Sermons on Baptism Into Christ:

Turn On The Firehose

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2008

Here is the secret to turning on the firehose of God’s love

Tuesday of 34th week in course November 25, 2008 The Word of God today is grim to anyone who doesn’t believe in the providence of God. To understand what the Lord is saying to us, here, today, we have to remind ourselves of God’s intention for us. That’s particularly important because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-19

Denomination: Catholic

Bringing In The Net Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 11, 2008

Although the people had rejected their Messiah, a path back was possible. They had to change their attitude, become followers of Jesus, and enjoy the blessings of salvation if they were to align themselves to God’s will for them.

Bringing in the Net (Acts 2:37-40) 1. I have been a juror a number of times. Although I do not look forward to the time commitment, I have found my experiences interesting. 2. I have noticed, however, a variety of qualities in the cases prepared by both the prosecution and defense. Sometimes I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cleansed And Washed

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 14, 2008

A message about what we learn from Jesus’ baptism and how we prepare for communion from Jesus’ washing the disciples’ feet. We had communion and adult baptism on the same day.

Cleansed & Washed Date: Sept 14, 2008 Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17; John 13:3-17. In our church we celebrate two sacraments, or ordinances, whatever you might call them. I prefer to call them sacraments. And I prefer that word because I do believe that Christ is spiritually present with us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rejoice In His Presence Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 31, 2010

What a celebration~

Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost, May 23, 2010 Let us Rejoice in His Presence! John 14:23-31 † In Jesus Name † May the grace, that incredible love and mercy and peace, of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, sustain you, encourage you, and empower you lives of worship! Keep = Treasure ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-31

Denomination: Lutheran

If I Preach Christ Alone, I Preach Christ Still

Contributed by Jennifer Verdin on Aug 21, 2001

Preaching Christ without compromise.

The ancient practices of voodoo run rampant in my part of the country. It has been suffocating at times to take a stand for the truth and not waver. I am seeing the effects of these beliefs destroy the youth and the children of our city. Preachers of old had never challenged the strongholds of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Keys - Abiding In Christ And Christ's Words Abiding In Us Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 23, 2012

Abiding in Christ, a relationship more intimate than being at home with a loving family, is our source of life. Christ’s words abiding in us should be so familiar to us that when we encounter the false we know it. These are two keys to empowered prayer.

Prayer Keys - Abiding in Christ and Christ’s Words Abiding in Us “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you,” John 15:7. For this prayer key, I prefer the “old fashioned” King James Bible language. Abiding carries ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ And All Of Christ - 1thessalonians 1:1-10 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022

The Thessalonian church was a shining example of believers in ministry and gospel outreach. They had all the fruits of the Holy Spirit as we see in the verses of Chapter 1. They radiated faith, hope, love, and steadfastness. They waited patiently for the Rapture.

IN CHRIST AND ALL OF CHRIST - 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 We are going to embark on a series of messages in this magnificent book of 1Thessalonians. While it is not universally accepted, the great majority of commentators and writers consider this letter as being Paul’s first letter. It has the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, Isaiah 57:21, 1 Timothy 1:2, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 2 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 4:18, Romans 4:21, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 2 Corinthians 10:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 1:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ’s Victory Over Violence : Overcome Evil With Good Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Oct 5, 2025

In this present Church age, God forbids personal vengeance and assigns justice to His ordained authorities. We overcome evil with cruciform love now, while we await Christ’s visible Kingdom when justice will be perfectly executed.

SermonCentral Summary: Two weeks ago we declared “Christ, not vengeance.” Today we answer “How?” From a dispensational reading of Scripture, Romans 12 sets the believer’s personal ethic, Romans 13 defines public justice, and the Sermon on the Mount forms Kingdom character in disciples now, while we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

The Holy Spirit In The Process Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 13, 2013

How the Holy Spirit works in the process of salvation

I’d like to begin this morning by sharing my testimony about my walk with Jesus. And then when I finish, I want to ask you some questions about that testimony. My walk with Jesus began as an infant. Although I obviously don’t remember it, I was christened at Our Saviour’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Really Need To Be Baptized? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

A Biblical look at baptism and the place it has in the believer's life

Many years ago, there was a man of Syria named Naaman. He was a commander in the Aramean army, a valiant soldier, and he developed the infectious skin disease we know as leprosy. You have to understand, getting leprosy wasn’t like acne or poison ivy. Leprosy was a death sentence. Its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter People

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 13, 2020

We are more than just Easter proclaimers, we are Easter people. Yes, it's important to share Jesus on social media, but it is more important to be people who live out the Easter story every day of our lives.

Easter People (Rom. 6:1-4) Intro: A. There was a truth that was known, yet not believed. Jesus had been very clear to many that he would rise up from the dead on the third day. This truth was known to the religious leaders who hated Jesus so they went to Pilate with a request. Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only A Wimpy Philosopher--Come On, Man! Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 6, 2021

That would, of course, be a lot like having a beautiful vehicle with no engine and, therefore, no value. Jesus as a kind of philosophizing wimp, so to speak.

Monday of the 3rd Week in Lent 2021 One of the great heresies of Christendom that comes back again and again says that Jesus Christ was a great moral philosopher in the line of the Buddha, Confucius, and Marcus Aurelius. Perhaps the most notorious of the authors holding this position was the U.S. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Grounding Of Our Identity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 8, 2024

A sermon for The Baptism of Our Lord, Year B

January 7, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 1:1-5; Mark 1:4-11 The Grounding of Our Identity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Who are you? How do you understand yourself to be? In some ways, our identity ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Teacher Sent From God, Meets The Teacher Sent From The Jews. Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Apr 6, 2010

When we see that born again is really born from above, Jesus' words make better sense.

The teacher sent from God meets the teacher sent from the Jews Reading the gospels we are given precious little as to many things Jesus did in His ministry.We have seen Him baptized by John, tempted of the devil and then the choosing of the disciples and the wedding feast of Cana where we are ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Question That Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 28, 2025

This series is aimed at tackling the top questions that people ask about Christianity. This first sermon was preached on Easter Day. It was also a baptismal service. What a day!

I. Welcome – A Day of New Beginnings Good morning! It’s so great to see so many of you here—whether you’re part of the furniture or just visiting today, you are so welcome. Today is a day of celebration. A day of joy. A day of life. We’ve sung songs, we’ve read the resurrection story, and we’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Romans 6:3-5