Sermons on Baptism:

On To Perfection (Hebrews 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 23, 2024

Should we be stuck in the elementary principles of the Christian faith, or grow beyond them, moving on to perfection? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 6.

Should we leave discussing elementary Christian teachings and move on to maturity? Can people turn away from God? Should we continue to be diligent to the very end? Is there such a thing as a lazy faith? Let’s discuss this in Hebrews 6. Should we eventually move on beyond very basic Christian ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Right Or Wrong - Do I Need To Speak In Tongues Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2002

Do tongues exist today and if they don’t, why not?

OPEN: The scene was in Denmark and 2 old men are sitting on a park bench. Up drives a car stops, and the driver rolls down the window and politely asks, in German, for assistance. The men shrug and shake their heads. The driver asks again, this time in French. No answer. He asks a third time in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are....in Jesus Christ

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 21, 2018

As Paul begins his letter to the Ephesians, he tells us four things that we are in Jesus Christ. We are blessed, chosen, adopted, and sealed in Jesus Christ. The sermon also has suggestions for illustrations.

There are many times in life in which your standing affects what you say. For example, if someone who is better than you, at let’s say bowling, really beats you and then tells you that you are actually really good (although you had a lot of gutter balls), you can feel insulted. Or, when a single ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon # 26 - Lessons From The Life Of Noah Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 10, 2023

What does God want to say to us through the life of Noah and the great flood? There are important lessons to learn and warnings to heed, lest we too miss out like the people did in Noah’s days.

We read in Psalm 77:11-12, “I will remember your great deeds, LORD; I will recall the wonders you did in the past. I will think about all that you have done; I will meditate on all your mighty acts.” (GNB) There are many who are held in bondage to all sorts of fears. The fears that constrain them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-12, Genesis 6:17-18, Romans 8:32, Psalm 91:7-8, Genesis 7:19, Isaiah 54:10, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Matthew 24:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Voice.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2013

John the Baptist provides a prime example of a preacher's humility: pointing away from himself to Jesus: not seeking to add followers to His own fold, but to Christ, the Son of God.

THE VOICE. John 1:19-28. The prologue to John’s Gospel gives an account of how Eternity broke into time (John 1:1; John 1:14): yet Time encroaches on the very timelessness of the account in the person of “a man sent from God, whose name was John” (John 1:6). This John is not to be confused with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#3 Jesus’ Identity Revealed Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 3, 2019

Mark refers to Jesus as God’s beloved Son, Son of Man & Son of God. What do these terms mean? How are they different? Why are they employed? This sermon explores one of the most incredible doctrines that undergirds the Christian faith: the Incarnation.

#3 Jesus’ Identity Revealed Series: Mark Chuck Sligh December 1, 2019 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 1. 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 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Me (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2003

The story of the thief on the cross is one of the most powerful in all the Gospels. But it is possible to get some wrong impressions from what this teaches us.

OPEN: A minister was talking to a professing Christian and asked him if he was active in his local Church. The man responded, "No, but the dying thief wasn’t active in a local Church and he was still accepted". The minister then asked if the man had been baptized. He said, "No, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Super Bowl Evangelism - The Story Of Ananias

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 2, 2007

The sermon uses "Linebacker Evangelism" (which can be seen and/or purchased at sermoncentral.com) to set the stage for a Friend Day later in the month.

OPEN: VIDEO: Linebacker Evangelism (offered on-line by Sermoncentral.com) APPLY: I fell in love with that video the first time I saw it because it makes fun of the idea of forced evangelism (something I HAVE to do!) while at the same time highlighting why we often don’t talk to others about our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did God Make A Mistake? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 25, 2013

The Terminator is like a parable about God's creation of humans.

Thursday of Holy Week 2013 Did God Make a Mistake? I think one of the levels of meaning of the “Terminator” movies incorporates a parable. Think about it. Americans, wary of human beings’ ability to push the nuclear button, create something called “Skynet,” a ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 5, 2011

God's power rests in community prayer as the catalyst that sparks the supernatural movement of God.

INTRO Ever since moving to the valley, my eyes have been drawn to the mountains and the river. There’s days in the summer months when I ride my bike to Elizabeth Park, and gaze at the river’s powerful flow. It’s fascinating for me to watch the river at different stages. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Effective Witnessing Through The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 23, 2011

The Holy Ghost is the essential and vital factor in effective witnessing unto Jesus Christ

Act 5:29-32 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. (30) The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. (31) Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on May 28, 2012

A Biblical understanding of being filled with the Holy Spirit, as observed from the Text of Scripture.

FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 2:1-21 Text: Acts 2:4a “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.” Being filled with the Holy Spirit, or being full of the Holy Spirit, or being baptized by or in the Holy Spirit are phrases that mean different things to different people in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Friends

Introduciendo Al Espiritu Santo

Contributed by J. Martin on May 22, 2010

Antes de regresar a Jerusalén para ser entregado a muerte, Jesús habló con Sus discípulos para anunciarles los eventos futuros que lo llevarían a la cruz. Aun así, los discípulos no debían alarmarse ya que se les prometió otro Consolador (en griego Parak

“Y yo le pediré al Padre, y él les dará otro Consolador para que los acompañe siempre: El Espíritu de verdad, a quien el mundo no puede aceptar porque no lo ve ni lo conoce. Pero ustedes sí lo conocen, porque vive con ustedes y estará en ustedes. No los voy a dejar huérfanos; volveré a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Don’t Downplay", What You Have Been Given!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 20, 2011

What they had received that day, they knew it was way to important, for them to keep it to their selves. That’s why at nine in the morning, they were taking it to the streets. It was history right there in the making, The power of God was amazing

“Don’t downplay,” What you have been given! Acts 2:1-8, 12-18 NKJ. 1. When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3. Then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ In You - The Hope Of Glory

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 17, 2009

The Bible talks about Christ in you, the hope of glory. What does that mean? And if we really believed that, how could it transform our lives?

CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY OPENING TEXT: “I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church, of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27

Denomination: *other