Sermons on Baptism Method:

"I Am Baptised"

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 11, 2003

To make the affirmation "I am Baptised" is to bring the reality of our baptism into the present making us vitally aware that we are Children of God, disciples of Christ and members of the Church.

Sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord I am Baptised! Apparently Martin Luther, the great 16th figure of the reformation used to take great comfort from these words. When it seemed to him that the whole church had left the precepts of the Gospel, when he was under scrutiny from Church officials as to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Genesis 3:8-11

Denomination: Anglican

How Obedient Are You Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 15, 2003

Obedience, a lacking need in our society today

How Obedient Are You? Obedience, here is a word that is more commonly associated with the lifestyle training of dogs than it is of people. The dictionary defines obedience as 1. act of obeying: the action or condition of obeying authority 2. CHRISTIANITY church’s rule: the religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking The Plunge Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 10, 2001

We’re only clean because God, in HIS mercy, washed us clean.

Introduction Down South they tell about a Baptist minister who preached about baptism by immersion every Sunday. His congregation agreed with his doctrine, but they were getting pretty tired of hearing about it every week. Nobody wanted to hurt his feelings, but they’d had enough! The deacons ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Jun 21, 2001

What does being “born of water” mean?

BORN AGAIN Is Baptisim Essential for Salvation? A Sermon on John 3: 1-14 by Pastor Thorolod Marsaw Newtonbrook Baptist Church Someone has said, “He that is only born once will die twice, but he who is born twice will die only once.” Does this statement sound strange to you? Well if it does, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-14

A Matter Of Death And Life

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 8, 2001

Explains the meaning of baptism: that we are dead with Christ, but have new life in Him. Demonstrates that holiness and commitment to God are the result of this death and life.

"A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE" We’re here this morning really for two different but connected celebrations. But this morning we will celebrate these two ceremonies in the reverse order of what they are normally celebrated. In English, when something is very important we may use the saying, "It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-12, Colossians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Inside Out

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This is a sermon in which I taught about the importance and significance of baptism.

Stats don’t lie. LifeWay data indicates that although Southern Baptist membership grew, the number of baptisms decreased for the fourth consecutive year. The 2003 total was 377,357, reflecting a 4.44 percent decrease from the 2002 totals. “This indicated a baptism ratio of 1 to 43, meaning that, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Building Relationships That Last: Eternally

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

RELATIONSHIPS MARK OUR PLACE IN ETERNITY

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST: ETERNALLY LUKE 16: 19-31 JANUARY 9, 2005 INTRODUCTION: I was shocked, confused, bewildered As I entered Heaven’s door Not by the beauty of it all Not by the lights or decor But it was the folks in Heaven Who made me sputter and gasp The thieves, the liars, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Engaging The Community: It Is Going To Be A Fight

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

Our God has called us to engage the community around us and it will be a fight!

ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY: IT IS GOING TO BE A FIGHT EXODUS 17: 1-17 FEBRUARY 20, 2005 INTRODUCTION: BEYOND REDEMPTION? There are about 600 inmates who await execution in the state of California. A dozen of these are women. All of them have committed heinous crimes. But that doesn’t stop Ann Baker, a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-17, Exodus 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

Ministerial Resource No.3_ Practical Instructions For Water Baptism Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 21, 2004

A practical help sheet used to prepare believers for Water Baptism by Immersion. Includes the Baptism Formula.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed by this document, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you merely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-8, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Charismatic

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