Sermons on Baptism Of Suffering:

Lie: God's Children Are Not Supposed To Feel Pain Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005

We live in a world where people, even Christians, believe they are entitled never to suffer pain. Yet, God uses suffering for His glory.

Series: Lies Satan Tells GOD’S CHILDREN ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO FEEL PAIN 2Corinthians 12:1-10 Clyde Reid says in his book, "Celebrate the Temporary" "One of the most common obstacles to celebrating life fully is our avoidance of pain. We do everything to escape pain. Our culture reinforces ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven's Wrath

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 12, 2010

Revelation reveals the wrath of God poured out in seven bowls. Everyone suffers, but will you suffer temporal trials as a saint or eternal punishment as a sinner?

Revelation 15 Seven Angels with Seven Plagues 1I saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign: seven angels with the seven last plagues—last, because with them God's wrath is completed. 2And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moonstruck Lunatic And Members

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Jun 6, 2010

Whether the boy was a lunatic or suffered from epilepsy is not really the issue. Fact of the matter is the Church suffered from a seizure of unbelief that cripples the ministry of Christ.

Before we talk about our text this evening we need to first ask ourselves do we truly, honestly, sincerely, want to see our Lord’s return. I ask because the Bible gives us four things that must occur before the Second Coming of Christ and they are all within our scope of responsibility and are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Trying Times - "Don't Think On Anything Else" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 7, 2013

A comparative: Reflections of modern lifestyles in struggles with sufferings and colloquial neighborhood sayings and Christ Jesus, in early days lifestyles in struggles with sufferings and tribal sayings.

Trying Times - “DON'T THINK ON ANYTHING ELSE” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013) “And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Friends

The Cycle Of Sin (Judges 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 9, 2025

Is there a cycle of sin and repentance? Do we go through cycles? Let's look at Judges 8.

Do we see Israel’s repeated cycle of sin, suffering, sorrow and salvation in Gideon's story? Do we see it in us? Do we still need to repent long after baptism? Let’s look at Judges 8. How did Gideon appease the complaint made by the men of Ephraim? The men of Ephraim said to him, “Why have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Confirmations About Jesus At The Start Of His Ministry Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 20, 2023

This passage establishes the beginning of Jesus' ministry. What does it tell us about who He is and what His ministry will be?

ONE ENTERS, ONE EXITS: Jesus’ ministry starts as John the Baptist concludes. - Luke 3:19-20. - Our primary subject this evening is the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and some of the signs we are given at this start to give us confidence in Him. - We noted last week at the end of the sermon that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Build A Fire Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 21, 2014

A message for Pentecost Sunday about the Fire of the Holy Spirit.

Note: Thanks you to Wayne Dority from notes received years ago. Great message. Title: Kindle The Fire Theme: To show the importance of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Text: Acts 28:1-10 Acts 28:1-10 Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta. And the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Let Us Rejoice For God Opens People's Hearts Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 9, 2010

Lydia, Paul, the man at the Pool - they all had their hearts opened and were ministered to by Jesus.

Concordia Lutheran Church Easter 6, May 7, 2010 Let Us Rejoice in the God who opens hearts Acts 16:9-17, John 5:1-9 † In Jesus Name † May the grace of God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, open our hearts and pour through – bringing the healing and restoration that can only be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Son Is Baptized

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

EPIPHANY 1 - God's Son is baptized by John the Baptist. Jesus came to his Father's work. The Father praises our humble worker.

GOD’S SON IS BAPTIZED (Outline) January 9, 2011 - Epiphany 1 - MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRO: Mankind’s sinfulness needs God’s forgiveness. Jesus came into this world as the very love and mercy of God. Jesus did not travel from place to place with fanfare. Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Birth Of Moses

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 15, 2020

Even when we are unaware of it, God is at work.

The Birth of Moses Exodus 1:8-2:10 Moses is one of the great characters in the Old Testament along with Abraham and David. He is often quoted and referred to by Jesus and the Apostles. A study of his life sheds light upon the entire Bible. He was the writer of the first five books of the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-22, Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Will You Be When The Door Closes? (November 12. 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Today’s text is about the stewardship of your soul. Have you been saved or is salvation like a taxi cab ride? There is a relationship beyond your baptism because as it has been said, “your baptism is like a wedding ring”.

WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN THE DOOR CLOSES? Text: Matthew 25:1 - 13 The story is told of neighbors having a conversation. The “…were talking over the back fence. “I went to a wedding this weekend,” said one, “but I don’t think the marriage will last.” “Why Not?” asked the other. “well when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Holy Spirit: The Spirit Gives Us Power Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 10, 2025

WE BELIEVE that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is given to believers who ask for it. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of new birth. Spirit baptism gives believers power to live and serve God and gifts to fulfill the mission of the Church...

Pentecost: The Spirit Gives us Power 1 After the death and resurrection of Jesus, he appeared over a period of 40 days to about 500 of his followers (Acts 1:3). At His last appearance, before He ascended to heaven, He gave the great promise of Spirit Baptism to His followers (Acts 1:4-8). Then, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4, Acts 8:14-17, Acts 9:17, Acts 10:44-47, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For What Should We Pray? Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

The natural response when we see someone who is sick, or going through tough times, or marital difficulty, or financial reversals, is to say, "We’re praying for you." But for what should we pray?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. In Tony Campolo’s book, "The Kingdom of God Is a Party," he tells of an event that took place when he visited Hawaii on a speaking tour. If you’ve ever flown to the Hawaiian Islands you know that the first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Luke 22:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thirst Quencher Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2002

Life can be bitter, but God has a healing for our waters of life as well

OPENING: There once was an oyster whose story I tell, Who found that sand had got under his shell; Just one little grain, but it gave him much pain, For oysters have feelings although they’re so plain. Now, did he berate the working of Fate Which had led him to such a deplorable state? Did ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Just?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002

There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ