Sermons on Without Blemish:

Was A Sacrificial Lamb Really Necessary For Humanity?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 9, 2024

If a sacrificial lamb was necessary for people during Biblical times, is one still necessary for people of today?

As the Hebrews arranged for their departure from subjugation in Egypt, they were told to make bread without yeast (“unleavened bread”) on the grounds that they lacked the necessary amount of time to sit and wait for it to rise. Yeast was likewise an image of wrongdoing, so they were directed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sacrifices (Leviticus 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 23, 2024

How did the sacrifices foreshadow Jesus and us? Let's look at Leviticus 22.

Did the Old Testament sacrifices, and the demands on those who performed them, foreshadow a much more perfect sacrifice? How are we also to be living sacrifices? Let’s look at Leviticus 22. Was the person offering the sacrifices to be healthy? The Lord told Moses to say to Aaron and his sons: I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Rock Of My Salvation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 16, 2024

Jesus is described as the Rock because He gives us peace, protection, preservation, promotion and provisions.

Jesus: The Rock of my Salvation Study Text: 2 Samuel 22 : 47 Introduction: - In the Bible, God is referred to as the “Rock.” There are several references in the Bible to God as the Rock. - If your hope is in anyone or anything other than the Lord Jesus Christ, you are building on a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Weak Paradox

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2022

Jesus appeared weak but was strong.

A Weak Paradox 2 Corinthians 13:4 1. Definition of Paradox: a. A statement that seems to contradict itself but may nonetheless be true. b. “A paradox is the truth standing on her head to get attention.” 2. Jesus is all about Paradox because so much of what Jesus teaches is just foolish according ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shout For God Has Given You The City

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Aug 29, 2019

Within this scripture, God has set forth a principle of war for His people to use in Spiritual Warfare.

Josh 6:1-5, 15, 16 1 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. 2 And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour. 3 And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saved To The Uttermost Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 26, 2021

The Old Testament priesthood was only temporary. “The former priests were many in number” BUT that is because a man could only serve until he died. But Jesus has already gone through death and He will never die again...

I. He’s Permanent: “but Jesus holds his priesthood permanently, because He continues forever.” Hebrews? ?7:24? ????? The Old Testament priesthood was only temporary. “The former priests were many in number” BUT that is because a man could only serve until he died. But Jesus has already gone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Nothing Wrong With Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

Do we have an honest evaluation system where we hold the heart accountable? How vunlernable are we?

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH ME? SUSCEPTIBLE OR VULERNABLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Use 1 Sam. 24 David and Saul in cave at En-Gadi. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. I. CAN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 25, 2018

The blood has never lost its power

The Blood of Jesus Galatians 3:13 An old song says, “Oh, the blood of Jesus, Oh the blood of Jesus, Oh the blood of Jesus, has never lost its power. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah for the blood, Hallelujah, hallelujah it has never suffered loss.” The blood of Jesus is not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Methodist

7 Reasons For Not Going To Hell

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 15, 2018

Why people should excep Jesus today.

7 Reasons for not going to hell The only time you hell is T.V. are over the radio in a cussing contest. Just as sure as there a place for saved there is one for the sinner. Hell is not a state of mind but a real place. Sad that will become a permanent home for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Team Player Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 8, 2019

In imitating Jesus we see a call to community (team).

1. Show Ben Franklin’s "Join, or Die" Political Cartoon (Originally for French and Indian War then for the War for Independence) We have recently celebrated our Independence Day, a lesson from history applies to the Body of Christ. Prior to July 4, 1776, there were only thirteen British ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Holy Because He Is Holy!

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 26, 2001

God sets His people apart to be Holy in an unholy world.

Be Holy Because He is Holy! You have all seen the television commercial for the Armed Forces "Be all that you can be." Everybody wants to be all that they can be. We all hunger for that, we don’t all reach our potential, but we do all desire to be all that we believe we are capable of being. No ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23, 1 Peter 1:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raising A G-Rated Family In An R-Rated World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2006

It has grown increasingly more difficult to keep the world from influencing our families. What can we do to counter that influence?

OPEN: A man was once hired to go and take a census in the hills of east Tennessee. He came to one ram-shackle home, knocked on the door and was greeted by a young girl. Brandishing his clipboard, the interviewer asked the girl, "Is your mom home?" She said, "Nah, she ran off with a moon shiner." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fountain Opened For Cleansing Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 25, 2008

Zechariah’s message points to the ’Day of the Lord’ when the climax of God’s plan of salvation comes in the Cross of Christ, tracing The Fountain Anticipated, The Fountain Experienced and The fountain Applied.

A FOUNTAIN OPENED FOR CLEANSING From a casual reading of the prophets of the Old Testament it’s easy to get the impression that they had a gloomy message of doom for the nation of Israel and the surrounding countries. They are certainly strident in their condemnation of sinful practices which ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 9, 2014

Jesus came to make spiritually healthy.

The Lamb of God Text: John 1:29-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dr. H.A. Ironside once shared a story that was the clearest illustration of the Gospel I have ever heard. He said that he was visiting in South Texas and had the opportunity to visit a sheep ranch. While he was there, he spotted ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Methodist

Reconciled In Christ

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 7, 2019

1) The Plan of reconciliation (Colossians 1:20a, 21), 2) The Means of reconciliation (Colossians 1:20b, 1:22a), 3) The Aim of reconciliation (Colossians 1:22b), and 4) The Evidence of reconciliation (Colossians 1:23).

Colossians 1:20–23 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-23

Denomination: Other