Sermons on Baptist University:

The Universal Call To Preach The Good News Of Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

The Bible teaches that every believer is called to preach the good news of Christ.

As believers, we are often reminded of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20, where Jesus commands His disciples to "go and make disciples of all nations." However, this calling is not limited to a select few or only those in full-time ministry. The Bible teaches that every believer is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15, 1 Peter 2:9

The Church Is Worthy Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 23, 2013

The church (universal & local) is worthy because of the PERSON who is its head; the PURPOSE for which it was founded and the PRICE paid for it. Therefore it is worthy of our 1. being united with it; 2. our faithfulness; 3. our service; 4. our support.

The Church Is Worthy Sermon 1 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh June 23, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Timothy 3:15 – “But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophetic Birth Of John The Baptist (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 30, 2020

Upon John's birth, Zechariah's mouth is reopened and he speaks. His voice speaks of God's plan to redeem all who put their faith in him. Today, the church is like a modern Zechariah and our mouth must open to the coming of our Lord

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch This Message https://youtu.be/bkWj1VQbePg Introduction We are in a portion of Scripture that many people read through quickly. This is part of the coming of Jesus. We usually turn our attention to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Brethren

The Testimony Of John (Cont.) Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 30, 2008

John the Baptist continues his testimony about Jesus, the Lamb of God, the Son of God.

John 1:29-34 “The Testimony of John(cont.)” 1. The Lamb of God (29) • Vs. 29 Significance of the Lamb o Genesis 4:2-5 o Genesis 22:7-8 o Exodus 12:3-5, 12-13 o Isaiah 53:7 o 1 Peter 1:19 • takes away lit. means “to destroy.” • sin means “state of sinfulness;” also the “moral consequences of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

02 The Lord Is My Shepherd; I Shall Not Want. Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 28, 2011

How small I am yet how great He is over & beyond this mighty universe and He is my shepherd

- Sheep require more attention than any other livestock. - They just can’t take care of themselves. - A shepherd with his flocks was completely responsible for their EVERYTHING - good pasture, still water (sheep are afraid of running noisy streams), care, discipline, and protection from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Will Everyone Make It To Heaven?

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 19, 2013

This sermon addresses the false belief that everyone will make it to heaven. I used parts of a sermon outline from sermons of the new testament to write this sermon.

In a 2008 USA Today article it says that in a survey taken the majority of people 65% say eternal life is not exclusively for those who accept Christ. The world view today is that anyone and everyone will be saved no matter who they are, what they do, or who are what they believe in. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Serious About Hell? Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Sep 1, 2011

This talk examines two common alternatives to the traditional idea of hell: universalism and annihilationism.

The bow of God’s wrath is bent, and the arrow made ready on the string, and justice bends the arrow at your heart, and strains the bow, and it is nothing but the mere pleasure of God, and that of an angry God, without any promise or obligation at all, that keeps the arrow one moment from ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Top 12 Lies You'll Hear In College

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Sep 7, 2010

Modern academia is more a quagmire of deception than a beacon of truth; know what lies are being told on campus and why they just aren't true.

The Top 12 Lies you’ll hear in College
 Note: There are numerous sources for the information here. Jn.8:32 - Jesus says, “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. 
 Denzel Washington started out the “Great Debaters” saying, “I am here to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3. God's Mission Statement And The Problem Of Evil Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 1, 2018

God's Purpose for Humanity

IN GOD'S IMAGE 3 - GOD'S MISSION STATEMENT AND THE PROBLEM OF EVIL This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Psalm 8:3, Revelation 7:17

Denomination: Christian Church

Proof Noah's Flood Really Happened Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2017

The fossil record says "Yes!" The vast sedimentary rock says "Yes!" The vast coal seams, quick-frozen mammals, extinction of dinosaurs, polystrate trees, pre-Cambrian void say "Yes!" The wiorldwide legends and the sightings on Ararat say "Yes!"

EVIDENCE NOAH’S FLOOD REALLY HAPPENED I. GEOLOGICAL FINDINGS SUPPORT THE FLOOD IF THERE HAD BEEN A FLOOD, WHAT EVIDENCE WOULD WE EXPECT TO FIND? SIX EVIDENCES: A. Evidence #1—FOSSILS HIGH AND DRY Fossils of sea creatures high above sea level due to the ocean waters having flooded over the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pentecost Effect – The Gospel Is For All

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 25, 2024

Now the movement spreads into the Gentile arena. Did Jesus really mean take the gospel to the ends of the earth? Is it really for everybody? Including the porkchop eating, uncircumcised Gentiles? The invading Romans? Everybody? All means all.

Sermon -The Pentecost Effect – The Gospel is For All Scripture - Acts 11:1-18 “Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, the Jewish believers criticized him. “You entered the home of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, John 3:16-17, Matthew 13:31-32, Genesis 1:27, Romans 8:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Fullness Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024

The point is that Jesus’ death on the cross is for everyone. Therefore, our mission is to reach everyone, regardless of who they are or what they’ve done, with the message of salvation in Jesus.

THE FULLNESS OF THE GOSPEL Text: Acts 10:34-43 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Another reason for the gift of tongues was to let the people know that the Gospel was for the whole world. God wants to speak to every person in his or her own language and give the saving message of salvation in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Methodist

The Wounds Endure (A Sermon On John 20:19-29)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 30, 2007

There is a mystery in the suffering of Jesus - we know that. His wounds are special, because they are Godxs wounds for us! We know that Jesusx wounds are deeply tied to His ...

We’re in John Chapter 20 today - revisiting the story of ’doubting Thomas’. This is a familiar story. We have it read to us in church every year, though I’m not entirely sure why that is. As most of you probably know, we in the Anglican church work on a three year lectionary, which means that we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Take Off Your Shoes

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

John made the statement that he wasn’t worthy even to unloose the latchet of Jesus’ sandals

" Take off thy shoes" Ruth 4:1-8 Many times in the last few years I’ve questioned in my heart the mercy Christ has given me by my salvation and the great honor bestowed on such an undeserving man as me to preach the gospel. My heart sometimes almost breaks when I realize that the Creator of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 2: John The Baptist Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Number two in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at John the Baptist and repentance and holiness.

Introduction As we said this morning we are going to be looking at some of the imagery from These are the Days of Elijah to help us understand the idea of renewal and how it is God can move on us. The imagery from These are the Days of Elijah is all Biblical, which is good, but unfortunately it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness