Sermons on Washing The Soul:

The Man Who Is No Longer Blind. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 7, 2023

John 9, the man who was born blind, are we as open to Jesus as he was or closed to Jesus?

John 9:1-41 A man who is no longer blind. One of the sports that I participated in as a young bloke was caving, the Nelson region has some amazing caves, and I had a few adventures with the Nelson Caving Club. Plus, we would do a few caving trips just as a group of friends. One thing that I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 7:1, John 8:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Baptism Of Jesus - Going Deeper Into Service

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2007

A short talk encouraging the congregation to see that God wants us to become more like Jesus.

Matthew 3: 13-17 Are there some things that we would never expect the Queen to have to do? I guess we wouldn’t expect her to be on the ‘phone arranging all of her appointments because she has a secretary to do that. If she attends a major engagement – perhaps as the Patron of a charity – and there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Uriah Had A Little Lamb Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 23, 2007

"Thou shalt not commit adultery". Sermon focusing on the adultery between David and Bathsheba.

Exodus 20:14 and 2 Samuel 11 & 12 INTRODUCTION Adultery is big business. There are websites organizing adultery. Let’s name them and shame them. ‘IllicitEncounters’, ‘meet2cheat’, ’klub46’. There are others. Adultery is widespread in public life. Think of the affairs Prince Charles and Princess ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Mercy Me: Cultivating The Gift Of Compassion

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000

We can develop compassion by seeing, touching and serving people the way Jesus did.

7-18-99 MERCY ME: CULTIVATING THE GIFT OF COMPASSION You know that feeling you get in your stomach when you are going down the first drop of a roller coaster. It’s the same feeling when you hear horrible news. Your stomach feels like it has just been kicked in. The New Testament has a Greek word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36, Mark 1:40-42, Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of Communion Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 9, 2001

the blessings of communion

August 11, 2001 The Blessings of Communion Have you ever heard of the legend of the Holy Grail? Legend has it that the cup which Christ used at the Last Supper was saved by Joseph of Arimathea. Later on that night, Joseph supposedly used that same cup to collect the blood of Jesus after his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Just What The Doctor Ordered

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of Prov. 17:22

Just What the Doctor Ordered Prov. 17:22 It’s usually healthy to follow the doctor’s orders. After giving a woman a full medical examination, the doctor writes out a prescription and gives instructions on the dosage. "Take the green pill with a large glass of water when you get up. Take the blue ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Conviction Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

The proper response to guilty feelings will help us live in right relationship w/ God.

How to Deal with Conviction “When Something Good Makes You Feel Bad” Acts 2:36-41 Intro: Last week we talked about being under the influence (not of intoxicants, stimulants, or any illegal substance, but under the influence of the Holy Spirit). Peter was under the influence when he stood up to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Transformed Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 4, 2005

One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a transformation. A person in Christ is given a new nature, a spiritual nature.

A Transformed Life -A Fresh Start- 2 Corinthians 5:17 - “What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun!” (NLT) One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Giving Thanks In The Mourning

Contributed by Philip Grose on Nov 24, 2004

We all struggle with the sin in our lives. Some days we wonder how we will ever measure up to the standards that God has commanded in his holy word. Paul came to the conclusion that it is only through Christ Jesus our Lord that we can hold on and propse

“Giving Thanks in the mourning” The residents of Lane County, on the Oregon coast, woke up one morning to a devastating find. A forty-five foot, eight ton pacific grey whale had died and washed up on the beach near the town of Florence. It had been a while since such a large whale had washed up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Methodist

"What I Am Going To Do When I Get To Heaven!

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2002

Speaking fo the enjoyments of Heaven

WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN? Revelation 21:1-27 Introduction: This chapter gives a preview of our future home called Heaven. Heaven is just as real as Smithfield, NC. It will have as its inhabitants those who were redeemed by the blood of the Lamb of God. No matter how we try to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Did God See On 9/11

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002

Someone once said, "Life is what really happens on your way to your dreams." On September 11, 2001 we were a nation on it’s way to it’s dreams when life happened, and it happened in the most horrendous way imaginable.

What did God See on September 11, 2001? Turn to 2 Peter 3:9 Someone once said, "Life is what really happens on your way to your dreams." A year ago this Wednesday we were a nation on it’s way to it’s dreams when Life happened. And it happened in the most horrendous way imaginable. And many of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Thing Leads To Another

Contributed by Ish Engle on Sep 19, 2006

For every action, there is a reaction and a series of events unfold. When we act toward God, we move unfold events to God’s glory. When we allow sin to move us, we move toward more sin.

Once again the Pharisees thought they had the perfect situation. They had a woman who had been caught in an adulterous act. Hebrew law said that she should be stoned, though divorce was the more common solution of the day. Still, if Jesus didn’t say, “Stone her,” they could show people that He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Narnia: Discover The Wonder Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

Just as the four children of Narnia discovered wonder and adventure in the C. of N., so those humble shepherds nearly 2000 years ago discovered an incredible story which they had to wonder about and experience.

Message #4 Advent Narnia Series – Discover the Wonder Introduction: Always Winter but Never Christmas – How the life of Christ changed everything in the world. Encounter the Power – The Power of Christ is greater than the spell of sin and death. Discover the Light of Christmas – Looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Freedom In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2009

The letter has changed emphasis from doctrine to practice. The first part of chapter 5 has promoted freedom from legalism. Since the restraints of the law are lifted I can now do what ever my inclinations, passions, & desires lead me to do. This is licen

GALATIANS 5: 13-15 CHRISTIAN FREEDOM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT [Romans 6:15-23] At the close of an important speech to congress on January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shared his vision of the kind of world he wanted to see after the war was over. He envisioned four basic freedoms enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer For Himself (Part 1a) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010

A sermon examining Jesus' High Priestly Prayer .

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER Part 1a: Jesus’ Prayer For Himself John 17:1-5 It is the eve of the Crucifixion; Jesus and His Disciples have spent some time in the Upper Room celebrating the Passover Feast. Following the meal Jesus spent the next few hours giving some final instructions to His ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist