Sermons on Right Practice For Baptism:

The Invisible Battle

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 26, 2008

We are in a battle with an enemy that we cannot see, but we see the results of his tactics all around us.

July 27, 2008 Morning Worship Text: 2 Kings 6:8-18 Subject: Winning the Battle Against an Unseen Enemy Title: The Invisible Battle I remember as a child the scary movies we used to watch on Saturday night in St. Louis. Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy, and the invisible man. I always thought, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not Far From The Kingdom

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 4, 2006

This sermon explores how to live in a right relationship with God and all humanity.

Not Far From The Kingdom – Mark 12: 28 - 34 Intro: When my kids were very little we would travel from Indiana to Ohio to spend a month at the summer home of my in-laws. The boys loved “the cottage,” fishing, swimming, and being spoiled by their grandparents. We would no sooner get on the road ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unbelieving Behaviour And The Grace Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 28, 2019

The folly of living as if there is no God. A people made righteous by grace. Their persecution and deliverance.

UNBELIEVING BEHAVIOUR AND THE GRACE OF GOD. Psalm 14. The first verse of this Psalm is well known as an argument against those who deny the very existence of God (Psalm 14:1). I am sure I have heard it preached in that way, I know I have read it so, and maybe have even mentioned it in such a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Ways To Kill A Church

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014

Ever wondered how churches die? This message gives practical steps on how to kill a church.

10 Ways to Kill a Church Open/Welcome – We had a great start last week. So alive and exciting. It made me think about the opposite. How do you kill a church? I want to give you 10 Ways to Kill a Church! Two Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of A New Creation-12 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 20, 2016

Part A of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities within which he operated. The significance of being a new creation in Christ is played out in the Practical Realities of Ministry.

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XII—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-A—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part A of point 14 in the series, ‘The Significance Of A New Creation’ Attention: Ask the congregation, “What did you want ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Of Faith

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 31, 2007

Getting believers to understand that through faith they can receive practically anything they need from God.

AUTHORITY OF FAITH HEB. 11 – The great Faith Chapter Tremendous importance placed on faith  Elders obtained by faith,  By faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice,  It’s impossible to please God without faith, etc. Looking at the closing verses of Chapter 10, one can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is The Center Of It All

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

This verse starts with God and ends with Life, and right in the center of the verse is the word Son;

JESUS THE CENTER OF IT ALL, EVEN THE LOVE OF GOD: John 3:16- 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. There are 25 words in our text verse; This verse starts with God and ends with Life, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Intensive Stare James 1:25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 24, 2021

One of the main reasons we fail to put God’s Word into practice is forgetting. This message gives practical steps you can take to learn how to meditate deeply on God’s Word so it becomes a part of your life.

James 1:22 But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking at his own face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But the one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25

Walk The Talk, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 22, 2005

The seven (7) Unities: One body, one Spirit, one hope, one faith, one Lord, one baptism, one God.

Introduction 1. If you are going to talk the talk… • Then you gotta walk the walk. • In other words, if you are going to open your mouth and start making promises… • You better be prepared to back it up with your actions… 2. If you are going to claim to be a Christian… • You’ve got to live the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Is This Man Jesus - Temptation Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 18, 2003

This is the second of a series of sermons on the life of Christ. Today we look at His tempation - which follows His baptism and precedes the Sermon on the Mount.

Intro.: The Apostles Creed summarizes the life of Christ like this -- I believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord: Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. 1. Yet, the life of Christ is so much more. 2. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Leaving The Carpenter's Shop Series

Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 26, 2005

Jesus’ baptism was a transition from the tranquil world of his father’s carpenter shop into his Father’s world of kingdom building.

My parents owned a small neighborhood grocery. Our house was located directly behind the store. As a child my world revolved around that store. People who bought their groceries there weren’t just customers, they were friends. The man who operated a road grader always stopped to drink a coke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Red Heifer Water (Numbers 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2024

What does the ashes of a red heifer mixed in water have to do with baptism and Jesus? Let's look at Numbers 19.

Is death the ultimate result of sin? Do hatred, verbal abuse, lust, lying, ignoring the needy and greed ultimately cause our own destruction? Does cleansing us from sin involve someone dying for us? Is this dramatically pictured in the water mixed with the ashes of a red heifer? Let’s review ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

And There Was Morning - Becoming The People Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of baptism as the start of our faith journey, our identity as God's people, and the continual need for spiritual renewal. Key

Good morning, dear beloved! I hope this day finds you well and your hearts brimming with the love of the Lord. As we gather together in His name, let us remember the words of the great Ambrose who said, "The Lord was Baptized, not to be cleansed Himself, but to cleanse the waters, so that those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Acts 19:1-7, Genesis 1:1-5

Topics: Epiphany, New Beginnings

Faithful Generosity Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 28, 2020

God's unflagging faithfulness inspires us to practice faithful generosity in our lives.

September 27, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Sermon Series: “Faithful, Hopeful, Loving” Psalm 25:1-10; Philippians 2:1-13 Faithful Generosity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The theme of our fall stewardship emphasis is “Faithful, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10, Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Which Life Do You Choose?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

A message dealing with the problem of making the right choice that people face today.

WHICH LIFE DO YOU CHOOSE? Romans 10:17 INTRO: Choices abound in our modern world. Freedom allows us to decide many things for ourselves. Man has always had certain powers to chose. Sometimes there are a number of choices which we can make. However, in many cases we must decide from only two. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Baptist