Sermons on Purifies Himself:

Jesus & Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon explores Jesus’ connection with Melchizedeka and concludes that since Jesus is like Melchizedek, there is no reason not to submit to him.

Jesus & Melchizedek Hebrews 7 (Text read: 7:26-28) SICC 8/11/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: It happened many years before God had even created a nation out of His people. His people were still a gleam in the eye of an aging man named Abram and his wife Sarai. Abram’s nephew Lot was taken captive by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hard Calling

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 12, 2018

It is hard preaching to hard heads and hard hearts.

A HARD CALLING. Ezekiel 2:1-5. In times gone by, and in certain places and professions still, it was taken for granted that children would follow in the trade of their fathers. James and John, the sons of Zebedee, would have known from an early age that they were going to be fishermen. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Past Present And Futre Of A Child Of God

Contributed by Alexander John on Feb 14, 2006

a christian have past history present assurance and a future hope

The past, present and future of the children of God 1John 3.1-3 John wrote the gospel, the epistles and Revelation. John Focus on fellowship in 1-2 He focus on sonship in 3-5 The term born of god used several times We see three aspects of salvation in these verses. Justification ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking And Searching

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Sep 13, 2008

God uses the seeking and searching as the purifying fire that prepares us to receive what we find. Through our seeking and searching, we are changed into the people who can steward and be trusted with the deep things of God’s heart.

Seeking and Searching – Proverbs 2:4-5 Intro.: The last “if” of Proverbs 2 describes the lifestyle & wisdom of going after the knowledge of God: “If you seek her as silver & search for her as hidden treasure...” I’ve referred to the spirit of revelation several times throughout this series. Eph. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

The Untouchables

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

Sermon on human condition and God’s grace

December 29, 2001 I. Introduction A. Current news about India 1. Ongoing conflict with the neighbouring nation of Pakistan 2. Masked gunmen stormed Indian parliament B. Religions in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Adventist

The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 26, 2009

Jesus had many titles but He preferred to refer to Himself as the Son of Man. In calling Himself this Jesus is actually giving us a clue as to the true nature of His identity.

John 13:31-33 November 4, 2007 The Son of Man ‘Honorable’ ‘Excellent’ ‘Sir’ ‘Master’ ‘Gracious’ ‘Most Admirable’ ‘Liar’ ‘Thief’ ‘Wicked’ ‘Scum’ What do all these things have in common? They are all titles. A title serves many functions. A title is something that is given to distinguish one ...read more

Scripture: John 12:34

Denomination: *other

Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 19, 2023

A follower of Jesus looks forward to the future with hope, leaving behind regrets and embracing the shaping power of the future.

Hey guys, I heard this cool quote from a pro golfer named Tom Lehman. He said, “Everyone needs three things to live well: something to do, someone to love, and something to look forward to.” What gets you out of bed in the morning? We all need something to do, right? School, sports, hobbies, even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Future Technology, Optimistic Outlook, Progressive Change, Hopeful Living

The Children Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 25, 2021

First John 2:28-3:3 teaches us about the hope of the children of God.

Scripture The Apostle John wrote his first letter to correct the false teaching that was being taught by false teachers. He set out three tests to evaluate whether one has a relationship with God: the test of obedience (in 1 John 2:3-6), the test of love (in 1 John 2:7-11), and the test of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep Your Hope In The Final Revelation

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 3, 2023

Think about the concept of seeing God face to face - it is spoken of through the Word - a hope of salvation.

11.5.23 1 John 3:2–3 (EHV) 2 Dear friends, we are children of God now, but what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when he is revealed we will be like him, and we will see him as he really is. 3 Everyone who has this hope purifies himself just as Jesus is pure. Keep Your Hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

The Grand Promise Of Living Water

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 20, 2021

Jesus freely proclaimed his message of salvation to all. His grace is free, it is effectual in its operation, and its results are abiding, elevating, purifying, and saving power. By Faith we receive the grace of God, and our soul lives.

Jesus delayed his coming to the feast of Tabernacle because his hour was not yet. Although his brothers attempted to push him forth, Jesus understood his assignment. Jesus arrived and stayed in the background till the fitting moment, and then he came boldly forward to deliver one of the freest and ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Proverbs 18:4, Isaiah 58:11

Denomination: Methodist

Looking Out For #1

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

By looking out only for himself, Lot suffered the loss of everything.

July 8, 2001 Genesis 13 “Looking out for #1- the story of Lot” part 1 I want to tell you a story this morning. It’s a true story. It’s a story about a man who made bad choices. Every choice that he made was on the basis what he thought was in his best interest. This man had a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Lord Of All Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2002

Jesus presentation of Himself as the Lord of the Sabbath and its application for today.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 11 He is Lord of all! Luke 6: 1-11 “Sometime ago I heard about a pastor who was taking a Boy Scout troop on a tour of the church, explaining the meaning of the windows and some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Spoken Unwittingly Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 29, 2002

"He saved others, but He can’t save Himself."

Truth Spoken Unwittingly Mark 15:31,32 INTRO.: The usual way to treat Mark’s account of the crucifixion is to focus on the people who surrounded Jesus as He died. There were nine persons or groups who can be distinguished: 1. Simon the Cyrenian, who was conscripted to perform an act of kindness. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tearing Down The Walls Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Christ came, tore down the walls, and united people in Himself.

Tearing Down the Walls - Eph. 2:11-18 Steve Simala Grant, Aug. 26, 2001 Intro: (don’t read, but read/explain relevant parts – point of desire for removal of walls) Robert Frost. 1875– 64. Mending Wall SOMETHING there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Shall Be My God Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Sep 6, 2006

God can restore broken relationships with other people... and himself.

I want us to take a brief walk through this chapter in Genesis 33. Of course, in context it follows the three days covered in Genesis 32 in which Jacob finds out his brother is coming to meet him with 400 men. The rest of that chapter is wrapped up in Jacob’s human attempts and frailties to undo ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational