Sermons on Baptize:

The Fire Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Kris Young on Feb 15, 2001

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is essential for the church of America today.

Introduction: 1) Why do we need the Holy Spirit’s Baptism a. Boldness. b. Power. c. Closeness. I. The breathe of God a. Ezekiel 37. b. The breathe gives you life. II. The River of God. a. Ezekiel 47. b. Revelation 22. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Acts 2:3-41, Ezekiel 37:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 11, 2000

We need to make our hearts ready for Christmas.

Introduction A. All over the world people are getting ready for Christmas. 1. Shopping 2. Decorating 3. Christmas Cards B. If we take such great care to prepare for Christmas physically, then why don’t we take as much care to prepare for Christmas spiritually? I. WE NEED TO TELL OTHERS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Our Lord's Passion For Evangelism Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 10, 2006

Second message in a series concerning personal and corporate evangelism.

Our Lord’s Passion for Evangelism Luke 19:10 I. His Ministry Centered on Evangelism “From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand’”. – Matthew 4:17 A. His mission was the salvation of mankind “And she shall bring forth a Son and you shall call His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Church God Honors

Contributed by Bernie Moraga on Jan 13, 2004

In the first two chapters of the Book of Acts we find the secret of the blessings of God on the early church. Let us examine the things that qualified that church for God’s prosperity.

The Kind of Church Honors Text:Acts 2:46-47 Scripture Reading:Acts 2:1-4a Intro: When someone says to me, "I won’t join your church; you have hypocrites in it," I am tempted to reply, "All right, you look around until you find a perfect church. But when you do, they won’t let you join, for you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Joyful No Matter What Happens

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

Philippians chapter 1 give us what we need to stay joyful, regardless how difficult like becomes.

How to Be Joyful No Matter What Philippians 1 • Most people don’t enjoy life • Just look at people at the subway: hard faces, grin, baptize in vinegar The 4 keys for a joyful life 1. The Right Perspective (1:12-14) a. What do you see when you are confronted with the worst? i. Myth: Life must ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Question Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 6, 2007

We’re called to go and make disciples. So what does discipleship entail?

The Question of Discipleship Matthew 28:19 – 20; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 June 3, 2007 Matthew 28:19-20 “Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Too Late

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 27, 2005

The urgency of decision making

Never Too Late Text: Hebrews 3:12-19 19 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. 13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we are made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Rituals

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 19, 2004

A religious person usually feels that he has a special standing before God, not only because of his intellectual assent to certain beliefs, but also because he keeps the ordinances, the rites, and the rituals of that religion. Paul shows in this passage t

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A railroad yardmaster called the telephone daily at exactly 11:45 to verify the time. After years of this ritual, the operator asked the yardmaster, "Why do you call each day at exactly the same time?" His reply, "I take my responsibilities very seriously, I call to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Conspiracy Against God

Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 14, 2003

Imagine the absurdity of conspiring against God, yet there are those who are willing to try. Ananias and his wife Sapphira agreed together to conspire against God.

Conspiracy Against God Text Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Illustration of botched conspiracies ·Conspiracy literally means to plot or scheme, to connive or work against Trans: Let us consider the "steps" of their conspiracy against God I. The Conspirators’ Plan 1. To deceive the church - for they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005

REACHING THE LOST

Fisher’s Of Men Matthew 4:18-19 1. Jesus’ Message • Jesus’ message was simple: REPENT • Jesus had just returned from the temptation of Satan • Matthew 9:13 “But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Partnership

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006

God has called all of His children into a partnership with Him and to live out our knowledge of Him.

Intro 1. John is writing this letter in his old age while in Ephesus, to all the children of God in Asia Minor and to us today. 2. The Gnostics had been influencing the people with their false teachings. a. Knowledge is superior to virtue b. The Scriptures can only be understood by a select ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walls Instead Of Bridges

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2009

Are there things that we do as Christians that hinder people in developing a relationship with Christ Jesus?

Walls Instead of Bridges Mark 10: 2 – 16 Intro: There isn’t much that I remember from my childhood. Mostly, I remember the “thou shalt nots” like, “if you don’t eat your carrots, you’ll go blind. Never put your hat on the table or on the bed. Don’t eat with your fingers. Cover your mouth when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learn Your Lessons Well

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2009

The downward movement of God becoming man is mirrored by the upward movement of Christ returning to the Father

Tuesday of 6th week in Easter Acts/John Earthquake! What a terrifying sound that must have been to a first-century Greek. We in South Texas, sitting on this tapioca-karst bed of limestone as we do, far from any real tectonic plate junctions, have no idea what fear the word “earthquake” provokes. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34, John 16:5-11, Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

Calling The Sheep To Return Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 14, 2010

It is a priority for us to call those who have left the Church to return to fellowship and the sacraments.

Monday of 20th Week in Course August 16, 2010 You Shall Be My Witnesses The people of the Old Covenant were twice exiled from Judea. To this first group, stuck in Babylon, the priest Ezekiel was sent as a prophet. A mime prophet. He acted out in his life the reality of exile, suffering, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

Vital Facts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Facts, definition and analysis of the Holy Spirit

"Holy Spirit’s Vital Facts" (3) Times Spirit clothed with men O.T. (8) Times Spirit in men O.T. (27) Times Spirit upon men O.T. (4) Times before Pentecost in N.T. /Filled with Spirit: John/Baptist, Elizabeth, Zacharias (Luke 1); Jesus (Luke 4) (9) of (10) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible