Sermons on Baptism Manuals:

Come On In Boys. The Water's Fine. Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 17, 2013

Being born again was a mystery to Nicodemus and is to us also.

“Come on in boys. The water is fine.” That was a film clip from “Oh, Brother. Where art thou?” The scene was Delmar’s baptism. He went into the water a sinner and came out a saint. He went into the water with guilt and came out forgiven. The forgiveness of sin ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare

In Christ

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 14, 2009

Are you a Christian? According to some recent statistics, over 80% of Americans call themselves by that label. But being a Christian is far more than giving yourself a label. Being a Christian is being in Christ. In this Easter Sunday message, we’re going

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com Are you a Christian? These days, that question isn’t so simple, is it? Because all kinds of people call themselves Christians. Over the past couple of weeks, I have read reports about a “pastor” in the Netherlands who calls himself an atheist Christian. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Engage Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

We are to accept the sovereign choice of the Spirit in giving us gifts.

Have you ever been compared as child? Your parent said, “Why don’t you become like your older brother?” Or, have you ever been compared as an employee? Your boss said, “Why didn’t you close as much deals as this or that employee?” Did you like it when you were compared? Do you like being compared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

People Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 10, 2014

In the midst of judgment, The Lord moves to establish a Covenant with Noah, his family, and the animals of the ark. Out of death and destruction there is new life.

Genesis 6:8-22, 9:8-15 “People of the Covenant” INTRODUCTION One of the best known Bible stories is the story about Noah and the flood. Recently Hollywood made a movie that was loosely based on the story and that featured Russell Crowe. That’s just the latest in a long list ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

By Whose Authority

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 24, 2017

The church leaders challenge Jesus and question His authority

Community Family Fellowship This week’s Readings October 1, 2017 COMMUNION SUNDAY I hope and pray that you continue to pray and extend a hand to every victim of these past Hurricanes that have left so many victims with great lost in their wake. Sunday Reading and Message Overview Matthew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-21, Matthew 3:7-12, Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wash And Be Clean Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 23, 2015

Third of a series on Elisha. Naaman's story of cleansing has incredible parallels for what it means to become a Christian. There is no path to God that does not involve humility.

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Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“doing Things You’ve Never Done To Get Things You’ve Never Gotten.”

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2016

We can’t continue our half-hearted, part-time Christianity and expect dynamic N.T. results. Rather, we must attempt to adopt Bible devotion, practices, and obedience – then we can expect to have Bible results!

DOING THINGS WE’VE NEVER DONE TO GET THINGS WE’VE NEVER GOTTEN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HE LOVED DRIVING TRAINS 1. In the early days of Texas, there was a man who drove trains for a living. He loved his job, but he was too reckless and caused a crash. He lived, but a one person died. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Day Of Pentecost Was Fully Come Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2015

Pentecost has been the source of much too much confusion and little unity. What does it mean?

When the Day of Pentecost Was Fully Come Acts 2:1 We now begin the first of several messages about the day we called Pentecost or Whitsunday on our church calendar. Careful exposition of the text is very important here, because to go wrong here is to go wrong for the rest of the Book of Acts. As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Memorials To The Master

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 24, 2015

Begins with a brief recognition of the meaning of Memorial Day, and then segues into the three memorials in the New Testament: communion, baptism and a Christ-like life.

Memorials to the Master Memorial Day Sermon Chuck Sligh May 24, 2015 Adapted from a sermon outline in Preach for a Year, #5, by Roger Campbell. TEXT: Turn to 1 Corinthians 11 INTRODUCTION Memorial Day was established in 1868 to honor the fallen soldiers of the Civil War. It has grown to become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Get The Right Message Out

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 10, 2018

Last week I talked about the necessity for us to go and make disciples. But what are we asking them to do once we present the message of salvation? Today, I'll be talking about presenting the right gospel message.

GET THE RIGHT MESSAGE OUT Last week I talked about the necessity for us to go and make disciples. Jesus told us to go in the great commission. Paul said we have been given the message and the ministry of reconciliation as ambassadors of Christ. But what message are we sharing with people? More ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13, Acts 2:36-38, Acts 8:34-39, Acts 16:25-33, Acts 22:14-16, 1 Peter 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Many times, if God is going to touch someone, it will be through us.

Today we celebrate the baptisms of three children of our congregation. A lot of things are happening in a baptism. Their parents are asking for God's blessing on their children and making promises to provide Christian nurture for them. God is making a statement to the children, that he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Born Again

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 12, 2020

Jesus says we must be born of water and the spirit.

Born Again John 3: 1 - 8 Intro: 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. St. Peter asked, “What have you done to deserve heaven?” The 1st man, a police officer said, “I enforced the law and fought crime.” St. Peter said, “OK, go on in.” The 2nd was a wealthy man who said, “I used my ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2019

How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)?

How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)? The expression means malice. He reminded them of God’s wrath, which is not the emotion of anger, but God’s holiness that brings judgement in its train of glory. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Thee's Company Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

No campfire is complete without them. They send chills up our spines and keep us awake at night. Ghost Stories. But we don’t have to afraid of THE Ghost!

Ghost Stories Pt. 3 - Three's Company I. Introduction Open with Campfire Scene - (Lights Dim) Seeing someone baptized and water was not a new concept. In fact, all over Israel there are rock basins constructed called Mikvehs or ritual baths where Jews would prepare themselves to go to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Was Baptized "to Fulfill All Righteousness" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2020

We might make the mistake of thinking that Jesus stopped growing in the Spirit at His baptism.

The Baptism of the Lord Jesus Christ 2020 In today’s Gospel the words of John the Baptist could just as well have begun “Jesus, this makes no sense!” He rightly senses at the Jordan River, as he did three months before he was born, when Mary visited his mother Elizabeth, that he is in the presence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52, Isaiah 42:1-7, Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 5:3-4, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic