Sermons on 3 Types Of Baptism:

"Where There's Smoke..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 10, 2004

Baptism of the Lord Sunday; a sermon on remembering your baptism.

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 “Where There’s Smoke…” by: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. Do you remember your baptism? If you were baptized as a baby, you probably don’t. But I bet that if you were baptized as a baby you have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Finding What You Are Looking For- The Ethiopian Eunuch

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 8, 2005

A sermon with an evangelistic edge preached at a Baptismal service.

Finding what you’re looking for. WBC 6 Feb 05am. Acts 8:26-40 (Baptismal service of Sarah Logan) A man is stumbling through the woods totally drunk when he comes upon a preacher baptising people in the river. He proceeds to walk into the water and subsequently bumps into the preacher. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Insignificant Significance

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004

MOTHERS ARE OF UTMOST SIGNIFICANCE IS GOD PERFECT PLAN!

INSIGNIFICANT SIGNIFICANCE JUDGES 13: 1-25 MOTHER’S DAY 2004 MAY 9 INTRODUCTION: Mothers are central to the success of the American family. Their love, dedication, and wisdom touch countless lives every day in every community throughout our land. And their love and guidance of children help to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

A New Suit Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 30, 2007

God, through Christ, honoring our faith, has given us an undeserved title—“Righteous one.” Now, how shall we live in this new clothing, in this new, changed life? In chapters twelve through fourteen of the book of Romans Paul talks about living in these n

A New Suit Romans 13:8-14 Introduction In the early 1970s there was a best-selling book by B. F. Skinner entitled Beyond Freedom and Dignity. This may oversimplify the thesis, but I think that it fairly represents the author’s position. You and I are not free. We can claim no dignity for good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Answers To A Questioning Mind

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 6, 2007

Looking at the baptism of Jesus, this sermon explores many of life’s questions that are answered by the relationship to God established at our baptism.

Luke 3: 15 – 17; 21-22 – Answers To A Questioning Heart Intro: Recently, when I was having my hair cut, one of the hairdressers made an off-color remark using a profanity. One of the patrons to whom I had just been introduced as a pastor quickly remarked to her, “There’s a preacher here! What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seven Ducks Iin Muddy Water Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Aug 20, 2004

Naaman is a parable of the salvation story. His total obedience brought wholeness.

Seven Ducks in Muddy Water II Kings 5:1-19 Many years ago when Wesley and I were about the age of the preteens here, we had a guest evangelist who came to our large Mennonite church in Iowa. He included a children’s story as part of the worship that Sunday and spoke to the children ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

What's Your Real Birthday?

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Dec 11, 2007

The sermon explores baptism in light of Jesus’ baptism. If Jesus needed to be baptized, what does this say about us? We sinners are called to repentence and baptism.

What’s Your REAL Birthday? Baptism into the body of Christ Matthew 3:1-12 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 2nd Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2007 When is your BIRTH-day? I mean, your real birthday? No, I’m not talking about your D O B —your date-of-birth—like you find on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Get Wet SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023

The reason we get baptized

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a journey, a spiritual expedition of sorts. We are here to seek understanding, to seek clarity, and to seek the divine wisdom that comes from our Heavenly Father. Today, we are going to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5-6

Topics: Baptism

Part Iii Of The Book Of James Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 18, 2007

Part Three of James Study this is the first part of the series - James 1:22-27

The Book of James Study (Part III) James 1:22-27 James had seen some Christians develop disappointing and even dangerous habits in regard to their “profession” and their “practice.” In our text James make a proposition, provides an illustration, and draws and application about how to practically ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Waters

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

A Pentecost sermon on the outward sign we are given today - not tongues of fire, but baptism. Focus on the transformative effects and the death/life dichotomy.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Three in One who provides us with the rivers of Living water through the Spirit. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A Blessed Pentecost Sunday to all of you here in Chiefland. This Sunday, the Sunday where we celebrate ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seal Of The Spirit

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002

This sermon is about how the Holy Spirit seals us in our baptism.

THE SEAL OF THE SPIRIT Text: John 1:29-34 Once we have been baptized, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit. That is one of the things that the Bible tells us concerning Baptism. What does it mean to be sealed by the Holy Spirit? That is what we are going to focus on this morning. There ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Cleansed By Water And The Spirit!

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Today is our first Sunday in the new year. What better way to begin this new year then talking about the baptism of the soul. When you think of baptism what images come into your mind? Do you think of infant sprinklings or full immersions whether in a baptismal font or in a river? What other forms ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

"The Water's Fine"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 6, 2005

The Baptism of the Lord First Sunday in Ordinary Time

One of my favorite movies is made by the Coen Brothers. It is called “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” It features George Clooney and John Turturro as these escaped convicts in the depression of the 1930’s in America. George Clooney is a smooth-talker in jail for practicing law without a license. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Raise The Roof!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 2, 2004

God’s wonderful works and his dependable word move us to "Raise the Roof!" to the Lord.

Even if you think it appalling, you have to admit that it’s a bit entertaining. I’m talking about the lavish touchdown celebrations in professional football. I won’t demonstrate the “funky chicken” or the “Lambeau Leap” lest I trip over my gown, but I will share with you a celebration that was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Raise The Roof!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Raise the Roof! 1) God’s works are wonderful; 2) God’s word is dependable.

Even if you think it appalling, you have to admit that it’s a bit entertaining. I’m talking about the lavish touchdown celebrations in professional football. I won’t demonstrate the “funky chicken” or the “Lambeau Leap” lest I trip over my gown, but I will share with you a celebration that was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran