Sermons on What Then Were Ye Baptized:

You Were Created To Become Like Christ

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 4, 2002

The third purpose of our lives is to become like Christ.

Note: This message draws heavily on the outline and ideas in Rick Warren’s sermon of the same name, in the Purpose Driven Life series. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". We began by establishing that God made us for a reason, every one of us. No one here ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You Going?

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jun 23, 2017

where are we headed to do our own work or Gods work

Where are you going? I remember when I was a kid. My mom would ask me where was I going. When I got older I was still asked where I was going. What the strange thing is I was asked at least 3 times this week by minister friends when I told them about how God is working here in Potterville they ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abiathar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 26, 2022

When Absalom rebelled against his father and attempted to seize the throne, Abiathar remained loyal to David. Abiathar was among those who fled the capital city with David (2 Samuel 15:24). Zadok and the Levites carried the ark of the covenant'

ABIATHAR When Absalom rebelled against his father and attempted to seize the throne, Abiathar remained loyal to David. Abiathar was among those who fled the capital city with David (2 Samuel 15:24). Zadok and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

"zechariah's Christmas Carol"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2019

The sermon will share Zechariah's song known as "Zechariah's Benedictus". Its the song he sang to John.

Zechariahs Christmas Carol Luke 1:68-79 1. First who is Zechariah? • Zechariah travels to Jerusalem several miles to perform the regular temple duties. • His wife, Elizabeth, has been barren for years, (to be barren was considered to be a curse from God). • Luke tells us, however, that Zechariah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Methodist

"What A Difference Christ Makes!" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 19, 2001

No one who ever encounters Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior will ever be the same person that they once were.

"What A Difference Christ Makes" Text: Mark 5:1-20 "And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an un- clean spirit, Who had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

What Are You Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 13, 2008

God had faithfully restored everything required for the remnant to start building the temple. Now the only thing left for them to do was to start building. But they were satisfied, so they delayed.

1. The first setback is satisfaction with religious activities 2. The second setback is satisfaction with raw materials 3. The third setback is satisfaction with royal grants Let me tell you a story about a 33-year old California man named Larry Walters. Several years ago, Larry had an idea. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

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

Burning With Fire

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on May 14, 2004

What is the purpose of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit? Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit for today, and how is a person Baptized, is what this message explains

Title: Burning With Fire Text: Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1-4 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Luke gives us a two fold reason why believers need to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. 1. For Power 2. To Be A Witness - Power means more then strength and ability, it means something that’s in operation ...read more

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

Denomination: Pentecostal