Sermons on Believers Baptism:

Water Is Thicker Than Blood

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021

Water is what brings Christians together. Our baptism by water makes us all family. The bonds of the branches to the vine should be stronger than blood bonds.

The old saying that “blood is thicker than water” was being upended in this narrative. In this case, one can say that water is thicker than blood. Water is referring to the initiation rite of baptism. At that ceremony, the person being baptized with water becomes a member of the Christian family. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Behind The Man David Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 3, 2004

Part 6 of a series on the life of David. Preached on Pentecost Sunday

As a child my wife and her sister would often accompany their grandmother on outings to cemeteries since their grandmother did a lot of research in the area of genealogy. They would take a picnic lunch and pick out a cemetery to go and walk through and spend hours there. I can think of many places ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:9-24, Acts 2:1-38

Denomination: Methodist

Blood And Water Series

Contributed by Eric Welch on Sep 4, 2001

God has joined the ’what’ of salvation (the blood of Jesus) with the ’when’ of salvation (at immersion in water).

What God Has Joined, Let No One Separate Blood and Water Ephesians 1.7; Acts 22.16 I. What God Has Joined… A. Blood (the what) 1. Atoning blood of the Old Testament a. Mosaic: blood was sprinkled from the atoning sacrifice (Lev. 16; 17.11). b. However, the blood of bulls and goats were only a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7, Acts 22:16

Fire In The Bones

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on May 3, 2007

We need to let the fire of God burn deep inside us, and flow out of us

Fire in the Bones Bible tells us about a prophet of God named Elisha. Elisha was called to take over the prophetic office after the departure of his predecessor Elijah. Elisha was a farmer who lived with his parents at Abel-meholah. When Elijah met him he was plowing with twelve pairs of oxen, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signed, Sealed, And Delivered

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 28, 2010

In baptism we are signed, sealed, and delivered.

“Signed, Sealed, and Delivered” Genesis 17:1-14; Colossians 2:8-15 A courier service, UPS, or Federal Express delivers a package with a registered receipt. When the receipt arrives back in the hands of the sender it means the item has been signed, sealed, and delivered. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Latter Rain

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jan 7, 2007

We need the rain, Lord!

JOEL 2:28 "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. 29 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.30 I will show wonders in the heavens and on ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Adopted Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 15, 2009

Like Jesus, God calls us into ministry through our baptism and gives us the things that we need to meet everyone of the challenges we may face.

Mark 1: 4-11 “Adopted” INTRODUCTION We have our challenges cut out for us this year. All of us have been affected by the economic recession. In 2009 we face a depressed housing market, depleted savings, curtailed income and the increased tension of living a hand to mouth existence. We know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Flying Closer To The Flame Series

Contributed by Chip Kelly on Sep 22, 2003

The first in a 3-part series on embracing the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Acquire The Fire #1 – Flying Closer To The Flame 9.3.03 Over the next few weeks, we’re going to look at the central character of the Book of Acts.. the Holy Spirit. And I want to say a word up front about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drawn Out To Be Drawn In Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

Moses went from being a cry baby (that’s what he was doing when he was “discovered”) to being God’s premier prophet and leader of the Israelites. For the next twelve weeks, we’ll study the life of Moses to see how he (and we) are “made for more.”

Every nation has its heroes. George Washington, for example, is a name that every American child knows, and why not? He was a formidable general and our nation’s first president. Is your name one that every school child will one day know as well? There’s George Washington and then there’s (call out ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-22, Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Filled To The Fullness Of God Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 8, 2005

This sermon delves into the things that hold us back from the experiencing the fullness of God’s Spirit in our lives and what to do about it. Sin, Competition, and misconceptions are all explored.

Filled To the Fullness of God Ephesians 3:14-19 This past few weeks we have been talking about Walking In The Spirit. Last week we talked about the signs of a spirit filled life ¡V Sanctified hunger, Powerful Presence, Intimate Fellowship, Real Worship, Impacting Testimony, and True Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: *other

Lessons From Azusa Street Series

Contributed by Chuck Hill on Oct 19, 2006

Let’s take a look at the roots of the pentecostal movement here in the US...

Lessons From Azusa Street Wednesday, April 19, 2006 Tonight I want to give you a brief overview of the beginnings of the Pentecostal movement within the United States. This month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Azusa Street Revival. And though there were a few earlier expressions of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promise Of Power Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 25, 2006

Through the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, God gives us the power to do his work.

THE PROMISE OF POWER Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Read Acts 1:1-11 2. One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Glory Of God

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

Second only to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, this was the greatest day in history of the N. T. church. This may come as a bit of surprise to some of you, but did you know that this had happened once before?

Isn’t it wonderful to sense the awesome presence of God? There really is nothing else like it. I think I speak for most of us when I say that. The Glory of God is greater than being anywhere else this morning. Text: Acts 2:1 thru 4, 12 thru 21 Second only to the crucifixion and resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Written On Our Hearts

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 30, 2023

A sermon for Reformation Sunday, Year A

October 29, 2023 Reformation Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 8:31-36 Written on Our Hearts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Many of our metaphors involve the heart. For instance, you can ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Committed To The Spirit

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2006

1- Committed to acquiring His help 2- Committed to allowing His transformation

INTRO.- ILL.- AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked "intellectual leadership". He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not Walter who was lacking intelligence. ILL.- A man walked in to a Topeka, Kansas Kwik Shop, and asked for all the money in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ