Sermons on baptist distinctives: showing 1-15 of 34,834

Challenges Facing Baptists In The Twenty-First Century Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008

Baptists have brought distinctive truth to the circle of the evangelical faith. However, there appears to be a danger of being of losing the Baptist identify which must be recognised and resisted.

PHILIPPIANS 4:8, 9 BAPTIST FOUNDATIONS CHALLENGES FACING BAPTISTS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Be Distinctive! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 1, 2003

Christians are to walk worthy of our call by being different from the world around us.

Be Distinctive! Ephesians 4:17-5:2 Focus: Christians are to walk worthy of our call by being different from the world around us. Function: To challenge & call Christians to holy living in their minds, speech and attitudes. Several years ago a good friend invited me to come and watch him ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Distinctive Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 18, 2008

As the Church we are to be distinctive from those around us

There is the old saying “When in Rome.” The idea of course is that if you are a particular area or with a group of people you act like they do. If you are with a sophisticated people you act sophisticated. If you are Red Necks you act like a Red Neck. If you are among Pagans then act like one. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptist Hospitals

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

An exhortation to receive the spiritually weak and ill into the church.

Baptist Hospitals I came to the great state of Texas from the great state of South Carolina after having been educated in the great state of North Carolina. While in the Carolinas and traveling to Texas through, lest any be offended, four other great states I found something more common than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40, Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Denomination: Challenges Facing Baptists In A New Era Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 9, 2011

The defining truths that make Baptists a distinct people, and the dangers of neglecting those truths, is explored.

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Be Distinct Not Extinct Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 1, 2019

In a topsy-turvy world, our Christian Challenge is to reexamine our core beliefs and renew our commitment to Christ.

When was the last time you took someone up on a challenge? Not too long ago, it was the “cool” thing to do among the younger generations to challenge others to some kind of difficult venture or unheard-of activity. This was supposed to be fun. At our senior adult stage in life, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Distinct And All

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 26, 2003

This message looks at obeying Scripture by being both separate from the world and yet being all things to all men in order to win some.

DISTINCT AND ALL “Using The World To Our Advantage” Acts 17:21, 1 Thess. 5:21 Acts 17:21 (All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.) 1 Thes. 5:21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Acts 17:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

Seperate And Distinct Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 1, 2008

Exposition of Mark 10:13-16 about not hindering children from the Kingdom

Text: Mark 10:13-16, Title: Separate and Distinct, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/2/08, PM A. Opening illustration: A.W. Tozer says that people who are crucified with Christ have three distinct marks: 1. They are facing only one direction, 2. They can never turn back, and 3. They no longer have plans of their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Culturally Distinct Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2014

A sermon focused on OT on how the church is to be culturally distinct (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 2 Culturally Distinct, pg. 49- 63)

Introduction: God calls his people to remain distinct from our culture. To be distinct is to be different in nature from something else, more than just being different. Often say that we are to be different from our culture and this is correct. However, there are many individuals and groups ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Capital Distinction

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 4, 2014

Every time God brings His people together is to make them to become what they have not become before. Every time God calls, He called for a Purpose, the first time God called He said, come let us make man in our image. That was the first time God called a meeting.

God is in the process of making people, So He called another meeting and He said it is not good for man to be alone, He said again let us make a help meet for him. So Every time God calls a meeting, it is to make life comfortable for man. . That is why I am persuaded today that God called you to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Many Purposes As Salt Series

Contributed by David Troyer on Nov 19, 2017

What is the purpose of salt? Throughout most of the world’s history, salt has been used for three purposes: Flavoring, Preserving and Healing and it has almost always been valuable. This message explores our responsibilities as Salt in this world.

Our text for this morning is Matthew 5:13-16 While you are turning there, take a minute to think about salt. What is its history? What is its purpose... aside from tasting good. Today we are going to explore those aspects and more as we explore our purpose in light of the call God makes on us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Distinction - "Pleasure"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 6, 2004

There’s nothing wrong with "pleasure" ... it all depends on where you find it. This message is a study on "pleasure" in light of God’s view of it.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “pleasure” Hebrews 11:25 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on “Words of Distinction”. We have studied the words “daily”, “adoption”. TONIGHT, we will look at the word “pleasure”. Is there anything wrong with “pleasure”? NO, of course not. BUT … like anything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Distinction - "Persuade"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 21, 2004

This message deals with the use of the word "persuade" in the Scriptures. No one can be "persuaded" to be saved ... but the saved can be "persuaded" in the things of God.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Persuade” INTRODUCTION : We CONTINUE in our series on “Words Of Distinction”. We have looked at the words: “daily”, “adoption”, “rather”, “sleep”, “pleasure” and “mind”. TONIGHT we are going to look at the word “persuade”. The English word “persuade” is mentioned 35 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Distinction - "Daily"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 30, 2003

In this New Year’s message, we see that there are some activities that God expects of us DAILY in the coming new year ... Daily Prayer, Daily Praise, Daily Bible Study, Daily Crucifixion, Daily Exhortation, Daily Service.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Daily” INTRODUCTION: Today, being the first Sunday of the new year … we begin a new SERIES … “Words Of Distinction”. For the next several weeks, we will look at some DISTINCTIVE words in the Bible. We will explore their MEANING … and their APPLICATION to our Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:3

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Distinction - "Sleep"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 6, 2004

The Bible talks about GOOD sleep, and BAD sleep. There are times to sleep and times to rise up out of sleep. This message explores several in the Bible who were caught "sleeping".

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Sleep” INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on “Words of Distinction”. We have studied the words “daily”, “adoption”, and “rather”. TONIGHT, we look at the word “sleep”. “sleep” is a funny thing. When you need the rest, SLEEP often doesn’t come. You toss & turn … ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-46

Denomination: Baptist