Sermons on Ritual Bath:

When The Lights Go Out

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus rekindles our passion to shine. His authority sends us, His Spirit empowers us, and His mission becomes our greatest thrill again

It happens slowly. You rarely notice when the first lights begin to flicker. A bulb gives up in the back hallway. One more goes dark in the kitchen. The living room dims a little, but you don’t think much about it. You just squint more. You buy a cheaper lamp. You hold your phone screen a little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Acts 1:8, John 20:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Kingdom Parables – The Fourth – The Leaven – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 31, 2025

The study of the Kingdom Parables continues, this time the Leaven. There is misunderstanding on what the leaven really is and we look carefully at that. Also the Roman Catholic church and leaven; and the Jews and leaven. What does this parable mean in context?

THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE FOURTH – THE LEAVEN – Part 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION TO THE PARABLE AND CATHOLIC TEACHING We are coming to the fourth parable in the set of seven Kingdom Parables that the Lord delivered and recorded in Matthew’s Gospel. This parable is known as The Parable of the Leaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33, Matthew 16:6, Matthew 16:11-12, 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, Galatians 5:7-9, Exodus 12:15, Exodus 12:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosea. The Prophet Of The Merciful And Loving God. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 7, 2025

Israel, sinful and twisted and its thinking and does God sit back and let it happen, as always, he challenges the nations thinking and drags his beloved adulterous wife back from the abys.

Hosea. Prophet of the merciful and loving God. 1. Historical Context The Book of Hosea is one of the books of twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament. It is traditionally attributed to Hosea, a prophet active in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Last week Rhys mentioned that Amos, who lived at ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2, Hosea 5:1-7, Hosea 6:1-6, Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

5. The Prodigal Son Comes Home (A Message Of God's Unconditional Love) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 25, 2025

God waits for you like a father watching the horizon for his lost child. No matter how far you have wandered, His arms remain open to welcome you home today.

5. The Prodigal Son Comes Home (A Message of God's Unconditional Love) Introduction: Understanding the Heart of the Father Before we explore this profound story from Luke 15, we must understand what Jesus wanted to teach us. He told this parable to religious leaders who criticized Him for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:18-19, Luke 15:22-24, Luke 15:29-30, Luke 15:31-32, Luke 5:31-32, Leviticus 11:7, Romans 3:23, Proverbs 14:12, Isaiah 55:7, 1 John 4:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 3:19, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Realization Of God’s Guidance-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2025

6 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-VI— Luke 1:67b-79[Part-3--:71-74](:57-80) Attention: On any given morning, Hershey(our dog) usually follows me into the bedroom, curls up on the bed, & watches me get dressed & fill my pockets. If I put on my ‘suit’ or ‘preaching outfit’, he doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:71-74, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

Consumed By Compassion Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 18, 2006

Because God is compassionate toward us we are not consumed by His wrath, but we should be consumed by His compassion.

"It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not." (Lamentations 3:22, Amplified Bible) When Jeremiah wrote these words his nation, the nation of Judah, was far away from God. They were so far from God that they didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Of Spirit

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 11, 2003

“I am baptised with the water of repentance; but am I still baptised in the Spirit of God?”

At the beginning of the World War II, Israel Eugenio was the chief Rabbi of Rome. The Nazis occupied Rome in September 1943. The Nazi officer Kappler demanded 50 kg of gold in place of the Jews. The Jews feverishly managed to collect 35 kg. The chief Rabbi Zolli realized his helplessness. For the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11

Denomination: Catholic

Finding A Contractor (Part 2 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on May 19, 2003

Good contractors are hard to find, especially one we can trust. Jesus is the only one who can renew our hearts and lives.

(This series was used in a capital funds campaign to raise money for repairs and renewal of the church facilities.) Jeff Armbrester Renewal for Growth There are two possible directions that renewal may take. Renewal can go in the direction of preservation, which is restoration. It is an attempt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12, John 1:29-34

Denomination: Methodist

You Can Live Without Guilt

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 5, 2003

A sermon dealing with both the negative and positive aspects of guilt

YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT GUILT ROMANS 8:1-4 Law of the Spirit of Lifeƒ£ƒ¤Law of Sin and Death (no condemnation) (condemnation) Intro: Romans 7 the struggle of sin in our lives (read from Message pg 320) 1) THE GUILT OF CHOOSING WRONG A) Sin brings guilt and shame a) Satan tries ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Religious Or Christ-Like?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ.

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ. Intro.: 1. When you hear someone use the word "religion" or hear someone refer to another person as "religious" what do you think of? a. Illust. Do you think of "Church Lady" on Saturday Night Live who goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

The Way Into The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Paul George on Nov 13, 2003

Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors.

The Way Into The Kingdom of Heaven Mark 1:15 Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors, but Jesus tells them, in the prospect of that kingdom approaching, they must ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Holiness

Those That Hunger And Thirst Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004

part of series on the Beatitudes

HOW TO REALLY BE BLESSED SERIES A Series of Messages on the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Message #4: BLESSED ARE THEY WHO HUNGER AND THIRST AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS Matthew 5:6 I. THE CHARACTER OF THIS APPETITE A. The Source of Hunger 1. Not a desire for some outward system of religious ritual and rules ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

In The Presence Of Greatness

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 31, 2007

“Reaching Up” to God in worship means that we are going into His presence.

Brief Introduction: Have you ever been in the presence of someone or something where you know that you are in the presence of true greatness? Examples…Places like Niagara Falls or the Grand Canyon, or people such as Michael Jordan/Tiger Woods or your favorite recording artists. Manmade ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Has The Cross Ever Crossed Your Mind

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008

A outline to ask you a tough question, has it?

Has the Cross ever crossed your mind? Galatians 6:14 Others may Glory in the circumcision, rituals, and a great show of converts to an easy religion, but I will glory only in the cross of Christ. Those things are empty, worthless and crucified to me and I am crucified to them. (Dakes notes on Gal. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

John's Continuing Testimony Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 26, 2009

John again bears testimony of the superior ministry of Jesus

Jesus had returned from His ordeal in the wilderness where He resisted the temptation of Satan. Though He was hungry and tired He never lost sight of His mission; which was and is our salvation. When Jesus went out with His disciples and began doing miracles and baptizing, many people came to Him. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational