Sermons on Baptism Biblical:

Baptism: God’s Word Spa Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2010

In baptism God puts his name on us making us "valuable" - like a baseball that has received the autograph of a famous player...

In places like Europe and Japan, people love the spa. I’m not talking about day spas where you sit around in a bathrobe and get your nails done. I’m talking about mineral spas, places where water infused with minerals from subterranean rock bubbles to the surface. The water at mineral ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Baptism: God’s Watermark Of Approval Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2010

Through baptism God marks us with real forgiveness.

(Call a few children up to the front of the church.) Can you see a face on this (U.S.) five-dollar bill? No? What do you see? You see a picture of a big building with lots of columns right? (Hold note to the light.) Now do you see a face? Very faintly don’t you? We call that a watermark. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Baptism-God’s Call To Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 31, 2015

We must listen for our calling. We must be faithful and prepare ourselves to see the heavens open and hear God’s voice saying, “Well done, good and faithful servant”.

Little Johnny and his brother decided to go ice fishing one Sunday after church. Little Johnny started drilling a hole in the ice when a voice from above said, “Young man, there’s no fish down there.” Little Johnny asked his brother, “Who is that?” His little brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Salvation, Baptism, And The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Salvation, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper are closely tied together

Romans 10:9-10 Romans 6:1-11 Matthew 26:26-30 I. Salvation (Romans 10:9-17) A. A genuine faith (Romans 4:13-25) B. An example of genuine faith - (Job 2:9-10) - (Luke 23:42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom.) - Story of Charles Templeton losing his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Divides God's Church But Should Unite It

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 8, 2014

John the Baptiser preached repentance and Jesus who had no sin was baptised by John, and the first Christians were baptised. The church should be united with regard to this Sacrament or Ordinance but is sadly divided over belief and practice.

Text: Luke 3: 21 and 22 ‘After all the people had been baptised, Jesus also was baptised and a voice came down from heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Is The Baptism In The Holy Spirit So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2011

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is God's promise of His empowering presence.

Why Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit So Important? Texts: Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 1:8; Acts 4:31; Acts 2:14-21. Introduction 1. Illustration: Since the days of Pentecost, has the whole church ever put aside every other work and waited upon Him for ten days, that the Spirit's power might be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49, Luke 24:33-35

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism: The Ark's Like Figure Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 21, 2020

To establish baptism is the Ark's like figure. As Noah and his house passed through the flood using the water, baptism passes the repentant believers using the water through the “Washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Baptism: The Ark’s Like Figure Introductory Remarks. 1. This is the eleventh lesson in this sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in old wells to receive what Isaiah promised: "With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20-21, 2 Peter 2:5, Titus 3:5, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ten Facts About Baptism With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on May 20, 2020

This is a short sermon that outlines some important facts about Baptism with the Holy Spirit. I pray you are blessed by it.

The period between the resurrection and Pentecost is a period of spiritual intensity. It requires an intense spiritual response from us. For us Christians, that intensity does not come from ourselves for we can of ourselves do nothing. We need to depend on the Lord and avail ourselves for Him to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14, Acts 1:8, Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Forgive Any Without Baptism (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 16, 2020

To establish that there are some things too impossible for God to do. Didn’t Jesus say: “There is nothing too impossible for God?” Yes, but Paul wrote: “It is impossible for God to lie." Can God forgive any without baptism?

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. To forgive any without baptism Remarks. 1. This is lesson two, in the sermon-series entitled: "Things too impossible for God." Our scripture lesson declares: "With men this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible," Matthew 19:26. And Paul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Acts 2:38, Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(Section 7) What Is The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

Discussion about the presence of the Holy Ghost with the mention of speaking tongues.

VII. WHAT IS THE BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY GHOST? I like the story of the minister who was in his study preparing for the Sunday service. He was in prayer asking the Lord to fill him with the Holy Spirit before he left the room to begin the service. A little boy passed the study hearing the pleadings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Relationship Between Grace, Faith, Works, And Baptism

Contributed by Don Campbell on Nov 3, 2024

Only two Christian groups do not practice some form of water baptism: Quakers and the Salvation Army. All others practice water baptism but disagree on the mode (immersion/sprinkling) and the purpose (to be saved/because one has been saved).

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GRACE, FAITH, WORKS, AND BAPTISM INTRODUCTION A. Only two Christian groups do not practice some form of water baptism: Quakers and the Salvation Army. B. All others practice water baptism but disagree on the mode (immersion/sprinkling) and the purpose (to be saved/because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Thankful For ... The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 11, 2019

This is the 2nd in a series of sermon - I am Thankful for (grace being the 1st) This sermon deals with the beauty and majesty of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11; John 7:37-39 Theme: Baptism of the Holy Spirit Title: I am Thankful for … the Baptism of the Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! This month we are looking at things for which we are thankful. Last week we look at the subject ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11, John 7:37-39, John 14:12-14, John 16:8-15, Galatians 5:25-26, Romans 8:26-27, Mark 16:15-18, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, John 3:3, John 3:5-7, John 17:20-23, Acts 2:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Salvation And The 3 Baptisms (Pt 3 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 19, 2025

Today is the 3rd and final part of the series, God’s Word does not return void

As a quick recap of the first two parts: Part one was: God keeps His Promises God finishes the job Jesus is always thinking about us Part two of the series was: Future Continuous and we dug into Luke 1:37 Today we are wrapping up the series “Gods Word does not return void” titled: “SALVATION AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:9

Living In Obedience: Baptism And The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. These are not mere traditions, or symbols to be ignored, they are divine acts of obedience and remembrance that shape our lives as followers of Christ.

Living in Obedience: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Introduction Today, we are going to explore two sacred practices—the ordinances that our Lord Jesus Christ Himself commanded His Church to observe: believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper. These are not mere traditions, not symbols to be lightly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-4, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Luke 22:19-20, John 14:15, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is More To The Baptism Of Jesus Than You Think.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 19, 2020

The baptism of Jesus is way more important than you may first think. There are so many aspects to it, that they need to be considered separately.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 12th January 2020; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Isaiah 42:1-9 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 Psalm 29 “Please join me in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13, Mark 1:4

Denomination: Episcopal