Sermons on Purity Of Christ:

Crowds, Crowns & Crucifixion

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 16, 2001

Palm Sunday. Triumphal Entry

TEXT: Matthew 21:1-11; John 12:12-19 (Triumphal Entry) Matthew 27:15-26 (Trial before Pilate) Two crowds. Two radically different outcomes. One crowd called out “Hosanna!” hoping for Jesus to be crowned King. The other cried, “Crucify him!” One crowd honored him, the other killed him. One ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marred And Made Again

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 16, 2001

Jeremiah’s visit to the potter’s workshop was the means of God’s giving him an acted-parable of what he could do with the marred nation of Israel and mankind in general.

MARRED AND MADE AGAIN One of the pleasures of being away from home on holiday is to have the opportunity of just standing and staring at interesting sights, such as a craftsman at work - perhaps a potter. The prophet Jeremiah did this once. He tells us what he saw: "The pot he was shaping from ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12, Jeremiah 18:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

From The Garden To The Tomb

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

Easter

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ was much more than a one-time event in history, it was an eternal event. It transcended time and space. It happened then, but the reality of that event is still felt today. When we come together as believers on Easter Sunday to proclaim, "He’s alive!" We say it with ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25, Revelation 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You've Said Jesus You've Said It All!

Contributed by Dm Schnur on Mar 17, 2001

An Evagelistic, Faith building message on the name of Jesus and His power.

Is 9:6 — For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Mt 1:21 — And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:21

He Came And He Comes Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Kurt Mccray on May 23, 2001

Inspirational Words, for the Believer and the Seeker. Take heed!!

He Came and He Comes, Be Prepared Inspirational Words to the Believer, and those who seek God.... Greetings, in the precious Holy Name of Jesus Christ, who is my Lord and personal Saviour. I come to you with my mind on Him, whom is able to keep me from falling. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:4, Isaiah 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Surprising Appearance Series

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

Isaiah predicts the arrival of the Servant of Yahweh as a surprise. What does that mean to us?

A friend told me about being in a boat hunting Canadian Geese in the dead of winter on a freezing lake. Bone cold the three of them in a 16-foot aluminum boat hold out for a few more minutes of light and the last chance at a goose. Sure enough their patience is rewarded. Overhead they hear a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Strange Attitude

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

The Spirit of God has revealed who the Messiah is.

See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. Just as there were many who were appalled at him-- his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness--so will he sprinkle many nations, and kings will shut their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Substitutionary Atonement

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

In the day of Christ’s dying, there was the dam of God’s patience, and the flood of God’s wrath; the day that Christ was placed upon the cross, God said that Christ was guilty of all of the law, having become of a curse through his crucifixion.

As most of you are aware, in preparation for Easter we have been taking a close look at the message of Isaiah, particularly Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12. And over the past two weeks we have taken a close look at the prophets portrayal of the Suffering Servant. First we saw the Surprising Appearance. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sacrificial Act

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

We have life because the grave could not contain it’s prey. Paul told us that Christ conquered even the last enemy - death.

On Good Friday we spoke on Isaiah 53: 4-6 discussing the Universal Depravity of man and the Universal Sufficiency of Christ. Sometimes Christians find that concept hard to grasp. Dr. Barnhouse used this illustration to portray this simple truth to his congregation and I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Successful Achievement

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

The Servant of Yahweh is poured out, numbered with criminals, bearing the sin of many. But he interposes, makes intercession for the transgressors and so has Successefully Achieved the plan of the Father for his people.

You probably do not remember the name Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin nor should you. But during his day he was as powerful a man as there was on earth. A Russian Communist leader he took part in the Bolshevik Revolution 1917, was editor of the Soviet newspaper Pravda (which by the way means truth), ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 29, 2001

Part 1 of the Basics of the Cross. This study looks at who Jesus was. The Old Testament describes Him and the New Testament reveals Him.

Part 1. Who is Jesus? Vince Lombardi was one of football’s greatest coaches. He coached the Green Bay Packers to five championships. After a disappointing game, Vince walked into the locker room and held up a football. "Men", he said, "This is a football". He went on to make the point that there ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:12-13, Colossians 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

As Jesus Ascended To The Father, He Gave Gifts. Series

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 29, 2001

As Jesus ascended He gave us a promise, and the Apostle Paul reminds us of the hope, inheritance, and greatness of the promises of God.

THE Last Sunday IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, Ascension Sunday INTRODUCTION;;Luke-24: 44-53, ACTS 1:11 There are many days of the church year WE CELEBRATE, CHRISTMAS, EASTER, PENTECOST. YET, There are ALSO days of the church year the we fail to recognize, and these days and events reveal to us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

When Fault Is Found—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2001

Part 1 of a 5 part sermon exploring what is forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

WHEN FAULT IS FOUND—Luke 4:16-30 Traveler/Lost in desert of Saudi Arabia/He began walking—Thirsty—Feeling faint/Reduced to crawling/On the verge of passing out when he spies a tent about 500 yards in front of him. Barely conscious, he reaches the tent & calls out, "Water..." A Bedouin appears & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Send Forth Your Spirit Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 1, 2001

“When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place… And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance” Acts 2:1-4.

Theme: Send forth Your Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-11; Romans 8:8-17; John 14:15-17 Introduction: All this week the news has been about the 60th celebration of D-Day. Today all over Europe and America memorial services are being held to celebrate and remember what happened on that day 60 years ago when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, Romans 8:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dying, For The Dead

Contributed by Danny Pruett on Jun 7, 2001

Who would give their life for someone who is already dead?

Dying, For the Dead Text: John 11:34 34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. KJV Why ask this question? He knew exactly were Lazarus lay, for he was God. He came looking for the dead, that He might resurrect Him!!! The stories abound about people who risk ...read more

Scripture: John 11:34

Denomination: Church Of God