Sermons on Wash Away:

Ordaining The Priests (Exodus 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 7, 2024

How does ordaining ancient priests reveal Jesus and the Christian life? Let's look at Exodus 29.

Does the ordination of Aaron and his sons: washing, clothing, anointing, sacrificing and eating, hint at the sacrifice of Christ and the Christian life? Let’s look at Exodus 29. Washing Was this ceremonial washing symbolic of what was to take place in the heart? Are our hearts sprinkled from an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Submissive Sovereign

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 27, 2018

While in the Upper Room, just hours prior to the Crucifixion, Jesus humbled Himself, assuming the position of a slave to wash the disciples' feet. Although He knew their hearts, He washed the feet of each one.

The Submissive Sovereign John 13: 1-5 I am well aware that all Scripture was given by inspiration of God, through the Holy Spirit for our benefit; but this is one of those passages that almost seems too holy for mere mortals to impose upon. Our Lord is in his last hours upon this earth. Very soon ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Veil Is Gone, Inner And Outter Court

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 22, 2018

We can come boldly to the throne of God, the veil is gone. You can be a friend of God.

THE VEIL IS GONE, COME ON IN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson.) 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Luke 6:38, Matthew 11:28-29, Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blessings Of Baptism

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 19, 2004

Why do I need baptism? What invisible blessings do I receive at baptism? Am I living my baptism, or throwing it away?

Acts 2:36-41 THE BLESSINGS OF BAPTISM There are certain things in life that are important to you, even though you don’t know exactly how those things work. Your car is a good example. It’s important to you, but do you know how your car works? If your dashboard lights up, indicating that there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Lutheran

This Jesus Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2020

What did Jesus mean when he declared "I am the light of the world?"

Back in the Old Testament, we read that the Israelites had been in Egypt for 400 years, much of that time as slaves. Finally, when the time was right, God sent Moses to lead the people out of their slavery… into freedom. And for the next 40 years, the Israelites wandered in the desert, being led ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Away From Me, Lord; I Am A Sinful Man

Contributed by Carl Benge on Feb 5, 2007

Redemptive Nature of God in our lives

Last week I attended a seminar called “This Holy Mystery” the taking of Communion. One of the interesting facts that we discussed was the accepting of communion. In other words who can and who has the right to take communion. In the United Methodist Church we practice the open communion in that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Part 2 - Genesis 15:6-21 - Chasing Away The Vultures Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 2, 2010

Some vultures swooped down to eat the carcasses, but Abram chased them away" Notice there is ALWAYS SOMETHING OR SOMEONE WHO WILL TRY TO STOP YOU ENTERING INTO A COVENANT relationship with God, and you will have to refuse to let them.

Part 2 - Genesis 15:6-21 - CHASING AWAY THE VULTURES Moving to Sydney from the Whitsunday's in Australia is like moving to a new country - it has a culture of it's own which is vastly different. Moving into a new ministry also has it's challenges and so I can identify with Abram as God brought him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph: The Hero Who Ran Away (Sermon Theme By Jeff Strite)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 28, 2010

God wants us to run away from temptation as did Joseph.

As a father of four girls I find it hard to keep up with what boys are into these days when it comes to superheroes. I see that Spiderman is still popular but it looks like Superman has taken a backseat to some newer guys like the X-Men. One thing I doubt has changed is that a superhero is someone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:6-23

Denomination: Lutheran

When You Feel Like All Others Have Turned Away!

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 23, 2015

Paul writes in his letters to Timothy and warns about those who have turned away or deserted him!

FEELING ALL ALONE In my recent reading of I and II Timothy, I was struck by Paul’s declaration to the young preacher how many had turned from the faith. Although partly as a warning to Timothy, a theme that runs through both letters is to avoid foolish arguments and that some will turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

We Don't Always Grasp The Vision Right Away

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 6, 2019

Understanding that the revelation of a vision from God may not always be forthcoming with the vision.

We Don’t Always Grasp the Vision Right Away Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing and anointing on the message, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn Away From False Alliances And Rely Only On The True God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 20, 2020

God subjected Himself in the person of Jesus Christ, the God-man, to ridicule and torture and death, so that after rising from the dead, He could form a people.

Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Course 2020 If a far-seeing leader in the Middle East back in the centuries before Christ had wanted to found a city or territory for his people, he would have chosen a place with natural defenses, like the island of Tyre in the Lebanon area. Tyre survived as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6-14, Psalm 48:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

Visionary View: When The Scales Fall Away From Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

Explore the transformative moment when the scales fall away from our eyes. It's a turning point where we see the truth, and our lives are forever changed.

Visionary View: When the Scales Fall Away from Our Eyes Today, we gather to explore the transformative moment when the scales fall away from our eyes, a powerful concept found in the New Living Translation of the Bible. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a prayer. Heavenly Father, we seek Your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-18, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 1:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Like David, Am I Also One Urge Away From Disaster?"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 1, 2014

This text reminds us that we should not gamble with God’s grace, for we may only be one urge away from disaster.

In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel with him; they ravaged the Ammonites, and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. 2It happened, late one afternoon, when David rose from his couch and was walking about on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Understand What I Have Done For You Series

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Feb 27, 2004

We learn the spiritual meaning behind Jesus washing his disciples feet.

LENT MIDWEEK 1 - 2004 “Do You Understand What I Have Done for You?” Text: John 13:12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. Dear Christian Friends, Today we enter the season of Lent. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul's Journey Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Apr 29, 2008

Paul received the promise but the journey wash hard. God was with him, the Journey of life.

“Why won’t you die” Acts. 28:1-6 1 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2 The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. 3 But when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God