Sermons on Not Baptized Himself:

Where To Find Purpose In Life Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 25, 2019

Purpose in life is found only through a personal connection with God through faith in Jesus Christ.

In this special emphasis on living life on purpose, we are going through the Dave Ramsey course, “Financial Peace University.” When people think about Dave Ramsey, they often think about getting out of debt, etc. But what people need to know is that the teaching he shares through financial Peace ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

"pointing To Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2022

Like John the Baptist, our lives are to point others to Christ.

“Pointing to Jesus” John 1:6-8, 19-29 Many thanks to Adam Hamilton’s book: “Prepare the Way for the Lord” for helping guide me in this sermon. John the Baptist is famous for many things, but his most important role is to point away from himself and toward Jesus. In our Gospel Lesson for this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-29

Denomination: United Methodist

The Unpopular Truth

Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006

Using John the Baptist as a model, this sermon challenges us to become serious about making a meaningful difference in our neighborhood and community.

THE UNPOPULAR TRUTH MARK 1:1-11 There is an old gospel song we used to sing some of you may know it. I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life. ---If anybody asks you what’s the matter with me, just tell them I’m saved, sanctified, Holy Ghost filled, and fire ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

End Of Year Stuff

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2003

We all have important things to do at the end of the year.

INTRO.- End of year stuff. ILL.- A young wife said to her husband, "Don’t forget to bring home another mousetrap." Her husband said, "What’s the matter with the one I bought yesterday?" She said, "IT’S FULL." End of year stuff. Get rid of full mousetraps. No, end of year stuff deals with more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meaning Of Pentecost

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 2, 2022

Pentecost was a divinely planned event; it was no mere afterthought with God. The coming of the Holy Spirit was as much a part of the redemptive plan as was the incarnation, death, resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The meaning of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 Pentecost was a divinely planned event; it was no mere afterthought with God. The coming of the Holy Spirit was as much a part of the redemptive plan as was the incarnation, death, resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit did not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Baptism Is Not

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on May 9, 2022

For all of baptism’s importance, there are some things that it isn’t and it doesn’t do. I want you to please study some of these with me.

Introduction. Paul wrote in Galatians 3:26-27, “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” Baptism plays a beautiful role in God’s plan for redeeming man. It symbolizes, after one has become dead to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Detrimental Competition-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 13, 2017

4 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-IV—John 3:22-36 Attention: Another Pizza Please: Deciding to have pizza for dinner, Mr. Collins called one of the pizza houses in the neighborhood & ordered a jumbo deluxe. He told the person on the other end of the line that He’d pick it up in 30 minutes. When Mr. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Living With A Common Purpose Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Oct 5, 2001

The truest community is found in a gathering of people who are learning to become Jesus-trusting disciples and are committed to making Jesus-trusting disciples.

Living with a Common Purpose: Making Disciples Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we talked about the awakening in America to the problem of individualism. Rising from our slumber after the terrorist attacks, the people of our nation are giving blood, giving money, giving thanks, and giving in to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have I Got Something For You!

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 1, 2007

Many think that the laying on of hands was for the early church only. I believe that God is still working through ministers to impart His blessing on His people

June 3, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Acts 19:1-7 Subject: The Anointing of God By the Laying on of Hands Title: Have I Got Something for You! I’ve shared with you before from one of my favorite book series – The Chronicles of Narnia – and I want to begin today by telling a story from the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Scientific Accuracy Of The Bible Proves It To Be Superior & Important ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 1, 2010

The scientific accuracy about "the paths of the seas" prove the bible to be superior and more important than all other books.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible please to Psalm 8:8. 2. How many of you like science as your favorite class in school? 3. Science can be a hard class. 4. Science can also be a fun class when you cut up frogs and insects or when you mix up different things and cause explosions. 5. In this lesson ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believers Baptism.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Explanation of baptism by immersion. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • The World's Easiest Test • You should be able to get 100% on this one. 1. How long did the hundred year war last? 2. Which country makes Panama hats? 3. What is Camel's hair brush made from? 4. In what month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? 5. What was King ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Brethren

Is God In Trouble?

Contributed by Zera Young on Feb 25, 2006

What would happen to God’s Kingdom if He depended on you to do the work He left for you, just as large amd small companies depend on their work force? Are you, as born again Christians, making disciples?

Is God In Trouble {Mat. 28: 19-20} We can recall many things that have happened in our lives and some have been bad, some have been good, and some have been GREAT. We do not want to think on the bad things, just the good and especially the great. I can recall a time when I was on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

God's Saving Grace

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 3, 2022

Christ made the atonement for the sins of the world in place of sinners that deserved death. He gave His body as a propitiation (an appeasement, an atonement, as a sacrifice) for the sins of the world. If anyone could appreciate the Grace of God it had to be Paul

A family was enjoying a meal at a restaurant one evening, and they looked up and saw some friends in the corner of the restaurant and waved hi to each other. On their way out they came by and shook hands and greeted one another as they left. The family waited a while for their check so they asked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Misunderstood Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

The Gospel that saves us from work saves us to work

The Gospel Misunderstood Ephesians 2: 8-10 (p 827) Feb. 19, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Here’s the premise of today’s message… “The gospel that saves us from work saves us to work.” Folks, if we want to see the people of God unleashed…really set free to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Inaugural Event Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 19, 2008

The baptism of Jesus proved to be the inaugural event of Jesus’ earthly ministry. The descending of the Holy Spirit, the proclamation of a proud Father...the work was now at hand.

The Inaugural Event Mark 1:9-11 February 24, 2008 Mark 1:9 (HCSB) In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John Are You Sure? Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. But John tried to stop Him, saying, “I need to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational