Sermons on Pure:

I Am Holy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 18, 2021

In that moment, when Jesus paid the penalty for our sin, something wonderful happened. He came down from the cross, took all His holiness and wove it into a suit of clothes and gave it to you and me. We walk around today wearing the holiness of Jesus Christ.

Pastor and author John MacArthur remembers a conversation that he once had with a well-known charismatic pastor who told MacArthur that Jesus sometimes comes into his bathroom while he’s shaving in the morning and puts his arms around him and they talk together. I love MacArthur’s incredulous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Isaiah 6:3, Revelation 15:3-4, Hebrews 12:14, Isaiah 59:2, Psalm 24:3-4, Isaiah 60:10, Isaiah 57:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

What To Look For In A Leader Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 30, 2023

Message 13 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

This past week Dr. Charles Stanley passed away. There is no denying that he had a tremendous influence in American Christianity over the past few decades, and ultimately, that’s what leadership is—influence. Dr. Stanley became well-known for teaching through a series of 30 Life Principles built on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Straight From The Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2017

In this sermon, we cover the first eleven verses of Philippians 1 and we learn about the importance of learning to communicate appropriately words of appreciation, love and encouragement.

Introduction: A. Once there was an old blacksmith who was nearing retirement and so he picked out a young man to train as his apprentice. 1. The old blacksmith was rather gruff and exacting – He said to the young man, “Don’t ask me a lot of questions, just do whatever I tell you to do.” 2. One day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Having A Spiritual Mind Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2014

In this sermon, we explore the truth that for change to take place in our lives, we must think for a change. We have to change how we think, before we can change how we live.

Introduction: A. As you know, we are in a series that I am calling Extreme Makeover – God Edition, and we are addressing the question: is real, profound life-change is possible? 1. Can we stop being the way we have always been, and become people of more noble character? 2. Can we be freed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Unruly Members Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 21, 2018

Message 14 in our Colossians series exploring the need to deal with the flesh.

Chico Alliance Church “Dealing with Unruly Members” Continually pursue the eternal Continually contemplate the eternal Conclusively deal with our “members” on the earth “THEREFORE” In light of the realities mentioned above Paul calls for further action. Paul shifts from the teaching that there ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18, James 5:14-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Am Holy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 15, 2018

Holy! Holy! Holy is the Lord God Almighty, amen? What His holiness demanded, His grace provided in Jesus Christ our Lord. We walk around today wearing the holiness of Jesus Christ. When God looks at me, He sees the holiness of the blessed Savior.

Pastor and author John MacArthur remembers a conversation that he once had with a well-known charismatic pastor who told MacArthur that Jesus sometimes comes into his bathroom while he’s shaving in the morning and puts his arms around him and they talk together. I love MacArthur’s incredulous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Revelation 15:3-4, Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: United Methodist

A Fair dinkum Christian

Contributed by John White on Nov 25, 2018

Characteristics of a genuine Christian

A FAIR DINKIM CHRISTIAN Psalm26 “Judgeme,OLORD;forIhavewalkedinmineintegrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth. I have not sat with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed People

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 13, 2022

Jesus taught us is to challenge us and to encourage us.

The Blessed People Today, let's meditate on the gospel according to Matthew, chapter 5. The sermon that Jesus delivers is affectionately called the sermon on the mount. In my opinion, the sermon on the mount is more like a devotional on the mount. But traditionally, we call it the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 19 - God Is Always Speaking Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

God has revealed Himself to us through general revelation and special revelation.

PSALM 19 – GOD IS ALWAYS SPEAKING On Sept. 27, 1998, Philip Ozersky went to a baseball game the changed his life. All it took was one swing of the bat. Lots of fans have caught home run balls before, but this one was different. This was no ordinary home run. On that day, Mark McGuire came to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Strong In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

Fixing our thoughts on Christlike virtues transforms our minds and actions, inviting God’s peace to dwell with us in everyday life.

Friends, can we slow down for a moment? What’s been swirling in your thoughts today? The ache of a deadline? The ping of a notification that didn’t bring the news you hoped for? The reel of what-ifs that wears you thin? If your mind feels like a treadmill that won’t stop, you’re in good company. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Topics: Standing Strong, Christ

"i Don't Have To See It - To Believe It!"

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 11, 2025

Today we're settling this once and for all—you don't have to see a miracle to believe in one, because faith walks ahead of sight, not behind it!

"I DON'T HAVE TO SEE IT - TO BELIEVE IT!" Tony – Study – Meditation – Prayer: July-August 2025 Walking by Faith, Not by Sight in the Miraculous Opening Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) "For we walk by faith, not by sight." Supporting Text: Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) "Now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1, Mark 16:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Your Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2014

To avoid appointing unqualified people to the eldership, the elders must take time to know these candidates.

“Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.) The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Works Tried By Fire Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Jun 30, 2014

There is a day that we are going to face judgment as followers of Jesus Christ, so we should pay attention to this and make sure that we make that a good day.

Fire Series Part 5 by Pastor Rob Ketterling We are continuing our Fire series, and I want to let you know that this week is a continuation of last week. And if you missed last week, you're still fine; this sermon will entirely make sense. But I would encourage you to go back and listen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Controlling Runaway Thoughts - Philippians 4:8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

Get control of obsessive thoughts by forcing them through each of these 8 standards one at a time.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, 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. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Seven Steps To God's Eternal Presence

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 31, 2007

There are seven steps to God’s eternal presence.

1. Accept Jesus Christ As Your Savior Romans 5:8 Romans 6:23 John 3:16 2. To Humble Yourself 1 Peter 5:6 3. To Submit Yourself To God Romans 13:1,2 If you can submit yourself to others that have authority over you then how can you submit yourself to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist