Sermons on Pedo Baptism:

God Lying In A Manger

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Dec 24, 2020

This is a Christmas Eve homily that focuses on God's ultimate plan for humanity. The primary message is how God, in Jesus, share with us his true image. The challenge is for each of us to bear that image as he transforms us from the inside and lived out in the world.

God lying in a manger! Celebrating Christmas should not be viewed as an event, we should view it from the perspective of a process. Christmas, as reflected in my Christmas series, Reliving Christmas, began with God. Our introduction to God is found in the creation story—God is eternal and existed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Mark 1:7-8, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosanna

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. As we began worship today we heard the children sing Hosanna. As we read the liturgy for baptism and as the vows were made, we too said "hosanna." And as we read God’s word we heard both the people along the road into Jerusalem and the apostle Paul cry out "Hosanna!" 2. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

How do I enter into the kingdom of heaven?

INTRO: Several years ago one of the astronauts who walked on the moon was interviewed and asked, "What did you think about as you stood on the moon and looked back at the earth?" The astronaut replied, "I remembered how the spacecraft was built by the lowest bidder." We as Christians can rejoice ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Cousin's Quarrel Series

Contributed by James Hayford Sr. on Nov 15, 2000

Jesus and John the Baptist talk about why Jesus needs to be baptized.

Conversations With Christ #1 “A Cousin’s Quarrel” Matthew 3:13-17 Draw attention to the brochure regarding the series. Since I am celebrating my 56th birthday today, I thought you might enjoy a portion of a list published by columnist Dave Berry entitled “17 Things That It Took Me Fifty Years ...read more

Denomination: *other

Hosanna

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. As we began worship today we heard the children sing Hosanna. As we read the liturgy for baptism and as the vows were made, we too said "hosanna." And as we read God’s word we heard both the people along the road into Jerusalem and the apostle Paul cry out "Hosanna!" 2. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:14-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Enter Into His Gates" 100 Psalms

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 28, 2003

Somanytimes people quote the 100 Psalms, but do they full understand its meaning.

“A Song of Praise” Psalms 100 Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Next to the 23rd Psalms, the 100th Psalms is probably the most quoted Psalms in the Bible. However it is good to be able to quote the 100 division of Psalms, but to fully understand the meaning of 100 Psalms is deeper than just being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 100:6

Denomination: Apostolic

A Hope Fulfilled, Then And Now

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

Our task as a Church is to continue the work of John the Baptist, to proclaim the coming of the Messiah, the Christ, the one who’s brought salvation to all people and the gift of God’s Holy Spirit to renew us and transform us.

It’s now just over 15 years since Mulder and Scully first appeared in the series ’The X-Files’, asking "Could there be something out there?" Mulder believed that the ’Truth is out there’ but Scully wasn’t quite sure. Of course, although the questions they were raising echoed those of lots of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Anglican

Kill 'em And Bless 'em 2

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 4, 2011

Exposition of Psalm 35 regarding praying for our enemies

Text: Psalm 35:13-14, Title: Kill ‘Em and Bless ‘Em 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/3/11, AM 1. Opening ill – taking scripture seriously, martyrs about denying Him, also forgiving others 2. Know more is going on than you see (Acts 2:23) 1. In this text, Peter tells the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Justification Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 1, 2009

How do you know if your good is good enough? What do you compare your goodness with to know? Get answers to these questions as Paul bursts some "human" bubbles.

Many years ago, prior to 9-11, as a reporter I would need to go to crime scenes or get into events in order to get good shots and interviews—do my job essentially. But sometimes there were security types who somehow didn’t believe that a news truck, news camera, and reporter/photographer made up an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Value Of The Church Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 26, 2007

six things we need to be doing as the Church of Jesus Christ

The value of the church of Jesus Christ In chemistry, He turned water to wine. In biology, He was born without the normal conception. In physics, He disproved the law of gravity when He ascended into heaven. In economics, He disproved the law of diminishing return by feeding 5,000 men with two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

Turn On The Power Series

Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005

The fifth and final sermon in this series is about using and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 5 “Turn On The Power” Introduction: Over the past several weeks I’ve been preaching a series of messages called, “We’ve God The Power”. This morning is the final message in that series. The first message, “Where It All Began”, had to do with when and where the New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run Repent And Rejoice

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

Real Christianity involves running to Jesus, repentance and rejoicing

RUN REPENT AND REJOICE Luke 3:7-18 Suppose I began my message this morning by saying, “Hello you bunch of snakes, why did you come this morning? Hoping to make a few brownie points with God?” Well that is similar to what John the Baptist told his crowd. When John saw the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

Can We Fall

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 22, 2008

Is the claim, "Once Saved, Always Saved" accuate, this sermon investigates this topic and answers this question

CAN WE FALL? Text: Acts 8:1-24 INTRODUCTION: 1. Many groups today believe in the doctrine that once you are saved, you are always saved. 2. In other words, they do not believe that a person can become lost once they have acquired salvation. 3. We answered the question, “Can you be separated from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Guarantee

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2009

A sermon on the Holy Spirit based from Ephesians 1:13-14 (Taken from Rusty Peterman from Truth for Today)

Sermon for 3/15/2009 Ephesians 1:13-14 Introduction: Phineas could not sleep. He was up before the sun. He had his bag packed, and he was downstairs, ready to begin the day. The year was 1820. Phineas was finally to see an island- his very own island. Phineas had received the island as a gift ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Master Of My Heart? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 8, 2013

who is really the MASTER in my heart?

The purpose in gathering together this morning is to worship God, who eternally exists in Three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit! Worship is giving worth to someone or something! As we sing, as we pray, as we study His Word, we are to give worth to the Triune God! Of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible