Sermons on Baptismal:

A Call To Reconciliation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2023

Be reconciled to God while there is yet time.

A CALL TO RECONCILIATION. Luke 12:49-59. “Fire!” begins the Greek of Luke 12:49. “Fire I came to cast into the earth, and what will I if it be already kindled?” Fire speaks to us of God’s judgment, but also of refining, purifying. The fire that is kindled is both: the fire of judgment against ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Birds Of A Feather Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 17, 2007

28th in a series from Ephesians. The seven ties that bond us together as believers are based on the unity of God Himself.

I need your help this morning. Let’s see if you can help me complete the following sentence: Birds of a feather [flock together]. I’m sure all of us are familiar with that idiom that some sources indicate may go all the way back to the Greek and Romans cultures. It indicates that people who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

"A Keen Sense Of Humor Is Not Just A Side Advantage Christians Receive At B

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 1, 2002

March 10, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 You have anointed my head with oil. (Ps. 23:5) Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Color: Purple John 9:1-41

March 10, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 You have anointed my head with oil. (Ps. 23:5) Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Color: Purple John 9:1-41 Title: “A keen sense of humor is not just a side advantage Christians receive at Baptism.” Jesus gives sight to a man sightless ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Plot & The Promise Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005

Abraham and Sarah think they know best how to fulfill Gods promise. Doing things our way can have unintended consequences.

What happens when God doesnt move fast enough for us? Do we wait patiently or do we start thinking - "maybe I was supposed to do something." In the end we muck it up by inventing answers to prayers. Thats what happens to Abram and Sarai - and it almost ruins the family. Fortunately, God is in ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Three In One Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Three in One

I. Three Witnesses In The Son 6 6 This is He who came by water and blood — Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. A. Jesus Is The Son Of God 1. The object of the apostle in this verse, in connection ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Ephesians' Conversion (Reviewed) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 27, 2025

To review Paul's instruction to the Ephesians concerning their conversion to Christ. In whom also you trusted, after that you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that you believed, you were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise,” Ephesians 1:13-14.

THE EPHESIANS' CONVERSION The Ephesians’ Conversion 1. Paul wrote to the Ephesians about their "conversion," Ephesians 1:13-14. Notice how the apostle speaks of their “faith and obedience to the gospel of their salvation.” He penned, a. “In whom also you trusted, after that you heard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, Acts 19:1-7, Ephesians 2:8-9, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John's Witness To Jesus Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 23, 2002

Exegetical, verse by verse exposition; explaining the introduction to the Gospel of John.

The Gospel of John has to do with witnesses to Jesus & the events surrounding Him. John is often called "the Theological Gospel." 1) Day 1. Priests & Levites: experts in the law, specialists in Jewish religion were asking him “Who are you, John?”. John’s father was a priest: traditionally John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, John 1:19-34

Faith Conquers The World

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

All it takes is to tell people that you experience a loving community of faith. At its best this community is gathered around Christ’s table and enjoys communion with Jesus and with one another..

1. John 5:1-12 Faith Conquers the World - Verse 4: "This is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.", writes someone ion this ancient letter - Back in Bethlehem people began to understand that Jesus is the Son of God and that conquered their world: - hardworking shepherds in tough economic ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Paul's Third Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 13, 2021

Paul was a man of mission and peoples apostles. He spent most of his time conversing with new contacts about Christ, encouraging the disciples to grow in sainthood, and looking for new mission fields. Read further for information on the third journey of Paul.

Acts 18:23-19:12 Third Missionary Journey begins 18:23 Paul- as one man Mission 18:24-28 Ministry of Apollos 19:01-07 Paul’ Mission at Ephesus 19:08-12 Paul ministered at Synagogue and a Hall Acts 18:23 Paul - One man Mission The third missionary journey of Paul began from Antioch. Unlike in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 25, 2005

For those that might feel that the Lord’s Supper is only a symbol, you are welcome to discover the connection of footwashing, (a physical act) to that of the Lord’s Supper (a physical gift). This is a Maundy Thursday Message.

Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did not help me’ button if the message they ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-34

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is A Difference In Thinking, Doing, And Doctrine

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 19, 2008

In this message, we need to consider two areas of doctrine: 1- Whom we believe 2- What we believe

INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy told his mother one day that he was 7 feet tall. She questioned him, saying, "You know better than that! You shouldn’t fib!" He said, "I am 7 feet tall because I just measured myself with this little ruler that I made!" Any time we measure ourselves with our own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28, Acts 18:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Filling The Gap

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2009

The church must be involved to fill the gap when a teenager graduates from the teen ministry.

Intro: The church has the main responsibility of the Commission of our Savior. It is more than merely Win ‘Em, Wet ‘Em, and Work ‘Em! I. Ambassadors of the Gospel - Go ye therefore and teach all nations We are not merely to see people saved, We are to make disciples! A. Reconcile the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Adding And Subtracting

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Mar 21, 2017

A sermon on John the Baptist that focuses on John's humility and acceptance of his work as the one who prepared the way for the coming of Jesus. John's life is summed up in the words "He must increase and I must decrease."

Adding and Subtracting John 3:22–30 (ESV) “He must increase, but I must decrease” The third chapter of John is best known for Nicodemus and John 3:16 But this chapter also records an incident that is very important to the beginning of the public ministry of Jesus I. The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Bitter Cup ►part 2◄ Series

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Jun 29, 2015

Second Sermon in my series The Bitter Cup. Jesus wants us to be ready to partake of the Bitter cup!

Bitter Cup (Part-2) THE CUP OF TESTING:- Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He was afterward a hungered. ~Matthew 4:1, 2 Jesus went out alone into the wilderness and began to seek His Father. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Essentials Of Our Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2008

Three essentials for any missional Christ follower or church.

Studies have shown that the most fulfilled and satisfied people alive are the people who have a sense of mission in their lives. They live for a purpose higher than themselves. The Apostle Paul exemplified this truth. He was always happy. Even in prison he had joy. Just read the letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Baptist