Sermons on Pure Knowledge:

Gifts Fit For The King

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 15, 2020

If you ever wanted to know what the first birthday party for Jesus was like, it included worship. If you call yourself celebrating Christmas and not worshipping Him, you are not celebrating Christmas.

Mat 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, Mat 2:2 saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." The Greek term ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing God

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

Nothing is more important than to know God in a deep personal way, to Seek God with all your heart, mind, and strength.

Knowing God Hosea 4:6 Nothing is more important than to know God in a deep personal way, to Seek God with all your heart, mind, and strength. We must not be like those of Hosea’s day who were "destroyed for a lack of knowledge..." Hos 4:6 Anybody can know God even in a vast empty ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Purity-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

More than one million Americans will die of heart diseases this year, so we should be concerned about heart failure. But we should be equally con­cerned about heart impurity. This type of heart disease, if not "cured," may render a person spiritually dead

Purity-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God" (Matt. 5:8). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-8 Introduction: More than one million Americans will die of heart diseases this year, so we should be concerned about heart failure. But we should be equally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking After Widows And Orphans Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 14, 2020

James, the brother of Jesus, was the leader of the church of Jerusalem. One of their primary ministries was taking care of the widows and poor.

James 1 Looking After Widows and Orphans May 24, 2020 James 1:22, 27 NIV “Do not merely listen to Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, James 1:27, Acts 6:1, Psalm 68:5-6, Proverbs 23:10-11, Proverbs 21:13, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 31:8-9, Philippians 1:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom From Above

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004

A study of the true characteristics and value of the wisdom granted by the Lord.

One of the most well-known stories from the Old Testament is God’s granting wisdom to young King Solomon. 1 Kings 3:5-12, “In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, ‘Ask what you wish Me to give you.’ Then Solomon said, ‘You have shown great loving-kindness to Your ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Colossians 2:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Drippings Of The Honeycomb

Contributed by John Gaston on May 22, 2024

The Psalmist David compared the effect of the Word of God to eating a honeycomb (sweet to our lives). David described the Word as having 6 traits and 6 side-effects that will bless your life.

THE DRIPPINGS OF THE HONEYCOMB Psalms 19:7-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING DENTURES FROM THE LAKE 1. An old preacher was at the lake fishing when he had an enormous sneeze and blew his dentures into the water, where they sunk out of sight. He began to wail, “Oh, my dentures!” 2. A lady in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Son, Give Me Your Heart

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 19, 2003

the Lord wants us to give Him our heart as the one we love, worship and obey above all others. The heart is the seat of worship, commitment and affection. Whoever we give our heart to determines our primary allegiance. The following are some guidelines fo

My Son, Give Me Your Heart (Prov. 23:26) We live in a day when it is common to hear that someone had their heart broken because their beloved team lost a close game. Or perhaps someone fell out of love with someone and had their heart broken. Every week we can see episodes where people give their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ - You Can Be Perceptive Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2018

The world we live in is full of distractions, mistruths and deception – sometimes it is hard to perceive all that is going on. Through Philippians 4:8 Paul equips us with the ability to be perceptive as we walk the journey with Christ together.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/in-christ-you-can/ Message Philippians 4:8 You Can Be Perceptive My grandfather - progressively started going blind from his 70’s … lived to early 90’s. Dutch … stubborn. He would listen to what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Desiring The Word Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006

God’s children should desire & consume God’s Word.

1 Peter 2:1-10 Desiring the Word Introduction: Story of 4-H pig, mine was small compared to others. Nutrition affects growth... Proposition: Every Christian should be growing. How? Peter now tells us how… I. You will grow if you desire to regularly take in good nutrition ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To The Beginning For 2016

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 8, 2016

We’ve got to start 2016 somewhere. Why not go back to the very beginning? If we go to the beginning, we find that we must start with GOD the Father, Jesus Christ the Son and the Holy Ghost Spirit.

2016.01.03.Back to the Beginning William Akehurst, HSWC We’ve got to start 2016 somewhere. Why not go back to the very beginning? If we go to the beginning, we find that we must start with GOD the Father, Jesus Christ the Son and the Holy Ghost Spirit. Jesus is the beginning John 1:1-5 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Burning Coal From Heaven’s Altar

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

Seraphim brought a burning coal in his hand taken with tongs from the heaven’s altar (Isaiah 6:6). Seraphim are six-winged “fiery” angels who surround God.

Seraphim brought a burning coal in his hand taken with tongs from the heaven’s altar (Isaiah 6:6). Seraphim are six-winged “fiery” angels who surround God. Fiery means consisting of fire or burning strongly and brightly. Imagine how hot the altar in heaven is if a Seraphim needed to use ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:6

Elders (Titus 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 14, 2024

Who should be leaders of local churches? Let's examine this in Titus 1.

Did Paul describe himself as a slave of God? Was the church’s faith based on the hope of eternal life? Are the qualifications for elders in Titus similar to those in 1 Timothy 3? Do our works speak well of us? What is sound doctrine? What kind of good works does salvation exhibit in us? Do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tools Of The Faith Part 6 : Meditation Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 25, 2010

You can encounter life change by really understanding God’s word. Don’t just read it, don’t just believe it, experience it!

As you know we have been working through a series on the tools of the faith. The last was on cleaning up the stuff in our lives that hinders us and focusing on Jesus; and in doing so our Christian journey is doable, this path is achievable. Something that flows on from that is how we focus on, how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Has Spoken

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 15, 2026

Psalm 19

REVELATION AND REVERENCE: GOD HAS SPOKEN (PSALM 19) More than 3,000 people responded to a magazine’s multiple-choice question survey: “Have You Heard the Voice?” The most popular answers to the questions are below: 1. Have you ever heard God's voice? Yes, definitely: 68% 2. How Would You ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Beneath The Surface" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

A look at ourselves through the eyes of our heart.

“Beneath The Surface” Matthew 5:8 Beatitudes - #6 Intro: If Jesus came to your home today to spend a day or two If He came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do? I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored Guest, And all the food you’d serve to him would be the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Mennonite