Sermons on Fernando Pliego:

Why Is Baptism So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2010

Baptism is important because it is a sign on the outside of what has already happened on the inside.

Why Is Baptism So Important? Texts: Act 2:37-38; Rom. 6:3-4; Gal. 3:27 Introduction 1. Have you ever wondered why baptism is so important? 2. Baptism by itself won't save you. I once heard a Black Baptist preacher say, "You can go down a dry devil and come up a wet one!" 3. Baptism won't make ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38

Denomination: Methodist

Preparation Is Everything Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016

Being a successful witness will take preparation.

Preparation Is Everything Text: Acts 17:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Impossible Possible Mission

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 30, 2021

After reading the book of Acts the reader is left to ponder the question: would one say YES to such an impossible, dangerous mission of spreading the Good News to the lost of this world or would one choose to hide one’s light under a bushel (Matthew 5:15)?

Impossible Possible Mission Acts 1:3-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Impossible Mission The Mission Impossible movies start off with an iconic decision that must be made by the leading operative of the IMF team, Tom Cruise. There is a taped message from headquarters ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 3, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations challenging people to count the cost of following Jesus.

Text: Luke 14:1—35 Title: Count the Cost Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Christian Living/Discipleship Theme: Cost of following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to count the true cost of following Jesus. Response: Individuals will fill out cards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

All That Glitters Is Salt, Not Gold! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 6 of 10

ALL THAT GLITTER IS SALT, NOT GOLD (GEN 19:1-26) My good friend from Northern California while we were at seminary was hopping mad when he heard people say that the 1989 earthquake was a sign of God’s displeasure at and judgment on San Francisco, also known as the homosexual capital of the world. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Important Is Worship?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

This is a modern day parable about the importance of worship.

Introduction: One sunny Sunday morning, much like today, Henry Jones woke up with his wife standing over him, shaking him, and saying, “You have to get up, we have to get ready for church.” Henry responded by saying, “I don’t want to go to church today, “I want to stay in bed.” His wife ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-27

Denomination: Baptist

In The Valley Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

God’s presence when life takes us in the valley

September 3, 2006 Psalm 23:1-6 In the Valley A couple of years ago, a church in Seattle, Washington was having a big kick-off Sunday. It was the weekend after Labor Day and they wanted to do something for their children’s programs. So they brought in Barney the Dinosaur. They learned, Kids ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Chatterbox - Week 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 7, 2014

A 6 week look from the book, To Crash the Chatterbox from Steve Furtick. A look at how to crash the destructive noises satan places in our heart, spirit and mind.

Crash the Chatterbox - 5 Matthew 11:1-11 May 25, 2014 The story of John the Baptist is fascinating. We know John and Jesus are related, we don’t know exactly how, but they are related and John is a few months older than Jesus. John was sent to announce the coming of the Messiah, Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Falsely Accused Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2023

Like Stephen, we need to be bold in the face of opposition.

FALSELY ACCUSED TEXT: ACTS 6:8-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The author, Antonio Socci, claims the untold story of the 20th century is the murder of 45 million Christians, mostly at the hands of communist and Islamic regimes, and that massacres continue to this day. Drawing heavily from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of Tongues

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 17, 2023

The confusion of tongues God visited on his people at the tower of Babel is reversed at Pentecost.

I have to begin this sermon with a confession. I have a weakness for puns. One or two of you may have noticed it, and as faults go it’s not as bad as some. But this week, I have to admit, I gave into temptation. The title of this sermon is a pun. Because I’m not going to talk about what most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-13, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Iglesia Fiel: Practica Los Medios De Gracia

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Feb 10, 2024

La iglesia fiel practica con constancia los medios de gracia.

Cuando recién nos hicimos novios Delia y yo, hace más de 32 años, me vi en serios aprietos. Aunque usted no lo crea, yo era bastante introvertido y tímido, y mi problema era que la plática no me salía con mucha facilidad. Recuerdo que, al mero principio, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cambio De Naturaleza

Contributed by Mario Fernando Morana on May 16, 2010

Un mensaje que nos ayuda a entender la importancia de la naturaleza espiritual que tenemos en Cristo

Un día un escorpión llegó a la orilla de un río y, teniendo que pasar al otro lado, empezó a buscar un medio que le llevase sin riesgo de ahogarse. De repente, viendo a una rana que estaba tomando sol, le pregunto: - Oye rana, ¿ podrías llevarme a la otra orilla nadando conmigo en la espalda ? La ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dios Quiere Hacer Mucho Mas De Lo Que Esperas

Contributed by Mario Fernando Morana on May 17, 2010

Podemos confiar en la superabundante gracia de Dios que nos da mucho mas allá de lo que podemos creer

Mateo 15:21, Efesios 3:20 DIOS QUIERE HACER MUCHO MAS DE LO QUE ESPERAS Todos somos personas necesitadas y buscamos el favor de Dios. Lo mismo le paso a Nehemias. Podemos tener la certeza que Dios quiere hacer mucho mas de lo que ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Una Cita Que Lo Cambia Todo

Contributed by Mario Fernando Morana on Jun 16, 2016

El profeta Isaias tuvo un encuentro con Dios que cambio su vida por completo. Nosotros también podemos tener esa experiencia gloriosa.

Isaías 6:1-8 UNA CITA QUE LO CAMBIA TODO A Isaías se le llama el profeta mesiánico por estar sumamente compenetrado con la idea de que su pueblo había de ser una nación mesiánica para el mundo. Es decir una nación a través de la cual, Dios bendeciría al mundo entero. Fue hijo de Amós, un ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Que Hace El Espíritu Santo En Nosotros

Contributed by Mario Fernando Morana on Jun 16, 2016

Necesitamos conocer para que el Espíritu Santo viene a nuestra vida

San Juan 14 y 15 QUE HACE EL ESPIRITU SANTO EN NOSOTROS La vida cristiana no es un asunto de aprender reglas y mandamientos y tratar de hacer lo posible por cumplirlos. Tampoco es asunto de hacer oraciones a alguien que no conocemos y al que no sabemos cómo alcanzar. La vida cristiana tiene una ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal