Sermons on Purity:

Sermon – The Neglected Vineyard

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 27, 2024

The key takeaway from Song of Solomon 1:5-6 is that it does not matter what a person looks like on the outside, for true beauty is not found in physical features, but rather moral character and purity. Work on yourself more than for others.

Sermon – The Neglected Vineyard Scripture: Song of Solomon 1:4-9 “Draw me, we will run after You, The King has brought me into his chambers; we will be glad and rejoice in You, we will remember Your love more than wine; the upright love You. I am black, but comely, O daughters of Jerusalem, like ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:4-9, Proverbs 24:30-31, Song of Songs 1:7-8, 1 Samuel 3:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

Responsibility And Accountability In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jason Duhon on May 23, 2023

Having done a cost-to-benefit analysis of discipleship, we should every reason to pursue a closer, deeper relationship with God. So what keeps us from desiring purity and righteousness? Nothing less than the practice of sin.

Having done a cost-to-benefit analysis of discipleship, we should every reason to pursue a closer, deeper relationship with God. So what keeps us from desiring purity and righteousness? Nothing less than the practice of sin. Notice what the text tells us in 1 John 3:4-10: Everyone who makes a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Scared Straight #3 - The Writing Is On The Wall Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 9, 2020

Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams: This shows that purity of heart and faithfulness to God come before enlightenment in divine mysteries. Daniel will later receive great revelation, but now he simply shows himself a dedicated follower of God.

Two weeks ago, we began a new teaching series around the supernatural. We discussed the idea that Jesus' presence and works 2000 years ago represent an orderly working of the world many don’t recognise nor do they understand, so they call the events - supernatural. Supernatural by definition ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Snow White Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2025

God calls us to be pure, but is that possible?

The Bible passage we just read is the verse that our older youth uses to identify themselves. They call themselves the 412 Youth Group (because of I Timothy 4:12) and essentially, they use that verse to declare that they want to be used by God, and they don’t want their AGE to get in the way of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clearing The Bench Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 18, 2007

The first thing Jesus did after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem was to clean house. He cleanses the Temple of it’s sinfulness. What can this teach us about the need for purity and holiness in our churches and our personal lives?

OPEN: About 50 years ago there was a great preacher in the Washington D.C. area named Peter Marshall. I once read one of his sermons and found the following description of the scene we just read about in Matthew: “It is early morning, but already the temple court is a bedlam of activity and noise. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17, John 2:12-17, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Managing The Mouthy

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 29, 2010

Paul warned Titus of his need to subdue the threat of insubordinate teachers. The church must subdue the threat of insubordinate teaching. How /Where is it subdued? Managing the Mouthy demands...

MANAGING the MOUTHY—Titus 1:10-16 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those aspects of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sinners Who've Found Grace Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

God encourages His children to rejoice in their salvation through Jesus, even if they are experiencing suffering. Holy living is not a product of ‘smooth sailing’. It is a choice, regardless of life-events or life-circumstances.

WAC2BL: Redeemed Scripture Text: 1 Peter 1.17-23 INTRODUCTION Someone asked-a-question: “What’s a WAC2BL?” ~ For starters, …it’s the theme for the next-several-weeks. But, more-than-that, …WAC2BL is a question… …It’s a question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Flee Baby Flee Guardrails Part 3

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2018

This sermon is a continuation of the Guardrails Series we adapted from Andy Stanley's series. This message deals with the need for us to not only run from sexual temptation but to understand God's purpose in giving us the gift of sex.

Flee Baby Flee Genesis 2:19-25 I Corinthians 6:12-20 We are in our 3rd message on guardrails. Guardrails are a system designed to keep vehicles from straying into dangerous or off limit areas. Guardrails are designed to cause a limited amount of damage now, to prevent major damage or loss of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:19-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Submit To God And Resist The Devil

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Aug 13, 2018

Its easy to say submit to God and resist the devil, but how do we actually DO it? And what does true repentance look like?

James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. We’ve all heard that scripture before, but what does it actually mean to submit? Submit: hupotasso¯ hoop-ot-as'-so From G5259 and G5021; to subordinate; reflexively to obey: - be under obedience (obedient), ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Claiming To Have Faith Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 23, 2012

What God is telling us about true faith versus claiming to have faith. 1- Faith demonstrates good 2- Faith believes in God 3- Faith produces righteousness

INTRO.- ILL.- A guy was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing It Right Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 15, 2019

Sometimes people try to accomplish good goals through unrighteous ways. That’s what Naomi proposed to Ruth, and which Ruth complied with. How did Boaz respond to what amounted to an “Indecent Proposal?” Join us this Sunday to see how a godly person should respond in a compromising situation.

Doing it Right Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh July 28, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. ATTENTION: This interpretation of Ruth and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Vi: Be Pure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 23, 2019

Christians who have a longing in their hearts to be like Jesus wise up by reaffirming their belief in God. They clean up their act by getting rid of hypocrisy. They cheer up by being good and doing good.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand what true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:8

How To Guard Your Spiritual Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025

The Christian life is a spiritual journey that requires vigilance, discernment, and intentional effort.

HOW TO GUARD YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:23 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 5:8, Jude 1:20-21, Ephesians 6:10-18, Matthew 26:41, 1 Corinthians 10:12 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a spiritual journey that requires vigilance, discernment, and intentional ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David And Bathsheba Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 5, 2022

Following his rise to power, David conquered the city of Jerusalem. He established it as Israel's capital, subsequently taking the Ark of the Covenant into the city to be the central point of worship in the Israelite religion.

According to the Hebrew Bible, David was the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel. In the Books of Samuel, he is described as a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying Goliath, a champion of the Philistines, in southern Canaan. David becomes a favorite of Saul, the first king of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

Shining As Lights: Transformed By Truth Philippians 2:14-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2024

Philippians 2:14-16 calls us to embrace a life that shines as lights in a world filled with darkness. As we explore the Bible, may our hearts be illuminated by the transformative power of God's truth.

Shining as Lights: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to the transformative truth found in Philippians 2:14-16. This passage calls us to embrace a life that shines as lights in a world filled with darkness. As we explore the New Living Translation Bible, may our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16, Philippians 2:14-15, Matthew 5:16, Philippians 2:16, Psalm 119:105, 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal