Sermons on Purposes Of Baptism:

Power With Purpose Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 17, 2010

As we continue our series this morning on the Life of Jesus, I want us to focus on the miraculous power of Jesus by looking at one of his miracles of healing. By looking at his miracles of healing, we discover why Jesus is a distinctive messiah worth foll

Read Mark 1:29-34, then Play Video from movie Leap of Faith “Bring in the Flock “ What a contrast - There is a great deal of difference from the way Jesus performed miracles and in the way people perceive miracles happening today. Just as the video demonstrated, our world is full of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

What does it mean for the church to walk in a manner worthy of our calling and how do we accomplish this?

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Purpose of the Church Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Introduction: We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power With Purpose Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Sep 9, 2015

Power from God is the strength to do God's will

Power With Purpose Eph. 3:13 - 21 Have you ever heard that “America is the most powerful nation in the world ?” What does this mean? We have also been called, “The only superpower, left.” This is usually a reference to military power. It could also be applied to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Takes The Plunge

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 13, 2008

Why is it that Jesus, God in the flesh, felt it necessary to do the whole baptism thing? What great lengths Jesus went to to be our example.

Try to imagine with me for a minute the scene as John the Baptist is in the Jordan River. John has devoted his life to paving a way for Jesus as was prophesied over him by his father Zechariah. People living during his time would have regarded him as a bit of a nut with his camel hair one piece and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

The Power Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Jan 2, 2003

Why can’t people help but say "I love this place" It is because of our purpose and strategy. This message deals with why we exist as a church.

“I Love this Place” part 1 (The Power of Purpose) Brian A. Moon One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Formed For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2004

The Bible repeatedly tells us we were created with a purpose. So, why do we have such a hard time believing that?

OPEN: Several years ago, the Country Gazette in Franklin, Massachusetts had this listing in its classified section: “Unknown item for sale. We know it’s valuable; we don’t know what it is. If you can identify it, we’ll sell it for $250.” APPLY: Now isn’t that interesting? They had no idea what ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greater Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 14, 2024

Is your purpose in life to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him. If so... how do we do that?

A man named William Barclay once observed that “There are two great days in a person’s life. The day we are born and the day we discover WHY.” Hmmm. the day we discover WHY we were born! Well, that’s interesting. Lots of people never even consider why they were born. I mean, they kind of drift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Temptation

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 21, 2001

Our immediate reaction to a heartache, or a successful achievement that took years to overcome, must be one of getting ready for the next hurdle. If you don’t have any hurdles to jump in your life – if there aren’t any goals set for you right now – if yo

The Purpose of Temptation Chris Smith Matthew 4:1-2 Oscar Wilde once said that he could resist everything except temptation. An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other with a caption below them saying, “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe – The Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007

WE BELIEVE – The Baptism in the Holy Spirit

• Acts 1:8 (NIV) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. INTRODUCTION: Like my family and me many of you have visited Niagara Falls. We have visited many times and I’m ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Purpose Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015

The primary purpose of the gospel is to display God’s righteousness, not just to make me right with God

I want to begin this morning by looking at a few pictures and asking you to tell me what you see. [Show “optical illusion” faces and ask people what they see]. With every one of those pictures, what you saw depended on your perspective. And by changing your perspective, it was possible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 7, 2010

My goal in this sermon is to convince you from Scripture that the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is an experience for empowerment that is subsequent to salvation.

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit, pt. 1 Lighthouse Assembly of God 7/27/08 and 8/3/08 Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction This week and next week we will be looking at the Doctrine of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and the Doctrine of the Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. We ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Baptism: A Mission Plan

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 5, 2021

The Baptism of the Lord

The Baptism: A Mission Plan Scripture: Mark 1:7-11, 1 John 5:1-9, Isaiah 55:1-11. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, We have a text from the Gospel of Mark (Mark 1:7-11) for our reflection today. “This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11, 1 John 5:1-9, Isaiah 55:1-11

Denomination: Other

1 Purpose Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2013

1)The Elements of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:1) 2) The Essence of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:2a), 3)The Expression of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:2b)

It’s not too difficult to see the effect of strife. Internationally, we see conflict and hostage taking. In North America, we just came out of a hockey lockout after many months of people not working. In Canada, native blockages have meant disrupted travel, and shipping. In Ontario, many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Other

A Purpose In The Heart

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 31, 2009

The most powerful of God’s men have often stood alone to become a testimony to the world.

A PURPOSE IN THE HEART TEXT: Daniel 1:3-8 Daniel 1:3-8 KJV And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king’s seed, and of the princes; [4] Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Saints Dying" Romans Pt 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 3, 2007

Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4 step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus so as to live a righteous life in Christ.

“Saints dying” – Romans part 8 Opening Illustration: Movie Maker - video of previous baptisms at New Life Community Church. Thesis: Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4 step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational