Sermons on Baptisms:

Baptism Of Our Lord A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jan 10, 2002

"Oh How I Love Jesus" We hear the words spoken to Jesus at his baptism, before his ministry has begun that, "This is my beloved, with whom I am well pleased" and the same is said to us without us having to earn it. Our response is love for God and love

Baptism of Our Lord Matthew 3:13-17 3 January 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen “O How I love Jesus O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, Because he first loved me.” Because he first loved me. Before I could do anything, before I could even think of needing to do something, Jesus loved me. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

It All Began With Baptism

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 11, 2002

how the ministry of Christ took off after his baptism and how our’s does too

January 13, 2002 Acts 13:34-38 34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. 36 You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Baptism And Ours

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2002

Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist to fulfill all righteousness. What does that have to do with me? Let’s see what the scriptures say.

Jesus Baptism and Ours Mat 3:13 Then Jesus arrived^ from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" 15 But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Romans 6:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Baptismal Prayer

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

study about prayer

JESUS’ BAPTISIMAL PRAYER Luke 3: 21-22 INTRODUCTION: A. The first public act in Jesus’ ministry was to be baptized 1. Jesus was baptized for a different reason that we are 2. Why we are baptized: a. To show in picture form what Jesus did to save us-- His death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Contrast/Baptismal Call

Contributed by Mark Ripper on Apr 23, 2001

Compares the actions of the disciples during the passion of Christ with their actions after the Resurrection.

Contrast – In today’s readings we see the contrast in the apostles faith in the Gospel of Mark and that of Peter and John in the Acts of the Apostles. In the Gospel Jesus is recounting their unbelief – The two woman return from the tomb and tell the apostles of Jesus Christ Resurrection, yet they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-15, Acts 4:13-21

Denomination: Catholic

Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

Act 1:8 is the book of Acts in a nutshell. It establishes both the theme and the outline of the whole book. Listen again to this awesome promise Jesus makes to His followers in that verse.

Baptism in the Holy Spirit Series: Book of Acts #5 Acts 1:4-8[1] 11-13-05 Intro Act 1:8 is the book of Acts in a nutshell. It establishes both the theme and the outline of the whole book. Listen again to this awesome promise Jesus makes to His followers in that verse. Acts 1:8 “But you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

basic teaching on Pentecost

II. Baptism in the Holy Spirit a. it was a declaration of John the Baptist about Christ—Matt. 3:11- Jesus would baptize people in the Holy Spirit and with fire. It isn’t the baptism of the H.S. but in the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the one who is baptizing. b. It is the promise of the Father—Acts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Ghost Baptism

Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Sep 5, 2003

To discuss the Holy Ghost Baptism in light of today’s many controversies and the holy scriptures.

INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the Holy Ghost Baptism in light of today’s many controversies and the scriptures. B. Pro: To establish that only Peter and the eleven received the Holy Ghost Baptism on the day of Pentecost. C. Text: Acts 2:1-4, 5-14 D. Outline: 1. Promise of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Into Christ's Death Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 8, 2008

This is the first of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in Romans 6:3, "Do you not know that all of us who ha

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Baptism into Christ’s Death Text: Romans 6:1-11 Do you know what a Rhetorical Question is? Of course you do. In fact, the question I just asked was a rhetorical question, wasn’t it? Oops! There I go again! A Rhetorical question is usually defined as any ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 14, 2008

In Mark 16:17 Jesus said, And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; NKJV According to this scripture they will speak with new tongues.

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT “Scriptural Answers to Common Objections” All Scripture is taken from NKJV unless otherwise marked “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17

Baptism Is Involved In Salvation Series

Contributed by Brian B on Jul 29, 2009

Reworked in April 2024 A Church of Christ/Christian Church perspective on why Baptism is "normative" in New Covenant Salvation

To sermon central members…… I would like to a couple of my fellow ministers for their teaching and counsel. Although this message is in no way intended to speak for them, I would like to note that some of their thoughts have heavily influenced what I have said below. ? Slide #1 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Baby's Baptism Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 4, 2009

This sermon examines the biblical perspective, our personal involvement, and the public administration of the sacrament of infant baptism.

Introduction One of the most significant events in the life of Christian parents is the presentation of their child for the sacrament of baptism. Today Alexia Tyler was presented for baptism. While obedience to God’s commands is always the key to blessing, an understanding of what transpires in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:7, Acts 2:30-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baptism: Magic Or Mission?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 14, 2010

"How can I get God to do what I want?" is the poor question that has led to erroneous concepts of baptism. Baptism is, to the contrary, our signing on to how we can go what God wants.

The problem is that if you don’t ask the right question, you’ll never get the right answer. If you ask the wrong question, you’ll never get the answer you want. A long time ago I learned that it is the wrong question, definitely the wrong question, to ask, "Are we having dessert tonight?" If I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Of The Holy Spirit:

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

We are told in these verses what being baptized of the Holy Spirit is. There are two kinds of baptism for Christians: water and Spirit. Water baptism reveals to the on lookers that this person that is being baptized of the water has already been baptize

Baptism of the Holy Spirit: Today I want to talk about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 12For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

One In Baptism (Unity)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 20, 2008

This is a sermon that focuses on how we are all a part of the family of God... despite our denomination.

Matthew 3:13-17 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed