Sermons on Christian Baptism:

No Need Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015

You have no need! Can you believe it?

“Jesus 101: No Need” Matthew 3:1-17 It must have been quite the scene. First, consider the location: the Desert. It’s not where an up and coming preacher should try to build his new church! Second, there was John the Baptist who was quite a sight! “John's clothes were made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Willie Richard, Jr on Dec 28, 2002

Explaination of the process of baptism and rebirth to new converts.

Little Rock Baptist Church August 18, 2002 Baptism Service- Ella Harris, Myles Davis, Derrick Davis Scripture: John 3:1-3 You must be born again! As Pastor of this great church, my first opportunity to pastor I might add, I often pray that God will bless us with new members. And I also pray ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

One Of Us, One With Him Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 18, 2011

Baptism is God's sign and seal that Jesus was made one of us and that through faith we become one with him.

One of Us, One with Him Matthew 3:13-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 9, 2003 1st Sunday of Lent Today is the first Sunday of Lent. Lent is a season of preparation – a time in which we observe spiritual disciplines to prepare for the joy of Easter. A part of that discipline is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Covenant With Abraham Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 21, 2017

Genesis 17:1-27 shows us that God Almighty established with Abraham and his seed an everlasting covenant with the stipulation that they receive the sign of membership in God's covenant family.

Scripture Two Sundays ago, I started a new series of sermons on “The Life of Abraham.” We are examining only selected incidents from Abraham’s life. Last time we examined God’s call to Abraham when he was still known as Abram and living in Ur of the Chaldeans. In obedience to God, Abram, at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020

The beginnings of the church

The day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 How many of you read the obituaries? I always do, first, I want to make sure my name isn’t there and then I want to see if there’s anyone there I know. I read an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stay Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 15, 2003

50 DAYS TO PENTECOST - Part 3

Batteries are a great portable power source. Batteries come in all shapes and sizes and can be used to power just about anything you can imagine. Perhaps the best of all batteries is the rechargeable kind. I have a rechargeable battery on my cell phone and another on my laptop computer, but I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Real Repentance

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Nov 7, 2021

Repentance means change. What was I doing before I repented? What kind of life was I leading before? And how will things be different now? That’s not a one-time question, but it’s asked day after day. What shall we do? We bear fruit, for the glory of the God who saved us.

It’s a great privilege, being a minister of God’s Word. Yet preaching is a difficult job. What makes it hard is not really the years of study beforehand. It’s not the many hours spent every week writing sermons. It’s not even getting over the fear of public speaking. Preaching is difficult because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Ordinances Of The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 30, 2025

We celebrate two ordinances in the church: 1. Water baptism and 2. Communion. Do we understand why? Let us check out the Bible.

TWO ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH BY WADE MARTIN HUGHES, SR. KYFINGERS@AOL.COM (YouTube: WADE HUGHES) 1 THE FIRST ORDNANCE OF THE CHURCH IS BAPTISM IN WATER The ordinance of baptism by immersion is commanded by the Scriptures. Every believer must put a strong emphasis on water ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16, Matthew 26:26-30, Mark 14:22-25, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Work Of The Holy Spirit In The Life Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 25, 2017

On one extreme you have those who fervently practice what we call Pentecostalism and on the opposite extreme those who embrace only God’s Word as their model for thought and practice.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN Someone has said, “You will never truly know the power of God until you need the power of God.” I think that statement equally applies to God’s Holy Spirit. As we mentioned earlier in this series, too often Christians and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Your Feet Wet

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Aug 5, 2019

In healing the Syrian Army commander Namaan through the prophet Elijah, God shows us some surprising things about His grace and the importance of stepping out in faith and "getting our feet wet."

A GOOD SOLDIER, BUT LEPROUS Our story this morning is one of the most remarkable in the Old Testament, not least because it defies all of our expectations of how God deals with his people and their enemies. And make no mistake, that’s exactly who the central figure in this morning’s story is: ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Joy, Even With No Pleasure

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 1, 2013

St. Paul gives us the clue to living in joy even if we are afflicted with pain and suffering.

Third Sunday of Advent 2013 Extraordinary Form From the epistle of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Philippians: Brethren: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. 6 Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

"who Are You?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 5, 2022

Learning who we are through God's love for us.

“Who Are You?” Matthew 3:13-17 Tony was a formerly homeless man who lived in a church shelter. He had lived on the streets of New York City for half of his life. One night, at dinner, he told the other people at the table that it was his birthday. They weren’t sure they believed him and so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 27, 2024

Jesus made an important promise to His followers regarding spiritual power: And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. (Luke 24:49).

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING POWER PRINCIPLES THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - POWER PRINCIPLE TWO OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: • Give a Biblical reference which reveals the relation of the Holy Spirit to power. • Identify the main purpose of the power of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

The Murder Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by David Smith on Aug 7, 2009

When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it." And he solemnly swore to her, "Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdo

We had a baptism this morning, and I think if you’d searched through the Bible for the most inappropriate Gospel story to feature today, you couldn’t have done better (or rather worse) that the one we had this morning - the story of the death of John the Baptist! When you’re working with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why Would You Not Join The Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 3, 2020

Christians are expected to unite with a congregation of the faithful in order to fulfil the ministry God assigns each follower of Christ.

“Those who received his word were baptised, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-44

Denomination: Baptist