Sermons on Water Baptism: showing 5,341-5,355 of 74,512

Humble Yourselves Before God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 29, 2007

A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17, 2007

14th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 17] September 2, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have given us the gift of your love, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Runner Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 7, 2006

Beginning on series on Jesus’ life, actions, words, and ministry. This is a New Year’s message about making Jesus #1 in our lives.

John 1:6-9 – Runner Up I’d like to begin this morning by reading John 1:6-9. Today is of course New Year’s Day. It’s the 1st day of the 1st month of the new year. Today we are going to talk a little about being first, and being second, and what all that means. I’d like to take us back ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Ethos #4 Transformation Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Christian transformation is a process that begins when we make peace with God’s will

Today, we will dive into transformation. It is core to who we are as Christians. We are in the transformation business. However, if we are honest with ourselves, we all struggle with the idea. It’s seems simple enough in the beginning. We repent of our sins, invite Christ into our lives and wham-o ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ Alone: "A Credible Witness"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

When a witness has no bias or ulterior motive and is truthful, then he can be considered a 'credible witness'.

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 13, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “A Credible Witness” [Part Two] John 1:19-28 Last August, I received a jury summons and was selected as a potential juror in a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 7, 2022

Based on Acts 1:1-8; 2:1-4 - Challenges hearers to realize the power that is ours through the Holy Spirit.

“THE POWER” Acts 1:1-8; 2:1-4 FBCF – 2/6/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – On a New Year’s Day at Tournament of Roses parade, one of the beautiful floats sputtered & died right in the middle of the parade. It had run out of gas. Parade came to a complete stop until someone could get some gas cans ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Right Relationships Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 12, 2022

When you relate to God, set Christ apart as Lord, you are always ready to give an answer. An answer to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. When you have this kind of relationship with the Lord that Peter is talking about in this passage people will ask you about it.

We quite often hear alarming reports about declining education. Tests scores dropping for students. This is a serious matter that needs to be addressed. But there is another finding that is serious but does not receive the same attention. When discovering why those fail at their jobs their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Baptist

"we...will Serve The Lord...he Is Our God"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 22, 2022

We will not serve any past or present false gods. We will only serve the past, present, and future true God.

“WE…WILL SERVE THE LORD…HE IS OUR GOD!” (Outline) August 21, 2022 – Pentecost 11 – JOSHUA 24:2a, 14-18 INTRO: Our text presents the choice to serve the Lord or not. The most important choice for our eternal welfare the Lord God has made for us. By grace our loving, heavenly Father has chosen ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18, Joshua 24:2

Denomination: Lutheran

Have A Childlike Faith

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

A childlike faith is faith in Jesus alone. A childlike faith is blessed by Jesus' love.

HAVE A CHILDLIKE FAITH (Outline) June 25, 2023 – Pentecost 4 – MARK 10:13-16 INTRO.: The Lord Jesus encourages us to have a childlike faith. We remember the power of God’s living and active word. God’s word is so powerful that it can and does change our stony hearts into hearts of flesh. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Anointing Of God For Serving Others

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 3, 2020

This is a detailed Multi-Part series on why the daily anointing of God is vital to the Born-Again Christian.

The word “anointing” is one of the most misunderstood and misused words in the church. It is often taught as if the anointing is something that people can “feel” when the “anointing” is in the room. People go to “spiritual” teachers who have declared they have a special “anointing” and, therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17-18, Galatians 5:1-2, Matthew 11:28-30, Zechariah 4:6, Matthew 3:16-17, 1 Chronicles 16:19-22, Matthew 3:11, Exodus 30:22-33, Psalm 92:10-15, Psalm 89:20-29, Deuteronomy 28:47-51, Isaiah 10:27, Psalm 23:5-6, Matthew 24:3-6, John 6:63, Luke 4:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United We Stand Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 22, 2005

In these verses Paul talks about 4 great truths that will unite us. (Ephesians - 4)

"UNITED WE STAND!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:1-16 INTRODUCTION SO FAR WE HAVE STUDIED THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF EPHESIANS. AND AS IS CUSTOMARY IN PAUL’S WRITINGS IN THE EARLY PART OF THIS LETTER HE DEALT WITH DOCTRINE (TEACHINGS) AND IN THE LATER PART HE WILL MAKE PRACTICAL APPLICATION.... PAUL IS ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians Only Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2019

The goal to be simple, New Testament Christians and to strive to be like the New Testament church is something that will lead to Christian unity and pleases God.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. 3. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6, John 17:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In Abundance Or Lack?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 22, 2009

The folly of trusting in humans is contrasted with the wisdom of trusting in the Lord. The families of Judah were committed to Baal worship.

Walking in Abundance or Lack? Text: Jeremiah 17: 5-8 In academic circles a favorite type of question to ask in an exam or an essay starts with the words ‘compare and contrast’. The task is to discuss the differences and similarities between two different ideas or situations, to show where they ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Give Thanks 2012

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 20, 2011

Looks at Psalm 105 for an example of Giving thanks for What God has been doing.

Give thanks 2012 One Song Scott Pray Slide Good morning. You can be seated. This week in this country we come to the time when we formally celebrate Thanksgiving. We will gather together as families and enjoy each other’s presence, and be grateful for the good things that the Lord has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptists And Reformed Theology

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

The reformation gave rise to many denominations, including the baptists. In this lesson we see how reformed theology is an important part of baptist history.

When I began this series, I listed 14 individual lessons which we were going to cover regarding the history of the church. The goal of this course was not to cover every historical event in the past 2,000 years, as that would be beyond our grasp. But instead, it was to show the clear consistent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need To Be Freed From Sin Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2016

Jesus came to free us from our sins. But then, why do so many not sense the need to to be freed from those chains? To them it seems that the phrase "freed from sin" is mere Christianese. But is it?

OPEN: How many of you have ever heard of a movie/play entitled “The King and I”? The movie version starred Yul Brynner and Debra Kerr, and has been popular for decades. But many people don’t realize the movie and play were based on a true story of a widowed Englishwoman named Anna ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ