Sermons on Baptismal Classes:

Jesus In Real Time Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 1, 2021

Jesus is not an idea or concept, but a man Peter knew, the Son of God through the Spirit, and the Messiah. Through Jesus, we are adopted as children of God, and filled with the Spirit as Jesus was.

JESUS IN REAL TIME—Mark 1:1-13 Who is Jesus? The name “Jesus” evokes mental images about God, religion, ethics, or personal faith. Some of those images might be warm and fuzzy, while some might be dark and dreary. Some might be reflections of personal ideals and biases—a Jesus who supports the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13, Romans 8:14-17, John 3:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Grace Awakening Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 21, 2020

No one is too sinful to be saved.

I begin with an excerpt from a Breakpoint commentary aired this week called, “Self-constructed, Build-a-Bear, Buffet-Style Christianity is no Christianity at All.” It’s posted on Sermon Extras if you’d like to read it. In a pair of tweets that recently made rounds on social media, a young ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Galatians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Become In Faith The Saints We Are Baptized To Be

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2026

We must grow to live a holy life, one of right praise through worship and of right living by following the twin commandments

Second Sunday Integral 2026 Saint Paul writes to one of his troublesome churches in Corinth today and reminds them of God’s desire for them and all of us. He always teaches something in his introductory paragraphs. The communication is addressed to those “who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:3, Isaiah 49:5-6, Psalm 40:2, Psalm 40:4, Psalm 40:7-10, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, John 1:29-34, 1 Samuel 9:1-26, 1 Samuel 10:9-13, 1 Samuel 10:20-24, 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 16:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Gospel Must Be Proclaimed Near And Far! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 10, 2024

Philip kept on working by continuing to tell about Jesus. This is exactly the same command / or example / or charge we have right now; our direction is to go and make disciples … at any cost!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 11 The Gospel must be proclaimed near AND far! Acts 8:26-40 Show the video for Ecclesiastes before the message Wed night studies will resume this Wednesday at 6:30pm! (Ecclesiastes) Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, John 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:17, John 6:35, Isaiah 53:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

The life of a believer is meant to be filled with the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. The command to "be filled with the Spirit" in Ephesians 5:18 is not a suggestion but an essential requirement for victorious Christian living.

BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:18 "And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit." Supporting Texts: Acts 2:4, Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:14, John 7:37-39, Isaiah 44:3 INTRODUCTION: The life of a believer is meant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, Acts 2:4, Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:14, John 7:37-39, Isaiah 44:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing The Mind Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2025

When someone asked Einstein about his view of God, he replied “I want to know God’s thoughts. The rest are details.” What would it mean to know "God's thoughts", and what difference could it make in people's lives if we did?

Someone once asked Albert Einstein about his view of God, and he replied “I want to know God’s thoughts. The rest are details.” He wanted to know God’s thoughts, and he wanted to know that because – if he knew how God thought, He’d understand life. Albert Einstein once took a trip by train, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Progress With Your Fellowship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 22, 2003

Paul wants to provide the Thessalonicans with every possible incentive to continue in the faith as they develop their church in the midst of opposition.

Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans Coming to Thessalonica, Paul and Silas were able to preach in the synagogue for only three weeks with outstanding success despite incredible opposition. Quickly, the Jews incited a riot against the missionaries and their host, Jason. (Acts 17:1-9) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Year - A New Start!

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Jan 7, 2009

Sermon for the 1st Sunday after Epiphany, exploring the Baptism of Jesus with reference to the visit of the Magi, and God’s ongoing revelation of His will in Jesus and His desire for peace, justice and hope: a revelation made possible only through repenta

Mark 1:4-11 A New Year – a New Start So, here we are at the start of a New Year! It’s mind-boggling to think that it is now more than 2000 years since the birth of Jesus Immanuel (God-With-Us) there in Bethlehem; more than 2000 years have passed since the visit of the of the shepherds, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Words - Come And See

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2012

A short talk given at an all-age baptism service. This talk focuses on the phrase 'Come and See'. Just as Philip encouraged his friend Nathanael to come and see, so we can encourage others to come and see Jesus for themselves.

Can you remember when you first heard about Coca-Cola? It’s a product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. In 1886, Dr. John Pemberton first introduced Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia. The pharmacist prepared a caramel-coloured syrup in a three-legged brass kettle in his garden. He ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Anglican

The Submission Of The Servant Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 15, 2017

Jesus came as the promised Messiah. His baptism signaled the beginning of His public ministry, which was followed by His triumph over temptation in the wilderness. We have victory through Him. He submitted to God's will to purchase our redemption.

The Submission of the Servant Mark 1: 9-15 Our text today reveals what most consider the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. Up until this point, even in the other Gospels, we have very little detail about the life of Jesus. From this moment on, Jesus will live His life in public scrutiny. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: Holy Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 7, 2025

I believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I use a glass filled with water. Then I take the full glass and submerged in a bucket of water. The glass is not only full but completely surrounded by water. I liken this unto the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. WE BELIEVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have a glass of water. I pour water in the glass. I fill the glass to the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28, Luke 1:39-45, Acts 1:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Chocolate, Cake And Candy Business

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 19, 2010

The title is slightly tongue in cheek, but essentially this is an all-age talk given at a Baptism service where we had an extra 100 guests, many of whom were seekers, sceptics, and not-yet-Christians. The point of the talk was to tell people that being a

If we were going to start up a new business selling sweets, cakes and chocolates – really yummy, tasty, delicious chocolates and sweets; and if there were no advertising rules – what would we do to get people to buy them? What would we say? What colours would we use for the wrapper? What video ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Anglican

The Predecessor From God

Contributed by Dr. Jeffrey Dukeman on Dec 3, 2018

John the Baptist was a predecessor from God at Jesus' Baptism. We today should reflect on all those who have preceded us and helped us to know God, and we should also strive to be predecessors from God for others.

Historian David Barton has an interesting discussion in an article entitled “Christmas—as Celebrated by the Presidents.” Barton writes, Even though Christmas did not become a national holiday until 1870, it has a centuries old history in America. Interestingly, in colonial America, the southern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Power To Overcome Temptation Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 13, 2023

When our spiritual batteries are low - we find ourselves in need of a recharge - to POWER UP! Last week we looked at the baptism of Jesus as a means to CONNECT to the Power! As powerful an experience as that is - we shouldn’t think it is the end of the journey - but the beginning.

Text: Matthew 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. 3 During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And His Family Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 28, 2023

Bible is silent about the description of the family of Jesus. However, there are a few references to Joseph, Mary, and her children to learn a few things about the family of Jesus. Jesus was pictured as a young man walking to the Jordan for Baptism and nothing else is known to us.

Mark 3:20-35 Jesus and His Family in Mark FAMILY OF JESUS: Bible is silent about the description of the family of Jesus. However, there are a few references to Joseph, Mary, and her children that help us to learn a few things about the family of Jesus. Jesus was pictured as a young man walking to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Methodist