Sermons on Purifier:

Drawn And Quartered

Contributed by Chris Thron on Feb 12, 2001

Socially and emotionally, American Christians are being torn apart, and the Church is only making things worse.

This article exposes a deep flaw in the American Church. This flaw, which has been largely overlooked, has set the stage for the current epidemic of serious social problems, including crime, divorce, depression, drug abuse, and suicide. It follows that the Church is indirectly responsible for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Knows The Heart

Contributed by Kent Simmons on May 19, 2002

If the intent of our hearts is important to us, how much more important is the issue of the intent of our hearts to our God.

Sermon Notes “The God Who Knows The Heart” Kent Simmons Acts 15:1-21 AC 15:1 Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: "Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved." [2] This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Were You There: Jesus The Crucified King Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

An invitation to come to the cross and meet Jesus

Were You There? Good Friday, March 29, 2002 Intro: It is a haunting question – were you there? Of course, the literal answer for each of us is no, we weren’t actually present at the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Not like the witnesses we have just heard from. Not like Peter, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 27:29-42

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Your Step

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 31, 2002

The more carefully we attend to such practical lessons as this passage contains, the more shall we recommend our religion to others, and the more inward peace shall we find in our own souls.

Watch Your Step Scripture: Luke 17:1-5 Introduction: There is a story about a man who was a doctor of divinity, who lived with his son, who was a doctor of medicine. One day the telephone range and the D.D. answered it. “Is this Dr. Frank speaking?” “Yes” was the answer. “Are you the one who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

What Does It Mean To Wait On The Lord?

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jun 7, 2002

A look at Isaiah 40:31 from the point of veiw of what it means to wait on the Lord.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WAIT ON THE LORD? Text Isaiah 40:31 Last week we looked at waiting on the Lord by looking at the eagle and how they raise their young. Today I want to continue to look at waiting on the Lord but look more in depth on the waiting part but maybe with a slightly different ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Foundations - Going Beyond Repentance Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

The writer of Hebrews tells us we must mature in Christ to the point where we go beyond the "elementary truth" of things like repentance. But how can we do that?

OPENING: A fellow named Louie, deep in debt, was thinking of ending it all. "That’s ridiculous," says his neighbor, who was a chemist. "Look, I can give you a pill that will put you in a state of suspended animation. I’ll say you died - but then I’ll ship your body to another state, where you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does God Allow Evil?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001

An explanation of the existence of evil.

Why Does God Allow Evil? Various Scriptures I. Introduction Why does God allow evil? If God is good, why is there so much evil in the world? Why do we have war and murder, atrocity after atrocity, famine after famine? Why do innocent children die at the hands of cruel men? Why do the ravages ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

New Things

Contributed by Steve Johnson on Dec 24, 2001

Origianlly used for a morning worship service, most recently used at a funeral for a 23yr old lady who died of cancer...easily adaptable for any regualr service or funeral service.

What comes to your mind when I say "NEW"? What do you think of? I believe I would have to say that I think of Christmas. At Christmas, we get those "new" things. You may have thought of a new car or new house…maybe a new suit of clothes or a new baby even. But when you really stop to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

To Do In 2002 What God Wants To Do

Contributed by Frank Houston on Jan 8, 2002

To live according to God’s plan for us instead of ours.

Jer. 29:8-14 “To Do in 2002 What God Wants To Do” Jan. 6, 02 AM Introduction: At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great commotion started. One ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Diamond Buried In The Mud? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002

As a little diamond buried in the mud, there is a BIG PLAN for you! Patience.

How precious you are to us and to the Master. I want you to know....ye are more valuable than many sparrows. Consider the Ravens....and God feedeth them: how much more precious you are than the birds. (Luke 12) For our lives consist not in abundance of the things which we dream of. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To A Life Of Holiness

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 10, 2002

It is one thing to talk about Christianity, but it is another thing altogether to live a Christian life.

CALLED TO A LIFE OF HOLINESS Text: First Peter 1:13-25 "Quaker philospher Elton Trueblood described our society as a "cut- flower" civilization. The basic Christian truths have built it, but if we are disconnected from our roots, our ideals and ethics eventually fade and die. If we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Relocating The Old Paths

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Apr 15, 2002

If God is to ever bless us as He desires, we must relocate the old paths and commit ourselves to them.

"Relocating the Old Paths" Jeremiah 6:16 "Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein." In our hymnals we find the song, "The Old ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

His Needs, Her Needs, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

Men and women are different. Surprised?

[The "Rules"] 1. The Female always makes the Rules. 2. The Rules are subject to change at any time without prior notification. 3. No Male can possibly know all the Rules. 4. If the Female suspects the Male knows all the Rules, she must immediately change some or all of the Rules. 5. The Female is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of God's Love

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S LOVE AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1.PROVEN LOVE 2.PURE LOVE 3.PERFECT LOVE 4.POWERFUL LOVE 5.PROTECTIVE LOVE 6.PATIENT LOVE 7.PROVIDING LOVE

CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS : CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S LOVE ************************************************** OUTLINE 1.PROVEN LOVE 2.PURE LOVE 3.PERFECT LOVE 4.POWERFUL LOVE 5.PROTECTIVE LOVE 6.PATIENT LOVE 7.PROVIDING LOVE THE MESSAGE CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS : CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Schizophrenia Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 13, 2001

James calles it doublemindedness -- we call it playing both sides of the fence -- what will help our human tendency to live a "double life"?

July 15, 2001 7So humble yourselves before God. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, you hypocrites. 9Let there be tears for the wrong things you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-12

Denomination: United Methodist