Sermons on Baptized In The Water:

Engage And Connect

Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 16, 2009

Paul was accused by Jewish Christians of watering down the Christian message ... making it more appealing to Gentiles (non-Jewish Christians). Paul preached that many of the religious laws observed by the Jews for centuries did not need to be followed.

“Engage and Connect” Galatians 2:1-10 Last week: Role of Christianity in society under great pressure Influence of Christianity being eroded from our society. i.e Laws (Judeo Christian) Public places, In the name of tolerance, Christians told to yield to other beliefs Prayer (Christian ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Repairer Of Broken Walls

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 27, 2007

If we would become more compassionate and less judgmental, what would happen? We would become like a well watered garden, with flowing streams. We become Repairers of Broken Walls used by God.

If we would become more compassionate and less judgmental, what happens? Call on the LORD and HE will answer Cry out to HIM for help and HIS answer will be this… If you stop oppressing the weak, stop making false accusations and spreading vicious rumors. STOP Gossiping. Feed the hungry. Help ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9-12, Isaiah 61:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Belly Of Hell

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Dec 16, 2006

The last sight lingering in his eyes was a bobbing ship, stormy skies, pelting rain, and the fear-struck faces of the sailors who threw him into the water. Splash! -- His experience as he went to the Bottom and back

Out of the Belly of Hell! Imagine how it might have been with Jonah. I. DOWN The last sight lingering in his eyes was a bobbing ship, stormy skies, pelting rain, and the fear-struck faces of the sailors who threw him into the water. Splash! On the surface it grew strangely calm, but for Jonah the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Let Me Take The Witness Stand

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jul 21, 2013

Jesus was on trial. Not on Pilate's court but on the court of people's mind. The lunatic was healed but the 2000 pigs were drowned on the water. They charge Him with economic sabotage or cruelty to animal. One courageous witness take the witness stand...

LET ME TAKE THE WITNESS STAND! A compelling testimony about the great compassion of Jesus Mar 5:18 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Mar 5:19 Jesus did not let him, but said, "Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living For Jesus 24/7 Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 9, 2016

Paul in Ephesians 4:17-19 is insisted that the church of Ephesus no longer live with their former rags of sin! The light that pointed out their sin and used to offend them was now to be seen as living waters that sustains them!

Living for Christ (Ephesians 4:17-5:20) Part 1: Rags, Rags and more Rags Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/ Note: Come dressed in rags for a sermon illustration. The message is all about living for Christ 24/7. By giving you my own conversion story I am going to invite you to remember ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Cry For Justice Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 14, 2017

Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream is the Lord's cry through the prophet Amos. God desires that everyone experience the abundance of God's creation and the fullness of God's kingdom.

Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24. “The Cry for Justice” INTRODUCTION What makes a good worship service? We all have our opinions. Some would say that great worship is when we sing familiar hymns and the worship band rocks. Others would argue that they need a sermon that they can understand and is ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:14-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Who Heals You

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 23, 2014

The plagues of Egypt are still falling today on the disobedient. Only the Tree (Cross of Jesus) thrown in the waters of life can change your bitter circumstances into sweet ones. Let the Lord your Healer do that!

THE LORD WHO HEALS YOU Ex. 15:22-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE REAL CHARACTER 1. It’s wild to see the real nature come out. 2. 2 ladies went out to a restaurant to eat lunch They know how big the portions are so they order only one dish of ‘fried fish pieces’ which they intend ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Word To The Wise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The truth is just as true when spoken by a sinner as by a saint. Never dismiss a truth because of its source. A tin cup carries water as well as a gold one, and you can be refreshed out of either vessel.

The legend is told of a flock of crows who had an awful battle with a farmer over a corn field. It came to the point when every time they returned he shot at them. They assembled on the edge of the woods and took council. One young an vigorous crow trust out his chest and said, "As far as I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-4

Pay Tithes, Get Floodgates Open

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 1, 2023

The terminology for how God will reward tithers is extreme.God says He will “open the floodgates of Heaven.” This phrase was first used to describe the amount of water that fell during Noah’s flood (Gen. 7:11).

PAY TITHES, GET FLOODGATES OPEN Malachi 3:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Texas Cowboy Humor 1. Where do cowboys cook their meals? On the range. 2. What advice do cows give? Turn the udder cheek and mooooove on! 3. Why did the bowlegged cowboy get fired? Because he couldn't keep his calves ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Iron Can Swim

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 25, 2023

When a man makes iron to float on water, people will say it is magic. God is not a magician. He is the God of miracles. Nothing is impossible with Him. He can make iron swim. His children too can.

TEXT: 2 KINGS 6:5-6 (NIV) "As one of them was cutting down a tree, the iron ax head fell into the water. 'Oh no, my lord!' he cried out. 'It was borrowed!' The man of God asked, 'Where did it fall?' When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it there, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:5-6, Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mr. Irrelevant Series

Contributed by Steven Ferber on Dec 22, 2022

If anyone was considered irrelevant, it would have been Jesus, born to poor parents, in a back-water town, in a land under the thumb of a brutal regime. But Jesus, "Mr. Irrelevant", was actually Mr. Indespensable.

What do you call the last player chosen in the annual draft of the National Football League? I know what some of you are thinking, “Pastor, I just don’t care!” That’s awesome! You obviously have a life! For many of the rest of us, who live and die by the sword of our favorite team’s record, two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Jesus We Trust When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jul 16, 2025

Peter's desire to walk on water to be with Jesus is certainly a good thing, but he is unprepared for the consequences of this big step of faith. How do we handle headwinds and the waves that will certainly come in this life of faith?

Jesus was having a pretty demanding day. That morning, Jesus heard the tragic news that his cousin John the Baptist had been killed. King Herod had him executed in prison. It was a terrible injustice. That morning Jesus intended to get away by himself to pray. He needed to know from his Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared Vessels: The Principles Of Emptiness, Fullness, Readiness, And Manifestation Series

Contributed by Babatope Aguntasolo on Feb 18, 2026

the miracle at the wedding in Cana. This story reveals much about how God prepares His vessels for divine purpose. It begins with a problem, there was no wine at the wedding and ends with a miracle water turned into wine, manifesting Jesus’ glory.

This story teaches us that to be vessels through whom God can work miracles, we must follow divine principles: we must be willing to be emptied, be filled to capacity, stand ready in faith, and respond obediently when God calls. When we follow these principles, miracles will happen, and God's ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satisfaction Guaranteed - Psalm 23:2b-3a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 4, 2025

God frequently compares himself to food and drink in Scripture (he is like water, wine, milk, bread, a banquet, richest of food, etc.) But what does it mean, in real, practical terms, to eat or drink him?

For audio and video downloads, go to TreasuringGod.com Psalm 23 A psalm of David. 1The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3

"My Lord And My God!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 27, 2008

Seeing is not necessarily believing.

John 20:19-31 1 Peter 1:3-9 “My Lord and My God!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org How many times have you tried to give another person advice, perhaps a son or a daughter, and they didn’t listen… …they went ahead and did the exact ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist