Sermons on bapto: showing 16-30 of 38

What Is A Disciple?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2014

There are lots of experts on the topic of discipleship, so why is there so much confusion? What does the Bible say about disciples?

What is a disciple of Christ? There are many books on the subject these days, and frankly a lot of technical confusion. That wasn’t the case in the first century. They were very clear about it and had Jesus’ words fresh in their minds. We need not be confused either, and we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

4 Pictures Of Water Baptism

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 20, 2004

A picture is worth 1000’s words! The Bible gives 4 powerful pictures of what Baptism in Water is all about.

4 Pictures of Water Baptism This morning I want to talk to you about something that every believer in Jesus Christ should do. However, the decision to do this thing is scary for most people, and not all for the same reason. The awesome part about this thing is that there are blessings for you and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Revisited 1 Peter 3:19-21 Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Apr 10, 2015

: In 1 Peter 3:19-21 seems to provide a description of an event that transpired while Jesus was in the tomb for three (3) days. This is a very difficult passage to understand its meaning or implication.

Title: Faith Revisited Big Idea: In 1 Peter 3:19-21 seems to provide a description of an event that transpired while Jesus was in the tomb for three (3) days. This is a very difficult passage to understand its meaning or implication. Students of the Bible have developed different understandings of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Go Into The Light

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Mar 3, 2024

Christ is a beacon for all to set their compass, and reference for their journey home. We can also be beacons of light. We receive the fire of the Holy Spirit, and because of that, we can be one of the guiding lights that helps shepherd God’s children home.

Go Into the Light Do you remember the movie Poltergeist? It was about a house that was haunted with not just one ghost, but many, many of them because the greedy developer built the entire neighborhood over a cemetery. The 4’3” actress Zelda Rubinstein plays the eccentric medium hired to help ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Galatians 6:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Isaiah 12:4-5, Matthew 7:1-5, Ephesians 5:8-14, Proverbs 9:9, John 1:5, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Are You Approved Or Hungry

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 5, 2019

Everyone wants a word from God, but they do not know the Word of God.

Amos 8:11  Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:  12  And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:14-16, Titus 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Indignity Of Division

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 6, 2013

1 of 1. Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from the indignity of internal division. What can pull us away from division? Pulling us away from the indignity of division is a Unified...

The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION—1Corinthians 1:10-17 Attention: In my trucking days...The flat tire on the interstate on I-95 in FL. It completely stopped the progress of the truck. Need: The Corinthian church was afflicted/troubled by the indignity of internal division. Paul urged the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Way More Fully Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

When we think we know it all, there’s always something that God can teach us.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 18:24-19:7 TITLE: “KNOWING THE WAY MORE ADEQUATELY” INTRODUCTION: A. When you visit a place you’ve never been before, you tend to follow the directions very closely. The more you travel to that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Saints Dying" Romans Pt 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 3, 2007

Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4 step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus so as to live a righteous life in Christ.

“Saints dying” – Romans part 8 Opening Illustration: Movie Maker - video of previous baptisms at New Life Community Church. Thesis: Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4 step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Baptism By Immersion Required For Salvation?

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 29, 2018

Though the New Testament contains no explicit instructions on how to administer Baptism, the Greek word baptizo means "to immerse. Herein is a brief history of baptism before and after "sprinkling" became acceptable by many Churches.

Baptism is the public acceptance of Jesus and adoption into His fold, both by action of the Holy Spirit and by man's symbolic use of water. All too often Baptism is a stated requirement to join into a particular church denomination as opposed a public showing of a bond between a new believer and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Be Baptized? 2023 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2023

Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4-step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus to live a righteous life in Christ.

“Why Baptism?” Opening Illustration: I have decided baptism clip. Thesis: Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4-step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus to live a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Naaman’s Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

Naaman’s story of healing and dedication to God came as a result of hearing about another person’s story “Elisha’s” and how his relationship with God brought healing to many other people’s bodies, souls and spirits.

Naaman’s Story Opening Illustration: There is a myth from ancient Egypt that says when you get to the gate of Heaven you will be asked two questions: 1. Did you find joy in your life? 2. Has your life brought joy to others? Thesis: Naaman’s story of healing and dedication to God came as a result ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Religious Reluctance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 6, 2018

1 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a religious woman who was reluctant to believe. How/When will God’s people turn the reluctancy of the religious? Turning religious reluctance God’s way requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE—John 4:1-26 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: When I was a young tween-ager(9-12 yrs.) Daddy bought me a ‘Cox’ brand miniature ‘Baja Bug’ Volkswagen. It was about a foot & 1/2 long & was built to scale. It had fat tires mounted on shiny plastic ‘mag’ wheels. It ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Spirit In Baptism Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 11, 2011

Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4 step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of a baptized saint. The symbolism of Water Baptism points to saints who have chosen to die for the Lord and then they emerge resurre

Series: Experience the Spirit Many Christians cannot define or have a very hard time defining what Christian Spiritual Maturity is or even looks like. Yet, many will say that they want to grow into spiritually mature Christians. We have learned the importance of the Bible in our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit And The Bride Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Feb 18, 2020

The fifth message in this series, describing the role of the Holy Spirit in readying the Church (as a Bride) to meet her Bridegroom in the air. Explains the meaning of terms such as the Baptism of the Spirit, Filling of the Spirit and Fruit of the Spirit.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 5: The Spirit and the Bride In the last few messages in this series, we've discussed the way in which the Church, as a Bride-to-be, will one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:35-36, Ruth 3:12, John 3:8, John 6:55-56, John 14:26, John 15:26, Ruth 2:20, Ruth 3:9, John 16:8-11, Romans 6:4, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 2:10-12, 1 Corinthians 3:2, 1 Corinthians 12:7-13, John 16:13-14, Romans 5:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 5:18-20, Ephesians 5:30-32, Ephesians 6:17, Ephesians 4:13, Galatians 5:25, Philippians 2:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Hebrews 2:14, Hebrews 6:4, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 Peter 4:10, Philippians 2:13, Colossians 3:16, 2 Peter 1:4, Revelation 22:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren