Sermons on Water Baptism: showing 2,611-2,625 of 74,372

What The Stones Are Saying

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2019

An examination of the importance of memorials conducted through studying the memorials Joshua erected at Gilgal.

“Joshua called the twelve men from the people of Israel, whom he had appointed, a man from each tribe. And Joshua said to them, ‘Pass on before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of the Jordan, and take up each of you a stone upon his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Let Down Your Nets

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2019

Do we experience Jesus while we’re working? Are we ready for church growth? Do we see daily miracles? Let’s find out in Luke 5:1-11.

Do we experience Jesus while we’re working? Are we ready for church growth? Do we see daily miracles? Let’s find out in Luke 5:1-11. Luke 5:1-2 “Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing around Him and listening to the word of God, He was standing by the lake of Gennesaret; and He saw two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mission Minded Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2013

To be mission minded means I understand who has given me the permission and the authority to go share the Good News to those around me. It also realizes that once a person accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior then I should be willing to disciple them as well.

Series: We are here! Quick Summary of series. Sermon 7: Mission minded Video Illustration: Life in Sudan by Blue fish tv. Question: What does it mean to be mission minded? I asked this question to our missionaries this week seeking their wisdom an insight from the field where they are ministering. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Ol' Days

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 1, 2017

Sometimes, we can become enamored with the past, and the day of Pentecost can be one of those things. However, in Christ, these are the good ol' days!

Ah, the good ol’ days. When you hear those words, what comes to mind? What do you think about when you hear the phrase, “good ol’ days”? Do memories of your childhood spring back to life? What about the days when you had your first taste of freedom, as you attended college, or graduated from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"And Sent Her Away..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 22, 2004

One degree makes all the difference. For example at 212 degrees water boils. One degree less and it’s just hot water. Abraham’s life took that one degree turn that brought devastation. Let’s see why!

Introduction Did you know that one degree can make all the difference between disaster or discovery for anyones life? For example, at 212 degrees water boils, one degree less and it’s just hot water! Still not convinced, then listen to George Woods as he wrote concerning Korean Airline flight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14, Genesis 26:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Miracle Of Transformation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 7, 2022

In changing the water into wine, Jesus demonstrated his authority over all things down to the smallest molecule. This was a miracle for transformation designed to convince the disciples of who he was. Water doesn’t change its molecular makeup without the authority of the Creator.

Subject: "Experiencing the Miracle of Transformation" Text: John 2:1-11 The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. 3 The wine supply ran out during the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven Or Hell - What Is Your Fate?

Contributed by Nathan Foy on Sep 8, 2005

This sermon examines the issue on what it means to go to Heaven.

Heaven or Hell? - What is you fate? The Bible says we will be spending eternity in one of two places. Those who spend eternity in Heaven will forever be with the Lord, there will be no pain, sadness, tears, etc. The other place, which is hell will be a place of eternal torment and pain. Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Said About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 10, 2009

Walk in any library; sit down at any internet browser, search the word “GHOST” and you will be inundated with information. The Holy Spirit is not a ghost at all, but a real and active personal presence in our lives. He is referred to as the third person o

“Jesus Said” What Jesus said about the Father “The Holy Spirit” Michael Wiley February 22, 2009 John 3:1-8 John 16:7-16 Matthew 10:19-20 Introduction: Walk in any library; sit down at any internet browser, search the word “GHOST” and you will be inundated with information. Ghost stories date back ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Appearance Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 5, 2019

John the Baptist appears as it were from thin air to prepare an unprepared people.

The Appearance of John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12 We have new come to the second Sunday in Advent which is the first season of the Christian year. It is tie for soul searching and preparation. But instead of preparing for Christmas as many think, it is a time we prepare for the return of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Filling The Holes--A Christmas Story

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2009

Jesus Christ can fill up the God-sized, God-shaped hole in any heart.

Homily for Wake Service One of the most popular films [of this season] is a little fifties vignette, A Christmas Story. In the plot, young Ralphie sets his heart on an air rifle for Christmas, and endures ridicule and scorn in his quest for this gift he believes will make him happy. In the end, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 9, 2011

Everyone who calls on God the Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ is connected, willy-nilly, to every other Christian. We haven’t any choice about it. We are one, like it or not.

Do you know what the Zen Buddhist said to the hot dog vendor? “Make me one with everything.” English is a remarkably flexible language. You can play wonderful games with it. “Make for me one hot dog with everything on it” is a far cry from the Buddhist ideal, which is in fact to become One with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Proof And The Promise (Transfiguration Sunday 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 17, 2023

Peter had his experience of the transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ against his opponents whose credibility could not hold water!

THE PROOF and the PROMISE (Transfiguration Sunday 2023) 2 Peter 1:16-21  For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.  (17)  For he received honor and glory from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

New Shirts

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

Romans 6 sermon about trading our "dirty shirts" in for "new shirts" through Baptism and the sign of the Cross.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Three-in-One who cleanses our hearts and minds and souls from all impurities, Amen. Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. This dirty old tshirt has been buried just outside of the campus house for three days. It has a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Wind And Fire

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

This sermon was written to inspire our youth group to seek the baptism of the Holy Ghost and of fire with the evidence of speaking in tongues.

Wind and Fire Introduction... Praise God Church! God is Good Amen!?! (Praise reports- God is so good that...) God is so good that over 2000 years ago Jesus was born of a virgin into this world to be Emmanuel which is interpreted God With us. Amen? And He is so good that He gave his life on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Tongues: The Initial Sign Evidence Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

We’ll study this higly debatable subject of whether or not Tongues is the initial sign evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost.

There is much controversy over this subject. Let me from the onset say that I do believe that Tongues is the initial sign evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost in the believer’s life. Let’s look at the Scripture which substantiates this: Acts 2:1-12 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal