Sermons on Baptism Method:

Why Do We Need To Baptize

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

This marvelous passage gives us the insight in regards to the ordinance of Baptism

“Why Do We Need To Baptize?” Romans 6:3-4 A. Because it enables us to IDENTIFY with Christ in His death and resurrection. (v. 3) Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:27; 1 Peter 3:21; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

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

Finding What You Are Looking For- The Ethiopian Eunuch

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 8, 2005

A sermon with an evangelistic edge preached at a Baptismal service.

Finding what you’re looking for. WBC 6 Feb 05am. Acts 8:26-40 (Baptismal service of Sarah Logan) A man is stumbling through the woods totally drunk when he comes upon a preacher baptising people in the river. He proceeds to walk into the water and subsequently bumps into the preacher. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Watermark Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2005

A relationship with God is a life changing experience

GOD, WATER AND LIFE SEPTEMBER 26, 2004 Romans 6:4-8 “Watermark” INTRODUCTION A young girl boards an oceanliner for a trip to America—the new world. The emotions of fear and excitement rage within her as she climbs the gangplank. What she is doing is not an easy task. She is leaving behind ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Great People Need To Bathe

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 7, 2005

Through his baptism, Jesus transforms believers, heals us and we are adopted into God’s covenant community and thus we are no longer estranged from God.

EVEN GREAT PEOPLE NEED A BATH SOMETIMES II KINGS 5:1 14 MARK 1:1 11 POWER AND GREATNESS HAVE A TASTE. MAYBE YOU KNOW THAT TASTE. FOR YOU THE TASTE MIGHT BE SWEET AND STICKY, LIKE COTTON CANDY FROM THE COUNTY FAIR, EATEN ON A WARM AUTUMN NIGHT. IT MIGHT BE THE SALTY PLASTIC TASTE OF A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Normal Christian Birth

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 7, 2005

A sermon for a Baptismal Service covering how we can get the ’full package’ of Christian intiation and be full-on Christians.

The normal Christian birth. WBC 9.1.05pm. Baptism of Kate Brown and Clare Fowler. Acts 2:36-41 ... Billy Graham had just finished a tour of the Florida East Coast and was taking a limousine to the airport. Having never driven a limo, he asked the chauffeur if he could drive for a while. Well, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

"The Presence Of The Holy Spirit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2005

A sermon with an emphasis on baptism.

Acts 10:34-43 “The Presence of the Holy Spirit” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Cornelius was a Roman officer, a Gentile, a part of the occupation, and therefore he was Peter’s enemy and his oppressor. At the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Can I Get A Witness?

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jan 12, 2005

Eye-Witness testimony to the accounts of the Bible as Jesus is Baptized by John in the Jordan River.

Can I Get A Witness? John 1:29-42 How important are witnesses? I would say that if there was a direct, unquestionable, reputable witness that saw who killed Scott Peterson’s wife, we would not have had a trial that extended for several months with a jury that was exhausted by the end of it, who ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: *other

The Day I Died!

Contributed by David Lansdown on Apr 15, 2003

In thinking about the baptisms of Jon & Jenny, which we will witness shortly, I entitled this message, ‘The Day I Died’.

THE DAY I DIED! Romans 6:1-11 I cant forget the first study on baptism that Jon, Jenny and I did together. In that study we were looking at, amongst other things, the baptism of Jesus. You see Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist. And John’s baptism was for those who saw they needed a saviour – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Ground

Contributed by John Nadasi on Apr 17, 2003

Easter Baptismal Service. The sermon leads us together to the empty tomb. In it we find God’s promises revealed. We are covenanted into that promise through our baptism.

John 20:1-18 Paonia United Methodist Church April 20, 2003 Death is an unpleasant subject. No matter how you look at it, There is nothing good about the idea of growing old and dying. I think I have told you before about the day that I became an “old people.” For those of you who have not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism: Where We Have Been Right Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 18, 2003

Number One in a Four Part Look at Baptism. This sermon talks about what the Churches of Christ have to offer on the topic of Baptism.

You know you are Church of Christ if… You have ever heard an invitation at a Funeral and a wedding You have never been in a sanctuary but you have been in lots of auditoriums Sermons on the Birth of Christ always come in July A Church get together always involved Pot Luck If you had ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism: Where We Have Been Wrong Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 18, 2003

This is the Second in the series and looks at 3 errors that people have with the topic of Baptism.

Today we are going to look at the second lesson in our series on Baptism; where we have been wrong. Honestly this one to me has been a little hard. I don’t think I am any different from anyone else here today. I have a feeling or a belief because I have thought about it and it just makes sense to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism: Where We Have Been Silent Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 18, 2003

The Third in the series on Baptism. Here we look at the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Believer.

There was a teacher who told her class that tomorrow for Show and Tell I want you to bring something that shows your religious beliefs. The next day the children were all there and the first little boy came up with a Star of David and he explained that he was Jewish and what the star meant to his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Religion Or Relationship? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 2, 2003

Like us, Isaiah cries out for REVIVAL, but God answers surprisingly: He can’t bring it because the people really want RELIGION and he wants RELATIONSHIP

Religion or relationship? Isaiah 64:1-65:7 WBC 4 May 2003 pm. Kate Chapman’s Baptism Revival Good to have you here tonight. Good to be here! - Folks here with all kinds of outlooks, spiritually o you’re ALL v welcome! - Those - Seeking. Unsure. Tentative - those who feel no need to seek… no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist