Sermons on A Fiery Baptism:

Benefits Of Water Baptism

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jan 23, 2003

This is an examination of the various spiritual blessings that the New Testament associates with water baptism. In addition, we consider how the early Church viewed this rite.

In the ’Great Commission’, Jesus instructed His apostles to make disciples of all the nations "baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." Why did our Lord emphasize the need for baptism? What ’benefits’ does the person receive when they are baptized? We wish to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 3:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Johnny Small on Oct 17, 2002

What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit and can you be a Christian without it?

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Why is it that we seldom hear a sermon on the Holy Spirit in some of our churches today? Is it that we are afraid of the actions of our members if they do let the Holy Spirit lead them in worship? I believe to be a true Christian we must be baptized with the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Is Just The Beginning

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 11, 2002

Baptism is not just the beginning, it is a life of faith that is required

Swanton Novers 14-04-02 2 Tim. 3:10-17 and 4: 6-8 - Baptism of Joshua Paul, in this morning’s reading, is writing to Timothy who is a Bishop in Ephesus, in modern day Turkey. He encourages Timothy to remain faithful to the Christian faith. He reminds him how ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Baptism... And The Kingdom Of God!

Contributed by Simon Strahler on Nov 19, 2002

The TRUTH... about BAPTISM and salvation!

Baptism And Peter said to them, "Repent, and let each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38 Jesus said to Nicodemus that for anyone to see the Kingdom of God, they needed to be ’born ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

Baptism in the Holy Spirit and why it allows us to have a close relationship to God.

Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5) “For John truly Baptized with water: but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.” I have to admit that several years ago I was ignorant of the fact, concerning the Biblical aspects of being Baptized in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Christian Baptism? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001

What is Christian baptism and how does it go with God’s plan of salvation?

INTRODUCTION  Baptism. The word conjures up many different thoughts and images when it is mentioned. To some it brings to mind Jesus and His baptism. Some think of the baptism of John the Baptist. Some think of the baptism of the Holy Spirit that is spoken of in the scriptures. In the ...read more

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

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism: The Sacrament Of Solidarity

Contributed by John Knight on Jun 4, 2002

An apology for baptism

Baptism: The Sacrament of Solidarity Mark 1:4-11 Matthew 3:1-17; Mark 1:4-11; Luke 3:1-22; John 1:19-34 Intro: My personal experience with baptism I. Nature and Purpose of Baptism (Reason) Young people, secular- are weary of the old and established forms of religion They question the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Holiness

Holy Ghost Baptism

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Apr 30, 2007

We want to see that God wants to give to us the complete infilling of His Spirit.

HOLY GHOST BAPTISM TEXT: Acts 2.1-4 INTRODUCTION: Many people see the Holy Ghost as and influence or energy, and not a person. “Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

What About Baptism? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 16, 2006

This message answers the question: Why is baptism important?

SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: ROMANS 6:1-11 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT BAPTISM?” OPEN: A. Last week, we started a series called, “Important Questions” 1. We started with the most important question of all: “How Do I Become a Christian?” 2. This week’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Significance Of Jesus' Baptism Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at Jesus’ Baptism and this as a part of God’s will for his life.

Luke 3:21- 22 – The Meaning of Jesus’ Baptism I’ve got a quandary that I’ve been faced with all week as I’ve been preparing this message. Have you ever been faced with a quandary from God’s word – you’ve read something and you just don’t understand why it happened that way? Well I’ve been in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by George Rennau on Sep 26, 2006

God’s Spirit and God’s word always agree. In spite of someone experience we have to follow the WORD.

THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT THIS MORNING I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU ABOUT GOD’S EMPOWERING PRESENCE Some of the thoughts I will Share were inspired by Dr. George Wood AS a Pentecostal… I believe that the Holy Spirit Empowers US 1. deepening our worship to the lord by giving us a language of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baptism In The Teaching Of Peter Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 6, 2006

A message on the teaching of Peter the Apostle on the subject of Christian baptism.

Baptism in the Teachings of Peter the Apostle I Pet. 3:21 INTRO.: This morning I want to begin a series of sermons on Christian baptism. I call it “A Picture of the Passion.” I base this on Romans 6:3 & 4, where baptism is seen to picture the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and parallels ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism In The Ministry Of Phillip Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006

A sermon on the place of baptism in the ministry of Phillip the evangelist.

Baptism in the Ministry of Phillip Acts 8 INTRO.: Phillip was not one of the twelve apostles. He was one of the first deacons, selected in Acts 6. He is described as a man “full of the Spirit and wisdom.” Acts 6:3-5. He was a powerful and capable preacher of the Gospel. There was serious ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism In The Teaching Of Paul Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006

A sermon on baptism as taught in Paul’s epistles.

Baptism In the Teachings of Paul Acts 22:16 INTRO.: Story of Paul’s defense in Jerusalem: Acts 22:1ff. Paul emphasizes the role of baptism in his own conversion. One would certainly imagine it plays a prominent role in his later teaching. Since Paul, the Apostle, wrote most of the epistles of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Article #12 - Baptism Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

This twelfth sermon in the series uses a question/answer format to explain what the Church of the Nazarene believes about the Sacrament of Baptism.

Article of Faith #12 - Baptism Date: Sunday, August 29, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell So far in our study on the Articles of Faith, we have looked at the nature of God, His revelation to us through the Incarnation and through Scripture, our sin which separates us from God, God’s plan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Nazarene