Sermons on The Pure In Heart:

Mount Sinai - The Commitment Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 29, 2008

God asks the Hebrews for a blind commitment upfront, before He gives the Ten Commandments. God does this without apology. God does this with us as well, a commitment before we know the future.

It is 3:00 in the morning and we are waiting with other pilgrims on the back side of Saint Catherine’s Monastery at the base of mount Sinai. It is a moonless night - pitch black beyond the small light we huddle around. I wonder if I dressed warm enough, I am surprised it can be so cold in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Judge Correctly Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2008

Jesus has just given our old adage, "like father like son" new meaning. Jesus, like the Father, has the authority to execute judgment & to give life. A life centered on Jesus’ & His Word will judge correctly & do right & will be resurrected to life.

JOHN 5: 25-32 HOW TO JUDGE CORRECTLY 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 / Ezekiel 37: 1- ] Jesus has just given our old adage, "like father like son" new meaning. Jesus, like the Father, has the authority to execute judgment and to give life. A life centered on Jesus’ and His Word will ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing That Was Found In A Pot Of Oil

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 10, 2008

Sometimes our blessings are found in the most unusaul places.

2nd Kings 4:1-7 Topic: The blessiing that was found in a pot of oil In 2nd Kings 4:1-7, we read about a poor widow mother who was once married to a prophet, who was one of the sons, or one of the associates, or one of the servants of Elisha the prophet, who was known to be a mighty prophet ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Humble Service

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 11, 2009

Jesus demonstrated his humility and love toward his disciples by washing their feet, and we should do likewise.

It has been one of my major goals at our youth group over the past few years to get the kids to be more respectful and selfless in the way they treat other people, particularly their fellow group members. I remember vividly a discussion I had with one particularly guy. He was telling me about ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Sloth Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

7 Deadly Sins Series July 6, 2008 Sloth You know those days where you dont really feel like doing anything? You know those overcast days where its dreary out all day long and all you really want to do is call off work, lay around the house and watch a movie? You ever have days like that? I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: *other

Easter: He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This is an Easter sermon that uses the stone at the tomb as a metaphor for the problems of life. It is topical and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.

HE STILL MOVES STONES Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL It was early that first Easter morning. What little grass grew in that arid climate was moist with the morning’s dew. The cool air of early spring breezed through the blossoming branches of nearby trees. The sun crept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:3

Denomination: Christian Church

The Wrong Horse

Contributed by Jeffrey Powell on Mar 29, 2010

Preached Palm Sunday 2010. Many religious people of Jesus' day thought they were winning by killing Jesus. They, like many today inside and outside the church let their isn and pride stand in the way of a true relationship with Christ and lost the race. T

Luke 19vv25-48 The Wrong Horse Two Kentucky farmers who owned racing stables had developed a keen rivalry. One spring, each of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. Thinking that a professional rider might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers engaged a crack jockey. The two horses ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Deliverance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 29, 2010

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Mark related/described the chain of events surrounding Jesus’ death. Certain events transpired in bringing about the death of our Deliverance. But when does Deliverance die? 5 assumptions ensuring the death of Deliverance.

The DEATH of DELIVERANCE-I—Mark 15:1-47 Need: To grasp the significance of Jesus’ death on the cross & thus to wrest the Easter season from the confines of secular thinking. Mk. 9:30-32—“Then they departed from there & passed through Galilee, & He did not want anyone to know it. For He taught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Who Dug Up The Roof

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2010

Who were the men who were willing to step outside the norm and dig a hole in a roof for the benefit of a friend?

As they moved closer to the crowd their hopes begin to sink, what they thought would be a fairly simple task had taken on monumental proportions. When the suggestion came up to take their lame friend to Jesus everyone thought it was a great idea, all they had to do to get their friend to walk was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 3, 2010

Message focuses on the real power of the resurrection.

The Power of The Resurrection Scriptures: Matthew 26:39; 27:46; 28:18; Ephesians 2:4-6; John 10:17-18 Introduction: Today we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We know that Jesus died, was buried and on the third day, He rose from the dead – He was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness Brings Clear Vision

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 3, 2010

Simple, though tougher to accomplish....Your Faithfulness will bring clear Vision for the individual and for the Church.

Faithfulness brings clear Vision Have you ever considered how far faithfulness could take you? We show up at our jobs each day, not always seeing what our faithfulness is creating for our futures, but yet we intrinsically, (on the inside), know that it is building a stability, or a platform, for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live Fearlessly: An Easter Sermon

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2010

As believers, we can fearlessly “practice the resurrection.”

LIVING FEARLESSLY! REV. 1:12-18 Sermon Objective: As believers, we can fearlessly “practice the resurrection.” INTRO: Good Morning. CHRIST HAS RISEN! HE HAS RISEN INDEED!!!! May I ask you to read the Apostle’s Creed with me? It will not be on the screens. I would ask you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Chapter 20 - "Judgment Day" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 7, 2010

First resurrection, White throne judgment

Revealing the Revelation Chapter 20 – “Judgment Day” April 11, 2010 Revelation 20 And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Our Legacy Of Hope Begins At Home

Contributed by David Ferguson on Aug 25, 2010

Life fulfillment and abundance is NEVER ultimately found in what we acquire, accomplish or achieve. It’s only found in the loving intimacy with God and others. The home the Lord builds is a home where people are the priority!

Our Legacy of Hope Begins at Home Introduction: Recognize the longest married couple in the service and possibly the newest married couple. (Perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind) A question for married couples:For those of us who are married, what hope do we have that our marriage will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectations We Place On God

Contributed by Christopher Easton on Oct 17, 2008

Sermon on the golden calf episode in Exodus.

Text: Exodus 32:1-14 Lightning and thunder are roaring at the top of the mountain. Smoke is billowing all around as if the whole mountain side were on fire! Moses was meeting with God there. The people dare not go to where Moses was for fear that God himself would break out against them! It was an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Holiness