Sermons on what baptism pictures: showing 1,321-1,335 of 205,701

The Salvation Boat

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

everything about the ark pictures some aspect of the redemptive work of Jesus.

• Emmaus road disciples • Luke 24:27 • Jesus is the hero of the OT! THE SALVATION BOAT Genesis 6:11-7:24 (selected verses) 1. Illus. of Hadecol • My grandmother swore by Hadecol. • It was good for warts, tuberculosis, pneumonia, bad breath, tired blood etc. • She would give it to us, and we never ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Swimming In The Baptistery

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

It’s an adventure. It’s a good-thing! It’s a joy-to-follow Jesus because so-long-as you’re following Him, …that-just-means that you’re close to His heart and He’s close to yours! And isn’t that exactly-where we wanna be!?!

Walkin’ with Jesus: Swimmin’ in the Baptistery Scripture Text: Mark 10.35-45 INTRODUCTION We need the “meat” of the gospel. We need the stuff that’ll sustain and prepare-us for the long-journey of following Jesus. And that’s-why He teaches James-and-John ~ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Heaven On Earth

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 24, 2016

As God ushers in a new phase of eternity, John describes it in the form of a city, a wedding, and a tabernacle. All pain, sadness, and death will be stripped away. We will be with God forever, completely fulfilled in him.

Revelation 21:1-6 Heaven on Earth The famous Christian author, C.S. Lewis, once wrote, “The Christians who did the most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next.” Today and next week we’re going to think a little of the next world. We’re in week ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Reversed

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 1, 2016

At the end of time as we know it, God will restore the paradise of Eden, even richer than before. His presence will be our light and healing. God has a plan so we should trust and love our God, knowing that he will work things out.

Revelation 21:22-27; Revelation 22:1-5 The Curse Reversed Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman and his family endured a terrible tragedy eight years ago when one of their teen drivers accidentally backed over their toddler in the driveway of their family home. The girl died instantly. Chapman ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Es Necesario Volver A Nacer" Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Apr 21, 2006

Mientras una naturaleza creces y se alimenta la otra se va disminuyendo:

"ES NECESARIO VOLVER A NACER" S. JUAN 3:1-21 I. LA GRAN NECESIDAD DE VOLVER A NACER A. Las palabras de Cristo a Nicodemo no dejan dudas en nuestra mente de lo que se significa volver a nacer: 1. No hay esperanza para ver el Reino de Dios sino hemos experimentado un nuevo nacimiento - Juan ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Wedding In The Water Series

Contributed by Jeff Gauss on Aug 3, 2007

BAPTISM is a “spiritual wedding” where you declare your love and commitment to Christ, join with him in his life, take on his identity, and participate in his family.

1. Introduction a. my wedding i. Started ½ hr. late because of road construction. ii. Flowers locked in church office iii. Harassed by drunks on our wedding night. iv. Fortunately, the marriage has gone better than the wedding. b. My baptism – 12 years old in a dirty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Pain Produces Power

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 27, 2021

We need to be squeezed and crushed at times, so that the juice would be of great blessing for people. Pain produces power! Are you listening?

PAIN PRODUCES POWER John 12:13”..they took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, and began to shout, "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel." Look at the BIG PICTURE IN YOUR LIFE: The miracle that happened in John chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 12:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vertical And Horizontal Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2016

Today’s text leads us toward an answer toward life’s biggest question: What is God’s main goal for me on earth?

Vertical and Horizontal Love Mark 12:28-34 1. Bernie and Esther were not the most religious Jews and in fact they really only went to Temple once a year. As they were leaving the Temple, the Rabbi said, "Bernie, it sure would be nice to see you and Esther here more than once a year!" "I know," ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Takes The Plunge

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 13, 2008

Why is it that Jesus, God in the flesh, felt it necessary to do the whole baptism thing? What great lengths Jesus went to to be our example.

Try to imagine with me for a minute the scene as John the Baptist is in the Jordan River. John has devoted his life to paving a way for Jesus as was prophesied over him by his father Zechariah. People living during his time would have regarded him as a bit of a nut with his camel hair one piece and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Real Repentance

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Nov 7, 2021

Repentance means change. What was I doing before I repented? What kind of life was I leading before? And how will things be different now? That’s not a one-time question, but it’s asked day after day. What shall we do? We bear fruit, for the glory of the God who saved us.

It’s a great privilege, being a minister of God’s Word. Yet preaching is a difficult job. What makes it hard is not really the years of study beforehand. It’s not the many hours spent every week writing sermons. It’s not even getting over the fear of public speaking. Preaching is difficult because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heaven – It Is Not What Most People Think

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 15, 2011

Probably one of the most messed up Christian concepts is that of heaven, our final destination, which is nothing like the pictures created by our church traditions!

Heaven – it is not what most people think Illustration The two professors stood nose to nose as they shouted at one another. “The craters on the moon are the result of volcanism,” cried one. “You are an idiot,” screamed the other, “the craters on the moon are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Starting All Over Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 29, 2009

Born again??? What on earth does that mean?

John 3:1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him." 3 In reply ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are We Going To Do?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 4, 2008

We make a choice: WHAT AM I GOING TO DO? As we walk over and look out the window the problems seem great and we have little hope? But we must look at the bigger picture, there are more WITH US! Focus beyond the problems!

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: What do you see when you are looking out your window? Can you see all the negative doom and gloom? One glimpse beyond the problem might release a new hope and a new peace. Can you see the UNSEEN HANDS? SOME SEE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 23, 2006

Do we leave others wondering and confused when our words and walk fail to communicate the same message?

Colossians 3:1-4 What? Woodlawn Baptist Church October 22, 2006 Introduction Show billboard slideshow (there’s a link to the billboard for this sermon at the end of the sermon) Kathy and I were headed south out of Shreveport, almost down to I-10, when we pass this mobile home dealership. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lazarus: A Dead Man Who Becomes A Picture Of Life

Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013

Lazarus is a picture of us as believers in Christ.

You guys have heard me say many times the reason we love to gather in here is because it allows us to remember the greatness of the God we want to serve all week long and how what we're doing right now is a corporate celebration, a corporate encouragement and exhortation, but worship is what we do ...read more

Scripture: John 11:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational