Sermons on St Peter Basilica:

What Is Baptism?

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 26, 2009

This sermon takes a biblically balanced view of baptism and what it symbolizes. It is topical and alliterated. Power Point is available, just e-mail me.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 WHAT IS BAPTISM? Scott Bayles, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Do You Have A Mustard Seed Or Yeast? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Our ministry is essential to the growth of the kingdom. It is like a small mustard seed that grows and influences everything

“Do you have a mustard seed or yeast? – Luke 13:10-21” Gladstone Baptist Church – 25/2/07 am S1 - Sometimes we feel that when we minister to others it won’t make much of a difference for his kingdom. – OOPS I’ve got a quick quiz for you this morning … And I’ve got some prizes for the correct ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Story

Contributed by Troy Richards on May 8, 2009

A look at the 8 prophecies of the Christmas Story.

-I want us to do something a little different today. I think if I asked you to most of you could tell me the Christmas story pretty much without a problem. So I want to look at it from the other side of the coin. -here’s a simple fact: God plans ahead. There were prophecies about Jesus before He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:18

Denomination: Methodist

Taxes, Tithing, And Tribute Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009

How does accepting Jesus as our Lord affect our checkbook? Perhaps there is something more to a relationship with God than tossing out 10% of a paycheck.

Money: How you use it August 3rd, 2008 Tribute, Taxes, Tithing Tithing. There are few subjects more exciting, few topics more interesting, few concepts so captivating that draw people from all over simply to learn more about than tithing. If we had promoted the fact that we were going to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: *other

Mother's Day: Mary

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 13, 2009

This is a Mother’s Day message that focuses on Mary. It’s alliterated and expository. PowerPoint and video clip available, just e-mail me.

MOTHER’S DAY: MARY Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Today is a special day because we can come together like this as a family for two primary reasons. One is to honor our Lord Jesus Christ. The other is to honor our mothers. Both are lifetime tasks and neither can be ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Can You Trust Your Own Heart

Contributed by James May on Jan 3, 2010

We should learn to trust in the Word of God and strive to get the Mind of Christ. Our own heart deceives us and our own mind is often blinded to the truth.

Can You Trust Your Own Heart? Sunday, January 03, 2010 AM By Pastor James May Someone wrote into a magazine article and said, "just follow your heart, it rarely leads you down the wrong path". What do you think? Could that statement be true? One person said that when she let her heart lead ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“great Faith” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 11, 2010

Have you ever wondered what grips the attention of the Lord? God is excited about faith. There are only two individuals described in the Gospels as having, “great faith”....

“Great Faith” Mark 7:24-30 Have you ever wondered what grips the attention of the Lord? What is it that He is excited about? Our text today reveals the answer to that question: God is excited about faith. Faith always gets our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Word Of Commendation: Changed Lives Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010

Changed Lives (the mark of faithful disciples) spur thanksgiving because they confirm God’s election (and our faith).

Christianity is about the power of the gospel to change lives. The death and resurrection of Christ are the keys to the gospel message and the keys to unleashing the power of God in our lives. Jesus died to deliver us from our sins and introduce us to a new life of holiness. We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are The Different Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 15, 2010

This sermon looks at the different spiritual gifts outlined in Romans 12. It encourages a biblical responce to 1) Prophesy 2) Serving 3) Teaching 4) Encouraging 5) Contributing to others 6) Leading and 7) Mercy

Spiritual gifts part 3 What are the different spiritual gifts? Sometimes we put people on pedestals and we say, "Wow, I wish I was like that! I wish I had his brains! I wish I had his money! I wish I had his car!" And even Christians can get envious of other people. We might say, "Oh, I wish I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Christ Home

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 18, 2010

What participation in a small group will do for you based on what it did for Matthew.

Randy Frazee wrote a book called “The Connecting Church.” He has a son who was born without a left hand. One day in Sunday School the teacher was talking with the children about the church. To illustrate her point she folded her hands together and said, “Here’s the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Under Siege Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

In true prayer, we sign up for the struggle against sin.

“Under Siege” Matthew 6:13 April 26, 2009 Where we’ve been: • Begin by coming to grips with “Our Father” • Pray then that, above all else, the purposes and plans of God come to accomplishment o That His moral will be increasingly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer - Pharisee Or Publican

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2010

This message talks about the differences in the prayer of the Pharisee and the Publican.

Text: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35). Was there a time in your life when you got up early while it was still dark, left the house to find a quiet secluded place where only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Mighty God

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010

THIRD IN AN ADVENT SERIES THAT DEALS WITH THE NAMES OF GOD IN ISAIAH.

MIGHTY GOD ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: FOR THOSE OF YOU LISTENING BY RADIO, OVER THE ADVENT SEASON WE’VE BEEN EXAMINING THE NAMES THE PROPHET ISAIAH GAVE TO THE MESSIAH HERE IN CHAPTER 9. I’M HOPING YOU CAN SEE THE COMPLEXITY OF ISAIAH’S CHOICE OF TITLES HERE. IT WASN’T ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God And Suffering: The Role Of Prayer In Suffering

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 31, 2010

How can prayer help us when we're feeling pain, when we're overwhelmed?

God and Suffering: The Role of Prayer in Suffering Today we’re continuing our series on God and Suffering. For the first two weeks of this series we looked in some depth at why there is suffering in the world, and then we looked at God’s role in the suffering human race, how it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hijacking Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

The Company We Keep, part 9. When we decide to get serious about spiritual practices in our lives, we find that grace gets hijacked and replaced with guilt and oppression. How does this happen, and what are we to do?

Hijacking Grace The Company We Keep, prt. 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 27, 2009 We have come a long way in our learning about the Jesus life – how to enter into and live in the life of peace and rest Jesus said is available to us. Today I want to talk to you about some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Free Methodist