Sermons on Purification:

When The Wine Runs Out

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 12, 2022

Sometimes "the wine runs out," i.e., the positives disappear out of our hopes & dreams, out of our marriages, and out of our relationship with God. The wonderful thing is that we don't have to stay that way! Jesus is here to restore our wine!

WHEN THE WINE RUNS OUT John 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man got a ticket to the Superbowl. He was happy until he got to his seat in the nosebleed section. He got his binoculars out and began looking around the stadium. 2. He spied an empty seat on the 50-yard line and decided to walk ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Vision Of God Through A Pure Heart Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2023

"The visions of God are seen only through the lens of a pure heart." So, let's open our hearts and minds to God’s Truth, and explore together how purity of heart leads us to witness the visions of God.

Introduction My sermon today revolves around the profound truth that "The visions of God are seen only through the lens of a pure heart." This concept resonates deeply with our faith and aligns with the teachings of the Bible. So, let's open our hearts and minds to God’s Truth, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 51:10, 1 Timothy 1:5, Acts 10:1-6, Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 119:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Time For Preparation Series

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Nov 28, 2018

So many people think of salvation simply as a preparation for death and what comes after the death of the physical body. Salvation has much to do with one's preparedness to live life in its present context.

A Time For Preparation Pastor Steve Evans December 2, 2018 Faith Assembly Preparation is underway! • We are officially in the countdown to Christmas • It’s hard to avoid all of the clichés about not knowing where the time has gone and the fact that this year is nearly over. • I for one cannot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Season Of Creation 2: Psalm 104; He Planned It And He Brings It About, He Is Faithful In His Provision To All Creation. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 29, 2023

Reflecting on the Psalmists words and celebrating the Creator Christ. For it is he who provides all.

Psalm 104 He planned it and he brings it about, he is faithful in His provision to all creation. Read Psalm 104, all of it. I wonder if you recognise this drab little bird? PP Sky lark, often what we see does not give the whole picture, in nature what seems to be something may just be a small ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-35, Revelation 21:6, John 4:14, Colossians 1:15-20, Hebrews 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Have Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Explain purpose of salt in New Testament context and apply it to our call as believers

I. Purification A. Newborn infant — umbilical cord was severed, infant was washed, rubbed with salt, and wrapped in clothes to keep limbs straight (Ezekiel 16:4) B. Salt is acidic and there was no lysol, bleach, etc. II. Perpetual Desolation A. Abimelech razed Shechem and sowed it with salt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:40-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Five Lies That Open The Door To Temptation's Trap

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2006

This message analyzes the things that we say to justify giving in to temptation and then looks at the biblical truth on each issue.

Five Lies That Open The Door For Temptation’s Trap: 1. “It couldn’t happen to me.” - v. 12. - Often we are the most vulnerable when we believe we are the strongest. We don’t take the proper precautions against sin and soon we find ourselves deeper into a mess than we ever imagined we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dedication Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

We must be dedicated to the church.

Dedication Nehemiah 12 1. Inhabitation (11:1-12:26) Never underestimate the importance of simply being physically present in the place where God wants you. You may not be asked to perform some dramatic ministry, but simply being there is a ministry. 2. Celebration Vs. 27 - At the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternity Is A Long, Long Time

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2011

Salvation and damnation; they are both eternal. You better get it right.

Eternity Is a Long, Long Time June 12, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Salvation and damnation; they are both eternal. You better get it right. Focus Passage: Luke 16:19-31 Supplemental Passage: "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Nazareth- Jesus' Hometown Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 22, 2022

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Nazareth".

Series: Biblical Cities- Nazareth [#1] NAZARETH- JESUS’ HOMETOWN Matthew 2:23 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. We started with Bethlehem since it was Christmas Season; and we are going to continue with Nazareth. Bethlehem is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

Teach With Courage And Conviction The Correct Living In The Church

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 4, 2022

It is one thing to teach from the Scriptures, but do we live what we teach as well as we teach?

The ability to carry on with the Christian life originates from Jesus Christ. Since Christ died for us and delivered us from transgression, we are therefore liberated from the control of sin. Christ gives us the strength and the comprehension to live as per God's will. Thusly, we would now be ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Will The Kingdom Of Heaven On Earth Be Established

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

The kingdom of Heaven on Earth will be established when the full work of Jesus Christ is complete. Who will complete this? That's you and me.

At the literary level, this feeding of 4,000 people reads like a simple story. However, the was a large number of people who wanted to hear Jesus speak. Jesus wanted to ensure that they were not hungry, so he feeds them. The story is simple. However, moving from the literary reading to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Securing & Dedicating The Completed Work Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#12 in the Nehemiah Series. Though we may be safe within the walls of salvation, we should make sure that our souls are secure and never let our guard down. We must fill the void left by sin that is removed with God and His Word.

Book of Nehemiah Series #13 Securing & Dedicating the Completed Work Nehemiah 11 & 12 By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah’s manual labor in building the walls of Jerusalem and rebuilding the temple was nearly done. Now there remained the task of securing and protecting the work that they had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"A Better Medium" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

An introductory "book sermon" covering the first four verses of the epistle.

TYPE: Expository, Diamond, Book Sermon SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 110 DOMINANT THOUGHT: We can have a better life if we respond to the message of God’s heart through the expression of his one and only Son. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand seven of the qualities of Jesus and see the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing Holiness

Contributed by Neal Gray on Mar 17, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor preaches that holiness is a "birth-right" for the Christian. Experience it! And have fun, too!

Experiencing Holiness (With a Little "Sesame Street" Humor) Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-23, KJV Purpose: Holiness is a "birth-right" for the Christian. Jesus gave you a new life where holiness is the normal experience. Experience it! And have fun, too! INTRODUCTION A Little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Return To Nazareth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2012

In today's lesson we learn about the full humanity of Jesus.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Luke has described the birth of Jesus, which took place in a stable in Bethlehem (2:1-7). Then he told us about the shepherds visiting Jesus on the night ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed