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Baptism: What Does It Mean?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009

This is 1 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one focuses on the Greek behind the word “baptizo” and some of the historical, literature references

Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, are cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as Christians. But, Christians, as a whole, can not agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Still, My Foolish Heart

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 18, 2010

There is a worldwide awareness that God exists, but also a worldwide infection of sin. God in Christ comes to get our attention so that never can anyone say, in foolishness, that God is absent or does not matter.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC October 5, 1986 In some of the more strict religious communities there is the practice called “shunning.” When someone is shunned, usually because he or she has violated the moral code or has broken the way of behaving expected in that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008

This sermon continues the "Marks of a Faithful Preacher" series by addressing the personal responsibilities and manner of a faithful pastor from 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 3 2 Timothy 4:3-5 INTRODUCTION A. A Call to Spiritual Commitment In 1 and 2 Timothy Paul gave a breadth of responsibility to Timothy. Timothy was to correct those who taught false doctrine. He was to call people to a pure heart, a good conscience, and a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 15, 2009

Jesus asks us to be the Light and Salt, wherever He has placed us. Do we understand this command fully? Have we prepared ourselves to be the Salt and Light?

Salt and Light Thank you all for your prayers during my training at Haggai. Thank you for your love and care that you have demonstrated to Leslie and Neville while I was away. I know that many of you have personally visited her, and many of you have spoken with her regularly. Thank you. It feels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Baptized Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 27, 2008

The final message of our Spring Life Series deals with the importance of baptism in a believer’s life. We will look at the who, why, when, where and the how of baptism.

Spring Life 2008 Part 9- Be Baptized Pastor Ryan Akers *parts of this sermon where borrowed with permission from Pastor Joe Colaw of First Wesleyan Church in Bartlesville, OK. Matthew 3:1-17- Amazing transition in people’s lives, beginning of Christ ministry, proof of the trinity(3 distinct ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Growing In The Right Direction

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 26, 2006

Jesus talks about growing in stature, but he is not talking about height. He is talking about growing in servanthood.

Growing in the Right Direction Mark 9:30-37 September 24, 2006 Depending on whom you talk to and who does the measuring, there is any number of different ways to measure a human being. If we wanted to get into an existential discussion of humanity, we would probably remember these famous maxims. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Your Christmas Dream?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

The first of Three 2006 Advent Sermons

(1) Last year I heard an incredible song that was the background to a house whose lights were set to this song. Those of us who have e-mail probably received it at least once last season. After I tracked down the title, I tracked down the CD and Susan gave me the CD as a birthday present. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Once Again The Cosmic Christ

Contributed by Craig Dumont on May 3, 2006

Reorienting our vision of Jesus Christ as the Sovereign Lord and King of the universe. Christ is completely victorious and our view of Christ determines our actions and faith here on earth.

Once Again The Cosmic Christ By Craig R. Dumont, Sr. Psalm 99:1-5 & Psalm 110 Historian Will Durant wrote perhaps the most popular multi-volume series on the history of civilization. Volume three is titled Caesar and Christ and he starts with a most remarkable admission for a non-Christian ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Is The Bible Reliable?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 26, 2008

Is the Bible reliable, or is it full of errors, contradictions, and myths?

The Bible is not just one book—it is a collection of dozens of books. Yet all these writings taken together speak with unity and proclaim unmistakably: “People matter to God!” • It was written over 1400 years. • It was written over 40 generations. • It was written by over 40 authors from all walks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Colossians - An Introduction To The Prison Epistles Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 15, 2010

This sermon introduces the Prison Epistles. It is followed by a ten week series on the book of Colossians.

The Anatomy of the Church – A study of the prison epistles INTRODUCTION We are starting a new series based out of the book of Colossians. The series is called “The anatomy of the Church” and in reality the series will go beyond Colossians and end up covering four of the books ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Calls His Shot

Contributed by Bill Smith on Apr 6, 2010

What really happened that first Easter is that Jesus called his shot and made it

April 4, 2010 John 20:1-18 A man is driving along a highway and sees a rabbit jump out across the middle of the road. He swerves to avoid hitting it, but unfortunately the rabbit jumps right in front of the car. The driver, a sensitive man as well as an animal lover, pulls over and gets out to see ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Dream Team Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

God wants His people to work as a team as they go about His unstoppable work.

God’s Dream Team Acts 6:1-7 Intro: [Define synergy & relate how the body of Christ can accomplish much more together than separately.] Prop: God wants His people to work as a team as they go about His unstoppable work. Interrogative: How can we do this? How can Christians be team players as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Not What You Know But Who You Know

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008

God’s power will strengthen us to do do what we cannot do.

House of Judah Ministries 1970 Parker Road St. Louis Mo 63136 Pastor James Thomass Jr. It’s not what you know but who you know Judges 6:11-12 (KJV) 11 And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Faith!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

There are 2 days of highest concern in Scripture and in our lives: 1. The Day of the Lord, which this msg deals with, and 2. ToDAY - What you do with today will influence your part in the Lord's Day of Judgment.

Keeping the Faith! 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 3 Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. 4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beast From The Sea Part Ii: Fake Or Fatal Wound? Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Antichrist and the head wound

Last Week In Revelation... It often amazes me how much information and doctrine can be packed into a single verse or two of God's Word. Sometimes, I feel like an NFL referee; when I look at a passage of Scripture I form one opinion but "upon further review" I overturn the previous decision! I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:3-4

Denomination: Bible Church