Sermons on A Theology Of Baptism:

When Pentecost & Memorial Day Converge

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2023

The baptism of the Spirit is the inheritance of every believer in Jesus.

When Pentecost & Memorial Day Converge Acts 10 Memory is a gift from God. We love to retell the stories that we love most about our lives and our family or nation. We build what we call memorials as monuments to the past. We choose to set up meaningful tokens of memory for events and persons ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire Power !

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 13, 2009

What does John mean when he says Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit "and with fire."

Fire Power! Oct 11, 2009 Scripture: Luke 24:13-34 - Emmaeus Rd 1 Cor. 3:10-14; Rev 3:14-22 Exodus 19:16-19; 24:15-18 Read: Rev 3:14-22 Read Text: Matthew 3:11 John was a great preacher. Maybe the greatest preacher of his day and yet he said, “There is one coming after me whose sandals I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Experiencing New Life

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 1, 2008

Christianity is not about trying to be good or keep the 10 commandments. It is about experiencing new life in Christ.

EXPERIENCING NEW LIFE TWO SENTENCE PRAYER: “Lord speak to my heart, and change my life.” OPENING: I want to talk to you about new stuff. Do you feel beat up or dinged up by life? One thing the world can’t touch is new life in Christ! KEY TEXT: “What this means is that those who become ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: *other

Those Who Believed Were Baptized

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 28, 2020

In the New Testament accounts, those who believed were baptized. No one was baptized and then believed, but those who believed were baptized because they were saved.

“When [those listening] heard [Peter’s command] they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit - Part 2 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 3, 2017

The Holy Spirit in the New Testament with power, foretold to Jesus' mother and others, the Spirit on Pentecost, and baptism in the Holy Spirit as compared to baptism of believers today.

THE HOLY SPIRIT This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4-5, John 16:7-15, John 14:26, John 14:16-17, Matthew 3:11, Luke 1:26-35, Acts 11:1-18, Acts 10:1-48, Acts 2:1-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Passionate Pursuit Of Effective Prayer.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 13, 2023

Psalm 3, presents another side of the biblical picture of faith in which the neat, tidy, well ordered theology of Psalm 1 and 2 gives way to a theology that allows for the realities of life– realities that include struggle, injustice, abuse, doubt, fear, and the testing of our faith.

The Passionate Pursuit Of Effective Prayer. Psalm 13:1-6 Jenny and I left our house early to be with our parents for Thanksgiving, 1996. As we left I noticed our next door neighbor’s silver van was parked in his driveway. My neighbor and I had gotten close. I didn’t know that he was a different ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cherry-Picking The Word Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2025

We must approach the Bible without preconceived ideas. We should let it speak for itself. The Holy Spirit never contradicts Himself. If a scripture contradicts our theology, our theology is probably wrong. As Jesus said, "The scripture cannot be broken."

CHERRY-PICKING THE WORD OF GOD 2 Timothy 2:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMON: 5 TIPS TO FIND A GOOD HUSBAND 1st TIP: Find a man who loves you & is loyal. 2nd TIP: “ “ “ ‘s fun & makes you laugh. 3rd TIP: “ “ hard worker, makes a good living. 4th TIP: “ “ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Haven't Even Heard Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 22, 2024

Earnestly seek the baptism of the Holy Spirit and be willing to accept whatever God has for you.

WE HAVEN’T EVEN HEARD Text: Acts 19:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is NO COMPARISON between the power of Satan and the power of the HOLY SPRIT IN YOU. The power of Satan is like a little firecracker while the power of the Holy Spirit inside of you is like a NUCLEAR BOMB! 2. At the end of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Mediator

Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Sep 9, 2003

Is the full deity and humanity of Jesus simply an item of academic theology, or does it give human faith and redemption meaning?

Illus: I was about 10 years old at the time. My mother had been remarried for about a year and a half. Both she and my step-father worked, and it was summer. We children needed a baby-sitter. So my step-father arranged for his mother to sit us~~our Aunt Betty. I know what some of you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-7, John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 22, 2005

This is from a series called "Tube Theology" We looked at theological teachings on TV. This sermon deals with our fears.

This sermon is from a series on Tube Theology. I have researched sermoncentral as well as other sources. I use an expanded outline in preaching though it is not exactly a manuscript. I also use a sermon outline for the congregation to fill in. FEAR FACTOR October 31, 2004 Jay Davis Robison 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

You Need An Attitude Adjustment Series

Contributed by Jon Dart on Jul 18, 2005

Paul uses three important Greek words in Titus that give us an overview of his theology of Christian conduct.

Introduction to the Book of Titus Overview of the Epistle Who is God? He is the God of salvation How is He revealed in this text? He took the initiative to break into our world with the light of salvation that changes us uses us to attract others to its light I. Introduction A. Opener Felt need: I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Muslim Maze, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004

Learn the truth about the maze of Muslim theology. This series will properly prepare anyone to discern Islam’s errors.

“The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 1 Galatians 1:6-9 This study is not an attack on the Muslim, but a way to address the maze that a Muslim is put into once he or she submits to Muhammad’s so called revelations! We will expose their system of belief and unravel the tangled web that makes up Islam! To Begin ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hark The Herald Angels Sing Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005

Christmas Carol Series #1 Hark the Herald Angels Sing teaches theology, Christology, and soterology in its stanzas.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Christmas Carol Series #1 (adapted from Michael Luke & Bob Russell) SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION: The TEXT from Luke chapter 2 is a very familiar passage. Even people who never crack open the Bible had a chance to hear it in the Charley Brown ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil Wouldn't Let Me Do It Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2007

Sometimes we can become so sophisticated in our theology that we forget some simple but crucial truths.

The Devil Wouldn’t Let Me Do It (I Thessalonians 2:17-20) 1. One day I came down with the "Sam" bug. 2. I was grazing with my remote, going through the channels. 3. Low and behold, my attention was set upon one of the Christian stations. 4. Three couples were talking about sin and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Got A Ticket?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 2, 2006

Objections to "Ticket Theology": 1. It trivializes the Christian life. 2. It misses the point of the Christian life. 3. It reduces the Christian life to a formula.

A man in Kiev, Ukraine wanted to be a modern day Daniel. He went to the zoo in Kiev earlier this month and lowered himself by a rope into a den of lions. The lion enclosure is on an isolated “animal island” surrounded by thick concrete blocks to protect people from the lions. The zoo was packed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist