Sermons on Spotlessness:

"Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

Hospitality--Biblical instruction, Biblical examples, and how this relates to us today.

“Entertaining Angels…and Other Strangers” -a sermon on hospitality Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction: We read in the Nativity story, “…there was no room for them at the inn.” Those are familiar words, but this is not a Christmas message. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

The First Passover: An Exposition Of Exodus 12:1-14

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 22, 2020

The first Passover points the way to a greater second Passover.

The First Passover: An Exposition of Exodus 12:1-14 The Passover is a special day for the Jewish people. Even secular Jews celebrate it. It serves a purpose similar to Independence Day in the US or Cinco de Mayo in Latin and South America. The Children of Israel had served as slaves in Egypt for a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Four Crosses Of Calvary

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 8, 2002

AS WE LOOK TO CALVARY AT THE DRAMA THAT WAS PLAYED OUT UPON THAT HILL, HOW MANY CROSSES DO YOU SEE? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH OF THESE CROSSES? LET US CONSIDER THE FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY.

FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY LUKE 23:32-43 INTRODUCTION: THIS MORNING AS WE LOOK TO CALVARY AT THE DRAMA THAT WAS PLAYED OUT UPON THAT HILL, HOW MANY CROSSES DO YOU SEE? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH OF THESE CROSSES? LET US CONSIDER THE FOUR CROSSES OF CALVARY. I. THE CROSS OF REBELLION AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of The Virgin Birth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 26, 2004

The importance of Christ’s virgin birth.

THE NECESSITY OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” I. The Controversy Concerning the Virgin Birth. A. Beginning in the early nineteen hundreds liberal theologians began ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Sin's Atonement

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A message comparing the priestly sacrifices of the Old Testament with the Priestly sacrifice of Christ our High Priest.

Sin’s Atonement – Lev. 16:1-17 & Heb. 9:11-26 Lev 16:1-17 16:1 The LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron who died when they approached the LORD. 2 The LORD said to Moses: "Tell your brother Aaron not to come whenever he chooses into the Most Holy Place behind the curtain in ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-17

Christianity In Context Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 17, 2007

The Christian message of love and redemption is easily misunderstood when it is taken out of context. As Christians, our lives are easily misunderstood when we forget to live out our faith within the context of our daily experience. Living faith, faith i

Christianity in Context, Part-2, I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction The Reverend Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Lord Sends His Messenger

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009

Advent 2 (C) -- Our Lord sends his messenger John the Baptist. John the Baptist prepares the way for our Savior, Jesus, who purifies sinners.

OUR LORD SENDS HIS MESSENGER (Outline) December 7, 2008 -- ADVENT 2 -- Malachi 3:1-4 INTRO: There is always excitement expecting a special day to arrive. There are many special days in our lives. They can include birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and holidays. We have only three ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Compulsive Clean Church Disorder

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 30, 2009

this is a message against being a status quo church--don’t mark a calender change a life

Intro: most people have seen shows on Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. There are a lot of people who have minor problems to some who have major disorders. One such disorder is the desire for everything to be spotless, immaculate, not one thing out of place. Some people clean out of fear of dust, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That You Might Believe.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 19, 2023

Jesus faces His destiny.

THAT YOU MIGHT BELIEVE. John 14:27-31. Jesus reiterated: “Let not your heart be troubled,” and He added, “neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27b). *Well, why should the disciples not let their heart be troubled: after all, Jesus kept saying He was going away? Jesus did not deny saying this, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"do You Love The Church?" Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 14, 2020

To love our Lord Jesus Christ with all of our heart, then we must love His Church just as much!

Introduction: Evangelist Tony Evans, describes the Church as an Embassy. It is a designated place in a foreign country, where Americans can go when the foreign country is under attack and can be safe within the desiganeted area called an Embassy. The Church is taken out of this world and put into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Great Salvation

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jun 9, 2023

What makes our salvation great?

Our Great Salvation Have you noticed how people carelessly use superlatives? Superlatives are words like excellent, magnificent, WONDERFUL, marvelous, unsurpassed, unequaled, unparalleled, and BEST. For ex., someone may say, for 2022 the Kansas City Chiefs were the BEST NFL team in America ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 11, 2000

We need to make our hearts ready for Christmas.

Introduction A. All over the world people are getting ready for Christmas. 1. Shopping 2. Decorating 3. Christmas Cards B. If we take such great care to prepare for Christmas physically, then why don’t we take as much care to prepare for Christmas spiritually? I. WE NEED TO TELL OTHERS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

What Will Be Left Behind When It's All Left Behind? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 7, 2002

A discussion of the Secret Rapture Theory in light of 2 Peter.

WHAT WILL BE LEFT BEHIND WHEN IT’S ALL LEFT BEHIND II Peter 3:3-14 Every person has to make a choice about Jesus and who He is. Jesus is either… A Liar, A Lunatic, or Lord! The “Left Behind” writings are based on the Secret Rapture Theory. This theory makes Jesus out to be either a liar ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29, 2 Peter 3:3-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Your Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Your".

Series: Yours (Malachi) [#2] YOUR WORSHIP Malachi 1:6-14 Introduction: 1. Worship (Webster’s Dictionary) 1: to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power. 2: to regard with great, even extravagant respect, honor, or devotion. 2. Worship (Greek) [proskuneo] Literally means “to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Washed In The Blood

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 30, 2024

God has the ability to wash all our sins away, but it is only by the blood of Jesus.

The church at Corinth had fallen into a terrible condition of contention, complacency, carelessness and carnality. Paul comes to remind them of two things, sends that would keep people out of heaven and their relationship with God. The only way to get to heaven is to be washed in the blood. Washed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 1:5

Denomination: Baptist