Sermons on What Then Were Ye Baptized:

Why Seek Ye The Living Among The Dead?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 21, 2014

The resurrection of Jesus is the promise that we shall not be forgotten.

Why Seek the Living Among the Dead? Luke 24:1-11 A Sermon for Easter Sunrise Service at Tasso UMC cemetery, 2014. We are gathered here in the church cemetery where we bury our dead as our ancestors before us have for over 150 years. We come by from time to time to remember them by visiting their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Oh No It Isn't!" - "Oh Yes It Is!"

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 24, 2017

A panto style sermon on the theme of Evangelism for the third Sunday of Epiphany (Don't mistake the light hearted nature of the presentation for a lack of depth in the content)

This sermon, being delivered in “panto” season is interactive. Alan:`I say “Dare” you say “share” Alan:` Dare All: Share Alan:` Dare All: Share [Alan passes the mike around various people who each speak as if sharing their faith in a natural way with a friend] Simon Harris “What did I do over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

"Be Not Ye Therefore Like Unto Them”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 3, 2022

Most mothers have known the pain of having to place their babies in a day-care facility for the first time and knowing they would have to be away from them for eight or nine hours while they went to work.

Illus: Recently one mother, who had to do this with her first baby, explained that she began to cry as she wrapped that little eight-pound boy up in his warm blanket to get him ready for the day-care. She said that throughout the day she was constantly wondering what he was doing. Jesus knows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Do Ye Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by David Moore on Nov 7, 2008

This is the fourth message in a series looking at questions Christ asked. It underlines the responsibility of everyone to answer for themselves as to the Person of Christ.

A Series of Queries Whom Say Ye That I Am? Text: Matthew 16:13-15 Introduction: One of my favourite stories, (whether it is true or not I cannot really say – the Irish love telling “stories”), is about the golfer Seve Ballesteros when he was playing in the Irish Open Golf Championship at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Dynamic Church Takes The Gospel To The Ends Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 29, 2008

God honors his people with ambassadorships in his government.

Scripture Introduction Today we read the introduction of a letter written by the physician, Luke, to a dear friend. Since at least AD 300, the church has called this book, “The Acts of the Apostles,” because Dr. Luke tells the continuing story of the work of Jesus through his chosen and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Told You That You Were Naked

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 25, 2010

God comes to see Adam and Eve in the garden and finds that someone has robbed him of a very special possession.

Who Told You? Who are you listening to? Genesis 3:11 Who told you that you were naked? God came into the garden, in the cool of the evening to spend some quality time with his two favorite people in the world (OK... the only 2). He calls Adam... Eve... but no answer. Again He calls... Adam... ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Storms Yes: But We Have A Miracle Worker.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 14, 2003

Mark’s account of this incident says in chapter 6:48 “and he saw them toiling in rowing.” He saw! Hallelujah he sees.

Storms yes: but we have a miracle worker. Matthew 14:22 -- 33. 11/16/03 Our text this morning comes right on the heels of another miracle of Jesus feeding over 5000 with just five loaves and two fish. Because of that, the multitudes wanted to crown him King. Not for who he was as much as for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Yes! He Lives. Jesus Has Risen

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 21, 2003

Jesus’ resurrection means he has conquerored death by paying for all our sins; therefore, through him we, too, are conquerors not only over death but also over every other problem we face.

YES! He Lives! Jesus Has Risen! Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit kindles Easter joy in our hearts is the account of Jesus’ resurrection recorded in Mark 16 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Have Ye Your Heart Yet Hardened? Series

Contributed by David Moore on Nov 14, 2008

This sermon looks at the nature of the human heart and considers some of the characteristics of a heart that is hardened

Introduction: Let me ask you a question: What about your heart? Is it right with God? Notice I did not ask you about your life. If your heart is right your life will be right, but sometimes our lives may show all the external displays of faith, and yet our hearts be very far from God. In the words ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Redeeming Your Time - Prioritize Your Yes Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of prioritizing tasks and commitments in our lives, drawing inspiration from Jesus's focus on completing his divine mission, and encourages us to apply these principles to our own lives.

We’re in week three of a 5-week series called Redeeming Your Time. A quick recap: In Ephesians 5:15-17, God commands us to “redeem the time.” Why? So that we can do “the will of the Lord.” And how do we redeem the time? Well we have been looking at the life of Jesus for 7 principles that can help ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-38

Topics: Prioritization, Divine Mission, Free Will

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

Matthew 7:1-6 Judge Ye Not Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 7:1-6 Judge ye not

Matthew 7:1-6 Judge ye not Manuscript 7:1 “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Who’s heard that before? It’s a well know verse from the Bible. It’s a well known saying of Jesus: “Judge not, that you be not judged.” But what does it mean? You know this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve,

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005

“Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the Gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD!

Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve, But As For Me And My House We Will Serve The Lord SUNDAY AM 11/28/1999 Joshua 24:14-24 14 “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the Gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Church Of God

If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 6, 2008

Jesus shows us that love extends beyond feelings, that love is not merely emotions, but love is motivated by action.

For our Communion Meditation lets look together in the book of St. John 14:15. There you will find out text and title. If ye love me, keep my commandments. Jesus and his disciples are in the upper room. Christ has already instituted the Lord’s Supper. He has already washed the disciples feet. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 6: Guilt--No, Mercy--Yes! Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 24, 2003

David cried out to God, overwhelmed by his guilt, and found mercy. So can we.

Sunday Night, May 25, 2003 Title: Psalms for Psummer Psunday Nights "Guilt--No, Mercy--Yes!" Text: Psalm 6:1-10 Introduction 1. Psalms is such a special book of the Bible. A. Charles Haddon Spurgeon wrote: "more and more is the conviction forced upon my heart that every man <and woman> must ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

O Children Hither Do Ye Come

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Building upon his own recent experience of deliverance and answered prayer, David became an encourager.

O CHILDREN HITHER DO YE COME. Psalm 34:9-14. Building upon his own recent experience of deliverance and answered prayer, David became an encourager. The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ comforts and consoles us not only for our own benefit, but so that we might ‘pass it on’ (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational