Sermons on Evidence Of Baptism:

Instrumental Music And New Testament Worship

Contributed by Robert Glass on Nov 3, 2011

Is it ok to use instruments of music in the Worship Setting?

Instrumental music and New Testament Worship I was recently asked about music in the church and specifically asked about the lack of musical instruments in Church worship. There are two distinct worships found in the Bible; The Old Covenant or Testament and The New Covenant or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Jain Believer In Christ - Manilal C. Parekh

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jul 31, 2003

The Jains can see that at the cross, Jesus won the final victory and became an authentic Jain (i.e. conqueror). Jesus shall draw all men to Himself, and among them the Jains.

"But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself." Intro Manilal C. Parekh was born in 1885 in Rajkot, western Gujarat, India, belonging to the Bania Jain community. He was attracted to Christ when during in illness when in 1903 after entering University he read the book ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Child Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2015

Why would God send Moses as a baby? He's supposed to be a "deliverer"... and it's going to take 80 years to grow into the job! Why did God do it that way?

I read the true story of a Sunday School for 4-year-olds'. Most of the children were known to the teacher, but this Sunday a little boy showed up without any identification. The teacher managed to get his first name, but couldn't find out his last name. "Brian, what's your daddy's name?" she ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Through Customs Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 23, 2014

The Bible tells me I can't get into Heaven if I have sin in my life. But how do get rid my sin? How can I make myself acceptable enough to God so that God will let my through Customs at the Pearly Gate?

How many of you have ever traveled to a foreign country? For those of you have not, there’s an arm of the government that you’ll encounter on the way back in to the states. Does anybody know what government agency we’re talking about? It’s called the U.S. Customs and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Unity – Is It Possible?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Unity in the body of Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Ephesians chapter 4 verses 1-16: (OHP) Introduction with reading. Ill: • There were two doctors with the same name who lived a few doors apart. • One was a Christian and a lay preacher, the other made no profession of faith. • One night a rather sick person, who was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

Fulfillment Of 69 Weeks (4 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

All religious books claim to be the word of God, but prophecy sets the Bible apart as having God’s seal of authentication. This section looks at the exact fulfillment of Daniel’s prophecy from the decree to the Messiah.

(Part 4 of 6) According to the angel of God, once the decree to rebuild Jerusalem went forth, God’s people would know for certain that the Messiah would be in Israel in 483 years. This is a fascinating prophecy that opens up scripture and indisputably points to Jesus Christ as the Messiah. God told ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Daniel 9:25

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 22, 2017

Sacrificing to God has always been part of the man-God relationship. Abel and Cain made sacrifices. Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son. The Levitical system of sacrifices lay at the center of Jewish life. Today God calls for living, not dead sacrifice.

Note: I have developed a few simple slides in PowerPoint that I used in delivering this sermon. They're not fancy, but if anyone is interested in them I will send them to you directly by Email. Send your request to sam@srmccormick.net with the word Slides in the subject. A LIVING SACRIFICE I. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Hebrews 11:35-38, Philippians 3:10-12, Romans 6:4-6, Genesis 7:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sermon For Trinity Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 23, 2024

What do we mean by the Trinity? This is indeed a difficult doctrine to understand. But let us look at this in some detail this morning

A Sermon for Trinity Sunday Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, John 1:1-3, Genesis 1:1-3, Philippians 2:5-11, Mark 1:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Power Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 3, 2002

This sermon is based on a man in Acts 8 who the people of the city referred to as "The Great Power." This sermon demostrates how the real "Great Power" is the Spirit of God!

The Great Power Acts 8:9-25 May 5, 2002 Intro: A. Today, we come to a couple of stories about a man whom the people in the city called "The Great Power." B. As we come to the teaching of the Word, I want to ask us to bow very meditatively and sing the first two verses #278 "Open My Eyes, that I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship, Joy & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Apr 2, 2006

The incarnation of Christ is important because it provides our salvation, fellowship, joy and forgiveness.

Fellowship, Joy & Forgiveness Written by the Apostle John, the book of 1 John was written to encourage believers in the truths of the humanity and deity of Jesus Christ. In it he gives a summary of the Gospel, and the evidence of it. He then stresses the obvious and expected result: a holy life. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cripple.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 23, 2003

Those who take the opportunity to pray and take it seriously, will have opportunities to serve.

The cripple. Acts 3. 10/22/03 The first miracle of healing recorded of the early church in the book of Acts took place when Peter and John had an encounter with a cripple at the temple in Jerusalem. At the 9th hour, Peter and John were on their way to the temple to pray. Those who take the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Stir Up The Gift That Is In You

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 22, 2014

It doesn't matter how gifted you are it profits you nothing if the gift is not activated

Paul’s exhortation to Timothy was to stir up (agitate, disturb, wake up) The gift that was in him This Gift is the HolyGhost It is evident that Paul understood that it wasn’t enough to receive this gift but the gift must stay active, the gift must be stirred, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

False Teachers Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

Paul warns against, and exposes the Colossian heresy; he say's don't be cheated by philosophies and traditions.

#5~ Col.2: 8 -12 FALSE TEACHERS 12-22-13 * LET'S REMEMBER THAT VERSES 4-7 ARE--WARNING ABOUT "Enticing words" by the so called wise men of the day. ------------------------------------------------ * Verses 8--13 are mostly warning about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

John's Purpose

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 14, 2012

John the Baptist's purpose was to point people to Jesus.

JOHN’S PURPOSE John 1:6-9, 15-28 1) John’s purpose was to testify. John 1:6-9. John was a ‘witness to testify’. John’s purpose was to point people to Jesus. For the purpose that people would believe in the one, true light and so be saved. That should be our purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Doubting And Believe

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 15, 2012

Through our belief and faithful witness that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, we can influence this community to have life in Jesus name.

What is our motto, our slogan, at St. Thomas? A Believing Church in an Doubting World. From the very beginning, God called His people to believe, to be faithful, to trust Him. God told Noah to build an ark; and he believed Him and was saved. He told Abram that he’d give him the land of Canaan ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican