Sermons on Water In Cleansing:

Breaking The Yokes

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Apr 29, 2008

There is no reason for us to be bound by the yokes of bondage the devil puts on us.

Isaiah best describes the anointing of the Spirit. He sets the stage with a brief history lesson and in verse 24 he speaks the word of the Lord to the people of his day, “…do not be afraid of the Assyrians, who beat you with a rod and lift up a club against you, as Egypt did” (v. 24, NIV). It’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Special Vessels

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 25, 2023

How does God choose some to be special vessels and others not? Let's find out in Romans 9.

How does God choose some to be special vessels and others not? Are the chosen people Jews or Christians or both? Let’s begin by asking, did Paul love his fellow Jews? I’m speaking the truth in Christ—I’m not lying, as my conscience assures me with the Holy Spirit: 2 I have great sadness and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Not Vulnerable

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 4, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 16: 1 – 34

Leviticus 16: 1 – 34 Not Vulnerable 16 Now the LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they offered profane fire before the LORD, and died; 2 and the LORD said to Moses: “Tell Aaron your brother not to come at just any time into the Holy Place inside the veil, before ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Division And Unity

Contributed by James May on Nov 13, 2005

I do not believe that God is pleased with the divisions within the Body of Christ that cripple our witness. Where do we draw the line on division and acceptance with one another?

DIVISION AND UNITY By Pastor Jim May We live in an age when there are great divisions within the church. I have no doubt that I am considered too liberal by some standards, but then there are others, even more liberal than I, who consider me to be too strict and legalistic. Where do we draw the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building A Servant Attitude Family

Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Sep 13, 2006

In a culture filled with self-gratification, developing servant attitude families presents challenges that are addressed with this message.

Ephesians 5:21-31 (NIV) 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are The Church; Are You A Salty Saint

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 23, 2014

This sermon encourages the church to be seasoning to the world to witness and to help them see why the church is dying today and why .

WE ARE THE CHURCH: "Are You a Salty Saint?" Matthew 5:13 INTRODUCTION: How valuable is salt? 40 million tons are required each year to fill our needs in the U.S. ?Homer called it divine ? Plato called it a "substance dear to the gods." ? Shakespeare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Truths To A Great Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021

Marriage is a mystery. There is more here than meets the eye. Marriage is "completion" in a profound sense.

Today I want to share with you a message entitled, “5 Truths to a Great Marriage.” Almost every one of us can improve our marriages. Keep your Bibles open Ephesians, and we conclude our series When Two Become One this morning. Thank you for joining us. Our hope is that this strengthens the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing Treacherously

Contributed by Ramsey Ledford on Jul 14, 2005

Sermon/Teaching on the dangers of not following Gods word and allowing ourselves to comprimise that which God cherishes.

“Dealing Treacherously” Christian Workers Conference 06/07/04 hosted by Eastside MBC By Pastor Ramsey Ledford of the Valley Springs MBC Topic: Who is the “wife of thy youth” in Malachi 2:14-16 And how did the husband deal treacherously against her? #1) Seeing the two fold meaning. A) Malachi ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ananias & Sapphira Syndrome

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Don’t hold back from God

Acts 5:1-16 The Ananias & Sapphira Syndrome - Howard Hughes having everything & having nothing - Believers can fall into the same trap - v. 1 Ananias means - “Jehovah has been gracious” Sapphira means “Beautiful” - Looks Good - Acts Good - v. 1 Acts 5:1 (KJV) But a certain man named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes The Bride

Contributed by Glenn Bleakney on Jun 14, 2008

Often in the scriptures the relationship between God and his church is likened to that of a husband and wife. On that glorious day when the Lord Jesus returns, the true church of God will be joined to him as a bride is to her groom on the wedding day. Rev

Apostle Paul instructs us that Jesus so loves His church that He gave his very life for her in order that He might sanctify and cleanse her. "Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word" (Eph. 5:25-26). The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoration

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007

David cried to have his heart restored with the presence, and joy of the Lord. We as indiviuals need that restoration and the Church needs such a restoration.

Restoration Ps 51. 10 – 13; Ps 23: 1 – 3 V3 He restoreth my soul God is a God of restoration, if nothing is seen in the O T you see God attempting continually to restore Israel back to Himself. We see in the NT that that is the purpose of Jesus Christ dieing on the Cross and rising from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Completely Invested Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 1, 2019

This is the 20th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#20] COMPLETELY INVESTED Ephesians 5:25-33 Introduction: In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating the graves of her 2 sons who served during the Civil War as Confederate soldiers, an elderly woman also decorated 2 mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Bought And Paid For

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Our Value to God

BOUGHT AND PAID FOR 1PETER 1VS 18-25 18 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. 20 He indeed was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Transformed By Truth: Draw Near To God James 4:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

James 4:8 calls us to a closer relationship with our Creator.

Transformed by Truth: Draw Near to God James 4:8 Introduction Today, we will delve into a powerful verse from the book of James that calls us to a closer relationship with our Creator. Let's read together: James 4:8 (NLT): "Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Hebrews 10:22, Psalm 24:3-4, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obeying The Commands Of God By Christ. Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Feb 24, 2024

Deuteronomy 7:11 "[11]Thou shalt therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command thee this day, to do them."

In the Old Covenant, God told the Israelites to obey and keep His commands and statutes remaining in right standing with Him but they were unable, disobeying Him time and again, caught in a cycle of disobedience and repentance. Jesus is The fulfillment of the law that the Israelites failed to do or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:14-27, Exodus 19:4-6, Colossians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Deuteronomy 7:9-11  (view more)  (view less)