Sermons on Purse:

What Might Have Been

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

Look at famous failures (like Mike Tyson and Michael Vick) and Judas to see how we can avoid failure in our life.

WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN Luke 22:1-6, Mark 14: 17-21 He was a big man on campus, a quarterback with the speed of a gazelle, his moves left would-be tacklers holding a handful of air, an arm like a rocket launcher, and the looks of a model. He had it all… but then he went to the dogs. He found he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

One Necessary Thing

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message on the Mary and Martha encounter with Jesus. Jesus identifies the one essential thing.

Introduction Most everyone wants to be prepared for what lies ahead. If someone were to ask you what you need for the coming year, how would you answer? More money? More time? New friends? A vacation? A new job? A job? More education? More quality time with the family? A new house? Better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Law Of Giving And Receiving Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

You can make a difference wwherever you are everyday because you’re different. And you can say in any given moment, “What can I give?” I want to help you to find out what kind of a person you are in a given moment.

A crumbling old church building needed remodeling, so, during his sermon, the preacher made an impassioned appeal looking directly at the richest man in town. At the end of the sermon, the rich man stood up and announced, "Pastor, I will contribute $1,000." Just then, plaster fell from the ceiling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-40

Denomination: Methodist

Going Beyond What Is Expected?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 23, 2016

This is a two part lesson as we consider are we going along que sera, sera? Or will we apply extra effort and go beyond our duty?

THE CALL? GOING BEYOND THE DUTY CALL AND WHAT IS EXPECTED! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) I. INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:15-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All In Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Nov 11, 2013

Sadducees disagreed--with nearly everybody. They had their version of the Torah, much like the Samaritans. So the question must be asked; want to argue or be "all in" the service of our God?

Message November 10, 2013 All In A man opens his eyes and realizes he’s in front of St. Peter at the pearly gates. Immediately St. Peter said, “It’s not so easy getting into heaven. There are some criteria to be met before entering. “For example,” Peter said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: *other

2013 Aim Low Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 14, 2013

New Year, time to dig deep and start over, time to renew commitments, overcome bad habits and slay giants. Time to "do more" and "try harder" - WRONG!

Dakota Community Church January 13, 2013 2013 - Aim Low True North: Charting the Direction for 2004 Think about the way you spend your time. Are you ready to give an account? Are you a participant or a spectator in the Body of Christ? Make Your Move 2005 When it comes to having things happen in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-11

Denomination: Mennonite

The Key To A Good Life Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

The wise father shares with his children the keys to getting the most out of life.

Keys To A Good Life Proverbs 1:8-19 Wisdom can come in strange ways. Illus. Two men were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his tennis shoes and his friend anxiously asked, "What are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Marching For A Miracle

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

“Without God man cannot. Without man God will not.” God is a user of means, and men are His major means, and the marching of men is one of those means. It is one of the ways we cooperate with God to make a difference.

We don’t sing Onward Christian Soldiers marching as to war very much any more, for we seldom see the relevance of being soldiers of the cross fighting the forces of darkness. Marching seems irrelevant also, for even in the military world the real force is now in the air and on the sea. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2024

When the Israelites stopped working on His House, God turned off the Blessings. It's time Christians got back to work on the Church of God. If we do, He promises He'll bless us!

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS Haggai 1:4-15; 2:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE FAILING TELEMARKETER 1. I heard that leading up to Christmas, telemarketing companies were giving away Christmas Hams and having good reactions from those they called, except one telemarketer, named Larry. 2. He was given a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Shall Not Steal Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021

In a national time of revival in the country of Belfast in 1922-23, converted shipyard workers brought back tools and equipment they had stolen. They brought them back in such quantity, that an additional storage shed had to be built to hold the tools once stolen.

Stealing has become a big business in our wireless age. A survey of 583 companies in the U.S. revealed: “90% of the respondents said their organizations’ computers had been breached at least once by hackers over the past 12 months.” More than 40% of the businesses surveyed stated they had spent ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Ephesians 4:28, Amos 8:4-6, Deuteronomy 19:14, 2 Kings 21:19, Malachi 3:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Think Like A Body

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 27, 2024

Using our gifts to serve one another.

Think Like a Body Romans 8:3-8 July 28, 2024 The other day Debbie and I were at Payless in Anderson. We were walking back to the car and we saw some guy yelling at someone in another car. And he was NOT using the nicest of language. Of course we were a bit intrigued. So, we walked and watched ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Scars Become Stars

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

If you want to live an emotionally healthy and happy life you must discover how to handle the hurts that come.

Sun.Oct 3/93 ------ Jn 20:24-29 SCARS BECOME STARS - Visting I heard these words - Are not scars marks of weakness? - Places where hurts and wounds were - A scar is something you want to hid. - Unless you begin to brag about the "Red Badge Of Courage" - A scar ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For That Which Is Lost

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

Restoration.

LOOKING FOR THAT WHICH IS LOST LUKE 15: 4-7 I. INTRODUCTION ONE OF THE WORST PLACES IN THE WORLD TO BE IS OUTSIDE THE WILL OF ALMIGHTY GOD. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, TO BE LOST CAN HAVE ETERNAL CONSEQUENCES THAT NO ONE CAN BE DELIVERED FROM. THE WORLD IS PERMEATED WITH SOULS WHO ARE LOST BUT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping The Cross

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

Running away from the cross gets us nowhere -- literally!

Third Sunday of Lent (B) March 19, 2006 Readings: ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

At Awe

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 4, 2010

God's love is beyond comprehension, He pursues till the end.

At Awe Text: John 3:16 A woman in Kansas CIty entered a Haagen-Dazs store for an ice cream cone. After getting it, she turned around and found herself face-to-face with the late Paul Newman, who was in town filming Mr.&Mrs. Bridge. He said “hello.” His radiant ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal