Sermons on Purple:

A Ribbon Of Blue

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Dec 2, 2013

In this message I am going to talk about a woman who touched Jesus where the ribbon of blue hung from His garment, the symbolism behind it, and the powerful message of grace it conveys.

A Ribbon of Blue Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Tie a yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree... Colors from time immemorial have conveyed messages. Red is danger, yellow is caution, green is go. For the Jews, purple is royalty and blue symbolizes keeping the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010

He's coming - are you ready?

When will everything be OK? Have you ever asked yourself that question? You’re sitting on the couch, watching the news. You see that the economy has gotten a lot of attention lately. Banks are getting bailed out. Car makers are begging to get bailed out. So many foreclosures, you see. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Blessed

Contributed by Douglas Snipes on Dec 8, 2010

We can either be blessed or bound. Let

BEING BLESSED Psalm 1 Everyone wants to be blessed. I have never met anyone yet who wanted to be cursed and not blessed. The sad thing is that most people either do not know how to be blessed or if they do know they refuse to do what it takes to be blessed. An old Chinese proverb says, “If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Eternity

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Eternity is coming to each of us

ETERNITY JN 3:1-21 John 3:1-21 (NKJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him." 3 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

The Story: Friendship With God (New Covenant)

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 12, 2015

The story of the Bible is about God’s passionate pursuit of people. In Exodus, we see three things God gave us to make this a reality: the commandments, the tabernacle, and the offerings.

THE STORY #5: FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD (NEW COVENANT) INTRO TO TOPIC: Going through the whole Bible in The Story. Review: In the first part of Exodus, God calls Moses to deliver His people from slavery in Egypt, through the Red Sea! BACKGROUND TO THE STORY: Israel’s Arrival at Mount Sinai “1 In the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Just Sow The Seeds

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jun 19, 2018

A sermon about doing our part for the harvest. Its our job to sow the seeds and God grows the fruit. We need to do our part and quit worrying about what Gods part is.

When we turn on the news it seems that there is never anything good, all over the world it seems evil prevails. Even close to home we read and hear about murders, drive by shootings, drugs, and a host of many other crimes and atrocities being committed. Even in our own ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give What You Have Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 8, 2023

Annual thanks giving is part of the church program and became a fund raising project. God loves our giving and it is the way to multiply our blessings. It’s an investment or the unknown dividend in an unexpected time. Give to God and you will receive it.

Theme: Give what you have Text: Exodus 35:20-29 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! A Sunday school teacher asked children to write short notes for the first three chapters of Genesis. Many wrote the creation story in their own style. One boy wrote: “In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:20-29

Denomination: Methodist

"was I There?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2022

A sermon for Good Friday.

“Was I There?” John 18:1-19:42 With the death of Jesus on Calvary, we witness, amid the noise of soldiers and criminals, gawkers and passers-by, what looks like the final triumph of evil. All the ugliness and violence we can imagine takes place in the events that lead-up to the six hours during ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Hell: Does It Really Exist

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

For a few moments I would like to talk to you about a subject few discuss any more or even will preach and that is HELL

Romans 13:1 ¶ Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. (2) Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. (3) For rulers are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-3

Trial Of Jesus: Brought Before Pilate And Herod Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021

Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and taken to Annas and then to the palace of Caiaphas, the high priest. Then he was taken to Pilate.

Found in Matthew 27:2,11-14, Mark 15:1-5, Luke 23:1-7 and John 18:28-38 Matthew 27:2 (John 18:28) Arrested When they had bound Jesus, the whole multitude led him away (from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment) and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor and it was early. John 18:28-29 The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-14, Mark 15:1-5, Luke 23:1-7, John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Inspired Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 11, 2021

This passage gives the mandate to give. The Lord inspires the donors, the skilful labours and experts in various fields. Giving is inspired. The Lord inspired the contributors and labourers for his ministry. He prompts and performs through people.

Theme: Inspired Giving Text: Exodus 35: 4-29 Greetings: Dearly beloved in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. This passage gives the mandate to give. The Lord inspires the donors, the skilful labours and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-29

Denomination: Methodist

Beggars On Lambton Quay

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

A sermon about how we should respond to begging

I have lived in the Wellington Region for well over 30 years, and during this time, I have seen many changes in the urban landscape. Buildings have come and gone. Whole streets have disappeared, and new ones have emerged. But one change I find particularly disturbing is that it is now an everyday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Anglican

Thankful For The Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 23, 2020

Sermon based on Proverbs 18:10 - encourages believers to know & be thankful for the name of the Lord.

“THANKFUL FOR THE NAME OF THE LORD” Prov. 18:10 FBCF – 11/22/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – I’ve been in the ministry since 1982 – closing in on 40 years. Over those years, I’ve interacted w/ & ministered to literally hundreds – even thousands – of people while serving as a student minister ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10

Denomination: Baptist

Signed, Sealed, And Delivered Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

Christ’s finished work overturns the enemy’s decree; His authority seals our deliverance, and we now carry His victory everywhere.

Introduction – The Victory Is Not in Doubt We’ve walked with Esther from fear to favor, from risk to reward, from prayer to power. We saw a little orphan girl rise to become a queen. We saw Haman hang on the gallows he built for someone else. We’ve watched the story turn. Now, in chapter 8, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17, Revelation 12:11, Colossians 2:15, 2 Corinthians 1:22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hindered Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 27, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 16: 1 – 40

Acts 16: 1 – 40 Hindered 16 Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek. 2 He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. 3 Paul wanted to have him go on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel