Sermons on Sacramental Life:

Jesus Comes To Be Baptized

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 12, 2004

EPIPHANY 1(A) - Jesus comes to be baptized to reveal the sinners’ Savior and to show sinners how to be saved.

JESUS COMES TO BE BAPTIZED Matthew 3:13-17 - January 11, 2004 MATTHEW 3:13-17 13Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" 15Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Jesus

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Aug 23, 2010

A fourth of July Sermon Dealing with freedom; freedom displayed through letting go of influence or ownership of a relationship.

Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. Only in America do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions, while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front. Only in America do we leave cars worth thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: United Methodist

Food That Endures Through Our Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2021

They didn’t see the sign that the multiplying loaves represented. Jesus’s temporary filling their tummies was supposed to be a sign that faith in Him.

Monday of the Third Week of Easter Fake news is not new. Enemies of the Faith have been inventing tales about Christians even before anyone used the word “Christian.” At His trial, false witnesses invented accusations against Jesus, and in fact said the same thing of Jesus that they later accused ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29, Acts 6:8-15, John 4:24

Denomination: Catholic

Baptism: A Matter Of Death And Life

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 26, 2002

A biblical study of baptism and its meaning in the life of the believer

TEXT: ROMANS 6:1-11 TITLE: “BAPTISM: A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE” INTRODUCTION: A. A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apostles' Creed: Life Everlasting Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

1. What will eternal life with God be like? 2. When does eternal life begin? 3. How do we receive eternal life?

APOSTLES’ CREED: Life Everlasting Our study of the Apostles’ Creed concludes with, “I believe in THE LIFE EVERLASTING. Do you want to live forever? I guess it beats the alternative, but for many people, living forever sounds boring. After a few thousand years, wouldn’t we get tired of doing the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Open The Doors Of The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 29, 2014

Jesus enjoins us to do the will of the Father, but learning how to do God's will is a lifelong journey.

Thursday of the 1st Week in Advent Joy of the Gospel When I read this passage from the great prophet of Advent, the Hebrew priest Isaiah, my memory goes back almost ten years to our pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Both the Old and New Testaments contain a recurring theme, one we see most perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

"Life At The Wood Pile"

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

"The call to discipleship is a call to follow Jesus in the way of the cross.¡¨

The young husband was a troubled and he was going to a psychiatrist about the problem. The doctor told him, "You don¡¦t have to let your wife bully you! Go home and show her you¡¦re the boss! The young man got home, slammed the door, shook his fist in his wife¡¦s face, and growled, "From now on, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon is on self-control and the Spirit’s role in enabling us to achieve the goals we have to gain control over our selves.

February 15, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION In Scotland, during the early days of aviation, a stunt pilot was selling rides in his single engine airplane. One day he got into an argument with an old farmer who insisted upon taking his wife along on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Sanctity Of Human Life Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 18, 2005

The commandment against murder is a statute of liberty, especially in light of Jesus’ interpretation in the Sermon on the Mount.

“THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE” (Exodus 20:13) The commandment against murder is a statute of liberty, especially in light of Jesus’ interpretation. In the Sermon on the Mount He said, “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Pursuing A Life That Matters

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jul 19, 2005

Its a challenge to live a life with impact.

This morning, I am challenging you to join us in a journey. A pursuit actually. Pursuing a life that matters. A life of impact. Life is full of decisions. Do you agree? But, do you know that the decisions that matter in life are not always earth-shaking? It’s our day to day decisions that either ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Book Of Life

Contributed by Edward Tatro on Jul 31, 2005

Dedication of your lives to Christ!

The Great Book of Life My family please take a moment and pray with me. Oh Lord, cleanse the thoughts of my mind and anoint my lips and heart that I may teach Your Word to your Will. Amen. Here Ye the Word of God to all who truly turn to Him; “Come unto me all ye who are heavy laden and I will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Anglican

A Life Worth Living

Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2003

Only through obedience to the Word of God can we find the love of life and happiness and a life worth living.

A LIFE WORTH LIVING It seems that everyone you talk to all have the same purpose in life – at least when it comes to this life upon the earth. Wrapped up in each of us is the desire to have a better quality of life. Everywhere you look people are consumed by their quest of the elusive “American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is Life After Death

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 1, 2003

The Christian has a hope that lives, an inheritance in Heaven, and the protection of God.

There Is Life After Death. I Pet. 1:3-5 INTRO.: Many years ago, I was asked by a resident at a county home where I served as a chaplain, "Do you believe there is life after death?" I assured her I did and took advantage of the opportunity to tell her about Jesus and the resurrection. Once I had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life After Baptism

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 18, 2004

There is more to being a Christian after Baptism. There is a Life After Baptism.

LIFE AFTER BAPTISM Romans 6:1-6 : Baptism is a very important part of a believers walk. It is then that a person who has accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior show the world their profession of faith. As they stand poised to be immersed into the water they are saying I have decided to follow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:7-15, Romans 6:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Life Before Conversion

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Apr 19, 2004

Describing the life of one before being converted to Christianity.

1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist