Sermons on Baptist Distinctives:

Jesus Is Watching You

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 15, 2015

The less fortunate in our society need both our natural gifts and the dignity that comes with being acknowledged. They need the gift of our friendship, and we need them as well.

When I was preparing my sermon for this morning, I couldn’t help but think of the Christmas song “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”. Now before you start thinking that I’ve been working too hard and need a vacation let me explain. There is a verse in that song that ties in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Anglican

X. Christian Holiness And Entire Sanctification Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 5, 2016

This is an explanation of the tenth article of faith of the Church of the Nazarene. This article is the most central to the Nazarene denomination, since it was the focus that set us apart from other denominations.

This morning, we are going to move to our tenth Article of Faith, which is: X. Christian Holiness and Entire Sanctification Here is the description of this 10th tenet of our faith: We believe that sanctification is the work of God which transforms believers into the likeness of Christ. It is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Three Biblical Truths About Christ Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016

Sermon series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: 19 Passage: 1 John 4:13-16 Title: Three Biblical Truths about Christ Focus: Jesus Christ as God INTRODUCTION: John has discussed the following principles numerous times. At this point we ought to have wrapped our minds around the concepts he is addressing. Therefore today ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dynamic Presence Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 28, 2011

What follows the Holy Spirit taking up residence in those that believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ?

Intro: What follows the Holy Spirit taking up residence in those that believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ? To find out we turn to the book of Acts. The Acts of the Holy Spirit show us the working of God’s holy Spirit in indwelling, empowering, enabling, and pressing the Apostles and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost, Attributes Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 19, 2011

Some of the attributes of the Holy Spirit as described in the New Testament.

The attributes of the Holy Spirit Interestingly last week we talked about the festival of Pentecost and referred to some experiences people had had of the Holy Spirit at work in their lives. If we look into the work and attributes of the Holy Spirit we see that the Holy Spirit does not work alone ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17, Galatians 5:21-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Word

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 26, 2012

Understanding what is said in the first three verses of John's gospel.

THE WORD John 1:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The book of John was written by the Apostle John, the son of Zebedee, the brother of the Apostle James. He was a fisherman by trade, along with his brother and father. He was, as Acts 4:13 indicates, an “unschooled, ordinary man”. Yet he is empowered by ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tested In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018

What lessons can we learn from Jesus as He was tested in the wilderness? We see that the power of memorized word will help us from stumbling.

Tested in the wilderness Luke 4:1-13 Introduction This morning we will look at the wilderness experience of our Lord Jesus Christ just before He went to the cross for each one of us. We will see the ways that He fought off temptation to do what He knew God the father would be pleased with. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Journey He Made Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2023

John helps us see that the Word is God, creator, light, man. The journey Jesus made started before creation and will last for eternity. What does that mean for us? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

I’ve heard a lot of people talking about when is the right time to get into the Christmas spirit? How do you know you’re ready to celebrate this holiday? For some, it means putting the outdoor decorations up as early as the day after Halloween (after all, why not get that done before it’s freezing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:9-14, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good, Better, Best

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 26, 2021

We all could use some improvement in life.

Well, another year has just about gone and a new one is about to be born. I hope there will be some significant changes for the good. There will be changes that’s inevitable. But while God is still God and remains unchanged, but we all undergo changes. Wrinkles pop up where once smooth skin ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John-Son Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

When John wrote his Gospel the other three were already written and well known. They are so negative on John that he probably thought there was little he could add, so he ignores himself all together in his own Gospel.

A farmer in Georgia was sitting on the porch of his tumble-down shack. He was ragged and barefoot when a stranger stopped for a drink of water. Wishing to be agreeable, the stranger said, "How was your cotton coming on?" "Ain't got none," replied the farmer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-56

God Of Second Chances

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 5, 2022

Jesus' restoring Peter after he denied him shows that he's in the business of giving second chances. He's also given us an example to follow.

BACK STORY In our children’s story we heard about Peter denying Jesus. Peter failed. But Peter shouldn’t have been the one to fail. He was Peter the rock. He was supposed to be the strong one, the solid one. But Peter had brought it on himself. Jesus told his disciples what would happen to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Furthering Your Faith-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 6, 2024

1 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

*We ran short of time, so I chose to abruptly end with the elucidation of DUE DILIGENCE DONE[:5a-d](:5-7)--“virtue”(as below).* FURTHERING Your FAITH-I—2Peter 1:5a-d(:5-11) Attention: *For your ‘basic’ small boat: Depending on your particular fishing needs—Fishing the Florida ‘flats’, OR fishing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5, 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 34 – The Unexpected Happened And Corruption Everywhere - Chapter 4:12-13 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 14, 2025

No one thought Jerusalem would be defeated – that was what the world thought! Religious society was so evil. We look at corruption in our western world, from governments to people. The world will worsen and judgement is coming very quickly. Australia and the United States.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 34 – THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENED AND CORRUPTION EVERYWHERE - CHAPTER 4:12-13 In our last message we looked at a whole lot of misery for the survivors of the Babylonian holocaust. That was one of the saddest messages we could give. However contained in it would be ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:12, Hosea 4:16-17, Jeremiah 3:6-10, Psalm 100:4-5, Psalm 107:13-16, Lamentations 4:13, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24:37-39, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 6:11-12, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Isaiah 9:14-15, Isaiah 28:7, Jeremiah 2:8, Jeremiah 4:9, Jeremiah 5:13, Ezekiel 22:25-26, Ezekiel 13:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism Of Jesus Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the counterintuitive nature of God's ways as demonstrated in the baptism of Jesus, where the Trinity is revealed, and encourages the church to submit to Jesus' leadership.

Hello church! Did you know that in the New Testament God speaks audibly only three times? I’m referring to God the Father. He speaks out loud where more than one person heard him exactly three times. And guess what? Each time it’s the same message: he is confirming the identity of Jesus as his Son. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Topics: Baptism Of Jesus, Divine Presence, Fulfilling Righteousness

The Seven Churches-Pergamum Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 27, 2025

Pergamum was the third in the series of the Seven Churches. This church had a few problems, but the Lord had words of comfort for them.

The Seven Churches-Pergamum Introduction: The first two churches mentioned in Revelation 2—Ephesus and Smyrna—were both located near the sea (at least in the time John wrote this book). With Pergamos/Pergamum, the locations become more inland. There are several commentaries and other resources ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist