Sermons on Necessity Of Baptism:

Living In Christ - Becoming A Christian

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 4, 2016

This is message # 1 of a 5 part series, the last 3 of which will be preached by other people and so not show up on this site.

September 4, 2016 Sermon - Part 1 of 5 Part Series: “Living in Christ” We are beginning a 5 part series today on what It means to be in Christ: ”Living in Christ”. I actually wasn’t planning to do this until it dawned on me that the outline for today’s message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fourth Sunday Of Lent, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2020

You have a story to tell

Spiritual blindness often has ideological roots and rational presuppositions. The Pharisees were so sure of everything—that God did not heal someone on Sundays; that Moses was God’s only spokesman, that anyone born blind had to be a sinner. To illustrate: Two psychiatrists were talking and one ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Catholic

Dedicating Our Children To The Lord

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

We share in Mary and Joseph's desire to give our kids the best possible spiritual foundations

I want all of us who are parents to think back to a time when you presented one of your children for baptism. What was it that you were asking God to do when you brought your child for baptism? Grandparents, if it’s fresher to think about your feelings at the birth of a grandchild, do that. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Detrimental Competition-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2017

2 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-II—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Welcome Competition: The shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand-new business much like his own opened up next door & erected a huge sign which read BEST DEALS. He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, & ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Signs, Signs,everywhere A Sign

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 15, 2015

God gave the nation of Israel a sign of their commitment to him with circumcision. The people thought that the sign was their salvation. Not their relationship with God. Many who profess Christian faith do the same with baptism.

Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign Genesis 17: 9-13 (NLT) Intro: Back in the seventies, there was a one hit wonder band called the five man electrical band. There one mega hit was called “Signs”. . The chorus went like this: . Signs, Signs, Everywhere there's signs. Blocking out the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 20, 2018

The new year is an opportunity for new beginnings, a better opportunity comes from know how much God love you.

New Year – New Start ==================== Happy New year! I hope you all have a very blessed 2018. New year is a time when we take stock, reflect on how we’d like our lives to be and potentially decide to make some changes. It’s an opportunity for a new start, a new beginning in a small part of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Anglican

Lent: Wild Beasts And Waiters

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 22, 2018

He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.

Lent1B Wild beasts and waiters. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him. 1). Wild beasts- A comic said, “I have an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. I'm also deaf in one ear.” During lent, in the wilderness, we may spend time doing battle with what we call our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

In Your Heart You Know What's Right Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 24, 2015

'In you heart you know what's right?' Do we rally?

“Cross Currents: In Your Heart You Know What’s Right” Col. 3:1-17 The post on Facebook by one of my high school classmates read, “We don't need religion to be moral – in our hearts we know what's right”' It’s a popular sentiment. “Just follow your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sacraments (Adapted From Sermon By Brent Merten) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 23, 2014

Through the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper, God comes to us that we may come together.

Going on a field trip is something that every elementary student looks forward to. Teachers use field trips to make more tangible the lessons they want to teach. For example instead of just lecturing students about forests, a teacher will take students to a forest where they can smell the pine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:27

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Great Commission

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 13, 2011

What has Christ called us to do as a church and as individuals who are part of the church? How can we be more effective at fulfilling what Jesus calls us to do not only with our words, but by living our life in obedience to Him?

The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Slide Intro During the month of November we focus several weeks on missions. We heard last week from Craig Parro from Leadership Resources, one of the missions we support. They do a great work in training up pastors and leaders around the world to preach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Double Trouble And The Double Cure Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 21, 2011

A sermon based off of Romans 6:1-14 on the sinner's double trouble and God's double cure (Outline and material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell)

Introduction: Elvis Presley had a song called Double Trouble: I guess there's gotta be two dark clouds hangin' over me My future looks as bumpy as a matchbox on the sea Every time I think that I have finally got it made Some losin' cards are played, I just can't make the grade I got double ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Sanctification"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 11, 2008

Shares the process of sanctification

“Sanctification” November 14, 2008 “Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Turn On The Firehose

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2008

Here is the secret to turning on the firehose of God’s love

Tuesday of 34th week in course November 25, 2008 The Word of God today is grim to anyone who doesn’t believe in the providence of God. To understand what the Lord is saying to us, here, today, we have to remind ourselves of God’s intention for us. That’s particularly important because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Non-Absentee Farmer

Contributed by Gary Graff on Jul 15, 2017

Jesus doesn't just plant the seeds of the kingdom and then disappear. He sticks with us for the long haul. He nurtures the seeds of faith and helps us to grow.

Don't you just love a baptism? You have the beautiful little baby, the parents and God parents making promises to both child and God. And you have the water and the word. God promising to adopt this child into his family and make him or her his own. There's a lot of stuff going on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran