Sermons on Baptist Distinctives:

My First Wedding

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003

My very first wedding ceremony! Joined my brother-in-law in marriage to the love of his life using the same vows his sister and I promised to each other! (How sweet!)

Kevin & Kristle’s Wedding • Father/Bride come down the aisle. • On behalf of Kevin and Kristle, I welcome you here today. Marriage is as old as time itself. In Genesis we read about the beginning of life and the beginning of marriage. It’s reason for existence lies in the words of God: “It is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Depths Of God's Forgiveness

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 4, 2004

To explore the depth of God’s forgiveness and some characteristics of it.

The Depths of God’s Forgiveness Luke 23:33-46 Primary Purpose: To examine how much God has forgiven us through Jesus Christ. When we examine the accounts of the crucifixion of Jesus, you may notice that Matthew and Mark’s accounts are very similiar. John’s account is different since he was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Worship

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 14, 2004

Tonight we want to slow things down a bit and take a look at the word worship. By looking at the word worship it will reveal some things about how we are to worship or what is involved in worship.

TEXT: Psalm 95:6 TITLE: WORSHIP Tonight we want to slow things down a bit and take a look at the word worship. By looking at the word worship it will reveal some things about how we are to worship or what is involved in worship. So you could say that we will be doing a little more teaching that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pita Bread, Fish, And Boat Potatoes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2002

The miracles of multiplying the loaves and walking on water are connected in Mark 6:52; what was Jesus trying to prove to His disciples?

Pita Bread, Fish, and Boat Potatoes (Matt. 14:13-33, Mark 6:31-52, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-21) Intro 1. It is hard to define a miracle. 2. In one sense, miracles are happening all around us…(read excerpt for Swenson’ Book, "More than meets the eye" or other creationist materials explaining the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-33, Mark 6:31-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Genesis Sermon 4: Origin Of Vegetation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 1:11-13 "And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

AS WE LABOR TOGETHER UNTIL CHRIST RETURNS, FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL SPARKS THREE RESPONSES: JOYFUL THANKSGIVING INTIMATE BONDS PURPOSEFUL PRAYER (FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY)

BIG IDEA: AS WE LABOR TOGETHER UNTIL CHRIST RETURNS, FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL SPARKS THREE RESPONSES: - JOYFUL THANKSGIVING - INTIMATE BONDS - PURPOSEFUL PRAYER (FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY) (:1-2) INTRODUCTION -- THE SUBJECTS OF FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL A. "Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Begins With Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

Some would say that Zacchaeus was really living. But when he discovered Jesus he learned what life really meant.

“LIFE BEGINS WITH JESUS” Luke 19:1-10 INTRO: 1.By even today’s standards, we could say that Zacchaeus was “really living”. (rich- powerful-successful) 2.But, by the end of the story Zacchaeus had found something that made him willing to lose it all to keep what he found. 3.He had discovered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Loving And Giving God

Contributed by Rick Adams on Dec 15, 2001

Two character traits of God that should be prevalent in our lives.

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Final Instructions -- True Riches Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY

BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY Balances the warnings in vs. 6-10 so that those who are already rich don’t feel necessarily condemned, but can view these riches from the proper perspective as God’s blessing to them to be used for His glory. I. (:17-19) FINAL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Introduction To Ephesians Series

Contributed by Martin Wickens on Dec 21, 2005

The first in a series of verse-by-verse studies of the book of Ephesians. This sermon introduces some of the broad themes that run through the book.

Next week we will look at the city of Ephesus, the beginnings of the church there, Paul’s related ministry and the broad themes of this book. Vincent summerises the this book with this statement: “It’s theme is the Church of Christ, founded in the will of the Father, developed by the work of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of Family

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

There’s a scenario that plays itself out dozens of times in families all over the world and in our community. The scenario involves a vulnerable woman who depends on her husband to meet her emotional needs and a workaholic man who has little time for fami

Opening: There’s a scenario that plays itself out dozens of times in families all over the world and in our community. The scenario involves a vulnerable woman who depends on her husband to meet her emotional needs and a workaholic man who has little time for family responsibilities. Year after ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

The Benefits Of Being With Jesus

Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002

When a person spends time with Christ, it affects his or her life. Everyone around that person can see a change in their quality of life.

I. Introduction · Most of you are aware of the fact that I work for Easter Seals, the non-profit organization that provides services to people with disabilities and special needs. I actually have the privilege of working for their national headquarters in Chicago. · Easter Seals has had a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Limiting God

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002

A message showing how we sometimes limit God in using us to accomplish His will in our lives.

LIMITING GOD Ezekiel 1:1-20 INTRO: Imagine for a moment that the year is 2998, one thousand years from now. You are an archaeologist and you have just unearthed a newspaper from 1998. In it you read a story about bulls and bears fighting on a street in New York. You find a drawing of a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Body Building

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002

Corinth was a fractious church that you’d have thought God would have given up on... but He didn’t. Why?

(need yard stick & tape) OPENING: You may remember a few years ago when Snoopy, the lovable beagle in the Peanuts cartoon, had his left leg broken. Hundreds wrote letters to Snoopy or sent sympathy cards. Snoopy himself philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Boring Book Of The Bible

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon shows how the Book of Leviticus comes to life when we understand that it portrays the coming Christ on every page.

The most boring book of the Bible - unless you see Christ. Christ is on every page of Leviticus. It shows us what God is like in His Son - Howard’s theme. Themes of Lev. : 1) God is speaking - 35X “The Lord spake...” Lev 1:1 And the LORD called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal