Sermons on Baptismal:

Welcome The Word Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2004

A key indicator of whether you are one of God’s chosen is whether or not you welcome his word.

Have you ever had to make a speech when you were sick? Well, it looks like that was exactly what Paul did in our study today for his first recorded speech in Pisidian Antioch. His health was ailing, but many of his listeners welcomed the word just the same. It just goes to show that even a sick ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fact Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007

The fact - and if it isn’t....

Epiphany 6 The Fact February 11th 1 Cor. 15: 12-20 Factus Example – gravity † In Jesus Name † Grace, Mercy and Peace, from God, our Father, and from our Risen from the Dead Lord Jesus Christ! Factus Example – gravity Fact, from the Latin factus, something made. As in manufacture, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 01 -- Just Do It God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 26, 2011

ACTS IS A MICROCOSM LOOK AT THE EARLY CHURCH. UNDENIABLY THIS BOOK OF THE BIBLE DOES NOT CONTAIN EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED IN THE LIFE OF THE EARLY CHURCH, YET IT DOES CONTAIN EVERYTHING GOD WANTS US TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIFE OF THE EARLY CHURCH. AS WE BEGI

SIMPLE TRUTHS FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 1:3-11 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

One Big Happy Family Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 26, 2014

A biological family is made up many faces and personalities, the spiritual family are those who have your back. Their prayer warriors, they show love with their actions.

One Big Happy Family Pt.2 Ephesians 4:1-6NKJ To obtain the status of, “One Big Happy Family” we have to be willing to keep unity among one another. “On those day’s you can’t seem to get along with yourself, it becomes a great opportunity not to say a word to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In A New Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 7, 2015

This is the 23rd sermon in the series "The Cure". There are practical things that we must do in order to live like Jesus Christ.

Series: The Cure [#23] WALKING IN A NEW LIFE Romans 13:1-14 Introduction: Today is a day of celebration. Anytime we get to have a baptism, it is a great day. Sometimes, we need to be reminded about what baptism symbolizes. As I put the person’s head in the water, it symbolizes that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Development We Have Attained Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 17, 2013

spiritual development requires ongoing action, growth, and thankfulness.

Back To The Classroom Part Two: “recognizing The Spiritual Development We Have Attained” Col. 2:6-7 Dorn Ridge Sept. 13, 2009 I. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES ONGOING ACTION. 1.) You received Christ – Past tense. – Col. 2:6 A.) At some point we were led to faith in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Translating The Message Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 2, 2011

Like Paul, we are challenged to translate the message of God's love and grace into words and actions that the people around us understand.

Acts 17:22-31 “Translating the Message” INTRODUCTION [Play video] Some you may have seen this video previously, but I think it has a powerful message—a message that bears repeating—and it underscores today’s Scripture lesson. Paul was a man on fire. He had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Sources Of Division In The Fellowship

Contributed by Billy Noel on Oct 14, 2009

One of the root causes of an ineffective fellowship is the spirit of division

No Division in the Fellowship I Corinthians 1: 10 Perhaps the primary reason the church is ineffective is because we take our cues from some place other that the word of God Most often we look like something other than the church of God We live in a cutthroat environment and it has filtered into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Conflict

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2016

Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict?

Intro Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Goal I want us to learn that conflict is a part of the full Gospel message. Sermon Plan We will discuss Luke 12:49-56, a world on fire, family conflict and interpreting the times. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Envoy In The Wilderness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 13, 2023

The testimony of John the Baptist pointing to Jesus.

THE ENVOY IN THE WILDERNESS. John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28. I). THE ENVOY. John 1:6-8. John the Evangelist has introduced the Word of God as the Creator (cf. John 1:1-3), and as the source of life and light (cf. John 1:4-5). This is all building up to a climax in the making flesh of the Word (cf. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing That You Have Ever Done Will Save You From The Wrath To Come.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 10, 2018

Salvation is never in our righteousness but in the atoning death, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 3:7 "flee from the wrath to come?" Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;" Romans 5:9 "Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved ...read more

Prepare The Way Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 2, 2023

A voice was needed, and voice was heard. It was that of John the Baptist. Jesus is the promised deliverer and John is the promised forerunner.

Have you ever had that terrible sinking feeling of being unprepared? As a student maybe there was a test you did not study for. As an adult maybe the tax deadline came, and you were not ready. Proper preparation is the key to many things going right. If you have been part of planning a big event, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On Your Mission Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will guide believers on focusing on their mission to reach out to those who do not know Christ, emphasizing that they are not alone in this journey as God walks with them.

Church, I’m so excited to be with you once again today, as we close out this series all about our “Focus.” We have hit on many different places of focus. In preparation for this message, I felt like we should end this series talking about one of the most important facets of our faith and our focus: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Topics: Mission Focus, Active Faith, World Outreach

Sermon Series: Focus

Christ The Second Adam Who Won Back The World To God

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 8, 2003

“For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit” 1 Pet. 3:18a.

Theme: Christ the second Adam who won back the world to God Text: Gen. 9:8-17; 1 Pet. 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 A happy life is a life of faith filled with gratitude and thankfulness to God. We have enough reasons to be thankful, but unfortunately, instead of being thankful we take our blessings for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can I Ever Forgive You

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 29, 2001

The Necessity of Forgiveness

Theme: HOW CAN I EVER FORGIVE YOU? 1. Because God has forgiven me. 2. Because God gives me the strength to do so How can I ever forgive you? You have hurt me for the last time! How many times have we heard or said these types of statements? In our Lord’s prayer we ask our heavenly Father to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran