Sermons on Baptism Manuals:

The Ephesian Church And The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2012

The growth of the first-century church of Ephesus shows how the Word of God overcomes world-systems by the power of the Holy Spirit.

21 May 2012 Verbum Domini The Word of God, Jesus, has overcome the world. Today’s reading from Acts gives us a glimpse of how the Word overcomes. The Word of God overcomes the world through the working of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the disciples. The foundation and growth of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Parable Of The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 13, 2012

That one single lost sheep is as worthy and as loved as a flock of 99 safe sheep or saved sheep. And that heaven rejoices more over the one lost soul that repents than it does over a whole church who already believes.

The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:4-7pp -- Mt 18:12-14 1 Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 "Suppose one of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Show And Tell Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2012

We are sent out to live the life of faith. Through caring conversations, devotions, service and rituals/traditions we remember our baptism in the home, congregation and larger world.

Matthew 28:16-20 “Show and Tell” INTRODUCTION Our thoughts today center on the last verses in the gospel of Matthew, which are called, “The Great Commission.” These verses remind us that like our time, talents and treasures, the gift of the gospel—our new life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of A Godly Man Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 23, 2009

Stephen set us a good example of a committed, Spirit-filled evangelist who has a unwavering trust in God.

True life examples are inspiring because they are real and they show us what is achievable; it is not something fake and unreal. • So we are going to look at Stephen today. He was chosen as one of the first deacons of the Church, and given the responsibility of overseeing the “daily distribution ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Starting Right

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

More from Mark about Christ's ministry beginning...

1.9-11 The Baptism of Christ ..the Visit, the Vision & the Voice ..Nazareth / Galilee: obscure, despised, contemptible places (lack of morals / education) ..baptized: first task as a man, alone, was a mission of submission (Matt3.15) ..Spirit descending: validation, encouragement, empowering ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

But They Wont Remember Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 12, 2011

We baptize infants because it reminds us of the assurances of God.

“Between the Lines: But They Won’t Remember” Romans 6:1-14 My original series from Romans did not include a sermon from Romans 6. I was going to save this chapter for a future baptismal service. But in recent months I have been involved in several important conversations about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freed By Grace! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011

Once we’ve been immersed in God’s grace, our spiritual DNA has been changed in such a way that sin becomes contrary to who we are in Christ and who Christ is in us! Our addiction to sin and self-centered living is broken and we are free to be who we were

Freed by Grace! Intro: The first 3 chapters of Romans show us how all people, Jews and Gentiles, are sinful and have failed to be who they were created to be. We’ve all sinned and we’ve all gone our own way. We are not capable of approaching God’s glory or coming close to Him. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Boomers-Well And Truly Hoodwinked Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 8, 2011

Jesus came to take away sin; the sin of the United States is a sin against life. Only prayer, fasting and clear, urgent action can move us in the right direction.

Baptism of the Lord Jesus January 9, 2010 Today’s Gospel relates one of the big questions of the early Church. All four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles relate at least once the story of the baptism of Jesus by John. John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. Those who came to John were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Catholic

What’s In A Moniker? Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 9, 2011

God made Christ known to us as the "Son" of God.

Title: What’s In a Moniker? Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Thesis: God made Christ known as the “Son” of God. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany • The First Sunday after Epiphany: Christ’s Identity. The First Sunday after Epiphany we encountered Christ at his baptism where God reveals to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 3:1-12 Vipers, Repentance And Fire Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 3:1-12: Vipers, repentance and fire

Matthew 3:1-12 Vipers, repentance and fire Sermon notes Over the last few weeks we’ve been looking at the first couple of chapters of Matthew - the birth and infancy of Jesus. And on that first Christmas, He appeared in human form, first as a baby, and then He grew up to commence His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Son Is Baptized

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

EPIPHANY 1 - God's Son is baptized by John the Baptist. Jesus came to his Father's work. The Father praises our humble worker.

GOD’S SON IS BAPTIZED (Outline) January 9, 2011 - Epiphany 1 - MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRO: Mankind’s sinfulness needs God’s forgiveness. Jesus came into this world as the very love and mercy of God. Jesus did not travel from place to place with fanfare. Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Provoked From Powerlessness

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011

Beloved, God does not want His children to be spiritual weaklings, hence He gave us power to live a strong and vibrant Christian life. Therefore, God is not to blame if despite the power He has made available, you still remain a powerless Christian. When

Beloved, God does not want His children to be spiritual weaklings, hence He gave us power to live a strong and vibrant Christian life. Therefore, God is not to blame if despite the power He has made available, you still remain a powerless Christian. When a Christian finds it difficult to overcome ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reasons For Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

Speaking and praying in the spirit builds up our spirit, soul and body.

1Cor.14:4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself… Many Charismatics believe that when you speak in tongues, you edify or build up your spirit man. Well, that is only one-third true. The Bible does not say that the speaker edifies his spirit, it says that the speaker “edifies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Jesus Known

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 9, 2013

We must live totally for Christ, remembering that if the enemy isn't fooled by false worship we cannot believe that God will be either. (Acts 19:1-22)

Making Jesus Known Acts 19:1-22 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most will agree that Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defining Church And Christian Part 1

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2013

Baptism, which should be a uniting part of faith, seems to have divided us instead. This is a first step of faith and an entry point into Christ where discipleship begins.

We are living in confused times, are we not? Our government doesn’t seem to know what a marriage is, or that an unborn baby is a real person. Where do we go to decide such things? We have a wide array of institutions and individuals claiming to be churches or Christians, but believing and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ