Sermons on Purge:

Standing Between Danger And Delight

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2009

The reason some Christians don’t have victory in their life is they don’t go forward for Christ but dwell in the past.

Intro. Wednesday night, we as God’s people gathered to celebrate the grace of a new year. We gathered together around the altar to pray in the new year. Another year is gone, and we are standing on the shore of a new era. What does it hold? What will happen? What problems are around the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Essentials Of Great Worship

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

There are basic requirements for high quality worship

Essentials for Great Worship Hebrews 13: 10-16 June 7, 2009 Morning Service Introduction In his book, songs that were the heart, gospel singer George Beverly Shea tells of his friend Bert Frizen. While attending college, Burt distinguished himself as a fine baritone singer. But his college studies ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Is Christmas

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 22, 2008

Points out that this time of year is a celebration of the birth of Christ. And that we should treat December 25th as we would any other persons’ birthday. It causes us to reflect on the heart of Herod and ours during this time of year.

Christ is Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's Power In The Blood

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 29, 2014

Jesus has gathered his disciples together for the Last Supper. As these men gather around him, he holds up the cup and begins to explain that his blood is the New Covenant and that his blood is sufficient

(Sing There's Power in the Blood Before Preaching) Intro: Jesus has gathered his disciples together for the Last Supper. As these men gather around him, he holds up the cup and begins to explain that his blood is the New Covenant and that his blood is sufficient. Where as the blood of goats and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28, Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Must Know The Thresher Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014

Ultimately, the Lord makes people hear and will sort out the wheat from the chaff. That is not your job.

The last thing you need to know about the harvest is the Thresher. The harvest is all about the Lord and in this time He uses the Holy Spirit to bring about the fruit. Ezek 2:3-10 3 And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:30

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables (The Body’s Lamp) # 22

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

In this parable, the Lord used the image of eyesight to convey an important spiritual principle.

We all would agree that eyesight is something that is very important to all of us. Illus: Did you hear about the fellow that went to the store the other day, and he said that he was there for only about 5 minutes. When he came out, he SAW there was a motorcycle policeman writing a parking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

An Introduction To The Book Of Exodus

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2020

What can we learn today from the history of Ancient Israel?

An Introduction to the Book of Exodus Exodus 1:1-7 The Book of Exodus is the second of the five books of the Bible written by Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. These five books are called the Torah by the Hebrews, which means “law” or “instruction.” The Greek name is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In His Grip (April 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

There is no doubt that we are in good hands if we are in God's hands! To be in the hands of God is to be in the greatest hands of all because God who created us, also redeemed us, and holds both our present and our future!

IN HIS GRIP Text: John 10:22 - 30 The Allstate Insurance Company has a captivating slogan that you have probably seen many times in TV commercials: “You're in good hands with Allstate”. (T. T. Crabtree. ed. The 2003 Zondervan Pastor's Annual. Harold T. Bryson. “You Are In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: United Methodist

It Ain't Over Yet

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Dec 1, 2020

Sometimes when the bottom falls out you have to know God still has a plan

IT AIN’T OVER YET!! 2 SAMUEL 12: 19-20 19 David noticed that his attendants were whispering among themselves, and he realized the child was dead. “Is the child dead?” he asked. “Yes,” they replied, “he is dead.” 20 Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed, put on lotions and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-20

The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 21, 2020

Pilate's statement reveals what truth is. The truth is that we can find no fault in Jesus Christ at all. That's the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth!

WHAT IS TRUTH? - The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth John 18:36-38 [36] Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. [37] Pilate ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Charismatic

Heaven- Forever Changed Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 25, 2019

What will change? How will we be changed? Material adapted from Chauncey Crandall, MD, book entitled, "Touching Heaven"

HoHum: School House rock- I’m a machine, you’re a machine, Everybody that you know, they are machines. To keep your engine running you need energy, for your high powered, revved up body machine, your high powered, revved up body machine; Machines, what a description? WBTU: “In a flash, in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-57, John 16:20-22, Revelation 22:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Three Tenses Of Jesus Appearing

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 29, 2020

A study of the three tenses of Jesus appearing in Hebrews chapter 9.

“The Three Tenses of Jesus Appearing” Hebrews 9:19-28 In another favorite portion of this same epistle, we are shown His three appearings: 19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Chastisement

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019

Christians are not punished for sins. God's people can never by any possibility be punished for their sins, for God has already punished them at the cross.

DIVINE CHASTISEMENT "Despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him" Heb 12:5 I. Divine Punishments vs. Divine Chastisement A. Importance to draw a distinction for 1. The honor and glory of God 2. The peace of mind of the Christian B. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 12:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson #8: To Become A Merciful And Faithful High Priest Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2019

The element of solidarity: the champion emerges out of the people; he can represent them only because he is one of them. Similarly, the high priest is chosen from among the people; he can represent them effectively only because He enjoys solidarity with the people.

6/17/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #8: TO BECOME A MERCIFUL AND FAITHFUL HIGH PRIEST (HEBREWS 2:17-18) Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18 (NIV) 17 For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Healing Mercy

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 30, 2015

The key to getting healed or unstuck in our lives is to do what God tells us to do-even if it doesn’t make sense. We must listen to God’s instructions in our hearts. We must find them in his word. There will be something that God will want us to do.

Jesse spotted Meagan through the window of a café, squeezing lemon into her glass of water. For a couple of minutes, he watched. The restaurant had a retro look, a throwback to diner days with soda counters and silver-rimmed tables. Two men in an adjacent booth said something to her; she ignored ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Anglican