 65:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebration! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

What do you do when somebody in your family has a birthday? What about if you have an anniversary? You have a party! You celebrate! Are there ever times in the church when we should celebrate? Of course there are! In our passage today, the remnant w

What do you do when somebody in your family has a birthday? What about if you have an anniversary? You have a party! You celebrate! Are there ever times in the church when we should celebrate? Are there ever times when we should have a party? Of course there are! We shouldn’t spend all of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Baptist

Lord's Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 10, 2009

A complete Lord’s Supper Service that focuses on praying for each other.

Notes: 1. People to be seated around the round tables. 2. At each table there will be a bowl of water and a towel to be used during the time of self-examination. 3. At each table there will be a handout for each person with the verses of prayers from the New Testament that will be used during the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

"who Are The Poor In Spirit?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 15, 2023

"To be poor in spirit" refers to one feeling spiritually broken due to life's challenges and difficulties. They have a genuine heart for God. This study will explore the characteristics of a person broken before God, which the Bible calls the "poor in spirit."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Psalms 113:7-8) (7) "He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;" (8) "That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:7-8, Matthew 5:3-11, Isaiah 66:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Fulfills The Law

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 25, 2022

Someone has said that if we love God with all our heart, and other people with all our heart, we can do as we please, because we will only do that which pleases God and benefits others.

Alba 5-22-2022 LOVE FULFILLS THE LAW Romans 13:8-10 A woman and her husband came to their minister and said, “We're going to get a divorce, but we wanted to come to make sure that you approve of it.” There are those who they feel that if they have lost their love for each other they hope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking By Faith Part #1

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 10, 2005

The Need of Faith in our lives to serve God!!

WALKING BY FAITH PART ONE Do you want your life to be exciting? Do you want your life to be fulfilling? Do you want your life to have meaning? Do you want your life to have purpose? Do you want to experience Peace? Do you want to experience Security? Do you want to reach your fullest potential in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Incarnate

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006

Advent is a time when we’re reminded of the need to prepare, to get ready. We’re not just waiting, we’re preparing. How do we prepare for that day? By purifying ourselves, just as he is pure. By continuing to rejoice that God has come among us. By getting

The opening chapter of Luke’s gospel is full of excitement and anticipation. For Theophilus, to whom the gospel is written in the first place, there’s the anticipation of discovering the facts behind all the things he’s heard about this man Jesus. For Elizabeth and Zechariah there’s the excitement ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

The New Life Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 19, 2013

The result of our confession of sin and God cleansing us from our sin is to proclaim his righteousness through teaching others and worshiping him through our brokenness.

The Psalm that we have been studying during this Lenten season has taken us deep into our hearts, confronted us with the reality of our sin, and given us incredibly beautiful words with which to pray for forgiveness and cleansing. Last week we concentrated on the verses where we pray, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

The River Of Life (Revelation 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2020

Let’s now look at the joyful conclusion of all things, pictured in a pure river of water of life, and the tree of life, access to which will be regained. We also read the last written words of Jesus, “Surely I am coming quickly.” All this is recorded in Revelation 22.

Let’s now look at the joyful conclusion of all things, pictured in a pure river of water of life, and the tree of life, access to which will be regained. We also read the last written words of Jesus, “Surely I am coming quickly.” All this is recorded in Revelation 22. Revelation 22:1 And he shewed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Who, Why, And How Of Prayer (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 8, 2014

Part 4 in a series on Prayer.

The Who, Why, And How Of Prayer (Part 4) 1 Timothy 2:1-8 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Sometimes life can seem like a shipwreck. People can make shipwreck of their own lives. Paul gave an example of some who did this at the end of chapter 1. He even gave their names. 2. Paul opens up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Who Is This King Of Glory?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022

This King of Glory is our Creator, Savior, Warrior.

“WHO IS THIS KING OF GLORY?” (Outline) December 4, 2022 – Advent 2 – PSALM 24 INTRO: Psalm 24 asks the same question twice: “Who is this King of Glory?” There were many kings in biblical times. Most were not good. “Who is this King of Glory?” serves as good question theme for today. “Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Walk

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is about keeping our walk fresh.

Turn with me to James chapter 1. Read James 1:17-27. James was a most practical writer, and here we see his practicality shine through. We see some the basic ideas of the walk. The Christian life has often been called a walk. You can tell a lot about a person by their walk. Someone who is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Maintaining Your Integrity In The Wilderness?

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 27, 2005

This is a series on the life of David and what made him a man after God’s heart. Here we find David’s faults and weaknesses a puzzling companion to the great title "Man after God’s own heart"

MAINTAINING YOUR INTEGRITY IN THE WILDERNESS? David is on the run. In this part of the story of David’s life everything has broken loose. Quiet suspicions that Saul is trying to kill him are now loudly in the open. Even Jonathon who struggled to grasp how his own father could possibly consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite