Sermons on Baptist Distinctives:

Is It Worth It?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 25, 2001

An inductive message using the biblical narrative and contrast to lead individuals to the conclusion that no matter what problems may arise it is always worth the effort to be a church where God can change lives.

Intro: His mother called him "rude," his wife referred to him as "arrogant" and his caddie said he was "impatient." That is until he turned to Christ. The Gospel changed Payne Stewart’s life. "There used to be a void in my life," Stewart told Sports Illustrated, ’The peace I have now is so ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

When The Spirit Falls

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This is a Pentecost Sermon based on Acts 2 and 3. My wife and I preached it together.

"When The Spirit Falls" 9:30 5/30/93 Psam 20:1-8 Acts. 1:1-11 Text Acts 2 & 3 .ls2 RICK What happens when the Spirit falls. Turn with us in your Bibles to Acts chapter 2 starting at verse 1. Acts 2:1-4 When the day of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Leadership Secret

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 17, 2003

Christ’s great sermon on the mount began with the words, "Blessed are you". The Lord knew that everyone has a hunger for supernatural blessings, benefits and empowerments. Everyone in the crowd must have strained to hear every word Jesus spoke that day be

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people. No doubt Jesus could have given in to the temptation to doubt people’s motives. Yet, He maintained an upbeat attitude toward every person He met. Jesus looked at people’s potential because ...read more

Scripture: John 1:47-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forerunner Generation

Contributed by Peter Vandever on Jun 2, 2003

A Prophetic word given to me by the Lord

Recently, I was at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City and The Holy Spirit began to minister this prophetic message to me: He said this generation being born from 1981 and on would be the Forerunner Generation. This generation of Forerunners will prepare the way for the Rapture of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3, Luke 1:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nurturing Christian Ideals—part-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2002

This is part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The church of God must maintain an atmosphere which is conducive to Christian ideals. But what atmosphere is conducive to Christian ideals? An atmosphere conducive to Christian ideals Nurtures the...

NURTURING CHRISTIAN IDEALS-Part-I—Revelation 2:12-17 Animating Proper Ideals Need: Giving Life/Animating to improper/non-christian ideals Jesus cautioned the Pergamum Church about not maintaining an atmosphere which nurtures Christ’s ideals. The church of God must maintain an atmosphere which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Good Church Member Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 11 in a study of the church covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 11 THE CHURCH COVENANT “Characteristics of a Good Church Member” Date: August 25, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Introduction Because of other events I will wrap up our study today and next week on the Church Covenant. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Have Ye Not Read"

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 28, 2003

This message look at each of the instances where our Lord uses the expressions “Have Ye Not Read” or “Have Ye Never Read.”

“Have Ye Not Read?” Text: Matthew 12:1-8 Intro: The title our message comes from verse 3 of our passage where Jesus says to the Pharisees, “Have Ye Not Read.” Ten times in the gospel accounts and six times alone in the Gospel of Matthew Jesus uses either the expression “Have Ye Not Read” or “Have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Fields Of The World Are Ripe Unto Harvest Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 12 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. Lazarus in his tomb is a picture of the whole world lost, dead, and buried in sin, and condemned until Jesus comes.

Picture # 12: Lazarus; the fields of the world are ripe unto harvest. John 11:1-44 The dead man, Lazarus, in the tomb, is a candid snapshot of the whole world lost and condemned until Jesus comes! Lazarus was in the tomb 4 days; the number 4 is the number of the world (John 11:17, 39). Verse ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Landmarks

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 17, 2006

There are something that should be changed in our churches but we need to make sure we never change the LARDMARKS of our FAITH.

LANDMARKS JER. 6:17 Pro 22:28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. E. We live in a day when churches has entered into programs which I truly wonder if God ever had any intention for the church to get involved in. People want to know what you have to offer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

"Barrels, Cups, And Flying Saucers"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 13, 2006

This is my testimony. I preached this message after preaching at the same Church for thirty years... God has taught me a few things!

Title: “Barrels, Cups, and Flying Saucers” Introduction: This is the message that the Lord laid upon my heart to preach at our Church’s 30th Anniversary Sunday. My wife, Judy, and I began the work in the basement of a home in East Muskegon 30 years ago on this date 1976. We are still here and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Elementary, Dear Watson Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 25, 2006

The initial evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is speaking in other tongues.

Elementary, Dear Watson Text: Acts 2:1-4 Introduction 1. Read Acts 2:1-4 2. Over the past several weeks, we have talked about the power of the Holy Spirit. We have talked about: a. Necessity of Power through the Holy Spirit b. Promise of Power through the Baptism in the Holy Spirit 3. But, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Build Me A Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 29, 2005

The Tabernacle Study Part 1

Build Me A Sanctuary! by Rodney A. Fry - Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church "Have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them" (Exod. 25:8 NIV) There are many remarkable things about the tabernacle. To begin with, it was the very first place of worship ever built in honor of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Chapter 6 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 17, 2005

Daniel chapter 6 survey.

Daniel Survey Chapter 6 Outline Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Confident in the Crisis Quick Review of Daniel so far; 1 – God turns defeat into victory 2 – God is the revealer of secrets 3 – God is the redeemer of people 4 – God is the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Bible Church

The Church And The Tribulation.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 29, 2004

Most of the church will go through the Tribulation Period.

The church and the tribulation. Matthew 7:13, 14 -- 21 -- 23. 05/30/04 I want to invite you to the book of Matthew chapter 7. I am going to be preaching on the subject of the church and the tribulation period. Now when I speak of the tribulation period I am speaking of the time Jesus speaks of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Sons Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 24, 2005

Two kinds of people are represented in the story, a bad attitude can spoil a good act, but God always honors repentance.

The Two Sons Matt. 21:28-32 INTRO.: Jesus was facing the cross. This story was told on Monday before He died on Friday. Huge crowds had hailed Him as He entered Jerusalem the day before. He cast the merchants out of the temple and healed blind and lame sufferers. Then He retreated to Bethany and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ