Sermons on All About Baptism:

Lay Baptism & Lay Evangelism (John 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 25, 2025

Who baptizes and who evangelizes in our church? Let's look at John 4.

Can ordinary disciples baptize under supervision? Can a novice evangelize? Is a future evangelist waiting somewhere for us to arrive? Do we allow living water from heaven to flow through us? Is our food to do God’s will? Do we share what others need to hear? Let’s examine John 4. Who performed the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Baptism Is Yours -- Matthew 3:13-17

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 17, 2011

What blessings your Baptism brought you! We see these blessings as we contemplate Jesus' Baptism. Parts: A. He carries your guilt. B. You share his status.

Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Theme: Christ's Baptism Is Yours A. He carries your guilt B. You share his status Season: Epiphany 1a Date: January 9, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Christ_s-Baptism-Is-Yours-Matthew3_13-17.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Intimate And Living Connection Between Baptism And Eucharist.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 11, 2002

Year A. 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20th, 2002 Title: “The intimate and living connection between Baptism and Eucharist.” John 1: 29-42

Year A. 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20th, 2002 Title: “The intimate and living connection between Baptism and Eucharist.” John 1: 29-42 In a cascade of testimonials, John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Lamb of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Lutheran

We See The Triune God At Jesus' Baptism

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 19, 2023

Jesus is true God. The Father is God. The Holy Spirit is God.

WE SEE THE TRIUNE GOD AT JESUS’ BAPTISM June 4, 2023 – Trinity Sunday – MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRO.: The whole earth is full of the Lord’s glory! Part of the Lord’s glory includes the Biblical teaching about the Triune God. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in three persons: One God. Such a truth might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

You Need A Hospital, Not A Welcome Center

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 13, 2024

Zechariah 8:23 gives a prophecy of people from every nation seeking after God's People to find out about the Lord. This image gives a wonderful picture of what the church needs to be, a hospital for sinners and not a museum for saints.

You Need a Hospital, Not a Welcome Center Good Morning. This morning, we are looking at the idea of what the church is supposed to be. Is it an organization which shows unconditional affirmation to everyone, now matter what they believe or want to do, or is it a people who, despite our weakness, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:23, Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

You Can Be Sure About The Church

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 26, 2015

There are a lot of churches out there to choose from. Jesus only promised to build one, He only bled for one, He only died for one and He is the head of only one. Since Jesus established only one, how can we be sure we are members of that one church?

Recognizing the Church (You can be sure part 2) Jesus promised to build only one church. Matthew 16:18, "and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." Jesus shed His blood and died for only one church. Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands, love your wives, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Big Fish Tale / All Lives Matter

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 21, 2016

The story of Jonah is not just a Big Fish Tale. It's a true story with an incredible message relevant to our time. It's a message about a God who cares for all lives, even those of our enemies and those who hate us.

INTRODUCTION: Today I want to tell you a BIG FISH TALE. How many fishermen do we have here today? Now our fish tales are always the truth, right? I caught a fish this big! But there's a story in the Bible about a Big Fish and about a man who lived to tell the tale. BODY: Let's Turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:1-4, Psalm 139:7-10, Matthew 5:43-45, Jonah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Spirit, Fall On Me

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 15, 2015

While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

Holy Spirit, Fall on Me Acts 10:34-48 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44

Denomination: Foursquare

Beloved: Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 27, 2024

This sermon (and series) uses the lectures of Henri Nouwen about "Being Beloved" as a template for exploring the Christian's identity in Christ.

INTRODUCTION: Theorist Erik Erikson coined the term "identity crisis" and believed that it was one of the most important conflicts people face in development. According to Erikson, an identity crisis is a time of intensive analysis and exploration of different ways of looking at oneself. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Battle We All Face. Psalm 62:5-8

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 2, 2025

A message about how to continue the walk of faith through life's trials.

Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, Indestructible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Never Worry About Money

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 3, 2011

We don't need to worry about money - here's why

“You’ll never have to worry about money again, if...” if what? How would you finish that sentence? You’ll never have to worry about money again, if – you win the lottery? That’s a common one. If you could get a better job? If you inherit a large estate? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran

What The Bible Says About God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2012

It is impossible to define God. Because if you could, you could limit Him. It is possible, however, to describe God. And the source book from which we arrive at a description is the Bible. Therefore, it is appropriate to title this Bible lesson, “What

Title: What the Bible Says About God Text: The Lord is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works. The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. (Psalms 145:17-18) Scripture Reading: Psalm 145 It is impossible to define God. Because if you could, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Three Facts About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 16, 2012

This sermon looks at three facts about the Holy Spirit: 1. The Holy Spirit is a PERSON 2.The Holy Spirit is One of the TRINITY 3. The Holy Spirit INDWELLS believers

THREE FACTS ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT Our text for today is found in John chapter fourteen. Please follow along with me as I read: "I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons About Jesus From A Priest Named Mel Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 8, 2023

Melchizedek.... Hebrew kids heard about him all the time. His story was familiar but what does this old priest tell us about the greater Priest; Jesus. He's got a lot to say.

The Bible is by far the most unique and amazing books on planet earth. I especially love the Old Testament stories. As a child I remember my mother reading me the Old Testament Bible Stories at night at bedtime. As a boy, I was mesmerized by the stories and still are to this day. My favorite ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Journey From Freedom To Slavery Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 14, 2013

The point of this whole Bible miniseries is to have the opportunity to see how even the ancient major stories in the Bible are relevant to us and reveal God's intentions toward all of us.

Many of us have stories of our ancestors don't we. Maybe it's the Grandpa that came to Canada with $5 in his pocket. Or a family member who fought in a famous war. And of course the parent who walked to and from school uphill everyday in 6 feet of snow. I never could figure out how it's uphill both ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21