Sermons on Believers Baptism:

Pressing To The End PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the authority of Christ, the audacity of the Pharisees, and the call for believers to persist in their faith.

Good morning, Church family! I'm feeling particularly moved today as we dive into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Matthew. This passage is like a complex painting, with layers upon layers of deep, spiritual meaning. It speaks about the authority of Christ, the audacity of the Pharisees, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Topics: Pressing, End

Being Filled With The Holy Spirit, Ot Style (Exodus 31:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 13, 2023

God's people are filled, anointed, rushed upon, by the Holy Spirit, OT and NT. What does the OT teach us, about what the filling does?

One of the things I've spent a lot of time thinking about, and studying, over the past few years is the filling of the Holy Spirit. I can't imagine this is a surprise to you-- it's steadily come out more and more in my teaching. The main reason I studied this, at first, centered ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-8, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:4, Genesis 41:38-40, Acts 6:3  (view more)  (view less)

What Happens After We Are "cut To The Heart"? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 20, 2019

Why does our human frailty hesitate to believe that mankind will one day live with God?

Tuesday of Easter Week 2019 In Monday of Holy Week, the Divine Office gives us a snippet from one of St. Augustine’s sermons. He asks, “Why does our human frailty hesitate to believe that mankind will one day live with God?” Christ gave us the gift of His own death, so why would He not in love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Christ Divides Men

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 25, 2001

There is no middle ground with God. A person either believes and is saved or rejects Christ and is lost.

CHRIST DIVIDES MEN I COR. 1:18-31 INTRO: I recently received the following e-mail concerning the material on my Web Site Bible Truth: "Contention is of the Devil and that’s what your articles try and spread. Why don’t ya’LL spend sometime living gospel principles instead of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Ekklesia - The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 9th sermon in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Ekklesia – the Church (BFM #9) Text: Ephesians 4:4 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we are continuing our study of the BFM and today we are on article 6, the article on the Church (Read BFM article 6 – the church). I think that the doctrine of the church is one of the most misunderstood, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming Spirit Filled And Empowered Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2015

The Holy Spirit was sent by Jesus to empower us- immerse us in His presence so as to enable us to live Christ like and to do the work of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Opening Video Illustration: Holy Spirit everyday Sermon Series: Soul Care and the role of the Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. Scripture: John 14:15-18: 15 “If you love me, you will obey what I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At The Cross - The Cross & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2002

The Cross of Jesus tells us things we need to know, but we’re not sure we want to hear.

Several years ago, I was driving through downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was a 4 lane, one way street that I had traveled several times before. I was going the speed limit (maybe a little faster) when I saw the light up ahead turn yellow. I thought to myself, "I can make that light if I just speed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Were The Dominant Doctrines Taught By The First And Second Century Church Fathers?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 23, 2025

An insightful look at what the earliest Church Fathers believed and taught

It is commonly believed with supporting documents that the Coptic Church of Egypt is the oldest established organized church in the world, dating back to sometime between AD 42 and 50. According to Eusebius of Caesarea, as well as Coptic traditions, the Apostle Mark is said to have been the founder ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ressurection Victory

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 11, 2023

Because of the resurrection of Jesus we have victory over sin and the joy of living for eternity. The resurrection is central to the Christian faith, yet, on that day the believers didn't believe and the unbelievers faced truth.

Resurrection Victory Intro: A. It really is amazing to me. There was a truth that was known, yet not believed. A truth that was told yet seemed to remain hidden. A truth that enemies feared more than followers believed. The same people that went to Pilate to seek him to put Jesus to death, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:62-66, Matthew 28:1-15, 1 Corinthians 15:1-19, Romans 6:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Confirmation Biblical

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 8, 2019

What is this thing called confirmation? What does it have to do with baptism? Is it even in the Bible or just vain human tradition? Let’s look at how the biblical term “laying on of hands” is confirmation, and that it is found in the list of basic doctrines of Hebrews 6:1-2.

What is this thing called confirmation? What does it have to do with baptism? Is it even in the Bible or just vain human tradition? Let’s look at how the biblical term “laying on of hands” is confirmation, and that it is found in the list of basic doctrines of Hebrews 6:1-2. Infant baptism in NOT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32, Luke 12:8, Romans 10:9-10, 1 Timothy 6:12, 1 John 4:15, Acts 8:14-17, Hebrews 6:1-2, Acts 9:17, Acts 19:5-6, Acts 10:44-48, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 4:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Security

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 28, 2000

Once a person is saved by believing in Jesus Christ, that person’s salvation can never be lost through any subsequent sin, act, or lack of action. The believer’s place in heaven is eternally secure.

ETERNAL SECURITY [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/eter-sec.html] [A handout for this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/etersec-handout.html]      The phrase "eternal security" means that once a person is saved by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-20, Romans 8:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Two Questions Of The Bible Are Still The Most Important Questions

Contributed by David Gant on Sep 18, 2005

This sermon is applicable to both believers and non-believers in developing their awareness of the need to Believe what God has said ... and calling them to accountability in their position before God or their walk with Him. It can be lengthy -- but tail

THE FIRST TWO QUESTIONS OF THE BIBLE ARE STILL THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR TODAY This past week, as we have watched events unfold following the horrific, unimaginable horror of Hurricane Katrina, we hear a lot of questions. Ø Most of those questions need to be asked, and certainly some of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Resemblance Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 2, 2007

Sermon 8 in the Galatians Series. Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness. Paul compares the Galatian believers to Abraham. They are children of Abraham because of their faith. As believers our identity comes from Christ, as a

04/22/2007 A Family Resemblance INTRO: Have you ever felt out of place, like you didn’t belong Me in High School: a man without a country (Hicks, Jocks, Freaks, Geeks) - uncomfortable doesn’t begin to cover it. It is much worse when you are in a totally different culture – where you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Just Ordinary People Series

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on May 31, 2015

Believers will know that Jesus is a miracle-working God. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Believers will also put their faith in Jesus, believe his miracles and walk in daily expectancy of his miracles in their lives.

INTRODUCTION: Good morning. Praise God for this new day. This is the day that God has made we will rejoice and be glad. I won’t worry about tomorrow. I’m trusting in what you say. Today is the day. If you are here this morning, it is not an accident. God has a plan for you. He will ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Desperate Times Make Us Desperate For Him Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024

There are only two kinds of people in the world – those who believe in miracles and those who don’t. If you doubt God, then you will doubt the miraculous. But if you believe in God, then you will believe in the miraculous.

As the summer heat finally relents here in North Texas, we are looking at the life of Elisha. Elisha shows us how to remain faithful during challenging times. There is a lot to like about Elisha during the super challenging times he lived. Elisha was a godly man in a time when so many people just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, 2 Kings 4:38-44

Denomination: Baptist