Sermons on Scriptural Baptism:

Why Tongues?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 23, 2009

Why the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is important in the church today.

January 25, 2009 Morning worship Text: 1 Corinthians 14:18 Subject: The Pentecostal Church Title: Why Tongues? I am thrilled to see the growth in our church. I have been told by a number of people that because of our location and the decreased population base in the area that we should never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

10 Reasons Why Speak In Tongues.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 9, 2011

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit! 10 Reasons Why Every Believer Should Speak in Tongues. In this outline here are some good reasons to pray in the spirit. Perhaps all will not agree but we all as believers know the need of earnest prayer and seeking the fac

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit! 10 Reasons Why Every Believer Should Speak in Tongues. This is an experience subsequent to salvation. Joel 2:28 (KJV) And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Vital Facts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Facts, definition and analysis of the Holy Spirit

"Holy Spirit’s Vital Facts" (3) Times Spirit clothed with men O.T. (8) Times Spirit in men O.T. (27) Times Spirit upon men O.T. (4) Times before Pentecost in N.T. /Filled with Spirit: John/Baptist, Elizabeth, Zacharias (Luke 1); Jesus (Luke 4) (9) of (10) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Spirit:teachings Of Great Men Of The Past

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Excerpts from the teachings of the great preachers

The Holy Spirit: Teachings of Great Preachers & Teachers of the Past I. Three Conditions of the Holy Spirit’s Working (F .B. Meyer) A. Filled [A Sudden Decisive Experience for a Specific Work] (Acts 4:8) B. Being Filled [The Ongoing Process] (Acts 13:52) C. Full [The Perpetual ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Empowered By ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 29, 2011

Among Christians there is also a genuine diversity of experience of the Holy Spirit’s empowering work. Some Christians have a clear initiatory experience of the power of the Holy Spirit that launches them into effective empowered ministry. Others have mor

Opening illustration: A few believers say, "Draw me," but resist running with the Lord as a partner with Him in His work in the earth. The Holy Spirit does not draw us so we can hang up a "Do Not Disturb" sign and sit in our little comfort zone, only singing love songs to Jesus the rest of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obey The Gospel

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2019

How does a person become a Christian? When is the moment when they move from being lost to being saved? What is the Gospel? How does a person "obey the gospel"?

A. I want to start with a true story: Jorge Rodriquez was new to our country and did not speak English. 1. He had no lawyer the day he appeared in court for hitting a parked car while driving drunk. 2. He went before the judge with what he thought was his “trump card.” 3. Rodriquez approached ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38, Galatians 3:27, Acts 22:16, Romans 10:9-10, Mark 16:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost: We Believ In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

This is a lesson about the baptism of the Holy Spirit and why we believe.

WE BELIVE IN THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1. We believe and teach One eternal God existing in three parts: FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT. We believe the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial physical evidence as speaking in tongues as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bridegroom Comes

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 6, 2013

The Baptism of the Lord should be seen as the coming of Jesus, the Bridegroom of the Church.

Baptism of the Lord 13 January 2012 The Bridegroom Comes Today’s feast, the Baptism of Jesus, is the midpoint of a two-week festival called Epiphany, or “manifestation.” It begins with the Feast of the Three Kings, and their gifts of gold, incense and myrrh to Mary and Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Catholic

Some 'get It' -- Some Don't

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 12, 2011

Live your life like you know who and whose you are and where you’re going.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas November 13, 2011 SOME ‘GET IT’ – SOME DON’T Isaac Butterworth 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (NRSV) 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2 For you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Sermon In The New Testament--And It Was Unusual! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 23, 2023

The nation of Israel hadn't heard a true prophet bringing God's message in nearly 400 years. When John the Baptist came preaching, people noticed some unusual things about his message.

The first sermon preached in the New Testament (Based on a sermon preached 1-15-2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: John the Baptist, son of Zechariah the priest, was the first true prophet to Israel in nearly 400 years. Not since Malachi ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Engage Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

We are to accept the sovereign choice of the Spirit in giving us gifts.

Have you ever been compared as child? Your parent said, “Why don’t you become like your older brother?” Or, have you ever been compared as an employee? Your boss said, “Why didn’t you close as much deals as this or that employee?” Did you like it when you were compared? Do you like being compared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Practising Discipleship Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 1, 2017

Christians are commanded to make disciples. The process of discipleship includes: going; baptising; teaching. The responsibility devolves upon each follower of the Christ.

“It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the inland country and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples. And he said to them, ‘Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?’ And they said, ‘No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.’ And he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Wanted: Dead And Alive

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Things should become different in our lives once we renounce our former life of sin and selfishness. Our union with Christ enables us to live our lives completely for Him.

Wanted: Dead and Alive Romans 6:1-13 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trust In Jesus Through Hell And Back

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 11, 2023

Peter shows how Jesus descended into hell and what it means for us as baptized children of God.

5.14.23 1 Peter 3:18–22 (EHV) 18 He was put to death in flesh but was made alive in spirit, 19 in which he also went and made an announcement to the spirits in prison. 20 These spirits disobeyed long ago, when God’s patience was waiting in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

1st Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 3, 2022

JANUARY 11th, 2026.

Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 29:1-11, Acts 10:34-43, Matthew 3:13-17 A). MANIFESTO OF THE SERVANT. Isaiah 42:1-9 - First Servant Song. After healing the multitudes, Jesus charged them that they should not make Him known (Matthew 12:15-17). According to Matthew 12:18-21, this was in fulfilment of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 29:1-11, Acts 10:34-43, Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational