Sermons on baptizing: showing 331-345 of 22,041

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 25, 2017

In some of the Prisons in the United States when a prisoner is taken to be executed the guard that is leading the procession continual shouts out, Dead man walking. Death came to us through sin; causing each human being to be a "Dead Man Walking"!

In some of the Maximum-Security Prisons in the United States ... when a prisoner is taken to be executed ... the guard that is leading the procession continual shouts out, ... "Dead man walking". It means, ...to clear the way ... to quiet down ... for this prisoner is on their last walk ... on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:21, Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

He Will Guide You Into All Truth (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 10, 2020

To establish that God has provided for seekers of faith: the pattern of conversion to Christ. It was given to the world through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, beginning on the Day of Pentecost. This lesson describes the work of the Holy Spirit, in the dispensation of grace.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. He Will Guide You into All Truth Remarks. 1. This is the second lesson, in this sermon-series entitled: “The Pattern of Conversion.” Recall, Jesus said to them: “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-15, John 8:31-36, Acts 20:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 3:21-29 - Message 10 – The Law Was The Guide Dog – All Locked Up Under Sin – Exploring Baptism In The New Testament Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 13, 2024

The Law could not make one righteous but pointed the way to Christ. Scripture locks everyone up under the control of sin. The Law also locked up the ones under it as well. We open up the meaning of baptism in the New Testament, both water and Spirit. Both are essential.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 3:21-29 - MESSAGE 10 – THE LAW WAS THE GUIDE DOG – ALL LOCKED UP UNDER SIN – EXPLORING BAPTISM IN THE NEW TESTAMENT [A]. ARE PROMISES AND LAW IN A MORTAL BATTLE? {{Galatians 3:21 “Is the Law then contrary to the promises of God? May it never be, for if a law ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:21-22, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:21-23, Isaiah 64:6, Hebrews 11:6, Galatians 3:23, John 16:8-9, Romans 4:16, Galatians 3:24-25, Galatians 3:26-27, Romans 6:3-5, Ephesians 4:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:28-29, Genesis 22:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirty Steps To Planting And Growing A Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Model your new church after the first century model found in Acts 2:41-47: "Those who accepted his message were baptized and about 3,000 were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the b

Jesus said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) 1. Begin by assembling together local people who are committed to Christ, to the growth of His church and the great commission. Once you have a group of people who are committed to carrying out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Come All Ye Faithful

Contributed by Noel Herr on Dec 18, 2010

This is a funeral sermon for a very faithful baptized child of God, age 96, who lived her faith and served her Lord in this world, but not according to her works was she saved, only by the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ––a planting of the Lord, an oak of

O Come All Ye Faithful December 14, 2010 • Romans 8:31-39 & LSB379 Grace and peace to you in the name our our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. O Come All Ye Faithful, Joyful and Triumphant! Because of Jesus, we will someday be joyful as we gaze upon his face. And we shall enter into his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Gathering To Grow Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

We must turn around (‘repent’) from the depth of our self-will… and give ourselves…immerse ourselves (‘be baptized’) in the life of Jesus…now risen and ruling and revealing God’s will.

Gathering to Grow Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – October 16, 2011 Intro – I want to begin by asking a question: Why are you here? Why are we here together? It’s always good to stop and consider WHY we are doing something… what the purpose is. Because when we loose clarity on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit - Part 1 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 3, 2017

The Holy Spirit is undeniably the least understood part of deity, yet he is said to live within us, a gift we receive when we are baptized. He has several names - Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Helper, and even Holy Ghost in early English translations.

THE HOLY SPIRIT This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2, John 14:16-17, John 14:26, John 16:7-15, 1 Corinthians 12:3-14, Ephesians 4:4, Mark 1:10, Acts 2:2, 2 Corinthians 3:17, John 4:24, 2 Samuel 23:1-2, Psalm 51:11, 2 Peter 1:21, Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:16-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting To Know Jesus - #2, Jesus' Baptism Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010

I had to ask myself, ‘Why did JESUS need to be baptized?’ After all, this IS the Messiah, the Creator of the World, the Living Word, the Lamb of God, the Lion of Judah, Emmanuel (God with us)…GOD! Why does God come to a body of water to be dunked by a guy

Matthew 3:1-17 The Baptism of Jesus (Life of Jesus, #2) Jan.17, 2009 Story: In the fifth century AD, St. Patrick baptised King Aengus of Ireland on his request. The saint willingly complied. His courtiers assembled with royal state to assist at the ceremony. St. Patrick carried in his hand, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost 2017

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2017

There is a dynamic difference between believers who are not fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit and those who are. We see evidence of this on the day of Pentecost.

Please open your Bibles to Acts 2:1-13 which we will read in a few minutes. Last Sunday we took a brief look at the Ascension of Jesus to Heaven and how that act was a critical part of the plan of redemption that was put into place before the beginning of time. We took a look at how the great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – What Is Membership Of The Church? - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2023

In this next article we are looking at what makes a person a MEMBER of the Body of Christ, THE CHURCH universal. We consider conversion, then baptism – water baptism and baptised in the Holy Spirit. The practise of baptism in churches is mentioned.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – WHAT IS MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH? - PART 4 MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH The membership of the universal Church is through salvation and baptism, but which baptism? This is not baptismal regeneration; just that baptism followed salvation as water ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-34, Romans 6:1-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 1 Corinthians 10:1-4, Ephesians 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Resurrection (Matthew 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2024

Two focal points of Christianity are the resurrection and the great commission. Let's look at these in Matthew 28.

Did Jesus have some important instructions after His resurrection? Let’s find out in Matthew 28. Jesus’ Resurrection What happened early that Sunday morning? After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Counter Attack Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

There is a major battle going on for your heart and mind for whatever has your mind, has you. After Jesus sought to be baptized signifying his yielding to God’s call upon his life, he immediately came under attack. In our Scripture today, we see that the

Angels & Demons: counter attack There is a major battle going on for your heart and mind for whatever has your mind, has you. After Jesus sought to be baptized signifying his yielding to God’s call upon his life, he immediately came under attack. Matthew 4 and Luke 4 share Jesus’ time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 16, 2023

At the end of the time Jesus was upon the earth, he showed himself to his disciples and told them certain things they were to do after he returned to Heaven. Luke records some of the things commanded. Matthew gives a clear command, "Baptizing them". Let us find out about this baptism.

At the end of the time Jesus was upon the earth, he showed himself to his disciples and told them certain things they were to do after he returned to Heaven. Let us read Luke’s account; Luke 24:44-53. 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 24:44-53, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Matthew 3:1-2, John 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Makes Us One?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2021

You can put a bunch of cats in a burlap bag and you'll have ONE bag full of cats, but you won't have unity. So what makes us one body? The answer is so obvious we sometimes miss it.

OPEN: Today is our “Unity Service”. We have 3 different languages represented: Burmese; Spanish and English. A lot of us look forward to this worship service because (despite the fact that we come from different backgrounds) we all really seem to like each other. I believe that this is the type of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 17:22-23, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pattern Of Conversion 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 14, 2021

To establish that Philip’s preaching of Christ to the Ethiopian treasurer was his continued preaching of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be Baptized into Christ. Introductory Remarks. 1. The "gift" of salvation is given to all by God's grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ