Sermons on Pure:

Did God The Father ‘turn His Back’ On Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 6, 2018

This sermon looks at Jesus' "forsaken" cry from the cross. It examines two arguments: one that the Father did turn His back on Jesus at that moment; the other that the Bible does not teach that.

A CROSS QUESTIONS: DID GOD THE FATHER "TURN HIS BACK" ON JESUS WHEN HE WAS ON THE CROSS? - Mark 15:34. - The phrase “turn His back” does not appear anywhere in Scripture, but it’s come into our popular religious vocabulary. Commenting on the passage we just read, we often say that when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

You "Are" The Salt You "Are" The Light (Short Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 12, 2015

You "Are" The Salt You "Are" The Light! It does not state you could be the Salt or the light. It does not say you should be the salt and the light. It says you "are". It is a promise!

Our reading from Matthew .....is near the beginning .....of Jesus' most famous..... sermon,...... "The Sermon on the Mount." In our text, .....Jesus called his followers then...as well as us this day.....to the highest standards .....of conduct. (Pause) He challenged us .....to "turn the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Bible, Our Foundation, 1. Desiring God's Word Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 18, 2015

Do we really believe this Book to which we refer, on which we preach? This series of messages will review the basics of Biblical Inspiration and Revelation.

Our Foundation: the very Word of the Living God Psalm 11:1-3 1 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. In the Lord I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain"? 2 For look! The wicked bend their bow, They make ready their arrow on the string, That they may shoot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"going Deeper"

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 3, 2022

This is a short segment from a teaching on discipleship. It is something that the Lord expanded my understanding of the Holy Spirit and the power to live our lives for Jesus, to be His disciples. It is from Revelation 22:1, and then Ezekiel 47:8-9.

Going Deeper Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ1P9KUupJo (Time: Go to 107:18) In Revelation chapter 22 there was something that expanded my understanding of the Holy Spirit and power to live this life for Jesus, to be His disciples. “And he showed me a pure river of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1, Ezekiel 47:8-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Do God's Will, Give Thanks In Jesus's Name

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD wills us to thank Him always and in every circumstances in our lives in JESUS's Name.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you always giving thanks to GOD? Yes in CHRIST JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD wills us to thank Him always and in every circumstances in our lives in JESUS's Name. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (Amplified Bible) Thank ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 28, 2024

As the heart is critical to the human life cycle, so also is worship essential to pleasing God. What is the state of your heart in the place of worship?

TEXT: John 4:23-24 "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” WHAT IS WORSHIP? Worship is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

​what Does It Mean To Be In The Family Of God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 13, 2023

This Scripture features the astounding adoration that God has for us.

In addition to the fact that He will call us His children, we really are His family. A portion of that change is prompt, however not all that we will become has been uncovered, yet. Only at the time when Christ returns will we see all that He has available for us. John additionally interfaces a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beginnings - Identity Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of new beginnings and second chances in life, as illustrated by the biblical book of Genesis and the real-life story of Michael Oher from the movie "The Blindside."

Have you seen the movie, “The Blindside?” It is a moving real-life drama of Michael Oher. He was a really big kid who grew up on the streets of Memphis. By God’s grace, he was adopted by a wonderful couple, a family very different than his. His mother was a mama-bear. She watched out for him. Well, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Topics: Identity, New Beginnings, Second Chances

Sermon Series: Beginnings

#1. The Powerfull Arrow Of Truth Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 6, 2004

Part1 of a six part series. In part 1 we cover the importance of obedience to God and how the truth helps us be obedient to Him.

Psalm 127:4 (Our emphasis will be on this verse) A powerfull warior of God always walks in obedience. 1 Samuel 15:22 says; "To obey is better than sacrifice" Obedience in the Bible is threefold; 1. Obey God before anything else 2. Obey God’s institution on earth (The church and its leaders, The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5, 1 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Things We Need To Learn..

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jun 4, 2003

IN THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS WE FIND SOME THINGS WE ALL NEED TO LEARN.

PHILIPPIANS, 4;11 SAYS, NOT THAT I SPEAK IN RESPECT OF WANT ;FOR I HAVE LEARNED IN WHATSOEVER STATE I AM, THEREWITH TO BE CONTENT.TEXT KJV. TITLE, SOME THINGS WE NEED TO LEARN. 1.WE NEED TO LEARN TO STAND. PHIL.4;1,THEREFORE MY BRETHREN DEARLY BELOVED AND LONGED FOR MY JOY AND CROWN,SO ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Something To Learn

Contributed by Bo Brown on Jun 28, 2003

PHILIPPIANS, 4;11 SAYS, NOT THAT I SPEAK IN RESPECT OF WANT ;FOR I HAVE LEARNED IN WHATSOEVER STATE I AM, THEREWITH TO BE CONTENT.

SOMETHING TO LEARN Philippians 4:1-19 PHILIPPIANS, 4;11 SAYS, NOT THAT I SPEAK IN RESPECT OF WANT ;FOR I HAVE LEARNED IN WHATSOEVER STATE I AM, THEREWITH TO BE CONTENT.TEXT KJV. TITLE, SOME THINGS WE NEED TO LEARN. 1.WE NEED TO LEARN TO STAND. PHIL.4;1,THEREFORE MY BRETHREN DEARLY BELOVED ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Joy: Don't Leave Home Without It

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 16, 2001

How joy in the Lord provides internal protection to keep us safe, and is really close at hand and is the way of the Kingdom of God.

Joy: Don’t Leave Home Without it “Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not troublesome to me, and for you it is a safeguard.” Philippians 3:1 (NRSV) Rejoice in the Lord - as a safeguard - illus. safety belt. A. Internal Protection 1. No ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Heaven

Contributed by Sigurd Grindheim on Jan 26, 2006

Funeral service about the multitude robed in white.

One of my favorite passages in the Bible is where it describes heaven and the joy in the presence of the Lord. Where nothing separates us from the love of our heavenly father. We probably all know what it is like to be a little kid that is hurt for some reason and that comes crying to Mom or Dad, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cleansing Your Conscience

Contributed by Tommy Oliver on Jan 17, 2008

A Clear outlined message on how to have a clean conscience

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: The story is told of a man that consulted a doctor "Ive been misbehaving Doc, and my conscience is troubling me". he complained, " And you want something that will strengthen your willpower? asked the Doctor. "well no said the man I was thinking of something that would weaken ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Person Of Great Character Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 5, 2007

They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus.

They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus. In Matthew 5, Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount. Jesus teaches how to develop great character in your life. A. We must realize why we are here. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ