Sermons on Pure Ideals:

Witness With Water Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Baptism is to be a witness not only to the world, but a perpetual witness to your self in time of temptation. You are to look back, as Paul makes the Roman Christians look back, and remember what you gave witness to in the water of baptism.

A visitor to a drought stricken area was talking to some of the citizens about their no rain situation. As they were complaining about the difficulties it brought to them he sought to comfort them with the it-could-be-worse philosophy. He said, "If you think it is bad here, you should ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Daniel's Vision Of Future Events Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 25, 2022

Last time we were given a portion of Daniel’s vision that explained what would happen to the empires of that day. Four beasts representing different empires were seen in his vision. But the vision or prophecy is not over yet.

Last time we were given a portion of Daniel’s vision the explained what would happen to the empires of that day. Four beasts representing different empires were seen in his vision. Those things that Daniel saw in this vision have actually already occurred in history. But the vision or prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Greets You Or Easter In Revelation!

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 22, 2019

Jesus rose the victor on the third day, ascended to heaven forty days later, and is waiting to return. He has sent a message to us in the interim. Think of it as an Easter card!

Jesus Greets You or Easter In Revelation! (Revelation 1:4-8, 17-18) 1. In 1914, British World War I soldier Pvt. Thomas Hughes wrote a letter to his wife, sealed it in a ginger ale bottle, and tossed it into the English Channel. He died two days later fighting in France. Fast forward to 1999 when ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Terms Of Eternity

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 11, 2023

The Bible teaches that after death (Hebrews 9:27), we will face judgment and enter eternity, either heaven or hell. Consider what that means and how it should motivate us to spread the Gospel in these last days.

The Bible teaches that from the moment we are conceived, we are destined to live forever (Psalm 61:7; Daniel 12:2; Matthew 25:46: Romans 2:7). The LORD God Almighty saw fit to create us, give us meaning, a purpose, and conscience to use for His glory and our benefit (Psalm 73:25-28; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Mark 9:43-48, Luke 16:19-31, Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, John 5:28-29, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Should Be Spelled R-I-S-K

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 29, 2015

For the Christian, Faith is not spelled "F-A-I-T-H" it is spelled "R-I-S-K." If something is not a risk, then it really does not require Faith. Updated March 2021.

A single traveler... had hiked for many miles ... across the desert ... His water supply was gone, ...and he knew .... if he did not find water soon... he would surely die. In the distance ... he saw what looked like... an abandoned cabin, ....and when he arrived......he discovered an old rusty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:1, Acts 4:12, James 2:18, John 6:24-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Sun Of Heaven

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

The sun of our solar system has been a symbol of the Son of God. It is the center around which all revolves. It is the source of all life, and all warmth, and all beauty. It is the physical symbol of what Jesus is, and of what He will be forever.

THE SUN OF HEAVEN based on Rev. 21:15-27 BY GLENN PEASE Isaac Asimov, the most prolific writer of this age, author of over 500 books, has a delightful essay on gold in his book, The Sun Shines Bright. He gives us scientific confirmation of why God would make the New Jerusalem a city of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

"The Big Lie"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 2, 2011

Traces the Big Lie - that we may sin and not die - from Eden to End Times.

“The BIG Lie” March 6, 2011 1 John 3:4-10 “Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Holiness

Angelic Host Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Angels were the primary messengers of that first Christmas. The Star of Bethlehem was their only competitor, and it reached only the wise men. All others were reached by angels.

Before the turn of the century, a Bishop was paying his annual visit to a church related college. He was the guest of one of the professors, and was stating to his host, that now since man knows all about nature, and all inventions have been discovered, we must be on the verge of the millennium. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

The Sun Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

Everything you can learn about the sun--it's power, light, and fire, will increase your love for, and awe of Jesus. Study the sun, and you are studying theology, for it is a symbol of what Jesus will be to us forever.

Isaac Asimov, the most prolific writer of this age, author of over 500 books, has a delightful essay on gold in his book, The Sun Shines Bright. He gives us scientific confirmation of why God would make the New Jerusalem a city of gold. The ancient world considered gold the most noble of metals. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:15-27

The Words Of Jesus Verses The Words Of Our World.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 1, 2017

There are two types of people in this world: those who relate to the beatitudes of Jesus, and those who do not. The beatitudes are not rules or laws, but something that causes us to react with whatever spirit is driving us within.

This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 29th January 2017; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Micah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Psalm 15 Matthew 5:1-12 Please join me in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Time Of Our Lives

Contributed by Jared Schroeder on Feb 7, 2006

Stewardship of Time. Is it about using a daytimer, or refocusing our purpose in life and why we are here on planet earth?

The Time of our Lives Stewardship of Time Introduction “Consider a story from the February 1998 edition of Readers Digest, which tells about a couple who “took early retirement from their jobs in the Northeast five years ago when he was 59 and she was 51. Now they live in Punta Gorda, Florida, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Mennonite

The World Program Of Re-Education Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2001

King Nebuchadnezzar’s program for re-education of the captives from Judah looks remarkably like what we see in our society today.

King Neb’s re-education program aimed at causing the captives to: I. Compromise Their Ideals A. For Them 1. Education 2. Diet B. For Us 1. Education 2. Media 3. Send messages like: a. Bible is not true/relevant b. Christians are the minority c. Christianity is not relevant II. Lose Their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Son Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Fourth in series. The gift of the Son of God.

The Gift of the Son John 8:42-47 Have you ever been insulted? I. Insults Blond Joke Insults can be hurtful, or funny -depends upon the delivery "You’re so fat each step you take registers on the Richter scale." *hurtful/ harmful But, when overweight individual gets on stage and pokes ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Holiness

Lord's Prayer 10: The Need To Forgive Ourselves Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Oct 23, 2024

When we pray the Lord's Prayer we ask for forgiveness for the things we have done wrong, wrong to God and wrong to our neighbour. Sometime these things play on our minds and they are difficult to forget, we get depressed. In order to forget we need to forgive ourselves.

THE NEED TO FORGIVE OURSELVES When we meet each other either in the street or in a shop we say hello yet in the middle East the greeting is far more significant: shalom. Shalom is a biblical word and although usually translated 'peace', the word also means total harmony- with God, with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:14-15

The Godly Father

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 21, 2004

The Godly father is observant, compassionate, demonstrative.

The Ideal Father Luke 15:20 INTRO.: The story of the prodigal son gives us a picture of the ideal father. The Father in the story refers to God. Who could be a better father? What is the ideal father like? Verse 20 paints a vivid picture. Let’s look at it. I. The father who is like God always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ