Sermon Podcast - Pure Life Ministries

But Jesus Remained Silent

June 26, 2024

There are times in our lives when God seems to be silent. During these seasons, we must not lose heart for God is trying to increase our faith. In this week’s sermon, Nate Danser explains God’s purpose in His silence, and shows us the right ways we can respond to it. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The Way to Live a Victorious Life

June 12, 2024

Jesus was shockingly calm and merciful when He was betrayed and arrested. This confidence and power did not come by chance. It was established by His lifestyle, and struggling Christians must establish this same lifestyle to begin living victoriously in trials and temptations. This week, Luke Imperato breaks down four aspects of Jesus’ victorious lifestyle and how they can help a man battling sexual sin. Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. https://lsbible.org/ and https://316publishing.com/

Prayer Lessons from Gethsemane

June 5, 2024

Jesus didn’t promise that the Christian life would be easy. In fact, He promised that trials would come. But He also showed us a way to go through suffering triumphantly, and demonstrated this in the Garden of Gethsemane. If you are in a season of trial or suffering, we hope this sermon will strengthen and encourage you.

What Jesus Prays For

May 29, 2024

Are you weary and troubled by the consequences of sin and of a selfish lifestyle? Are you having a hard time believing that Jesus can set you free or keep you free? In today’s sermon, Dustin Renz goes through John 17 to explain who Jesus really is and what He does for those who believe in Him. We pray that this sermon inspires you to have faith in Jesus in the midst of your battles. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

You Need to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit

May 22, 2024

In Scripture, we see the same pattern repeating in many different stories. Someone is spiritually dead, which lands them in a dangerous situation. This threat leads them to cry out for deliverance. And when someone sincerely lets out that cry, God always answers. The Holy Spirit is that answer. This week, Steve Gallagher shares about why we must be filled with the Holy Spirit, and why many don’t see their need for His infilling. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Grace and Truth in the Daily Life

May 15, 2024

When Christ returns, some will respond with indescribable joy while others will hide themselves in unprecedented terror. Our decisions today determine our response on that day. Are we letting Him refine us in our daily lives, or are we insisting on having our own way? Reverend Dave Leopold highlights key moments in Peter’s life to show us how to allow God to work in our daily lives.

The High Calling of the Christian Life

May 1, 2024

Jesus’ statements in John 15 about “abiding” are a common source of comfort for Christians today. But that wasn't their only intended purpose when Jesus spoke them to His disciples. In context, they also represent a call to action for all true believers; a call to be kept from our destructive natures by yielding ourselves to the true spiritual life that is in Jesus. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Jesus: The Only Way to the Father

April 24, 2024

Whenever Jesus used the phrase, “I am,” He was purposely identifying Himself with God. And when He said that He was “the way,” He was giving us one way of understanding the power and manner of His work for mankind. And in this sermon, Pure Life Residential Program Director, Luke Imperato, connects these great statements about Jesus to the great need of the man or woman struggling with pornography addiction and other forms of sexual sin. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

His Broken Body and Shed Blood

April 17, 2024

Tens of thousands of Christians take communion every week, yet many fail to see the true beauty of this ancient practice. What about you? As you listen to today’s message by Dustin Renz, we hope you will be challenged to consider the true wonder and significance of communion. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Love to the End

April 11, 2024

As Jesus’ time with His disciples was ending, He did the last thing they expected: He humiliated Himself by washing their feet, even of the traitor, Judas. Have you experienced the love of Jesus like this? We hope this message helps you come into a true sight of the Savior’s love.

Beware of Fatal Logic

April 3, 2024

Judas Iscariot is infamous for betraying Jesus Christ. But how could a man who walked with God for 3.5 years get to the place where he would willingly betray the Messiah? Steve Gallagher explores the heart-issues at work in Judas and warns us not to succumb to that same fatal logic. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Don't Be a "Do Nothing" Christian

March 20, 2024

It’s easy for people who are repenting of sin to focus on what they shouldn’t do. But just as important as putting off wrong behavior is to begin walking in Christlike virtues. If no effort is made to put on this new nature, then we’re at risk of becoming a “do-nothing Christian.” Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by https://www.lockman.org/. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified Bible Copyright 2015 by https://www.lockman.org/.

Vital Commands for the End Times

March 13, 2024

Matthew 24 contains many confusing and controversial statements about the end times. This week, Nate Danser helps us see what Jesus’ words in this passage mean for us today, and what vital commands we must know about the last days. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

When Satan Possesses a Culture

March 6, 2024

In Matthew 23, we come to the climax of the confrontation between the Pharisees and the Messiah. From Jesus’ powerfully strong rebukes in this passage, we gain key insights into the kind of devilish spirit that will keep us from a genuine faith which is pleasing to the Lord. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Questions & Answers with Jesus

February 28, 2024

What would you ask Jesus if He were standing in front of you? Both the disciples, and the religious leaders of Israel had such an opportunity, but often what they asked Jesus were mixed with selfishness or even malintent. Yet without fail, Jesus answered the questions of all who came to Him with perfect wisdom, compassion and truth. In today’s message, Dustin Renz brings us into a Q&A session between Jesus and the men of His day and encourages us to find answers to the questions in our lives from what He had to say to them. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.