Tag: Water

Sermon: Jesus walks on Water

By

On August 14, 2013

In Sermon Outlines

A photo of Christ the Redeemer covered in Clouds during the day.

Introduction

Like any other account in the Bible, this story also must be interpreted in its own context in order to understand the author’s original intentions. The story unfolds followed by a messianic uproar, (John 6:15). In response, Jesus immediately sent his disciples away while he dismissed the crowd and went up to a mountainside by himself to pray.

Why did Jesus evade such a good opportunity? Being the king of Jews sure sounds impressive.  That was not his mission, however. God’s plan for him was to suffer and die so that we shall be saved. Likewise, God has a plan for each one of us. He wants us to stick to the plan before he can bless us. This chapter teaches us three important principles about honoring the divine plan.

CONTINUE READING

Preparing for Water Baptism: Part 3

By

On October 31, 2011

In Water Baptism

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Water Baptism Lesson Series
Biblical vector illustration of Jesus, receiving water baptism in the hands of John the Baptist.

Lesson Objectives

Welcome to the third and final lesson on preparing for water baptism. This series of lessons is for people who want to know more about water baptism and be prepared for this step in their Christian walk. In this lesson, we will focus on salvation is not dependent on Baptism, the reason for baptism by immersion, and a few other miscellaneous factors pertaining to water baptism.

At the end of this lesson, both the student and the teacher would decide if the student is ready to be baptized. Also see that you are free to download, copy, print, share and use this note for teaching others as long as the original idea is not altered and republished elsewhere or on the web. [Used with permission from the Assemblies of God of Ceylon. Scripture quotations are taken from the Amplified® Bible (AMP), Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. www.lockman.org]

CONTINUE READING

Sermon: Biblical Perspectives of Water Baptism

By

On August 10, 2011

In Sermon Outlines

Photo of a man being Baptised in Water.

Introduction

Some form of water baptism is almost universally practiced in all religions. It is not distinctively Christian, although Jesus adopted it as a way of His followers identifying with Christianity. Today it has come to be more commonly identified with Christianity, some even believing water baptism to be synonymous with salvation. But, just how important is water baptism? Let’s take a walk through scripture to see: [A sermon preached by Dr. Arnold Lastinger. Published with permission]

CONTINUE READING

Sermon Notes: Jesus Turns Water into Wine

By

On May 14, 2008

In Sermon Manuscripts

Sermon Notes: Jesus Turns Water into Wine

Introduction

In the days of Jesus wedding celebrations could last for over a week and food, drink, and entertainment had to be provided for all the guests by the bridegroom.  It would be a disgrace to the family if there was not plenty throughout the time of the celebration.  That was what was happening at the celebration Jesus was attending and His mother.

CONTINUE READING

Powered by WordPress & Theme by Anders Norén © 2024 The Virtual Preacher. All Rights Reserved.