Sermons on baptism method: showing 1,051-1,065 of 27,309

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

Now I know that many people have a problem with the idea that baptism is for the remission of sins . . . To them, baptism has nothing to do with GOD’S plan of salvation. To them, to suggest baptism is necessary . . . is to deny we are justified by

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 4: ‘Is Baptism a Necessary Part of the Gospel?’ When you are out there busting your rear to make ends meet, we all have a tendency to put things on a ‘back burner’, and make plans to get them at a later date. The problem ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"what Is Your Identity?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2020

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“What Is Your Identity?” Matthew 3:13-17 In the Upper Room Devotional for this past Wednesday, a woman from Ohio named Lois Wilson writes the following: “On the first day of each community-college art class I taught, I would ask the students to write a brief answer to the question, ‘Who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

We Have Seen His Glory

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 16, 2010

We Have Seen His Glory 1) It shines forth in truth and grace 2) It shines forth in us

Wouldn’t you like to have been on that mountain? On the Mount of Transfiguration Jesus turned as bright as the sun and his clothes flashed like lightning. Wouldn’t you like to have seen that? When the other disciples heard what Peter, James, and John had witnessed they must have felt ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What Shall We Do? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013

There are many answers given in the religious world to the question, "What must I do to be saved?". Which answer is correct? Let's examine the first conversion account in Acts to find out what the Holy Spirit's answer is to this important question.

What a great day for the kingdom of God it must have been when that first sermon was preached by Peter! The door into the kingdom of heaven was opened to the world. That first sermon led to the salvation of about 3000 souls. Let’s put ourselves into the shoes of the people hearing this first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Directive

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 2, 2013

Baptisim - Compared to a wedding & marriage

- Symbols are used everywhere - Psychology has found that people can respond to symbols as if they were the objects they represent. Symbols give us a link to our past – monuments, the flag - Road signs reminds us to do something - Trophies Medals & ribbons reminds us of an accomplishment - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2017

Rip Van Winkle is the story of a man who woke up after a 20-year nap, only to find that the world had radically changed! Acts 19:1-7 tell the story of 12 1st century Rip Van Winkles who discovered that God’s entire way of dealing with mankind had changed.

First Century Style Rip Van Winkles Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 20, 2017 Adapted from a longer sermon by Stephen Davey. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 19:1-5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – In 1820, a lawyer named Washington Irving published his first short story. It became so popular that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism: Buried With Him In Death, Raised To Walk In Newness Of Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 8, 2018

Baptism points to 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer (v.2), and 3) The Argument explaining and defending that Answer (vv.3–5) of the spiritual reality shown in the public act of baptism.

A bucket list, is a list of things that people write down that they want to do before they die, otherwise known as “kick the bucket”. It can be a desire to visit an exotic country, drive a particular car, see an entertainer or sports team that they always wanted, or any number of other activities. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Other

Water Is Thicker Than Blood

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021

Water is what brings Christians together. Our baptism by water makes us all family. The bonds of the branches to the vine should be stronger than blood bonds.

The old saying that “blood is thicker than water” was being upended in this narrative. In this case, one can say that water is thicker than blood. Water is referring to the initiation rite of baptism. At that ceremony, the person being baptized with water becomes a member of the Christian family. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

The Stuff You're Made Of

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 23, 2020

"Look to the rock from which you were hewn." Our faith as Christians is built on the awareness that Jesus is the Son of the living God.

August 23, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Isaiah 51:1-6; Matthew 16:13-20 The Stuff You’re Made Of Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. UW-Stout in Menomonie has plans to renovate their student center. The focal ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-6, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Core 52 Week 39 - Baptism - Coming Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 27, 2020

What's this whole baptism thing about, anyway?

You can hear the audio of the sermon here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/5630737 Core 52 Week Intro: • Gift I never used (free weights). Missed an opportunity. • Baptism could be a gift we never open, or don’t really accept like we should. We need to know and understand what immersion is and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:39, Matthew 3:16-17, Acts 8:38, 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Water

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 4, 2021

Baptism is more than a confession of faith.

Sunday June 6, 2021 Palmyra First Assembly Text: Romans 6:4-11 Title: More Than Water Today I want to share with you some thoughts on baptism. There are a lot of different perspectives concerning baptism. Some believe that baptism is a “Sacrament” and therefore, in the act of baptism alone that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"no Price Too High"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 2, 2020

Advent II A story of Lucy and Linus on repentance. God can not over look our faults. John is a child of the desert. Leathery face. Tanned skin. His walls mountains, his ceiling the stars. His was a courageous voice of repentance?

In Jesus Holy Name December 6, 2020 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “No Price Too High” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, little brother Linus is looking very forlorn. He asks big sister Lucy, “Why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Mark 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Need To Be Baptized

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Jesus who was without sin, got baptized to identify with all sinners that He came to save. He was tempted just as we are. Jesus is the lamb of God who came to take away our sin (John 1:29). Jesus is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). Without Jesus we cannot be right with God.

Matthew 3:13-17  Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.  (14)  John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”  (15)  But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Baptism is an act of obedience to Jesus who said to go into all the world and baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It was an act of obedience on Philip's part to baptize the Ethiopian and act of obedience on his part to be baptized.

Some of the best things in life can be so bad. It is somewhat shocking, but Lewis B. Smedes in his book Caring and Commitment points out that even commitment can be a bad thing. The purpose of the book is to get Christians more committed, but he points out the negative side of this very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The New Testament makes it clear that all who believe in Jesus as their Savior are to be baptized, and so for those who submit to do so it is an act of obedience.

The whole duty of man is to love God and keep His commandments. From paradise lost to paradise regained this is the teaching of the Bible. The one condition for man's abiding in Paradise was obedience to God's command. In Rev. 22:14 we read, "Blessed are they who do His commandments, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5