Sermons on Christian Baptism:

Translating The Message Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 2, 2011

Like Paul, we are challenged to translate the message of God's love and grace into words and actions that the people around us understand.

Acts 17:22-31 “Translating the Message” INTRODUCTION [Play video] Some you may have seen this video previously, but I think it has a powerful message—a message that bears repeating—and it underscores today’s Scripture lesson. Paul was a man on fire. He had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Let The Church Be The Church Part Ii: The Pastor

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 7, 2003

FOR THE CHURCH TO BE THE CHURCH, THE CHURCH MUST LET THE PASTOR BE THE PASTOR

LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART II: THE PASTOR EPHESIANS 4: 1—16 MAY 4, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHAT GOD CAN’T DO A Sunday School teacher was questioning her pupils after a lesson on God’s omnipotence. "Now children," she asked, "is there anything God can’t do?" The Pastors son thrust his hand into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Spiraling Upwards - Faith

Contributed by John Gullick on May 6, 2002

A sermon that explores the vital componants to our faith and how those componants should be evidenced in our lives.

Spiraling upwards. a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, Recently I have been reading a book called Spy Catcher - It is a fascinating story about a man who basically helps clean up the British secret service. It seems that MI5 and MI6 were continually hampered by agents who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On-Again...off-Again

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 17, 2002

Christians need to change their hearts and work towards taking the wicked desires out of their lives while adding the things of God to their lives.

Col. 3:1-17 - 1Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God’s right hand in the place of honor and power. 2Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth. 3For you died when Christ died, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Eat Or Not To Eat?

Contributed by Won Lee on Sep 30, 2005

How to deal with differences, especially theological differences?

How to handle differences, including theological diffrences? What I called, 4 A’s method: 1. Address the issues as it is (vv1-3) 2. Address the truth (understand) (vv4-6) 3. Address different perspective (seeing f/ different perspective) (vv7-9) 4. Address truth in love ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life's Greatest Challenge

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 23, 2007

Graduation sermon challenging the graduates to keep Christ in their lives as they pursue their education and careers.

CHALLENGE FOR THE CLASS OF 2007 A. Today is a SPECIAL DAY. We will be honoring our High School Graduates. 1. We frequently arrive at some PIVOTAL MOMENT in our lives when we say, “THIS IS IT! This is what I was WORKING for! This is the MOMENT I have WAITED for!” GRADUATION is such a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Sin Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007

Christ gives us freedom from sin.

I have always been fascinated with bows and arrows. Ever since I watched Luke Duke hang out the window of the General Lee and shoot a flaming arrow that blew something up, I have been hooked. So this morning, I have asked Walter Rice to bring a bow up here on stage so we can learn more about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Do The Will Of Him Who Sent Me… Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 23, 2012

This is Destiny’ 9th year as a local church. Every year at this time I start asking myself the question; “Why do we exist as a church? It is always imperative to keep a clear picture in front of you as to why you do what you do.

2011 Anniversary Series Pt 1 To Do the Will of Him who Sent Me… John 6:38 NLT This is Destiny’ 9th year as a local church. Every year at this time I start asking myself the question; “Why do we exist as a church? It is always imperative to keep a clear picture in front of you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Heaven; Or Men?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 9, 2016

To establish that no denomination; its beliefs; or its baptismal practices are from heaven; they have their origins from men. However so sincere they might have been, there can be no salvation in any man-made institutions or in their religious practices.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Denomination's Builder 2. The Denomination's Belief 3. The Denomination's Baptism Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: "from heaven; or men?" This will be a topical sermon. We will ask three questions regarding this theme. First, is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drawing From Our Roots Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 27, 2015

Jesus' baptism was high point of His life - but it led Him straight to the desert of testing and temptation.

“Jesus 101: Drawing From Our Roots” Luke 4:1-13 & 6:46-49 The night of my Ordination – the time at which I officially became a Minister of the Word – is still vivid in my mind. The joy, the solemnity, the anointing through laying on of hands – when the night was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Measure What You're Worth (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

So the question is, “How do you measure what you’re worth?” Paul gives us a brief look at some of the things we can use to measure our lives in light of God’s Word.

How To Measure What You’re Worth (Part 3, The Call) Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Have you ever been told what you were worth? Maybe you have been told what you were not worth. Probably came in the phrase something like, “You ain’t worth a dime!” or “You ain’t worth nothin’!” Do these sound ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Will You Allow To Be Your Master?

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 11, 2002

Paul says we’re no longer under law but under grace, he means we no longer live under the old regime of the law; that is part of the old creation, old self, joined to Adam, slaves of sin. Instead we’ve been brought into a new reality, the grace of God

Rom 6:12-23 - Who has mastery over us? Old Horror Movie – “The Hand”  Regardless of what they did to this hand it kept coming back to haunt them Background So Far  God has had to deal with two problems – sin, and our sinful nature  In the first part of this chapter we talked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian Church

My Father's Funeral

Contributed by James May on Nov 6, 2005

This was the message that I gave for my father (James Cline May), at his funeral. He is in a far better place but we shall miss him for a while. Rest in the arms of Jesus Dad.

My Father’s Funeral (James Cline May) Sunday, November 6, 2005 – 2:30 PM Today I want to say to all of you who have been so kind during these past few months and days, “Thank you for being there to support us through some trying times. Thank you for your prayers, visits, sympathy and caring. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Origin, Problem, Solution, And Destiny

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 20, 2007

Where did we come from? What is our problem? Where is the answer? Where are we going? God answers all these for us in scripture.

Where did you come from? The answer to this question determines to a large degree the answer to other questions such as: Why are you here? What is your purpose? Where are you going? Genesis 1 begins the story of man. Here God tells us where we came from, how we, and everything else for that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love It Up! Series

Contributed by Todd Fetters on Feb 26, 2003

God, our Heavenly Father, commands that His children are to love one another deeply.

INTRODUCTION: The Difference between Mediocrity & Greatness in the Church 1. Just before Jesus told His disciples that the world would hate them (John 15:18—“If the world hates you, keep in mind it hated me first”), He commanded them to “love one another just as He had loved them. The Apostle Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-23

Denomination: Brethren