Sermons on Unclean Lips:

#30 The Problem Is The Heart Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 12, 2020

The Pharisees and scribes were all wrapped up in rules and externals.

#30 The Problem Is the Heart Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 13, 2020 The Pharisees and scribes were all wrapped up in rules and externals. In Mark 7:1-23, Jesus taught that what pleases Him most is worship from the HEART. NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Jan 31, 2007

Solomon, the world’s wisest man, gives us a charge that we need to guard our hearts above all else.

Guard Your Heart Spiritual Heart Surgery Proverbs 4:20 – 27 When I was in junior high, I played on the football team. What position did I play? Well, it could be said that I played three positions – guard, tackle and end. I sat on the end of the bench, guarded the water bottle, and tackled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Craving Soul Food

Contributed by Larry Wise on Feb 24, 2010

A message designed to encourage people to read their Bible.

Craving Soul Food I Peter 2:1-3 INTRO: Eating healthy—health foods—craving junk food. Let’s try an experiment: say, “I have a craving for broccoli and brussel sprouts.” NOPE. It just doesn’t work. Now try, “I have a craving for chocolate.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Body Not At Ease Is Disease

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 2, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 13: 1 – 59

Leviticus 13: 1 – 59 Body not at ease is disease 13 And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: 2 “When a man has on the skin of his body a swelling, a scab, or a bright spot, and it becomes on the skin of his body like a leprous sore, then he shall be brought to Aaron the priest or to one of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 24, 2011

Loving those who are unloveable and unloving.

Redemptive Relationships “Loving Your Enemies” Matthew 5:43-48 Matthew 5:43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Salt & Light

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 6, 2011

1. Jesus was telling us not to live for the kingdom of the world, but the Kingdom of God. 2. Jesus is saying that we play an important role in the life of the world as salt and light. 3. Jesus was talking about a new way of obedience.

It is no accident that Jesus talked about us being salt and light immediately after he spoke the Beatitudes. It is in learning how to think as Jesus thought and live as he lived in submissions to God, that we become agents of healing and light in the world. It is when we live as people who do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer And Sincere Daily Living

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

The truth is that there is no way you can pray correctly when you are not living aright

“He that turneth away His ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be an abomination” (Proverb 28:9) “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous and His ears are open unto His cries” (Psalms 34:15) “For the eyes of the Lord are intently watching all who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15

Denomination: Anglican

The Servant Enlightens Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

Jesus deals with spiritual blindness.

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE SERVANT ENLIGHTENS” MARK 7:1-8:26 OPEN Rose Crawford had been blind for 50 years. Then she had an operation in a hospital in Ontario, Canada. In response to the effectiveness of the surgery as the doctor lifted the bandages from her eyes ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have A Healthy Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 15(B) - Have a healthy heart! Recognize our problems. Recognize God’s solution.

HAVE A HEALTHY HEART (Outline) August 24, 2008 -- PENTECOST 15 -- Mark 7:1-8 INTRO: How is your heart? Today, more than ever people are keenly aware of the importance of having a healthy heart. Exercise helps our hearts to be healthy. Beyond that there is medicine or even procedures ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Valley Of Decision

Contributed by Dorothy Napier on Nov 25, 2004

lIfE IS FILLED WITH CHOICES, CHOICES THAT AFFECT US EVERY DAY, IN EVERYTHING WE DO. OUR CHOICES NOT ONLY AFFECT US BUT OTHERS AS WELL.

THE VALLEY OF DECISION JOEL 3:2,12-14 LIFE IS FILLED WITH CHOICES, CHOICES THAT AFFECTS US EVERYDAY IN EVERYTHING WE DO, WHICH MEANS THAT EVERYDAY CHOICES IS NOT WITHOUT SIGNIFICANCE.THEREFORE, WHAT WE CHOOSE TO DO NOT ONLY AFFECT US BUT OTHERS ALSO. WHETHER WE SEE THE RESULTS IMMEDIATELY OR ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:2-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Deceived Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2012

Do not be deceived by the subtle devices of satan!

Do not be deceived……. 1 Corinthians 6:9”Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived….” We talk a lot about Eve being deceived by the serpent in the garden of Eden through sugary words and smooth talk, but let me tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Faith Requires: Focus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 15, 2020

We live in a world that is defined by being distracted.

WHAT FAITH REQUIRES: FOCUS Mark 7:1-23 Introduction We live in a world that is defined by being distracted. We do not even relax and watch television anymore. A study by the Mobile Marketing Association found that “88% Of U.S. Consumers Use Mobile As Second Screen While Watching TV”. Clive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Be Commissioned?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 6, 2023

Isaiah’s perspective on God in the initial four verses gives us a feeling of God’s significance, power, and mystery. Isaiah's case of perceiving his sin before God urges us to admit our own wrongdoings.

Isaiah 6:1-13 The image of absolution that Isaiah gives advises us that we are pardoned as well. At the point when we perceive how incredible God is, how guilty we are, and the degree of His absolution, we get the strength to accomplish His work. How does our idea of the significance of God match ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Desert Happenings And Other News Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2025

Transitioning to chapter 20, it would seem that nearly the entire 40 years of wandering have passed without comment. Most of the old generation had died off and a new generation had taken its place.

June 21, 2025 Last week was not a good week. There was lots of whining and complaining and rebellion. What we learned is that even though Yahweh judged the people, his judgments did not curb their rebellion. No matter what he did, for their benefit or in discipline, complaining and rebellion ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-14, Psalm 106:32-33, John 3:14-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Sin Of Ingratitude Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2024

Luke 17:11-19 teaches us about the sin of ingratitude.

Introduction Garry Moore had three young men on his TV show, “To Tell the Truth.” These high school boys were standing by a subway station in New York City when a man suddenly fell onto the tracks below. Instantaneously, and without knowing the other, each boy jumped down to rescue the man. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed