Sermons on Water Baptism:

The Church As God Intended - Unity In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 25, 2010

Church unity is very high on God's agenda. According to God's word we have it! It is to be maintained not created. But how? And what does it look like?

THE CHURCH AS GOD INTENDED - Unity in the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-16 INTRO Paul's letter to the Church at Ephesus is a fantastic read. We have already spent some time in it during the month of January this year in which we gave some thought to the astonishing implications of what it means to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Philip & The Ethiopian Eunuch

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

God works strategically so that all races are included. God is working to populate heaven with all kinds of color. The Holy Spirit wants us to move past the barrier of the races.

We love to tell the “before and after” stories. Weight loss - I lost 100 pounds! Before and after for dental cosmetics commercials. Rogaine – I have hair! Or look at this one: meet my wife’s first husband (show picture of younger me) -:). Acts loves to tell “before and after” stories as well. Only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

3 Kings Who Searched For The Presence

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 30, 2024

3 kings were going to war, but found themselves dying of thirst without water. They sought God’s Presence & God told them to do a crazy thing – to dig ditches in the desert. IF they dug them, He would fill them with water. The more they dug, the more they would get.

3 KINGS WHO SEARCHED FOR THE PRESENCE 2 Kgs. 3:6-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SHOE ON THE OTHER FOOT 1. A minister answered his phone and a voice said, “Please send over a case of whiskey to ____ address.” The pastor recognized the voice as one of his church members. The Pastor said, “This is your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:6-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shall We Gather At The River

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 3, 2002

All Saints Day: God causes his saving grace to flow bringing the ’Water of Life’. God gathers his saints at the ’river’s shore’. We will be there one day too!

Some of the most beautiful places and some of the best times I can remember have happened at or near rivers. I was born and raised some 250 miles south of here in place called the Rio Grande Valley. I can still remember my science teacher saying, “This really isn’t a valley. This is a delta. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Revelation 7:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Fill Me Up God

Contributed by Felicia Clayborne on May 23, 2015

Talks about the Holy Spirit.

Title: Fill Me Up God Scripture: John 7:37-38 KJV: 37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. 38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open The Gift Series

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 2, 2012

"Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? Did you take God into your mind only, or did you also embrace him with your heart? Did he get inside you?" (these are Paul’s words)

Open the Gift? Before we get started, I want to ask everyone a question. How many of you, have any unopened Christmas or birthday gifts lying a around your house. It’s human nature isn’t, to open gifts that we receive? Today I want to conclude our study on the Holy Spirit and ask have you opened ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Want More Faith In Jesus Christ. . . Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 13, 2022

If you want more faith in Jesus Christ. . . 1. Don't be surprised by storms in your life (vs. 22-24). 2. Remember that the Lord works in mysterious ways (vs. 25-26). 3. Receive the truth of God's Word (vs. 26-28). 4. Focus on your Savior more than your storm (vs. 28-33).

If You Want More Faith in Jesus Christ. . . The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 13, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Would you like to have more faith in Jesus Christ? -- Sure we would! Any right-thinking Christian would say "yes" to that question. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Awaiting His Return - Prepare To Meet Thy God - Born Of Spirit

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 7, 2023

Pentecost is the celebration of the HOLY SPIRIT come upon mankind to all who believe in JESUS. We are saved by faith and sealed by the HOLY SPIRIT. What evidence do you have of HIS SPIRIT in you? Have you changed?

2023.05.05. Sermon Notes. Awaiting His Return. Prepare to meet thy GOD. Born of Spirit William Akehurst, HSWC Counting the Omer – Day 32 of 49 to Pentecost - Born of SPIRIT Counting the Omer is preparing, cleansing, purifying until receiving GOD’s Law, Torah. Law = Truth; Lawlessness = living the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Galatians 4:6, Matthew 24:44, Numbers 21:4-9, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:14-17, Haggai 1:5, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 1:13-14, Galatians 5:5, Titus 2:13, 1 John 3:1-3, Amos 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministering In Power

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Holy Spirit comes upon believers to empower them for service; to do the works that Jesus Himself performed.

“Ministering in Power” Luke 4:1-2, 14-19 • This temptation of Jesus in the wilderness took place prior to any of His earthly ministry. • Jesus was full of the Spirit when He went into the wilderness. • Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. • While in the wilderness, Jesus faced heavy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How People Respond To The Gospel

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Nov 17, 2008

Everyone responds to the gospel, and this message detail five different ways people will respond to the gospel.

“How People Respond to the Gospel” By Pastor Donny Granberry Acts 18:23 – Acts 20:38 After spending a short time in Antioch, Paul begins his third missionary journey for the purpose of encouraging the disciples in the churches he previously founded. On this missionary trip, we will discover ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gentile Pentecost

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 30, 2018

The ways of the Holy Spirit are not always exactly the same.

THE GENTILE PENTECOST. Acts 10:44-48. On one occasion, king David inquired of the LORD, ‘Shall I go up against the Philistines?’ To which the LORD replied, ‘Go up,’ and David defeated the Philistines (2 Samuel 5:19). Threatened again by the same enemy, the same David asked the same LORD the same ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How It All Begins Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 9, 2002

The topic, prelude, context, and focus of Mark’s story about Jesus.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with scenes 1 and 2 of "Traveling Light," a full length play based on the Gospel of Mark from Lillenas). When you start something new, it’s always good to start at the beginning. Have you ever gone someplace and felt like you walked in on the middle of something ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Did Jesus Do About Conflict In His Team? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 8, 2009

Jesus dealt with conflict head on, yet always without sin. He did not avoid conflict. Once he dealt with it in his team, he pointed them back to His mission and their mission. He does that with us also.

What did Jesus do about conflict in His team? In their book called ’A bucket of surprises’ J. John and Mark Stibbe refer to a friend (a church leader) who said this: ’Whenever the conflict gets too much in my church I go and visit the local kennels. There’s a whole group there that’s always ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Anglican

Foundational Truth 11 (Wk.12) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

Series conclusion: In light of all this what sort of people ought we to be?

Dakota Community Church February 15, 2009 Foundational Truth 10 (Week 11) Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Whoever Receives The Son Gets Everything

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 15, 2013

A short talk on father's day at a baptism service. Lots of visitors perhaps not sure about the person and message of Jesus so this is a parable-style short challenge for them.

(Before the Bible Reading) Does anyone feel as if they could really do with a holiday - somewhere warm and exotic with new foods to taste and a new culture and language to inhabit? Well, just in case you’re wondering I’m not about to start giving away free holidays just to get people to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Anglican