Sermons on Baptism Into Jesus:

Handling Adversity Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 17, 2009

This messages focuses on the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Handling Adversity Part 3 Scripture: John 14:16-18; Luke 24:46-49; Acts 1:8; 2:1-8 Introduction This is part three of my series “Handling Adversity.” In the first two parts, I focused on how Jesus handled His adversity upon His last entry into Jerusalem and how the disciples handled theirs ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lifeboat Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

4th in a series. A sermon about baptism and its part in crossing over from death to life.

Intro: He had been cheating on his taxes. It was really bothering his conscience. So he sat down and wrote a letter to the IRS. "Dear IRS, I have not been claiming all of my income and have therefore not been paying all of the taxes I owe. As a result, I have not been able to sleep at night. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Examples Of People Filled Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 31, 2016

Biblical proof of the power of the Holy Ghost and how it is still for today.

Title: Baptism of the Holy Spirit “Examples of People Filled” Text: Acts 1:8 I want to spend the next few weeks on a subject that has become neglected amongst Pentecostal churches. It is a subject and doctrine that we were founded upon. I want to spend some extensive time on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Better Way: Jesus Makes Better Promises Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 3, 2012

The ministry and covenant of Jesus is superior to the old covenant and ministry; it is also founded on better promises.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS MAKES BETTER PROMISES HEBREWS 8:1-13 Big Idea: The ministry and covenant of Jesus is superior to the old covenant and ministry; it is also founded on better promises. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1-14 • Reading from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Unity Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 15, 2009

The Holy Spirit has created unity in the body of Christ. It’s up to us to keep that unity!

[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE BAPTISM OF THE SPIRIT “I [John the Baptist] baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one [Jesus] who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Epiphany Is Full Of Surprises

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 21, 2025

Epiphany has all sorts of surprises for us all and teaches us some very important lessons that can refresh the mind and fortify the spirit, something we all need today in a world that lacks hope!

The seasons of the Church’s year all have a story and profound meaning to tell and Epiphany is such a season that refreshes the mind and fortifies the spirit. It is a season full of surprises; full of signs and miracles and we our reminded of this with the payer for the 3rd Sunday of in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:2, Matthew 3:13-17, John 2:1-11, Matthew 18:21-22, 1 Corinthians 15:55  (view more)  (view less)

Holy Spirit And Conversion Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 26, 2012

A sermon on what the Holy Spirit does during conversion (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book Power From On High, chapter 7, and the Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, chapter 5)

HoHum:
Every time we say, “I believe in the Holy Spirit,” we mean that we believe that there is a living God able and willing to enter human personality and change it- J. B. Phillips (1906–1982) WBTU: A common way of referring to a person’s becoming a Christian is to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Tongues 1 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 31, 2016

Why should we speak in tongues on a daily basis. We can learn the power of tongues in this series.

Title: Baptism of the Holy Ghost – 2 “Why Tongues – 1” Text: Mark 16:17 Last week we started a series on the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. Has anyone started to read the book that was given away last week? If there is anyone that has never received the baptism and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Filling The Holes--A Christmas Story

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2009

Jesus Christ can fill up the God-sized, God-shaped hole in any heart.

Homily for Wake Service One of the most popular films [of this season] is a little fifties vignette, A Christmas Story. In the plot, young Ralphie sets his heart on an air rifle for Christmas, and endures ridicule and scorn in his quest for this gift he believes will make him happy. In the end, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

A Mountain Top Experience

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 15, 2023

The Transfiguration, yes is a moment of intimacy with God but more. If at Mt. Hermon demonstrates His power over the realm of Satan which began with Peter's confession "You are the Christ" and concludes with Jesus driving out the demonic from the boy.

In Jesus Holy Name February 19,2023 Matthew 19:1-5 Transfiguration Redeemer “A Mountain Top Experience” Almost everyone has a favorite bible story. When you think of all the bible stories you know…. Which is your favorite? I love this story. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:3-18, Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: Lutheran

John's Witness To Jesus Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 23, 2002

Exegetical, verse by verse exposition; explaining the introduction to the Gospel of John.

The Gospel of John has to do with witnesses to Jesus & the events surrounding Him. John is often called "the Theological Gospel." 1) Day 1. Priests & Levites: experts in the law, specialists in Jewish religion were asking him “Who are you, John?”. John’s father was a priest: traditionally John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, John 1:19-34

Jesus, The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Who is Jesus?” His answer is that Jesus is both fully the son of God and fully human, the son of Man. Throughout the Gospel these terms are used and you find the humanity of Jesus portrayed and then next the divinity of Jesus. So from the earliest time in

Jesus, The Son of God Mark 1:1-13 Just a few months ago, we celebrated the birth of Jesus but Mark doesn’t begin the story of Jesus there. Instead, he says the beginning of the Gospel is with Jesus’ baptism. He starts 30 years in the future from Jesus’ birth and so that’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The First Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

Men of all ages have marveled at the words of Jesus.

THE FIRST WORDS OF JESUS Mark 1:21-22; John 7:45-46 INTRO: What a man says reveals what he is. Jesus said, “For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew. 12:34). Did you ever think of the power of words? Hitler whipped Germany into a frenzy of hate by his words and thus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Voice Crying In The Wilderness

Contributed by Samuel Young on May 16, 2014

John the Baptist and Jesus' baptism from the eyes of a Roman centurion. This is a call to repentance and the realization that we are in need of God's grace.

-- Intro of Petronius the Centurion -- My name is Petronius. I am a Centurion responsible for the garrisons in Jericho and Jerusalem. Tiberius Caesar has been reigning for fifteen years. Pontius Pilate is governor of Judea. Herod is king of Galilee. Annas and Caiaphas are high priests for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 16, 2022

The goal is to lead a person to acknowledge Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Later will come baptism and R.C.I.A.

Off the coast of Maine lies an island so small that the surrounding ocean can be seen from any point on the island. A visitor to the Sunday school class asked the children, "How many of you," he asked, "have ever seen the Atlantic Ocean?" To his surprise, not a single hand went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Catholic