Sermons on Baby Dedication:

Doesn't That Sound Reasonable?

Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 25, 2011

It is because of God's mercy that Paul pleads for believers to present themselves as living sacrifices to God. What follows that plea is a description of a holy, dedicated life.

ROMANS 12:1 (AMPLIFIED BIBLE) I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Unrepentant Sin Can't Be Tolerated Among Us (1 Corinthians 5:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 1, 2022

We must live in purity and truth, as a people dedicated to God, who celebrate Jesus as our Passover lamb. We live unleavened lives.

Starting in chapter 5, Paul begins addressing specific issues in the Corinthian church. Some of these issues have been reported to him by members of the church. Other issues are questions that the church has brought to him. And so Paul works his way through the questions, one at a time. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

The Angels Christmas Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 20, 2012

Declaring that Christ the Lord has come, the angels did it. Now we are to declare the good news that is for all the people.

Last year I spoke about the passage in Luke’s gospel where the shepherds are out in the fields doing the thing shepherds do best, out living in the fields looking after the sheep as they did in the day. When something strange happened and beyond all of their imaging happened, remember these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Four Wise Men (In The Gospel Of John)

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 20, 2023

The Christmas Story in the Gospel of John is far different than the account in Matthew and Luke. There is no baby, no Mary and Joseph, no angels, no shepherds. But there were four wise men.

The Gospel of John, chapter 1: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Message Was Humilty. Did You Get It?

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

The Christmas message was humilty. God could have come in glory and power but came as a humble baby born in a manager. Why did He do this?

The Christmas message was humility. Did you get it? Philippians 2:5-11 Jesus came to earth. He was born in a humble barn, into a lower middle class family in a lowly town. What an incredible story. Heaven came down to earth but when it did, it came in humility. Why wouldn’t God have come in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Vineyard

A King Like This - Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 26, 2020

As Jesus came to earth as a baby, destined to grow up and be the Lamb of God to be sacrificed for the sins of the world, He voluntarily limited the use of His divine attributes.

Last time we answered two very important questions: “What does the Incarnation mean for Jesus?” and “What does the Incarnation mean for us?” What does this mean for Him? Jesus, who had come to earth as God and King, put on a body. He was God, but He restricted the independent use of His deity, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Xmas Factor

Contributed by Paul Green on May 9, 2017

If the X-factor is about uniqueness then remember that the birth of Jesus was unlike any other birth and Jesus was unlike any other baby who came into the world.

Its finally almost here – after weeks and weeks of waiting, after weeks and weeks of eager anticipation, after weeks and weeks where the excitement has grown and grown, after weeks of hype - It’s finally so close you can almost taste the excitement in the air. Of course you all know what I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dunamis Power Of The Word Of God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 17, 2016

Let nothing intimidate you dear, you have a Powerful, Almighty God who would take care of you like a baby. Fear not!

Atom Bomb! Mathew 5:9" Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” I’m just wondering how do I start this message, there’s so much I want to say! Yes, it is a very familiar scripture, but the ‘power’ in it is unexplainable and unfathomable! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is It Right To Baptize Infants? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2023

What would be wrong with "baptizing" an infant? Is it Biblical and was it a practice of the early Church?

Raccoon John Smith was one of our brotherhood’s more colorful evangelists in the early 1800s. One day he was passing by a Methodist camp meeting and he watched as a young Methodist preacher sprinkled water (for baptism) on a baby who was kicking & screaming at the top of its lungs. When the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Terrible Last Days - A Survey Of Mark 13 Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 19, 2021

Mark 13, Matthew 24 and Luke 21 are all dedicated to the prophetic warning given by the Lord Jesus to His disciples as what to expect as it pertains to the spread of the Gospel and the increasing evil of the world.

Apostate Judaism has had its last chance. Jesus had finished with the Pharisees, Sadducees, and others who had challenged His authority, teachings, and miracles. He will again face them on the day of His crucifixion. He had shed tears over Jerusalem and had pronounced judgment upon it. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-31, Mark 13:3-27, Luke 21:7-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Through The Eyes Of A Little One Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Apr 4, 2007

Whether it is with Jesus feeding the five thousand through the help of a young boy, or Jesus as we see in this passage encouraging the children to come to him, it is evident that Jesus loved children and wanted to share with them what Grace is all about.

Story told about a mother who was walking upstairs to put her children to bed and as she walked by the upstairs bathroom she saw her daughter leaning over the bathtub and she was running water in it. Had six dolls lined up on floor and decided dolls needed to be baptized. Been to baptismal service ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

When Heaven Meets Earth: Reconnecting With God Through Humility, Prayer, And Repentance (2 Chronicles 7:14) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 4, 2024

Today, we delve into a powerful verse from 2 Chronicles 7:14, a promise spoken by God Himself to King Solomon after the dedication of the temple:

When Heaven Meets Earth: Reconnecting With God Through Humility, Prayer, and Repentance (2 Chronicles 7:14) Introduction Today, we delve into a powerful verse from 2 Chronicles 7:14, a promise spoken by God Himself to King Solomon after the dedication of the temple: "If my people, who are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have Not Been This Way Before PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of seeking God's guidance, dedicating ourselves to devotion, and exercising discernment in our daily decisions, as illustrated in Joshua 3:1-5.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the spirit of worship and discipleship. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. The Lord has ordained this moment for us to come together, to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the renewing of our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Topics: New Year

Motivation? Part Ii

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 22, 2005

When we have our motivation focused correctly, that is, we are doing something for God, God will honor that dedication and commitment with blessing our lives.

Title: What’s your Motivation? Part II Scripture: Acts 23 The following is by Paul Anka & Frank Sinatra As performed by Frank Sinatra Hit # 27 on the Top 40 charts in 1969 And now, the end is near, and so I face, the final curtain. My friend, I’ll say it clear, I’ll state my case, of which I’m ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

If My People

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 7, 2009

How do we seek the healing in a land of so much? God’s answer comes at the dedication of His temple in the darkness of Solomon’s night.

Gallup Poll surveyed Americans this past Easter and discovered that 12% of Americans have no religious identification and the number of those claiming some linkage to Christianity is at 77% down from 91% in 1948. Seventy-seven percent is not too bad but Gallup doesn’t do a very good job in making ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed