Sermons on Baptism Mode:

Fruit Or Foliage

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2022

In this very mobile age, there are many modes of transportation we may pick from. For example:

We can travel by car, boat, airplane, or bus. One of the most exciting and fastest ways of travel is by airplane. We can be here today and be literally thousands of miles away in only a matter of a few short hours. It may be a different matter when it comes to our luggage. Illus: One ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Witness With Water Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Baptism is to be a witness not only to the world, but a perpetual witness to your self in time of temptation. You are to look back, as Paul makes the Roman Christians look back, and remember what you gave witness to in the water of baptism.

A visitor to a drought stricken area was talking to some of the citizens about their no rain situation. As they were complaining about the difficulties it brought to them he sought to comfort them with the it-could-be-worse philosophy. He said, "If you think it is bad here, you should ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Water Wars Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 4, 2011

Exploring the reason for Baptist insistence on immersion of believers as baptism.

“An angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.’ This is a desert place. And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Thread - Pt. 3 - The 3rd Time Is The Charm Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 3, 2015

It is woven into the story of mankind. It is there from the beginning and it weaves all the way until the end. It is the thread that ties it all together.

Thread Pt. 3 - The Third Time Is The Charm I. Introduction It is small. It is usually unnoticed . . . until . . . the moment a thread is pulled you suddenly recognize its significance and how essential it is to the overall garment, tapestry or storyline. If the thread is removed the picture is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 18, 2012

We need to take giving seriously because OUR MOTIVE AND MODE OF GIVING MATTERS TO GOD.

INTRODUCTION Christians should take seriously the discipline of giving for the Lord’s ministry. Others thought that this is optional and can be replaced by other forms of service. But the Bible is clear that giving materially for the Lord’s work is equal in importance compare to that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 12, 2017

Our world is in need of great role modes, someone that one can look up to.

Introduction In the previous years during the time that I grew up there seem to be a couple of hero’s that one could look up to and strive to be like. However today that list seems to be fading away, as I look around and realize that Billy Graham in November will turn 98 years old, truly on of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Ignite The Fire

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 19, 2021

‘But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth’.

IGNITE THE FIRE ANCHOR SCRIPTURE: ACTS 1:8 ‘But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth’. Ignite the fire means to catch the fire, it can also mean to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember That You Are Baptized And Be Thankful.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 10, 2015

Discusses baptism and then continues with the Remembrance that we are baptized ritual.

Illustration: Over the centuries Christians have debated what baptism accomplishes, to whom it should be administered, and how much water should be used.  Christian Theology in Plain Language, p. 158. Illustration: The story is told about the baptism of King Aengus by St. Patrick in the middle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called And Equipped Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2015

Jesus is baptized, called in to mission and ministry and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Our baptisms mirror Jesus'

Matthew 3:1-17 “Called and Equipped” INTRODUCTION Time has passed quickly in the gospel story. Last Sunday our story focused on Jesus’ flight to Egypt with his mother and father. Jesus was about two years-old. Today the gospel reading is Matthew’s account of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

What God's Word Tells Us About Baptism Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 9, 2018

God's Word helps us understand: 1. the method of baptism. 2. the meaning of baptism. 3. the motive for baptism.

What God's Word Tells Us about Baptism The Book of Acts - Part 65 Acts 18:24 - 19:5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 13, 2016 INTRODUCTION: *Here's a serious question that may sound silly: Was John the Baptist a Baptist? The answer is that in a way he was, but certainly not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

So, You Want To Get Baptized

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 27, 2018

The seeker is hungry to understand Scripture. With the explanation, seeks to go deeper and be baptized. Like this reading, it need not be complicated nor by some rigid ritual; it may be spontaneous and thereby even more meaningful.

Mid-week Message/Devotion March 28, 2018 Reading: Acts 8:26-40 So, You Want to Get Baptized This to me, this is one of the most enjoyable readings in the New Testament. It sets an example for us that is extremely vivid. Let me first narrate a modern day parallel story based upon personal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"jesus Was Baptized Too"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2019

A Sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“Jesus was Baptized Too” Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 John White tells the story of his days as a medical student. For one of his classes, he missed a practicum about venereal disease and had to make it up at the clinic. When he arrived at the clinic he ended up in a line with a bunch of patients who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

The Second Work Of Christ

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 19, 2012

When you get saved, new birth by the Spirit, you have experienced the first work of God in your life. Many people teach that you that you have all that God has for you. There is a second work, Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Introduction A B When you get saved, new birth by the Spirit, you have experienced the first work of God in your life. 1 Many people teach that you that you have all that God has for you. a There is a second work, Baptism of the Holy Spirit. aa The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is part of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

"who Am I?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2024

A sermon about re-claiming the identity that we affirmed or was affirmed for us at our baptism.

“Who Am I?” Mark 1:4-13 (This sermon gets its inspiration from Henry Nouwen’s “Life of the Beloved” 1992) Life is short, isn’t it? I was born in 1968 and say I live until 2054—that’s not so bad, right? But that’s it. Now you may be thinking, “I came along a little bit later than you, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-13

Denomination: United Methodist