Sermons on Baptismal:

A Part To Play Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 13, 2025

John had a brief but profound ministry, fulfilling the part that God called him to play in order to prepare for the coming of Jesus.

There have been several times over the last few months that I have been reminded about the importance of even small parts on teams or in performances. back up quarterback who comes in for one play because his speed or gift could help move the ball down the field Ballerina who comes in for a single ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 30, 2012

Christian lives are not modified, nor updated they are changed and transformed. Paul celebrates this transformation in his letter to the Ephesians

Ephesians 4:26-5:2 “Transformed” INTRODUCTION Enjoying the fall day, a man sat down on a park bench and reflected on the past several years of his life. Just two years ago he didn’t think he would live another day. His heart was giving out on him and his only hope was ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Promise For All Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011

The good news of new life in Christ is for all; there are no limits to it.

Acts 2:14a, 36-41 “A Promise for All” INTRODUCTION The text today contains the first sermon of the Christian church. It’s a rather long sermon and admittedly a little on the hell, fire, and brimstone side of things. Thankfully, we only read the very beginning and the end of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Living A Christian Life

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2002

Living a Christian life is a wonderful thing. It doesn’t stop at baptism. That is only the beginning. We can’t turn away from God after baptism or act as if you have it all taken care of now, there are things we need to do. We have been enlisted into

Theme: Christian Living Text: Col. 3:1-4 Prop: Every Christian needs to maintain Christian living daily. Trans: How do we go about daily Christian living? Intro: Last week and only one other time since I have been here have I preached on the subject of baptism. And the reason I preached on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1st Sunday After Epiphany, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 9, 2023

JANUARY 7th, 2024.

Genesis 1:1-5, Psalm 29:1-11, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11 A). THE FIRST DAY. Genesis 1:1-5. GENESIS 1:1. “In the beginning” is a temporal expression; it pertains to time. In fact, here it refers to the beginning of time itself; but also to the beginning of Creation. This is the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Psalm 29:1-11, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something To Talk About - Jesus

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Mar 10, 2012

Based on Matthew 3-4, this message addresses the beginning of the ministry of Jesus (baptism, trial, fame). It uses the theme of "Something to Talk About".

ENOREE BAPTIST CHURCH “The Story” Series through the Bible Sunday, March 11, 2012 - “Something to Talk About” - Jesus’ Ministry Begins by Pastor Michael R. Hodge Introduction to the Message This message is the continuation of our journey through the story of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Our World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

God invites us to join Him in His passion to reach this world. He wants us in the game, and He promises to give us everything we need to succeed.

Reaching Our World Text: Acts 18:22-28 Intro: [Play Evan Almighty clip- Change the world- don’t know where to start] Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t quite have what it took to do what needed to be done? I usually think of examples from sports. I think back to times when I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:22-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Testimony Concerning Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 24, 2021

First John 5:6-12 shows us why you should believe that Jesus is the Son of God.

Scripture In the fifth chapter of the Apostle John’s First Letter, he concludes the first paragraph of that chapter with this statement, “Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” (1 John 5:5). But how can any person come to believe that Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“everything Done Right”

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

Jesus did everything just as the Father wanted including His own baptism. He now enables us by His Spirit to live more and more as the Father desires.

I. A small country church was having a "baptizing" in a river on a cold January day. A. A revival meeting had just concluded. 1. The preacher asked one baptismal candidate, "Is the water cold?" 2. "Naw!" he replied. a. One of the deacons shouted: "Dip him ag'in preacher, he's still lyin'!" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discover The Christ Who Changes Lives Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 16, 2006

Repentance and Baptism are not religous motions through which we much pass in order to escape judgment. They are life changing events.

Luke 3:1-18 “Discover the Christ Who Changes Lives” INTRODUCTION Some people remember a mere six years ago, when the world faced the prospect of entering the new millennium. It was a fearful and stressful time. We didn’t know what would happen. People were making dire predictions, like the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

The Gift of Tongues is different from Tongues which is the initial sign evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. This study is on the Gift of Tongues.

(A continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 8) The Gift of Tongues definition: A supernatural manifestation of the Holy Ghost, which is a Spirit-inspired utterance where believers speak a language which the speaker is not familiar with or learned. It is controlled by the Spirit. 1 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Voice Crying In The Wilderness

Contributed by Samuel Young on May 16, 2014

John the Baptist and Jesus' baptism from the eyes of a Roman centurion. This is a call to repentance and the realization that we are in need of God's grace.

-- Intro of Petronius the Centurion -- My name is Petronius. I am a Centurion responsible for the garrisons in Jericho and Jerusalem. Tiberius Caesar has been reigning for fifteen years. Pontius Pilate is governor of Judea. Herod is king of Galilee. Annas and Caiaphas are high priests for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

All One Family Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 23, 2013

Though different and unique, the people of God’s family are united by one Lord, one faith, and one baptism.

Acts 15:1-17 “All One Family” INTRODUCTION There are times when it is rather easy to tell that people are in different groups. For example, it is usually easy to tell a diet/exercise fanatic from a couch potato. We can have a hand inspection and probably tell who’s a blue ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Need For The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 2, 2008

The baptism in the Holy Spirit / energizes in the believer / a power driven experience / that is expressed / in a daily walk in Christ / that is vibrantly full of life.

NEED FOR THE HOLY GHOST Text: John 14:15-17 Intro: Spiritually fatigued? Has the OOMPH disappeared? Need energized? Has the fire been reduced to only smoldering embers? Delayed Spiritual Stress Syndrome? Experiencing HSBDD (Holy Spirit Baptism Deficiency Disorder)? Can we make a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Birth Of The Church, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016

The birth of the church, The coming of the Holy Spirit, The filling of the Spirit. Speaking in other languages. The church is one body. Baptism of the Spirit

“Completing the Mission that Jesus Began” Seeking and Saving Those Who are Lost The Birth of the Church, Part 2 Acts 2:1-13 We are continuing the series in the book of Acts called, “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began”. Acts is a wonderful New Testament book that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist