Sermons on Evidence Of Baptism:

Jesus' Vaccine

Contributed by John Melms on Sep 9, 2006

The ’vaccine’ of faith that we received in our Baptism fights the ’virus’ of the world, the devil and our flesh.

Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: I wonder how Dr. Jonas Salk felt in the 1950’s. Dr. Salk was credited with discovering the vaccine for polio, the great disease of the early 20th century; an epidemic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Jesus To The Rivers Edge Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007

By following Jesus to the river’s edge we witness the picture, purpose and power of his baptism.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. This sermon is taken from chapter two. You can find it here: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Call Of Matthew

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007

Illustration of Accepting Jesus when he calls as a parallel to young people accepting Jesus when they grow up in the church and not needing to wander off into the world.

Matthew. The Disciple. The man who wrote the gospel of Matthew. Matthew followed Jesus the very first time that he was called. Today we have two ladies, Sandy & Grace, who have grown up as a part of this congregation who are making their choice today to follow Jesus. They too are following ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Cleansed By Water And The Spirit!

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Today is our first Sunday in the new year. What better way to begin this new year then talking about the baptism of the soul. When you think of baptism what images come into your mind? Do you think of infant sprinklings or full immersions whether in a baptismal font or in a river? What other forms ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

"The Power Of Conversion"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 6, 2006

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“The Power of Conversion” Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Paul had no more arrived in Ephesus when he met 12 men who had the baptism of John but not the baptism of the Lord Jesus. The baptism ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Baptized!

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 9, 2006

Baptism means that we have been forgiven, cleansed, healed, initiated into God’s family, and set on a mission.

Baptized! Mark 1:4-11 Baptism of our Lord January 8, 2006 Toni and I moved to Denver, Colorado in the late summer of 1977 in order to get settled in for the beginning of my first year of seminary. From our student housing unit, you only had to look west to see three of the fourteen thousand foot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

When Pentecost Fully Comes

Contributed by Tr Precht on May 15, 2007

We need to have a true experience of Pentecost, not just a partial experience, but a full experience!

Text: And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Apostolic

A New Suit Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 30, 2007

God, through Christ, honoring our faith, has given us an undeserved title—“Righteous one.” Now, how shall we live in this new clothing, in this new, changed life? In chapters twelve through fourteen of the book of Romans Paul talks about living in these n

A New Suit Romans 13:8-14 Introduction In the early 1970s there was a best-selling book by B. F. Skinner entitled Beyond Freedom and Dignity. This may oversimplify the thesis, but I think that it fairly represents the author’s position. You and I are not free. We can claim no dignity for good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Start Of Something New Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 18, 2006

With the empty tomb, God demonstrated that he was doing something new. We live out the reality that God is doing something new as we walk in faith in the relationship that God made with us at our baptism.

John 20:1-18 “The Start of Something New” INTRODUCTION It was near dawn on that first Easter, when Mary Magdalene approached Jesus’ tomb. It was probably a morning that was not all that different from this one. Mary expected to find a tomb with a stone rolled across its entrance. She assumed ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

What's This Baptism Business All About?

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 21, 2006

A sermon for a baptismal service with Seekers present (who need to understand what’s going on) and Believer (who need to be challenged to be obedient, themselves)

What’s this baptism business all about? Acts 2:38 (vv32-47). WBC 23 April 2006. Baptism of Rebecca Bridges and Valerie Birch waterbed fun.wmv - play on songpro So- what’s this baptism business all about? Firstly: OBEDIENCE In the end, to be honest- it’s mainly about obedience - the reason we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Baptist

"Es Necesario Volver A Nacer" Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Apr 21, 2006

Mientras una naturaleza creces y se alimenta la otra se va disminuyendo:

"ES NECESARIO VOLVER A NACER" S. JUAN 3:1-21 I. LA GRAN NECESIDAD DE VOLVER A NACER A. Las palabras de Cristo a Nicodemo no dejan dudas en nuestra mente de lo que se significa volver a nacer: 1. No hay esperanza para ver el Reino de Dios sino hemos experimentado un nuevo nacimiento - Juan ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

An Exodus Meditation

Contributed by William Rodriguez on May 20, 2006

This is a Lenten meditation examining the relevance of the Exodus event for Christians.

The term “fear” has two important connotations: it expresses a reverential respect for God in matters both moral and spiritual, and it also implies cowardice and timidity. On this period of Lent, as we ponder the significance of the Exodus event, we encounter an interesting dynamic between fear (in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:30-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Pentecost Waters

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

A Pentecost sermon on the outward sign we are given today - not tongues of fire, but baptism. Focus on the transformative effects and the death/life dichotomy.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Three in One who provides us with the rivers of Living water through the Spirit. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A Blessed Pentecost Sunday to all of you here in Chiefland. This Sunday, the Sunday where we celebrate ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Ducks Iin Muddy Water Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Aug 20, 2004

Naaman is a parable of the salvation story. His total obedience brought wholeness.

Seven Ducks in Muddy Water II Kings 5:1-19 Many years ago when Wesley and I were about the age of the preteens here, we had a guest evangelist who came to our large Mennonite church in Iowa. He included a children’s story as part of the worship that Sunday and spoke to the children ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

What Do I Believe: Every Day Is The Only Way

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004

Our Lord wants us in a relationship that exists everyday, a relationship of faith!

WHAT DO I BELIEVE: EVERY DAY IS THE ONLY WAY HABAKKUK 1:1-4; 2:1-4 AUGUST 15, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A lady called American Airlines and asked the reservation clerk, "How long does it take to get from Dallas-Fort Worth to Frankfort, Germany?" The clerk had to wait a moment for the information to come ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist