Sermons on Baptizing:

On Making Disciples Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 13, 2009

Part I of the Four-Part Vision: We focus on what God has asked his people to do: Pass my word on to your children and to your children’s children. Let your lives be permeated with the task of "making disciples"!

Text: [1] Love the LORD your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always. [8a] Observe therefore all the commands I am giving you today…[18] Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. [19] ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Unshakable Devotion Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2010

The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

Welcome to- 2nd week- Dangerous Church series what is a dangerous church, how does it contrast with a safe church, do we want to be a safe/dangerous church? God never called His Church to be safe. In fact we are called to be a people who are serious about our walk with God, and dangerous to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church In Jerusalem

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 6, 2010

That church was the hottest church in the New Testament...or since. They were the poorest church (Paul took offerings from other churches to support them) and yet they won more souls and offered the greatest threat to Satan. They suffered more and yet had

Acts 6:7 THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM 7So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. The verse we have just read is an excellent description of the church in Jerusalem. That church was the hottest church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uncovered Trickery Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2009

We examine the 3rd major issue for 2009 –“Uncovered Trickery” – the cult connection that will impact a huge segment of America and the world in 2009.

We examine the 3rd major issue for 2009 – “Uncovered Trickery” – the cult connection that will impact a huge segment of America and the world in 2009. See what U.S. News & World Report reported back in November, “In 2009 cultic activity will loom large upon our society. The reason for this is the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Opening The Eyes Of The Blind

Contributed by Christopher Kennedy on Jan 23, 2009

Christ opens our eyes to see Him in the midst of a world of spiritual blindness.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This morning I’d like to talk to you about a certain creature, a specimen you don’t see on the seminary campus very often. I’m talking about … an unbeliever. A non-Christian. Someone who does not have saving ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Free Indeed: The Power Of Pride Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009

While we might not think it, pride can be an open door that Satan uses to inflict harm on us.

THE POWER OF PRIDE James 4:6-7 1 Peter 5:5-8 1. Illus. of Loraine at GPBC • Came to see me. Had a list of weird things going on in her life, things that were destroying her but that she had no explanation for. • As I listened, I began to try to fit what she was telling me into a model. Physical? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Humor Brings The Gospels To Light.

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 24, 2009

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Series B

3rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 25, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we have gathered hear this morning because you have called us through your Son, Jesus the Christ, to worship and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Of The Breakthrough

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 30, 2009

A powerful anointing is crucial in the life of a saint of God.

THE LORD OF THE BREAKTHROUGH TEXT: 2 Samuel 5:17-21 2 Samuel 5:17 21 -- “But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.” “The Philistines also came and spread themselves in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dying To Self

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 2, 2009

Have you ever found it hard to give to what you want to do? Most people will do what they want and forget what the Word of God says to do. We have to learn to die to self. We need to learn to walk in the Spirit that we do not fulfill the lust of the flesh

Dying To Self 1 Peter 4:1-4 1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Better Than You?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 19, 2009

Ordinary Proper 20: The disciples argued about who was the greatest. Jesus told them that He - the Creator - would be betrayed and be killed. Jesus showed greatness through humility.

What a ride! Can you imagine – I mean can you even begin to imagine – hanging out with the Creator of the universe!?! To see Him smile; to hear Him teach; to watch Jesus as He lived life with the zest and with the love that our Creator intended from the beginning – what a rush! But I wonder if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Miracle Of Preaching Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

There are those who need to make a decision to submit your lives to Christ...to repent, confess, and then receive Him as Savior and Lord. Others need that infilling of the Holy Spirit that will give you the power to be the effective witness Christ wants

THE MIRACLE OF PREACHING ACTS 2:12-39 Last week I spoke on the miracle of communication, and we saw the amazement of these strangers to Jerusalem when they heard the disciples speak in their particular languages. It was clear that they were Galileans, who knew no other language than their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-39

Lessons Of Noah

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

The flood was awful, but God will not ignore sin. Just as the season of grace expired in Noah’s day, it will one day end for us and on that day Jesus will return.

Lessons of Noah Saved by Grace, Faith, and Obedience 10/05/08 AM Text: Genesis 6:1-22 INTRODUCTION: The world knows little about the Bible, but nearly everyone is familiar with Noah’s ark. There are those who never read a Bible but have heard of Noah’s Ark. There are jokes, cartoons, and movies ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Direct Covering Lesson One

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Mar 7, 2010

Sin Defined

“GOD’S DIRECT COVERING” Lesson One I: Sin Defined: A. I’m going to say a word, and you pay attention to what the first thing is that comes to your mind; a. The word is “SIN!!!” 1. What was the first thing that came to your mind? 1a. Most believers would say, “Adultery, Fornication, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personal Spiritual Preparation Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

When we talk about preparing for our future with Christ, there are several levels where this preparation takes place. Preparation takes place on a personal level, a mutual level, and finally what I would like to call and emergency level. This morning, I

PREPARING NOW FOR OUR FUTURE WITH CHRIST Personal Spiritual Preparation ACTS 16:25-35 Acts 16:25-35 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

"The Rent Has Been Paid And You Now Have A New Landlord"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 11, 2009

Meet the New Boss, not the same as the old boss.

Romans 5:12-6:11 “The Rent has been Paid and You now have a New Landlord!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN We’re all born with the same nature… “sin entered the world through one man and death through sin…” We are all, by nature, ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist