Sermons on christian baptism:

American Wedding Ceremony And The Act Of Baptism

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 19, 2001

The American Wedding Ceremony has many elements which correspond to the Act of Baptism and they both unite for life

Last Sunday, we talked about wedding ceremonies. We talked about how they differ from country to country and from culture to culture. We spent a considerable amount of time talking specifically about one type of a wedding ceremony that was practiced during Jesus day, among the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:27, Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 14, 2009

Are you a Christian? According to some recent statistics, over 80% of Americans call themselves by that label. But being a Christian is far more than giving yourself a label. Being a Christian is being in Christ. In this Easter Sunday message, we’re going

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com Are you a Christian? These days, that question isn’t so simple, is it? Because all kinds of people call themselves Christians. Over the past couple of weeks, I have read reports about a “pastor” in the Netherlands who calls himself an atheist Christian. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Two Forms Of Id

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jun 23, 2003

A message on the purpose of baptism.

Did you ever notice that they always ask for TWO: two forms of ID please. Even when you go to apply for some form of ID, they always ask for two forms of ID. When I applied for my driver’s license they wanted two forms of ID – My birth certificate and my social security card. When I applied for my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling All Righteousness

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 7, 2006

Jesus baptism helped him fulfill all righteousness. Likewise, our baptism helps us to fulfill all righteousness, that is, to become the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ.

Fulfilling All Righteousness Matt. 3:15 John was a wild and wooly evangelist preaching “hell fire and brimstone” to all who would listen. He was the very personification of Elijah in his garment of coarse camel hair and leather belt. This is how Elijah was identified by King Ahaziah in II Kings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answers To A Questioning Mind

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 6, 2007

Looking at the baptism of Jesus, this sermon explores many of life’s questions that are answered by the relationship to God established at our baptism.

Luke 3: 15 – 17; 21-22 – Answers To A Questioning Heart Intro: Recently, when I was having my hair cut, one of the hairdressers made an off-color remark using a profanity. One of the patrons to whom I had just been introduced as a pastor quickly remarked to her, “There’s a preacher here! What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do We Need To Be Baptized?

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Jan 30, 2017

It's important to understand what the Scriptures say about baptism

BACK TO BASICS #3 “Why Do We Need to Be Baptized?” Adapted from a message by Stephen Sheane Acts 2:38-39 January 29th, 2017 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION This morning we are continuing our “Back to Basics “series by looking at the subject of baptism. While I am not aware of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

234 - Why Water Baptism? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Sep 21, 2002

Three undeniable truths about water baptism.

Sermon Study # 234 – Why Water Baptism (part 1) READ > Acts 8:26-39 (KJV) Key Passage: Acts 8:36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? Acts 8:37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Preposition "Eis" In Acts 2:38

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 30, 2006

This is an examination of the meaning of the Greek preposition "eis" as we determine whether remission of sins precedes or follows repentance and baptism.

During the last Century, theologians who believe that salvation is attained only by belief in Christ have made the assertion that the Greek preposition eis translated in Acts 2:38 as “for” should be translated “because of”. They assert that the Greek would suggest that one must repent and be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Jesus, My Decision For Baptism Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 14, 2022

Philip was doing a great work in Samaria when the Holy Spirit sent him on what seemed a strange mission: go to Gaza, a desert region, and then get into a chariot. He obeyed, an Ethiopian official believed, and followed the Lord in baptism.

Foreword: Full disclosure, I am a Southern Baptist and present this message from that perspective. Water baptism is part of the Great Commission (Matthew 28, Mark 16, e.g.) and is mentioned in connection with belief and with becoming a disciple. It is readily admitted there are others who hold ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Christian Life

Contributed by John White on Jul 6, 2019

As the years roll by we all tend to increasingly have questions about life. As Christians we know the general answers to the age-old questions, “Who am I?’ Where did I come from?” “Why am I here?” “Where am I going?”

The Christian Life James 4:13-15 “Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15, Mark 8:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Baptized In The Spirit

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Martin Luther said, “baptism is something we do in the church one day, but it takes the rest of our lives to finish. In baptism we have new life in Christ, but as babes who are brought to its waters continue to grow, we too must continue to grow, to obe

Baptized in the Spirit Matthew 3__1-17 ADVENT II Second Sunday in Advent (A) the kingdom of heaven is at hand Isaiah 11:1-10 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

A Eunuch Experience

Contributed by Paul Duke on Jan 29, 2007

This is about Phillip the Deacon and an experience he had in Act 8 with an Ethiopian.

A Eunuch Experience Acts 8: 26 – 39 I called this sermon, “A Eunuch Experience.” And Teresa – No, I did not misspell the word “unique.” This is what we call a play on words. I am going to be talking about Phillip the Deacon and an encounter that happened to him. Some quick info from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost Waters

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

A Pentecost sermon on the outward sign we are given today - not tongues of fire, but baptism. Focus on the transformative effects and the death/life dichotomy.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Three in One who provides us with the rivers of Living water through the Spirit. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A Blessed Pentecost Sunday to all of you here in Chiefland. This Sunday, the Sunday where we celebrate ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seal Of The Spirit

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002

This sermon is about how the Holy Spirit seals us in our baptism.

THE SEAL OF THE SPIRIT Text: John 1:29-34 Once we have been baptized, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit. That is one of the things that the Bible tells us concerning Baptism. What does it mean to be sealed by the Holy Spirit? That is what we are going to focus on this morning. There ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: United Methodist