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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
John’s baptism of Jesus teaches us many truths about Christian baptism. This sermon explains the biblical nature, purpose and mode of baptism.
#4 Following Jesus in Baptism Series: Mark Chuck Sligh January 12, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 1:4-10 – “John ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:4-10
Denomination: Baptist
Four symbolic descriptions of water baptism.
Sermon Study # 235 – WHY WATER BAPTISM? (part 2) WHAT DOES “WATER BAPTISM” SYMBOLIZE? 1. REPENTANCE: turning from your old ways. Illustrate: The word means a reversal. To reverse from the direction of sin. A reversal of sin… many Christians are just rewinding their sin… to repeat it again. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 19:4
The Baptism of Jesus was an unusual event teaching us lessons.
“Lessons From An Unusual Baptismal Service” Mark 1:1-10 (KJV) 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-10
Explores the transformative power of the Gospel, leading to spiritual freedom, fruitfulness, and the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Good morning, beloved. I trust this finds you well and in good spirits, and if not, may the words we share today lift your heart and renew your spirit. We're gathered here, not by chance or circumstance, but by a divine appointment. Our gathering is a testament to the love and unity found in the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:9-15
Topics: Good News
The New Year is always a time of reflection and preparation for a new year. Today is a time for change: dramatic and drastic.
Repent, v.2, 8 A. Change Directions B. Show Evidence Prepare, v. 3, 10 A. Elevate dips in the road B. Remove unfruitful works Baptism, v. 11 A. Baptism of repentance & water B. Baptism of regeneration & Holy Ghost fire ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12
Imagine with me…, that you are in the crowd of people gathered at the edge of the Jordan River witnessing John the Baptist and others as they wade out into the water to be baptized.
“Breaking Through Baptism” And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 ...read more
Scripture: Mark 4:4-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Message 5 from Jonah. This message expands on the subject of repentance began in the previous sermon.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #5 “Repentance” Last week, we reached the pinnacle of the narrative in Jonah where God mercifully spared a thoroughly wicked people equivalent to modern-day ISIS terrorists who responded to the preaching of one man -- Jonah. At first, Jonah ...read more
Scripture: James 4:6-10, 2 Corinthians 12:20-21, 2 Timothy 2:23-26
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
The Holy Spirit, Who He is and how to receive.
The Baptism In The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is God the Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. He is co-equal and co-eternal with God the Father and God the Son (the Lord Jesus Christ). (Acts 5:3-4 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:4
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ Baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17
Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17 John baptizes Jesus after objecting that Jesus should be baptizing John. Afterwards, the sky opens, the Spirit of God descends on Jesus and the Father ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Denomination: Lutheran
This is sermon #5 in my series, "At the Core
“Have you ever wondered if faith is meant to be so complicated, or is it really just about following Jesus?” There some people who just make something that is so easy… look incredibly complicated? You know what I’m talking about? Do you remember when the Garmin GPS’s first came out in the mid ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:38, Romans 10:9
This sermon is about the various meanings of the word - Repent with primary emphasis on the idea of a "changed life" i.e, reorienting your story to God's story.
Last week we began a new series called What Shall We Do? Responding to What God has Already Done for Us. Really that question is a very biblical question because it comes out of the Bible. It is the question that the crowd collectively asked Peter after he gave the sermon of his life on the day ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:38, Mark 1:14-15, 2 Corinthians 7:10
Denomination: Christian Church
A discussion of the topic of baptism
BAPTISM Text: Romans 6:1-6 Scripture reading: Romans 10:5-17 INTRODUCTION: 1. I do not want to shy away from the issue of baptism. 2. Sometimes members of the church are criticized because we are said to place baptism as more important than other issues in the bible. 3. A so-called plan of ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:1-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We all sin but we don’t all repent. Here is a message on how repentance works and what repentance asks us to do.
Title:To repent or not to repent, that is the question Text: Psalm 51:10-12; Samuel 11:1-12:14 This message was preached by Rev. Tony Hamilton as part of our E100 Bible reading challenge. Each sunday during the 20 week challenge we preach on a portion of scripture that the church read that ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12
What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit and can you be a Christian without it?
Baptism of the Holy Spirit Why is it that we seldom hear a sermon on the Holy Spirit in some of our churches today? Is it that we are afraid of the actions of our members if they do let the Holy Spirit lead them in worship? I believe to be a true Christian we must be baptized with the Holy ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Acts 19:1-6
Part 2 of 4 in the teaching series "SENT" which explores Jesus’ commission to his disciples. This message gives an overview of baptism and it’s role in the life of a follower of Jesus.
:: Understanding Baptism God’s Command: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you” [Matthew 28:18-20] God’s Promise: “The one who believes and is ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Denomination: *other
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