Sermons on Swept Clean:

Living As New World People/ Part 1 Of Identity Check Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 11, 2014

Touching base afresh with who God says you and I are supposed to be in Christ.

We're going to begin a brand new series this morning called Identity Check. Really what this is all about is going back and touching base with who God says you and I are supposed to be. Who are we supposed to be? How are we supposed to be living? Where are we headed? Those kinds of things. An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9, Matthew 16:13-19, Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Me - Responding To His Call

Contributed by Scott Redmond on Jul 28, 2018

When you follow Jesus, He will lead you into the Bible, through the prayer closet and out into the harvest fields! Jesus said, "Follow Me". Jesus is still calling disciples to daily follow Him on the path of life.

Title: Follow Me - A Daily Walk with Jesus Jesus is still calling disciples to daily follow Him on the path of life. › INTRODUCTION: God has a plan for your life. God’s PLAN FOR YOU... is your purpose and what He had in mind when He created you. Jesus said that He came to give us life. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, John 10:27, Luke 24:13-32, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 24:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Works With Surprising Speed

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2019

Study of the revival that occurred during the reign of Hezekiah, focusing in particular on the suddenness with which God moved the hearts of the people and the conditions that preceded that revival.

“Hezekiah said, ‘You have now consecrated yourselves to the LORD. Come near; bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.’ And the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all who were of a willing heart brought burnt offerings. The number of the burnt offerings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Interpreting The Ministry Of Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 21, 2007

Being a follower of Jesus will bring us into conflict with those who are not his followers. However, being his follower means that we are called to help others to interpret his ministry so that they might become his follower too.

On and off, for the past 19 years Moira and I have been delighted to be able to spend time at her parents’ time-share apartment in Spain. The weather is predictably hot and the sun shines brightly! However, I was careless in packing my case. I was disappointed to arrive in Spain and discover that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Anglican

Between Risk And Reward

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 30, 2006

We take the big risk, but reward is not immediate, trouble arises… Your back is against the wall, there is no hope, it’s desperate, you know you can’t go back but there seems to be no way to go ahead. It’s impossible! Or is it?

20, August 2006 Dakota Community Church Between Risk and Reward Introduction: We get a little older and risk taking becomes more difficult! When we do get out of the boat it doesn’t always go well. We take the big risk, but reward is not immediate, trouble arises… Your back is against the wall, ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Paul's Sees The Light

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 11, 2007

Paul’s Conversion on the Road to Damascus

“Paul Sees the Light" Acts 9:3-19; 26-31 When God calls, do you question? When God asks for a change in you, do you delay? Think of Jonah …. God had to have him swallowed by a fish to get his attention Some don’t believe this is possible because of the gastrointestinal liquids that would devour ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of The Father

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 5, 2010

Message about the knowing the Heart of the Father

Disclaimer: I do a lot of reading. Most is from my studies not sure how much. Title: The Heart of the Father Theme: Show that what was missed by the “other brother was the heart of the father” Text: Luke 15 Luke 15:1-3 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Songs Of Rescue, Songs Of Praise Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2011

The psalms are particularly important as Christian songs because they subsume every human experience and emotion and thought into a song of gratitude and praise.

Monday of 5th Week in Lent April 11, 2011 The stories we have read today are rescue stories. Individuals–humans with infinite dignity–were saved from death by divine intervention. It is interesting to note that both of these passages are controversial. The first–Daniel and Susannah– is known in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Battle Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 18, 2019

So many of the Christmas stories happen at night. The shepherds are surprised at night by an angel. Jesus is born at night in a filthy manger. The Magi see a star that leads them to Jesus.

The Battle of Christmas December 22, 2019 So many of the Christmas stories happen at night. The shepherds are surprised at night by an angel. Jesus is born at night in a filthy manger. The Magi see a star that leads them to Jesus. This is not a message about public nativity scenes or arguments ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-16, Revelation 12:1-6, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Revelation 12:17, Revelation 17:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testifying Truth

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 26, 2018

The Sanhedrin again seek to put Christ and Christianity on trial, even though Jesus has been crucified, dead and buried.

Mid-Week Message/Devotion April 25, 2018 Acts 4:5-12 We are reading through this account of Peter and the apostles being queried by yet another gathering of what amounts to a self-appointed council. Why do I say self-appointed? You see this council of Jewish priests – the Sanhedrin was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Chosen

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 16, 2014

Look what the Bible tells about a child of God: You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people.

You are His favorite! 1 Peter 2:9’But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light’ She said: "Nobody loves me ... the whole world hates me!" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

For A Guitarist

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2013

A funeral sermon for locally favorite guitarist (Idea came from Gene Packwood at: http://kiwirev.blogspot.com/2011/06/untitled.html)

Because of all of Mike’s music making—much of it on the guitar—and to honor his memory, I thought it would be good for us to think about guitars, guitar playing and life. Guitars improve with age. The older they get the better they sound. Richer, fuller, sweeter. Lives well ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Realizing Where You Are

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

THANKING GOD FOR WHERE YOU ARE

REALIZING WHERE YOU ARE Jn. 6:67, 68 " “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. 68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." INTRO: I. WHERE AM I? 1. Phases in life 1) Each one of us will pass through ...read more

Scripture: John 6:67-68

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Foundations

Contributed by Robert Poole on Mar 2, 2016

Know what the foundation is that your are building your life upon

Two Foundations Luke 6:46-49 Introduction: Importance of a foundation, especially here in LA I. The story a. End of the Sermon on the Mount as found in Luke b. Two foundations described i. First foundation on a rock- those who hear and acts on His Words ii. Second foundation done quickly on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Housewives - Mother's Day 2005

Contributed by Steven Dow on May 5, 2005

Desperate houswives and the rest of us are searching for something to make our lives complete.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Mother’s Day, May 8, 2005 Luke 15:8-19 Thesis: Desperate housewives (along with the rest of us) are searching for something to make their lives complete. Wisteria. It’s the name of a twisting vine with beautiful blossoms. Wisteria is known for its ability to climb high; yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-9