Sermons on What Then Were Ye Baptized:

Reason #8> We're On The Winning Team! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 9, 2002

At times it appears that a LOT of things are against us. We may have enemies, and often we’re our own enemy; but since God is on our side, nothing can defeat us.

Sermon Series on Romans 8> Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #8> We’re on the Winning Team! Romans 8:31-39 A little over a year ago I attended a sports banquet in Natick with my next-door neighbor Michael. The event was hosted by Athletes in Action, and featured several members of the New ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Congregational

At The Cross - The Cross & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2002

The Cross of Jesus tells us things we need to know, but we’re not sure we want to hear.

Several years ago, I was driving through downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was a 4 lane, one way street that I had traveled several times before. I was going the speed limit (maybe a little faster) when I saw the light up ahead turn yellow. I thought to myself, "I can make that light if I just speed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Then Were The Disciples Glad When They Saw The Lord Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2025

True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, or abstract doctrine—it is rooted in a personal, present encounter with the risen Christ. Joy begins then—when we see Him.

“Then Were the Disciples Glad When They Saw the Lord” (John 20:20; Based on Chapter 2 of Vance Havner’s The Secret of Christian Joy) Key Text: John 20:20 – “Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.” Thesis: True Christian joy is not rooted in self, others, favorable circumstances, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disappointed? You Were Looking For The Wrong Messiah Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2025

It could have been a puppy or a pony or a Red Rider BB gun ® but the day sticks in your mind because you were very disappointed.

Palm Sunday Procession Homily 2025 Take a moment to recall from your childhood a particularly memorable Christmas or Birthday celebration in your family. I bet you have one in which you had wished—and made your wish known—for a particular toy or cuddly and did not receive it. It could have been a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Luke 18:35-43, Zechariah 9:9, Acts 1:6, Isaiah 56:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

We Got Problems, But We’re Family

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 29, 2010

As believers in Jesus Christ we need to make a clear commitment to loving each other as a family, for our sake and for our witness to a watching world.

We’ve Got Problems, But We’re Family! Text: Romans 12:10 "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love". Psalm 133:1 "How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony!" The December 31, 1989 issue of the Chicago Tribune pictured a series of photographs of the best photos ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What They Wouldn't Do Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 15, 2004

Obadiah addressed his prophecy to the people of Edom because of what they wouldn’t do. What were those things?

It was a tragedy; the city of God was attacked and destroyed. The holy things were profaned the sacred things were destroyed and the people were imprisoned. It shouldn’t have come as a surprise for over a hundred years the prophets had been warning the people that if they continued in their evil ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Through Our God, We're Victorious

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 28, 2014

To show that GOD the LORD JESUS is on our side, our Victories and all in all He will crush down our enemies under our feet.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? You can be sure GOD will crush them down. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD the LORD JESUS is on our side, our Victories and all in all He will crush down our enemies under our feet. IV. TEXT: Psalms 108:13 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 108:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Am I Worth? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

We live in a culture where the price tags have been switched. So how do we know what we're worth?

“Getting A Clue: What Am I Worth?” Eph. 1:1-14 The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard told a story of thieves who broke into a jewelry store but didn't steal anything; they simply rearranged the price tags. The next morning, the expensive jewelry was sold as junk, and the junk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Three "bears” And Goldilocks (Sermon About Bearing Burdens)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 30, 2022

Most folks have heard about the fairy tale of the “Three Bears” and Goldilocks.

We all know a fairy tale is not real, but I want to talk to you about THREE “BEARS” that the Word of God teaches us about. The Bible has 3 interesting statements about our burdens. 1) First one is found in Galatians 6:5, "Each one should bear his own burden." 2) Second one is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Were Spared, Exposed To The Fire, And Given

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on May 1, 2008

God’s grace saved us from death hell and the grave. His Holy Spirit empowered us to lead others to Him. And He wants us to know who he really is.

Intro: God’s grace saved us from death hell and the grave. His Holy Spirit empowered us to lead others to Him. And He wants us to know who he really is. I. Exodus 1:22-2:11. We were sentenced to die. The devil doesn’t like it when God blesses us. He has hated mankind from the beginning. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Proof Sodom And Gomorrah Existed And Were Judged Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 14, 2017

Astounding Archaeological facts unique to our planet establish that the Bible account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is true. You have to see this. It's amazing!

PROOF SODOM AND GOMORRAH EXISTED AND WERE JUDGED Gen. 19:23-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. B. TEXT “By the time Lot reached Zoar, the sun had risen over the land. 24 Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the Lord out of the heavens. 25 Thus he overthrew those cities ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What It Is

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 27, 2006

This message looks at the Mission Statement of Christianity.

It was almost as if it had never happened. Almost as if it had been a dream, a bad dream, but just a dream. Everything was exactly the way it had been before. Jesus spoke about the kingdom, they walked everywhere they went and did lunch together. It was hard to believe that a month before they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Are You Hiding?

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 19, 2009

In Mark 7 Jesus confronts the Pharisees and Scribes who were hiding behind Man-made rules. What do you hide behind? Thankfully, God doesn’t hide from you.

Mark 7:1-13 Anne and I were blessed to go on vacation a couple of weeks ago. We looked forward to it, but we were a little nervous about how Killian would do on the long flights. For a 7 month old baby, I think he did great. The last leg of the journey was a little much for him though and he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Pentecost: What Is Fire?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025

On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came down as a mighty rushing wind, and tongues like fire rested upon each of the disciples. This fire was not physical—it was spiritual, but its effects were powerful and undeniable.

PENTECOST: WHAT IS FIRE? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Matthew 3:11, Leviticus 6:12–13, Hebrews 12:29, Luke 24:32 INTRODUCTION: On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came down as a mighty rushing wind, and tongues like fire rested upon each of the disciples. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You See?

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Proper perspective is a very important thing to have. Sometimes if we’re not careful we can lose focus of what’s truly important.

INTRO: What do you see? -Cone or a hole -Old man/young man -Frog/horse -Old woman/young woman -Faces/vase -Pelican/rabbit The following is a letter that was sent home by a daughter who was away at college: Dear Mom and Dad: I’m sorry to be so long in writing again, but all my writing paper was lost ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God