Sermons on Purple Rain Motion Background:

I Almost Slipped

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 9, 2014

Asaph tells his story of how he almost walked away from God and how God helped him overcome the terrible trial he went through. He got a revelation in God's Temple of the final end of the wicked

I ALMOST SLIPPED Ps. 73:1-5,9,11-18, 22-26. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: When trouble is not what you thought 1. A man awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size water bed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

1 Kings 17:2-16

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022

Elijah is perplexed but God provides his daily bread

1 Kings 17:2-16 We left Elijah last Sunday having given a weather report and then promptly disappearing. You could be left thinking is that it? An appearance, a disappearance and we sit back for the next three and half years and wonder if it is going to rain today? Well, the next three and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 3 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022

Isaiah passages about the Restoration of Israel continue as we look at the great things God will do at the start of the Millennium when He will call back to Israel all the Jews saved in the Tribulation (called the remnant). This part of scripture is so neglected.

THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 3 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH We are studying the passages of scripture that feature the Restoration of Israel after the Tribulation when the Lord comes at the Second Coming and restores the nation. They pass through a terrible time but the Lord delivers ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-4, Isaiah 27:1-6, Revelation 20:2, Revelation 12:9, Isaiah 5:3-7, Isaiah 28:5-6, Isaiah 30:23-26, Amos 9:13, Zechariah 14:6-7, Revelation 16:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah Perplexed: God Provides

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 27, 2022

Elijah is provided for by God in the wilderness

1 Kings 17:2-16 We left Elijah last Sunday having given a weather report and then promptly disappearing. You could be left thinking is that it? An appearance, a disappearance and we sit back for the next three and half years and wonder if it is going to rain today? Well, the next three and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hail To The King Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

When heaven thunders and earth falls silent, every false throne collapses — and only the true King stands, reigning in mercy and power.

When Heaven Starts Throwing Stones The morning sky looked ordinary—blue stretched thin above the Nile, windless, calm. Then the first crack of thunder rolled across the horizon like a war drum. No one in Egypt had ever heard thunder like that. Moses stood before Pharaoh one last time. The man who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:13-35, Exodus 10:21-29, Exodus 12:1-13, Job 38:35, Luke 23:44-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Dancing With God - Step By Step Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 15, 2025

Go with us as we travel with Joseph as he learns how to follow God’s Will one step at a time.

Theme: Discovering God’s Will – Advent Style – Joseph Title: Dancing with God – Step by Step Go with us as we travel with Joseph as he learns how to follow God’s Will one step at a time. Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6; Matthew INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Refugee Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 26, 2022

Naomi tells the story of her sojourn in Moab and her return with Ruth.

Good evening. My name is Naomi. You've probably already heard of my daughter-in-law Ruth, who has become very famous. But the story really began long before Ruth came on the scene. Before everything started to go wrong, my husband Elimelech and I lived in the city of Bethlehem in Judah. It had ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dwelling Below With Saints We Know Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2018

When humility prevails relationships excel.

Little Books with a Big Message Dwelling Below with Saints We Know Philemon Pastor Pat Damiani July 29, 2018 ENGAGE You’ve probably heard the little ditty, “To dwell above with the saints we love, O that will be glory! But to dwell below with the saints we know, well, that’s a different ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way For The Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2009

We need to make sure that our hearts are ready for Jesus coming.

Preparing the Way For The Messiah Text: Matt. 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Gene Getz once said of God’s plan for Joseph that: At age thirty, Joseph could never have handled this world-class task without an intensive and experience oriented course in management. It began in Potiphar’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Psalm 148: Things Celestial & Things Terrestrial Praising The Lord

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 9, 2004

1. Things Celestial (angels, sun, moon, stars, etc) Give Praise to the Lord. 2. Things Terrestrial (here on earth) Give Praise to the Lord

May 12, 2004 Title: Psalm 148: Things Celestial and Things Terrestrial Praising the Lord Text: Psalm 148 Introduction 1. A sheep rancher in the remote mountains of Idaho found that his violin was out of tune, … • He tried and tried to make the violin sound like it should… • But without a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Give Thanks To Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 28, 2002

Thanksgiving Day sermon that focuses on the blessings of Christ as our only Savior from Sin.

Thanksgiving Day, 2002 James 1:16-17 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Give Thanks to our Heavenly Father 1. For good and perfect gifts 2. For a good ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God Responds To Our Prayers In Four Ways

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 3, 2002

God Responds to Our Prayers in Four Ways

GOD RESPONDS TO OUR PRAYERS IN ONE OF FOUR WAYS: (Rom 8:26,27) Illustration:At a meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Bobby Richardson, former New York Yankee second baseman, offered a prayer that is a classic in brevity and poignancy: "Dear God, Your will, nothing more, nothing less, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Mud Or Under The Blood

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

The question is not, "What are you building" as much as "What Are You Building On?"

"IN THE MUD OR UNDER THE BLOOD" MATT. 7:24-29 Mat 7:24 Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on a rock. Mat 7:25 And the rain came down, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house. And it did not fall, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Can The Righteous Do?

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jun 9, 2006

If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? What should he do, knowing it is a test?

1stBBC What can the righteous do? Psa 11:1-7 To the choirmaster. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, "Flee like a bird to your mountain, for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; if ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Episode I: The Phantom Menace Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 22, 2005

“Long ago in a land far, far away…” Welcome to the sermon series: “Seer Wars”. Have you been wondering how this Star Wars take-off will play out? Well I won’t dress up as Darth Vader. Like Yoda not speak will I. And I won’t tell you that the movie series

“Long ago in a land far, far away…” Welcome to the sermon series: “Seer Wars”. Have you been wondering how this Star Wars take-off will play out? Well I won’t dress up as Darth Vader. Like Yoda not speak will I. And I won’t tell you that the movie series is based on the Bible. Luke Skywalker is not ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran