Sermons on Baby Christening:

Are You Confused Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2017

In part one of this series "Are You Confused" I focused on our identity as Christians. The three definitions of the word confused are: “unable to think intelligently; not differentiated; disoriented.”

Are You Confused? Part 1 Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 1 John 1:4-10; 2:7-11; 4:7-11 This morning I want you ask you a question, “Are You Confused?” I recently completed a series on Christians and how we can identify them. This morning I want to circle back to the beginning because in order for us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry Sweetie! Daddy Is On It!

Contributed by Ronald Matandakufa on Jul 23, 2017

God always thinks about our future before we are even aware of our future need. By the time the Israelites cried to God, God had already started working on a plan to deliver them from their misery.

Exodus 2:23 -25 “During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to God. 24 God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob. 25 So God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Back To The Basics - Baptism Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

Why are their disagreements concerning baptism? There should be agreement. The scripture is clear concerning the need for baptism. Let's look at the basics of baptism.

Back to the Basics - Baptism ME It was in April 1986 that I was baptized by immersion of my own choice into Christ Jesus. Of course a few weeks ago I talked about being baptized in the Lutheran Church when I was 8 days old. That is a baptism is one I do not remember, nor did I choose of my own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41, Acts 8:34-38, Acts 9:17-19, Acts 22:12-16, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 16:13-15, Acts 16:29-33, Romans 6:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Of The First Christmas-Mary Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 19, 2020

Mary was a young Jewish virgin who received the surprise of her life one day! The angel Gabriel appeared to her and explained that she had been chosen to be the mother of the Messiah! What happened then?

Introduction: the first Christmas was important to many people, three in particular. Besides Baby Jesus Himself, there were Mary, His mother after the flesh; and Joseph, chosen by God to be the foster father of the Son of God (what a challenge!). This message focuses on Mary first, because there is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39-56, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Bust-A-Move

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 7, 2018

This sermon looks at our need to allow the Holy Spirit to move into our lives and into the church so we can move up into the gifts and talents given to us by the Holy Spirit so that we can move out as a church into our community and the world.

Bust-A-Move Years ago there was a phrase called, “Bust-A Move.” It is a dancing term, more along the lines of break dancing. But it also means to get moving, which is what we need to be doing as believers and as a church, because time is short. And so today I’d like to look at how we are to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Jacob The Father Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 30, 2021

Tell the Christmas story from the perspective of Jacob the father of Joseph. It was messy.

This was a candlelight service. You are more than welcome to use this however you want, I don't hold any copyrights on it. I used a tool belt and rolled a flannel shirt in sawdust for props. Christmas Eve Joseph’s Dad December 24, 2021 Open: My Soul Magnifies the Lord – Special Call to ...read more

Denomination: Friends

This Changes Everything: Simeon Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 11, 2022

When Simeon looked into the face of Jesus he saw the hope of the World

We all know the words; we’ve heard them over and over again. If you close your eyes, you can almost picture the. The Old Testament words that are read each year during Advent. The words of Isaiah, Micah and David which relate to the coming Messiah. They are repeated in sermons and songs and printed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:23-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

"I'm Hungry, Lord" Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 13, 2002

The growth of our salvation is impossible without spiritual birth and a hunger for spiritual food.

“I’m Hungry, Lord” BREBC September 8, 2002 a.m. Subject: Spiritual Growth Theme: The Means of Spiritual Growth Passage: 1 Peter 1: 22 - 2:3 Jocelyn fell off the couch the other day. You remember Jocelyn, our newest granddaughter who was here in July? She was born 3 weeks early so took a little ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Reactiondo We Have To The Christmas Story Today?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 20, 2002

There are three reactions to the Christmas story given ion this Scripture.

WHAT REACTION DO WE HAVE TO THE CHRISTMAS STORY? How do we respond to God coming to us? Matthew 2:1-12 Washington, DC -- In December of 1944, General George S. Patton summoned his Third Army Chaplain into his office and asked him to write out a prayer for good weather. Patton’s ground troops had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Will Gladly Repay You Tuesday

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 9, 2002

We study the dangers of revenge, and how the debt of revenge is very expensive,

I WILL GLADLY REPAY YOU TUESDAY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 12: 14 Bless them that persecute you, BLESS, and curse not. 15. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 16. Be of the same mind one to another. Mind not high things, but condescend to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21, Proverbs 10:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Presented To The Lord

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 11, 2002

People had been waiting a long time for the Messiah to come. When he comes the voices that are heard are vital to understanding the event

I think one of the things people these days find hard is having to wait. Delayed gratification is one of those things that have been forgotten in our age of fast food, instant communication and short attention spans. I see you can even buy an air conditioner now, that you can telephone on your way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-52

Denomination: Anglican

Sincerity Is Rewarding

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 30, 2002

“Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger.” Zeph. 2:3

Theme: Sincerity is rewarding Text: Zeph. 2:3, 3:12-13; 1 Cor. 1:26-31; Matt. 5:1-12 The Sermon on the Mount is not just a creed but a way of life. On the one hand they are mere principles, on the other they are a practical way to walk in the truth. Jesus meant everything He said and taught ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cradle, The Cross, The Crown

Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 23, 2001

The earthly ministry of Jesus Christ can be divided into 3 stages; namely the Cradle, the Cross and the Crown.

TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Carbon, Oxygen, And Hydrogen Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 26, 2006

1 of 5 messages on Colossians. This message is focused on the basics of spiritual life - faith, love, and hope. These are the elements which transform lives if they are focused on Jesus.

Life 101 Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen Sunday, September 24 The Building Blocks of Physical Life Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen The building blocks of our physical bodies and the life that they sustain are three simple elements. Without these three elements there would be no life on earth. We are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 16, 2005

Godly people encounter painful things that will not change this side of eternity.

Living With Things You Cannot Change 2 Sam. 12:13-20, 23; 2 Cor. 12:7-9a Sept. 18, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Diann Beck testimony B Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Baptist