Sermons on Pure: showing 811-825 of 28,349

Purity

Contributed by Mark Kang on Jan 20, 2006

Nothing will steal the joy of your Christianity like struggling with your purity.

"I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl" Job 31:1 Before I was a Christian I was an immoral, impure, club-hopping religious guy. I was enslaved to all kinds of sexual sin, relationships, pornography etc. Now I am a happily married man who has the privalage of working for ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Slightly Soiled - Greatly Reduced

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012

This sermon explains how slight soiling (not gross sin) is actually very dangerous

Slightly Soiled-Greatly Reduced. PS. 24:3-4, 2 Chr. 24:17-22 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart. . . .-Psalm 24:34 “On the bargain counter of the department store we some¬times find merchandise of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Unmasking Satan’s Strategies: Discernment Vs. Suspicion (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 4, 2023

SUSPISCION IS LIKE AN ORDINARY STONE; DISCERNMENT IS LIKE A SPECIAL STONE OF GREAT VALUE LIKE “DIAMOND.” Most of humanity are walking around with the ordinary stone of suspicion in their hands and throwing it at others.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8) SUSPISCION IS LIKE AN ORDINARY STONE; DISCERNMENT IS LIKE A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sacred (Leviticus 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 24, 2024

How do we treat those things which are sacred to God? Let's look at Leviticus 24.

How sacred do we treat things which are dedicated to God? How sacred do we treat God’s name? Do we live the prayer, hallowed be your name? Let’s look at Leviticus 24. Should the ancient Israelites treat the oil for the lamps in the tabernacle as sacred? The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Command ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who May Ascend The Hill Of The Lord?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 21, 2002

Palm SUnday sermon on how Jesus ascends into God’s presence and takes us with him

March 24, 2002 Psalm 24 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. 3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Which Side Of The Cross Are You On? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 20, 2005

Titus ministered in an area where the culture influenced the Christian community with immorality, independence, and idleness. These same character traits exist in our culture as well - placing Christians on opposite sides when they don’t need to be.

Wouldn’t it be great if everyone in the church was like you? I’ve heard it said before that “church is great – except for all the people.” The fact is, the church is the people – imperfect members of the human race who came to Christ from various backgrounds and dysfunctions. Sometimes I wish ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

There Is Great Rejoicing In The House Of God"

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 22, 2007

We all need to rejoice more

There was a little girl, whose father was a pastor. One day, she came to her father and said, "Daddy, can a person go their whole life without sinning?" The father answered, "No, honey, I’m sorry, but that’s just not possible." "What about a year, daddy? Can a person go a whole year without ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Wise Are You?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 24, 2012

Our World has plenty of Knowledge and Education but it doesn't necessarily bring along much wisdom. Some times wisdomk can be learned from from the fairly uneducated. Take children for example:

“HOW WISE ARE YOU?” James 3:13-18 We have at our disposal today more knowledge than at any time in history. More information has been produced in the last thirty ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Revelation Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Divine Revelation

Psalm 119:137 - 144 ? Tzaddi - Divine Revelation 1. The Source of This Revelation - Based On - God’s Character - 137 Righteous art thou, - God’s Control - O Lord, God’s Counsel - and upright are thy judgments. Righteous in Essence = Who He Is - Righteous art Thou, O Lord Righteous in Execution ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:137-144

Denomination: Holiness

Redemption's Result

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Oct 5, 2006

Every true born-again believer must naturally become more Christ-Like by following three steps found in I Peter 2:1-3.

"There is nothing new under the sun..." All of the ideas in this sermon are my own that have been arrived at from studying the text as well as consulting several commentaries and other resources including SermonCentral. PLEASE let me know if I owe you credit!!! “Redemption’s Result” – becoming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quest For Blessedness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007

People today must understand that God’s standard for blessing is unattainable apart from a miraculous work of grace in their lives.

1. Jesus requires the attitude of blessedness a. Mourn (5:4) b. Meek (5:5) c. Merciful (5:7) d. Maker of peace (5:9) 2. Jesus requires the essence of blessedness a. Poor in spirit (5:3) b. Pure in heart (5:8) 3. Jesus requires the evidence of blessedness a. Pursuit of righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Passion For Purity

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Expositon of Zech. 13 dealing with God’s cleansing and refining.

A Passion for Purity Zech. 13 God desires for us to be pure; we ought to desire to be pure. Dr. James Dobson’s relates the story of a family where the rule was nobody attended “R” rated movies. When 3 teens came to dad to ask permission to see a rated “R” blockbuster, they laid out their case in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 20, 2010

How to pray for Godly wisdom (4 requests)

The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 1 James 3:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 25, 2010 *We had an outstanding Vacation Bible School this summer. Sometimes the leaders would call out to the children: “Need Answers?” -- And the kids would reply: “Ask ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lower The Flag!

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 16, 2008

A flag can tell us a lot about a nation or it’s people. A flag becomes a symbol of that body. It can become so revered, that it can cause men and women fight to their death for it’s cause. And a flag is usually on a pole at a high or prominent place to

In the scripture that we have read, there is a reference to setting up the standard. Scholars tell us that the word used here can mean a rallying point, a signal, a banner or a flag. And to set up the standard simply means to raise the flag. A flag can tell us a lot about a nation or it’s ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:2

Denomination: United Methodist