Sermons on Pure Nard:

True Worship.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 25, 2023

Worshippers know something. They have some (Insight) because worshippers have experienced the tangible presence of the Lord. P.H

True Worship. John 4:23NKJV There are different types of thirst. It could be a physical thirst, or a thirst could be spiritual. It can be both, as in the case of the unnamed woman who meets Jesus by Jacob’s well, given to us in John 4. Yes, She is an unnamed woman. She represents each ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, 2 Corinthians 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Create In Me A Clean Heart- Revival Part 2 Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 31, 2018

revival 2018 part 2

“Create in me a clean heart, Oh God” Psalm 51 2 Samuel 11-12 As you know our Old Time Tent revival is just 2 weeks away And like I said last week I am excited Revival brings newness to a church and a community Revival bring life back into Old Dry bones And Revival changes hearts and lives ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The "be" Attitudes 07

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

This message looks at the beatitude dealing with a pure heart. God encourages us to have a pure, not just a clean heart so that we can see him better.

MATTHEW 5:8 BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY WILL SEE GOD AS WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND PARTICULARLY NOW THE BEATITUDES, WE ARE BROUGHT TO OUR TEXT TODAY WHICH CHALLENGES US TO HAVE A PURE HEAR. THIS STRUCK ME AS INTERESTING, BECAUSE WE ARE NOT ASKED TO HAVE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

"worship From The Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 29, 2022

A sermon about giving our all to Jesus.

“Worship from the Heart” John 12:1-8 Today we are in a home in the Jerusalem suburb of Bethany, right before Jesus entered the BIG CITY for the last time. We will celebrate THAT next Sunday—Palm Sunday. But today, Jesus is in the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. They are throwing a dinner ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Wednesday - An Extravagant Giver And A Ruthless Taker Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 21, 2022

These two stories of the extravagant giver and the ruthless taker are excellent examples of what we should and should not be. Both people were very close to Jesus, but ended up having very different reactions to him. Jesus loved them both in spite of what they did to Him.

A. We might oversimplify things by saying that the world is made up of two kinds of people: givers and takers, but there is some truth to that statement. B. I love hearing stories about big tippers and I try to be a good tipper myself. 1. A man named Greg Rubar was a waiter at D'Amico’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extravagant Demonstration

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 2, 2004

Anointing of Jesus feet - an extravigant deonstration of Love - Worship

Extravagant Demonstration John 12:1-8 Throughout history there have been people who have done extravagant things in the name of love. There was Prince Reinier of Monaco that gave up his opportunity to be king, and he gave it up to marry the American Grace Kelly. And she gave up her acting ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Faith, Suffering & The Will Of God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 22, 2002

The story of Jesus betrayal, arrest, and trial could be seen as a dark time, but it teaches us things about faith, suffering, and finding the will of God in our lives like no other portion of Scripture.

I hate politics. Politics at its worst is the manipulation of people and processes to get your way. I’m sure there’s a good side to politics – but I haven’t seen it lately. Certainly it was politics at its worst that was operating in Palestine around 33AD when the ruling religious political group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-75

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Anointing The Lord

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

The anointing of the Lord by Mary was an act that was to be remembered, which affected everyone around, and was an evidence of her love. She gave her best to the Lord.

ANOINTING THE LORD John 12:1-8 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Alabaster Box Of Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

This sermon explores the true meaning of worship through Mary's act of anointing Jesus, emphasizing selfless devotion and recognition of the divine over material concerns.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a privilege to gather here today, in this sanctuary of shared faith and fellowship, to delve into the profound mysteries and wonders of God's Word. As we gather here today, we are reminded of the words of the great preacher Charles ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Topics: Ointment, Worship

Turning The Tables On Conniving Evil

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 22, 2004

Some of Jesus greatest words and works happened at the table. Some of the greatest evil words and works happened there too.

In today’s lesson there are two main things I’d like us to notice: A lot of exciting events of Jesus ministry happened around the dinner table, and, Evil is conniving, but God’s will wins. First, from the salvation of the sinful woman in Luke 7 to Zaccheus’ house in chapter 19, Jesus was known ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beautiful Acts For God

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Aug 27, 2014

The sermon talks about doing beautiful and selfless acts to glorify God and bless others.

Beautiful Acts for God (Mark 14:3-9) Introduction – There is a story of a child who was slow in learning and did poorly in her first grade in school. However, when she started grade 2, her grades started to improve dramatically. The reason: her new teacher, on the first day of school, would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If It's Not Broke, Break It!

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

The tru test of worship is a willingness to give God our very best.

Verses 1 and 2 constructs a tapestry of sorts to draw the reader into the events that were taking place in the backdrop of setting of the little house in Bethany. For if ancient Jews had hanging in their kitchens calendars, then highlighted in red would be the day of Passover. Passover to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Of Bethany Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 29, 2004

The significance is not in the cost but in the importance attached to it by Christ

MARY OF BETHANY MARK 14.3-9 Have you ever done anything extravagant for love’s sake? The advertisements tell us to buy diamonds as an expression of love. All sorts of things are suggested at Christmas time to express our love for someone. Matthew, Mark and John all record this incident of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Loving Jesus Extravagantly Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

Discovering what it really means to love Jesus extravagantly

LOVING JESUS EXTRAVAGANTLY MARK 14:1-11 Today we begin a new series of messages we have entitled, “Welcoming Jesus to Your World.” At first glance you might say, “this should be easy, Jesus is always welcome in my world, I always want him around.” But I want you to think about something, have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrifice Fragrant To The Lord

Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 17, 2007

What is it in your hand to offer to the Lord. The sacrifice which you offered not only bring delight to the Lord but also bring the most beautiful fragrance to fill the entire room.

Today the title of my sharing is “A Fragrant Sacrifice” This story is taken from John 12 and also found in Matt 26 and Mark 14. The setting was at the house of Simon the Leper, (where Lazarus lived) after he had been raised from the dead. The time was six days before the Passover. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic