Sermons on Baptized:

Receiving God's Forgiveness

Contributed by James H Boyd on Sep 25, 2024

Friends, the great equalizer in all of our lives is our desperate need for God's grace, mercy and forgiveness.

Friends, the great equalizer in all of our lives is our desperate need for God's grace, mercy and forgiveness. If someone forgives you a $100 debt, that means they have to cover that debt with $100 of their own money. I want you to keep that in mind as we go along. We are going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 23:39-43, Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

He Chose... Poorly

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2024

We chose poorly when we do not tell, when we do not share (Preached for Faith Promise Rally promoting missions) (Adapted from a book called, "See, Here is Water" by Oneta Gentry, pg. 76 and following)

HoHum: In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, when they finally get to the old knight guarding the Holy Grail, Donavon, with the help of Elsa, choses a cup from which to drink. Elsa chooses the cup -- a solid gold, emerald encrusted goblet. Donovan instantly takes it from her. Donovan looks at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-16, Isaiah 55:1-2, Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Is For All (Church Expansion In Antioch) Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2023

This text shows what can happen when believers follow the Holy Spirit, recognizes the value in all people, and use their gifts, strength and influence to carry out God’s plan. The Gospel is for whosoever will believe!

Sermon: The Gospel is For All (Church Expansion In Antioch) Scripture: Acts 11:19-30 “Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews. 20 However, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:20

Denomination: Methodist

When Pentecost & Memorial Day Converge

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2023

The baptism of the Spirit is the inheritance of every believer in Jesus.

When Pentecost & Memorial Day Converge Acts 10 Memory is a gift from God. We love to retell the stories that we love most about our lives and our family or nation. We build what we call memorials as monuments to the past. We choose to set up meaningful tokens of memory for events and persons ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finished Work Of God Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 1, 2023

Jesus said, "It is Finished" Was man's redemption really finished? We would still be doomed if Jesus' death without the resurrection and ascension did not happen. We still wait for complete redemption. We eagerly wait for the redemption of our bodies.

There is such satisfaction in completing a task. In finishing a marathon. Like when I finished running the up Comrades 90km race. I lay on the grass on my back after the finish line holding my medal in my hand, tears running out of my eyes and I said to myself that nothing ever in my life would be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, 1 Corinthians 15:14-17, Hebrews 9:12-24, Revelation 1:17-18, Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 16:19, Ephesians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

God's Keeping Power, He’s Keeping Me By Dr. J.w.t. Spies Jude 24

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 10, 2023

When we look at this text, we realize that this is the conclusion of Jude's short letter. Notice that this is a benediction, a approval and a blessing upon the believers. It is one of the most well-known benedictions by Christians all over the world.

“Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,” When we look at this text, we realize that this is the conclusion of Jude's short letter. Notice that this is a benediction, a approval and a blessing upon ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Power At Work Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 18, 2023

Luke starts Acts with, 'In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus BEGAN to do and teach...' Now he's going to talk about what Jesus CONTINUED to do. In Acts 16 we have a great example of Jesus witnessing to himself - and Paul and Silas fitting in.

Acts 16 God’s power at work Let’s suppose you hear God speaking to you, telling you to do something. You do what God tells you. But then, within a short time, the situation looks a complete mess. What would you think? Did you hear wrong? Has God let you down? Let’s suppose God calls you to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Forget About Ourselves And Worship

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 19, 2023

Nehemiah 12:27 gives 3 purposes in worship: Celebration, thanksgiving and dedication (Material adapted from Stephen Sizer at:https://www.stephensizer.com/2010/11/purpose-driven-worship-nehemiah-12/)

HoHum: In 1990 A woman entered an ice cream shop for an ice cream cone. While she was ordering another customer entered the store. She placed her order, turned around and found herself staring face to face with Paul Newman. He was in town filming a movie. His blue eyes made her knees buckle. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-47, Psalm 139:1-3, Isaiah 26:3, Ephesians 5:20, Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 14:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect More From God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 29, 2023

If the unbelievers could experience the “good” life, how about those who received the new life from God -- the righteous? Should they expect greater favors?

“The LORD then said to Noah, ‘Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation. Take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate, and one pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate, and also seven ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Is It A Sin To Doubt? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 22, 2023

Based on John 20:24-29 - Encourages hearers to recognize how doubt enters our lives & how to respond to it.

“IS IT A SIN TO DOUBT?” John 20:24-29 FBCF – 10/22/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – State nicknames: - MS – The Hospitality State - AL – The Heart of Dixie - TN – The Volunteer State - LA – The Pelican State - AR – The Natural State - FL – The Sunshine State - MO – The Show Me State o At an 1899 naval ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 11:7-8, John 11:16, Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Working In God’s Vineyard: A Parable For Our Time

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 25, 2023

Matthew 20:1-16 teaches God's generosity, faith and obedience, letting go of grudges and envy, and working together in God's kingdom. How can we apply this parable to our lives today?

Introduction: Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, I would like to share with you a message from the Word of God based on the parable of the workers in the vineyard found in Matthew 20:1-16. This parable is one of the most challenging and controversial stories that Jesus told, and it has a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Matthew 7:11, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 4:8, Hebrews 11:6, John 14:15, 1 John 5:3, Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:12-14, James 3:16-18, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Ephesians 4:11-16, Philippians 2:1-4, Matthew 20:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Me "in Christ" And "christ In" Me

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 13, 2023

To be truly saved, you must be "IN" CHRIST, and the only way to be "IN" CHRIST, is for CHRIST to be IN YOU.

2023.11.12.Sermon Notes. IN CHRIST William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: To be truly saved, you must be IN CHRIST, and the only way to be IN CHRIST, is for CHRIST to be IN YOU. SCRIPTURES: 2 Corinthians 13:5 (Key Verse) Ephesians 2:1-10, Galatians 3:26-28, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Romans 8:10, 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 2:1-10, Galatians 3:26-28, Romans 8:10, 2 Corinthians 4:6-7, Galatians 1:15-16, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 4:19, Ephesians 3:17, Colossians 1:27, 2 Thessalonians 1:10, Ephesians 3:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Promise Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Nov 21, 2023

We are messengers of God. We carry a Gospel of good news. redemption of spirit, soul, and body. We have only preached the deposit and not told the complete message. Be true messengers of life. Be fully dressed in Christ Jesus.

I have had the privilege of preaching in 44 different nations. In many of the nations, they did not understand English so an interpreter had to be used. Sometimes the person interpreting did not understand English properly or my South African accent. On one or two occasions the interpreter used my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:21, Romans 10:14-15, Ephesians 1:13-14, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 8:19-25, Hebrews 11:39-40  (view more)  (view less)

Comforting God’s People

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2023

Today’s text echoes what we see throughout scripture about how the Lord disciplines His children. God disciplines us because He loves us.

COMFORTING GOD’S PEOPLE (December 6, 2020) Text: Isaiah 40: 1 - 11 Isaiah 40:1 -11: Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Celebrate With The Prophets Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 4, 2023

Based on Malachi 5:2 - Challenges hearers to consider the implications of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.

“CELEBRATE WITH THE PROPHETS” Micah 5:2 FBCF – 12/2/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – A lot of people have a lot of reasons to celebrate these days: - Just celebrated T’giving - TCA Rebels won state football championship for 6th time. - OM fans celebrating their Egg Bowl victory. - Tate Reeves supporters ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist