Sermons on baptism immersion obedience:

Baptism And Salvation

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Nov 28, 2023

There is a difference between real baptism and ritual baptism

SALVATION AND BAPTISM Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor It has been brought to my attention that there is some misunderstanding about the relationship between salvation and baptism. I hope to clarify the issue. I believe it will help to distinguish between two types of baptism in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Matthew 28:19

Baptism And Politics

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2024

A look at Romans 6 and how it pertains to politics

Christian Unity in Politics Romans 6:1-8 October 20, 2024 We’re a mere 16 days away from the most important election in the history of the world. You’ve probably heard that before. Most likely it was 4 years ago. And it was 4 years before that. I believe every election is important. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Baptism At Pentecost

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 10, 2008

Reflections on baptism

AF 11-05-08 The Day of Pentecost Story: Three ladies held a bible study on the book of Malachi and in Chapter 3 they read this about God 3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. They were puzzled about the process of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 6, 2010

The second sermon in a series on Mark. This message focuses upon the reasons for Christ’s baptism and the Triune nature of it. It stresses the unique nature of Jesus to His Father, and shows how we too may have the Father’s pleasure.

Over the years, although I have kept no count, I dare say I have baptised dozens of people, people of all ages and with all kinds of backgrounds in rivers, lakes and sea, as well as swimming pools and baptismal tanks. Most baptisms I have completely forgotten the details of, but a few stick ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

One Baptism Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week six: One Baptism.

ONE BAPTISM Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/11/2018 If you’re just joining us, we’ve spent the last six weeks exploring the often elusive ideal of Christian unity. As I’ve said every week throughout this series, Jesus passionately prayed that his church—everyone who would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Water Baptism Series

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011

"Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world. A

ARTICLE 10 We believe in water baptism by immersion, and all who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost. "Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2007

Jesus’ baptism is a transitional point in his life. In this lesson we answer the questions why was Jesus baptized and why must we be baptized.

Introduction: A. We’ve come this morning to celebrate who God is and what He is doing in our lives. 1. Hopefully, as we have been meeting the Lord in praise and prayer and in communion, we continue to experience His transforming presence and power in our lives. 2. And now as we turn our attention ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lesson On Baptism

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 18, 2009

This was a quick sermon I preached before performing the baptisms of two of our new members who have recently made professions of faith.

A Lesson On Baptism Text: Various By: Ken McKinley (Read Matt. 28:19-20) In looking at this text, one of the first things we note about Christian Baptism is that Jesus commanded it in the over-all framework of making disciples. In our text Jesus told His disciples to go and make disciples of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Scriptural Baptism

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 11, 2023

When are we commanded to baptize. According to Matthew, it is after they are taught. Baptism is an outward sign of the work that has already taken place in our lives by the Lord.

The Great Commission of evangelizing the world was given to the New Testament church. Jesus didn’t say anything that he didn’t mean. Our job is not complete until the convert is baptized. Baptism is not a secondary doctrine to be argued about. I. Baptism Part of Great Commission 1. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2014

Faith is critical, but it was not enough in the life of Mary, and it is not enough in our own life. What is needed is the obedience of faith.

Fourth Sunday in Advent 2014 My most intense memory of today’s Gospel–which unlike the rest of this year is taken from the writings of St. Luke–is of singing it at a Mass celebrated where the angel appeared to Mary. It was in Nazareth, in 2005, with a pilgrimage group. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Catholic

Obedient To The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 12, 2023

One of the most basic truths that brought Mary into the will of God as the mother of Jesus was her obedience.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE OBEDIENT TO THE WILL OF GOD LUKE 1:1-80 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… Catholics vs. Protestants, biblebelievers.com/bennett/bennett_mary-worship.html If you were not aware, the Christian faith is divided into three main flavors: Catholic, Orthodox, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80, Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Baptism

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 3, 2023

Baptism is an odd rite. So why do we baptize people?

Why Baptism? 1. It’s in the Bible • It’s not like we made this up • In fact it’s mentioned quite often in the New Testament • John the Baptist as he prepares everyone for Jesus is baptizing people • Jesus himself is baptized • Jesus commands it as he commissions his disciples in Matthew 28:18–20 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Baptism

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 13, 2014

On the occasion of the administration of Christian Believers' Baptisms: River Krishna, India.

CHRISTIAN BAPTISM. 1. THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS (Matthew 3:13): "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John to be baptised by him." 2. THE GREAT COMMISSION (Matthew 28:18 -20): "And Jesus came and said to them, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-4, Colossians 2:12, Matthew 3:16, Acts 8:36-38, Acts 2:38-41, Mark 16:16, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Matthew 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awkward Obedience Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2009

The Body of Christ functions best when individual believers have an attitude of "yes" toward God.

AWKWARD OBEDIENCE (Acts 9:10-19) 1. Life has its awkward or distasteful moments. A recent Time article read: 2. "Have economic times gotten so bad that some of the dead are going unburied? Several large counties across the country are experiencing unprecedented increases in the number of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Water Baptism

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 24, 2005

Water Baptism - What is it, how is it done, why is it done, to Whom should it be done, etc. etc.

30, May 2004 Dakota Community Church Water Baptism 1. What is it? How and why do we do it? It is not joining a church or denomination. It is not the way we are saved – we are saved by faith in Jesus alone. Why do we not just sprinkle or draw a cross. Colossians 2: 9-12 9For in Christ all the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-12

Denomination: Mennonite