Sermons on Baptism: showing 526-540 of 17,725

True Worth In God Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 4, 2004

When we are down-in-the-dumps, God reminds us of and affirms our true worth.

Sermon for Baptism Of Our Lord Year C, 11/01/2004 Based on Isa 43:1-7 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Sometimes I feel as if there should be a law against January. You know, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing For The Kingdom

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Jan 9, 2004

Even in this day and age, the voice of hope has not been silenced. The cry still comes to each one of us in the wilderness of our lives, to repent and reconcile with the one who is holding the door to the Kingdom.

Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 15. And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16. John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

Welcome To The Family

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 10, 2004

Through our baptism, we become brothers and sisters in Christ and heirs to the kingdom.

Welcome to the Family Being baptized means being welcomed into God’s family. Now, when you’re “welcomed”, that usually means that you are arriving someplace. You are just getting there, just beginning the visit. You aren’t “welcomed” as you are leaving after a visit, right? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Are An Heir Of Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 16, 2004

Paul points us outside of ourselves to find hope and confidence in our future

January 18, 2004 Titus 3:4-7 When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Reboot With God's Promise

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004

Ecourage and Empower the believers to use the Promise of God to bring them repentant hearts, confident faith and a growing congregation.

Acts 2:37-47 The Day of Pentecost NIV Acts 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" 38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Lutheran

"Are We All Wet?”

Contributed by Ewen Moase on Jan 22, 2004

We have all heard the voice of God with our baptism. Time for us to break the silence of our own lives, to share with others in many, many ways the voice we have heard. The voice of God is calling us to go out to tell about our faith and why we believe.

Don’t you hate it? You are watching a great movie on T.V. The excitement is mounting. You are getting to a real good part. You are sitting on the edge of your seat. Then right in the middle before the plot is revealed or the plot takes a new and exciting twist comes on a commercial. For the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Orthodox

What Will You Do With Jesus? Die With Him! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on May 12, 2004

Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response… will it be to die with him in baptism in order to live a transformed life?

What will you do with Jesus? Die with Him Romans 6:1-14 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response… will it be to die with him in baptism in order to live a transformed life? Function: to call hearers to commit their lives to Christ in baptism and to live a new life in Christ! Let ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14, Acts 2:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Baptize Infants

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2004

Why do we baptize infants? A look at the New Testament, Old Testament, and church history.

Genesis 17:9-13 9 Then God said to Abraham, "As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you for the generations to come. 10 This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised. 11 You are to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessing Of The Children

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

In blessing of the children we, like Jesus, move toward the world He loves.

Blessing of Children Cornwall/Montreal May 8, 2004 There is a very powerful message for us anytime we are involved in the blessing of a child, or the blessing of children. Let’s see, first of all, the context. Matt.19.13-15- children were brought, were sent away by the disciples, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, John 15:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Immersion 101

Contributed by Trevor Pugh on Jul 19, 2003

A study on the deviation of immersion and sprinkling. Good for a seeker crowd. Also helps an immersed crowd to answer questions raised in public.

Immersion 101 We basically all have been raised in the Christian Church/ Churches of Christ. And being that we all have been brought up this way, we all like to think we know how to answer the questions that arise from the outside non-Christian community. Well, neither do I. Today we’ll get in to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephphatha--Be Opened! Series

Contributed by Frederick Davison on Sep 7, 2003

Baptism--the deaf hear, the mute speak, God sighs and the dead become "living soul"

“ ‘Ephphatha… Be Opened’ ” Isaiah 29.18-24; 2 Corinthians 3.4-11; St Mark 7.31-37; Psalm 146; TLH 26 the Sunday Sermon preached at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—UAC 6843W 400N Kokomo, Indiana 46901 for the 12th Sunday after Trinity; August 18, 2002 by the Rev. Frederick E. Davison, Pastor + ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37, Isaiah 29:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

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 Do I Believe: Every Day Is The Only Way

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004

Our Lord wants us in a relationship that exists everyday, a relationship of faith!

WHAT DO I BELIEVE: EVERY DAY IS THE ONLY WAY HABAKKUK 1:1-4; 2:1-4 AUGUST 15, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A lady called American Airlines and asked the reservation clerk, "How long does it take to get from Dallas-Fort Worth to Frankfort, Germany?" The clerk had to wait a moment for the information to come ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Metamorphosis

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Aug 15, 2001

From 2 Cor. 5:17

Metamorphosis 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Transform, change, be different, it is a way of life for us… we don’t want to be who we are and we will try all sorts of things to change. Crash diets, plastic surgery, new hairdos, new clothes. In truth we really want to just change the outside covering. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist