May 19, 2024

Baptism Small Group Sermons

These are sermons we’ll be using in the Baptism Prep Small Group.  I’m collecting them in one place for easy access.

Three Simple Rules

Three Simple RulesWhat comes to mind when you think of rules?  Usually rules have a negative connotation.  Don’t they?  But there are life-giving rules too.

September 5, 2010 – A History

September 12, 2010 – Do No Harm

September 19, 2010 – Do Good

September 26, 2010 – Stay in Love with God

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H.A.B.I.T.S.

H.A.B.I.T.S.Habits shape our lives. They are patterns of behavior, and they move you in one direction or another. The big question is, which direction are your habits moving you?

September 13, 2009 – Introduction

September 20, 2009 – Hang Time with God

September 27, 2009 – Accountability

October 4, 2009 – Bible (Sarah Arthur)

October 11, 2009 – Involvement with the Church (Mark Aupperlee)

October 18, 2009 – Tithing

October 25, 2009 – Serving

Evangelism – One Fish Two Fish How Do I Do This?

OneFishTwoFish

Jesus told his followers that he would make them fish for people. But how do we fish for people? Sometimes that seems scary, even overwhelming. Learn the why, how, who, what, and when of sharing your faith with those around you.  Come learn how to fish!

April 28/29, 2013 – Why share the faith?

May 5/6, 2013 – How to share the faith?  (Guest Speaker:  Michael Sawicki)

May 12/13, 2013 – Who to share the faith with? (Guest Speaker: Gary Step)

May 19/20, 2013 – What to do with objections?

May 26/27, 2013 – When do you share the faith? (Guest Speaker: Mark Aupperlee)

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Evangelism – I Like Your Style

I Like Your StyleWho do you know who has fabulous style?  What if that style was more than just skin deep?  What if you were attracted to the style of their character?  Now that’s someone we’d all like to get to know.  I Like Your Style is about having the kind of lifestyle that attracts people to God.  Join us as we seek a style makeover.

April 3, 2011 – An Attractive Lifestyle

April 10, 2011 – Bold Humility

April 17, 2011 – Community Style (Mark Aupperlee)

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Seasoned for Hospitality

Seasoned for HospitalityHow do you welcome someone into your home?  How do you welcome someone into your church?  It’s the season of hospitality and we’ll be exploring how we’re called to be seasoned for hospitality.  This message will give you practical steps for offering hospitality in your home, work, school, or church.  Come join us and be seasoned for hospitality.

November 27, 2011 – Seasoned for Hospitality

John Wesley Sermons

John WesleyAll of John Wesley’s 150 sermons can be found here under a topic index.  Some of my favorites include:

The Scripture Way of Salvation (Sermon 43) — Eph 2:8

The More Excellent Way (Sermon 89) — Cor 12:31

On Family Religion (Sermon 94) — Josh 24:15

On Visiting the Sick (Sermon 98) — Matt 25:36

I Believe

I BelieveMany of us keep a journal where we write down what we believe about the world. Have you ever read someone else’s journal? It’s like looking at the world through their eyes. The way they see things changes the way we see things. The Apostles’ Creed is a kind of journal. When we read it we see the world through the eyes of Jesus’ closest followers, and it changes how we see the world. Join us as we read the creed.

March 6, 2011 – I Believe: The Father

March 13, 2011 – I Believe: The Son

March 20, 2011 – I Believe: The Holy Spirit

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Life: A Two-Part Series on Baptism

Baptism - LifeWhat comes to mind when you think of water?  What does water mean in our culture and our lives?  We drink water.  We need water during and after we’ve exercised.  We use water to bathe in.  We wash our hands.  We take showers.  Wash our cars.  We enjoy water.  We swim in it.  We play in.  We canoe, kayak, sail, boat.  We also use water to baptize…

June 20, 2010 – Part I: Beliefs

June 27, 2010 – Part II: Practice

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