The Sermons Of Melvin Purvis

The message contains two extended stories Mel Purvis used in teaching children and adults alike. Though simple in form, they communicate central gospel truths: Jesus multiplies what we give Him, and God watches over His children with miraculous care. The first story retells the feeding of the 5,000 from the perspective of the little boy, emphasizing surrender—bringing all you have, even when it fe...

In this message, Mel Purvis explains that true biblical faith has two inseparable parts: (1) Believing God's Word, and (2) Acting on what God has said. Faith that never moves is merely mental agreement—"the same level as the devil," he says. Real faith steps out, risks obedience, grows through boldness, and perseveres even after setbacks. Drawing from his early Christian life, stories of oppressio...

In this teaching, Mel Purvis focuses on the centrality, authority, and transforming power of the Word of God in the believer's life. He explains how Scripture cleanses, guides, enlightens, convicts, sanctifies, and equips the Christian for spiritual warfare. Through practical stories, vivid analogies, and repeated Scripture quotation, he urges believers not only to read the Bible but to get it int...

In this message, Mel Purvis explores why so many prayers go unanswered and why so few believers walk in consistent, victorious faith. Centering on James 1:5–8, he teaches that God requires single-minded faith, undivided loyalty to His Word, and perseverance when believing for large promises. Purvis argues that today's Christians are overwhelmed not by lack of truth but by listening to too many voi...

In this teaching, Mel Purvis unpacks what biblical faith is, how it works, and what it's actually for. Using the "title deed" analogy, he explains that faith is God's way of letting believers own His promises before they see them, and that real faith must be based on a word quickened by the Holy Spirit—not on carnal desires. He warns against materialistic distortions of the faith message, insists...

In this sermon, Mel Purvis calls believers to a life of faithful, others-centered love, measured not by public ministry or visible success, but by how they care for the specific people God has entrusted to them. Beginning with the love that drew people into his church and the quiet, lifelong faithfulness of an old saint who prayed him into the kingdom, he moves into a deep call to guard the tongue...

Mel Purvis teaches that revival comes only through prayer and a life built on the Word of God, not on emotional fads or outward signs. Though the world grows darker and end-times signs increase, God promises that His people will grow stronger, shine brighter, and walk in supernatural love, power, and protection. Every believer — no matter how hidden or humble — can profoundly impact the world by l...

In this Sunday School message, Mel Purvis teaches the practical, relational, and spiritual realities of living out the new creation life in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). He intertwines themes of faith, divine love, servanthood, holiness, and spiritual warfare, while emphasizing that the Christian walk is impossible without the enabling power of the Holy Spirit. According to Purvis, believers must l...

In this sermon, Mel Purvis teaches directly from Acts 2:1–4, emphasizing that most Christians understand only half of the baptism in the Holy Spirit — the wind (power for ministry) — but very few understand the second half: the fire (holiness). He argues that the modern church celebrates supernatural signs but neglects the purifying, sanctifying fire that Jesus promised in Matthew 3:11. Through bi...

This sermon is an expository teaching on Acts 1:15–26, where the disciples replace Judas with Matthias. Purvis uses the passage to explore the early church's small beginnings, the nature of Holy Spirit–empowered leadership, the spiritual condition of Judas, and the dangers of covetousness, rebellion, and compromise. He contrasts the heart of Peter—restored and humbled—with the heart of Judas, whos...

In this sermon, Mel Purvis teaches the nature, weight, and power of intercessory prayer, which he calls the highest form of prayer. He contrasts the spiritual tragedy of a prayerless society with the biblical pattern of men and women who stood "between God and the need," turning aside wrath, shaping history, and bringing deliverance. Purvis uses Scripture, history, testimonies, and pastoral counse...

In this sermon, Mel Purvis teaches that true Christian faith is rooted in learning to live before God rather than before people. Using Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6 as the foundation, he explains that authentic faith expresses itself in giving, praying, and acting in ways seen only by the Father — trusting Him for honor, reward, promotion, provision, victory, and transformation. Through vivid stori...

In this sermon, Mel Purvis continues his multi-part teaching on "the leaven of the Pharisees," warning believers that the most dangerous enemy of the Christian life is not immorality, worldliness, or hostility from sinners — but religion without the Holy Spirit. He contrasts true Christianity, based entirely on God's grace and the righteousness of Christ, with the false righteousness of Phariseeis...

This sermon teaches that the key to Christian joy, spiritual stability, and emotional freedom is learning to live for others, not for oneself. Through testimony, stories, Scripture, and pastoral exhortation, Mel Purvis shows that Christlike love is defined not by feelings but by costly action. Whether in marriage, ministry, or daily interactions, the believer finds joy by serving others the way Je...

Hymns sung by Judy Purvis: Moment by Moment, And Can It Be, and Marching On.