Sermons on Baptized In Christ:

Fire Power !

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 13, 2009

What does John mean when he says Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit "and with fire."

Fire Power! Oct 11, 2009 Scripture: Luke 24:13-34 - Emmaeus Rd 1 Cor. 3:10-14; Rev 3:14-22 Exodus 19:16-19; 24:15-18 Read: Rev 3:14-22 Read Text: Matthew 3:11 John was a great preacher. Maybe the greatest preacher of his day and yet he said, “There is one coming after me whose sandals I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Ministry Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2013

In this lesson we examine the ministry of John the Baptist and look at what constitutes a faithful ministry.

Scripture The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with the birth narratives of John the Baptist and his relative, Jesus Christ. Throughout these two chapters Luke has intentionally set John and Jesus side by side each other. As chapter 3 of Luke’s Gospel opens, Luke continued to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Body Of Christ

Contributed by John Woods on Apr 13, 2016

Being the local body of Christ.

1Co 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 1Co 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am A Saint In Christ" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 12, 2014

Some say that you could do all your biblical counselling from Ephesians alone. This is said because Paul, in Ephesians, places so much emphasis on our identity being in Christ alone. As Christians, we live from our identity, not for it.

“I Am a Saint in Christ” (Eph 1:1-2, Phil 1:19-29) Some say that you could do all your biblical counselling from Ephesians alone. This is said because Paul, in Ephesians, places so much emphasis on our identity being in Christ alone. As Christians, we live from our identity, not for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Commands Of Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 22, 2009

How to live ,how to follow , how to serve

COMMANDS OF CHRIST Christ gave us a number of commands here are the Seven top in order for us to serve him our best. A sinner needs to follow these in order to become a Christian. 1.“REPENT” Luke 13: 3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26

Denomination: Baptist

Questioning Christ

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Dec 9, 2009

John the Baptist has some pointed questions for Jesus, and sometimes, so do we. How does God respond to us in our times of weakness and disappointent with him?

Luke 7:18-28 The Perfect Plan. Anne and I had a perfect plan last weekend. It involved new window shades for the windows on our staircase. It was a plan that was a long time in the making. For months, Anne lurked in the tall grass of the internet. Waiting for the perfect storm of sale price ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 29, 2024

This message views the biblical image of "ambassador for Christ" in the context of the Roman world. While sojourning on earth, we must represent our real homeland, the kingdom of heaven.

“George Shultz, when Secretary of State during the Reagan administration, kept a large globe in his office. When newly appointed ambassadors had an interview with him . . . Shultz would test them. He would say, ‘You have to go over the globe and prove to me that you can identify your country.’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Christ – Csi – Christ’s Suffering Investigation

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020

For the next three lessons we will go on an investigative journey starting today with the death of Jesus Christ...

1 Cor 15:1 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 1 Cor 15:2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 1 Cor 15:3 For I delivered to you as of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Diedra's Baptism

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Sep 16, 2005

When a person is baptized they must know that the new life has begun. God will use Diedra and he will use you to build His church.

Here in Detroit, making cars is a huge industry. Just think, in one city, there are three major auto makers and many parts makers and pattern makers and shops that support all kinds of manufacturing. All this started at the turn of the century. All this started with people coming together, bringing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dead To Sin, Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2019

Some of sought to abuse and exploit the grace of God for selfish purposes. God's grace is designed to help us live for God as it transitions us to a new creation and gives us victory over sin.

Introduction: A. Max Lucado tells a story about a man who visited Las Vegas and called the local preacher on Friday to inquire about the hours of the Sunday services. 1. The minister was very impressed, and complimented the caller, saying: “Most people don’t come to Las Vegas in order to go to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14, Titus 2:11-14, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Christ's Sake

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000

How we should conduct ourselves for Christ’s sake

EPH.4:29-32 "FOR CHRIST’S SAKE" INTRO: Eph.4 teaches the walk and service of the believer. The Christian walk and service are not according to man made rules or standards. It does not mean that we are supposed to sign a pledge that we will not go here or there, or do this or that. We are to walk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Completeness In Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2010

It is not the water that washes away our sins; it is the Spirit of God. Baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of one’s faith in Christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the

Opening illustration: One Sunday, a pastor was giving a sermon on baptism and in the course of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some instances in the Bible. He said that when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Christ Is Not Risen...

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2021

This is a chronological biblical reading of the resurrection & ascension of Jesus, with it's application using 1Corinthians 15:1-20, :50, :53-57.

A Biblical Account of Jesus’ Resurrection: •The following is a chronological compilation of the biblical record of Jesus’ resurrection using all four Gospels. •We will close with the record of Jesus’ ascension from the first chapter of the Book of Acts. •Following the record of Jesus’ ascension, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:25, 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Simplicity Of Christ

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 22, 2024

People are inundated with enough mess without having Christianity or a so-called form of it piling more complex standards, rituals, and obligations upon them.

The Simplicity of Christ By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- When we look around and see the asinine events that are taking place we realize our world of today is in utter turmoil as people strive for preeminence and superior individuality, we can quickly become overwhelmed with all the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3, 2 Corinthians 1:12, Romans 12:1-21, Romans 12:8

Denomination: Apostolic

Alike Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 3, 2019

What is the expectation of God from his followers. He calls them as adopted children. Simply Paul Says to be confirmed to the ‘Son of God’ in our attitude, in our mind, in our emotions and actions.

Text: Romans 8:28-30 Theme “Be confirmed to the image of His Son”. Introduction: What is the expectation of God from his followers. He calls them as adopted children. Simply Paul Says to be confirmed to the ‘Son of God’ in our attitude, in our mind, in our emotions and actions. Attitude: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Methodist