Sermons on Faith And Baptism:

Is Baptism Really That Important? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message examines baptism from a historical and Scriptural standpoint.

A minister in Abilene, Texas tells the story of an unusual event that took place in their baptistery. He was sitting in his office studying when he began to hear some commotion coming from the auditorium. At first he ignored it until he heard someone yell, “There’s a lady trying to drown herself in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water Baptism Is Significant Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 5, 2007

Please know that water baptism is very significant in the Christian’s life. Water Baptism is so significant that Jesus Himself was baptized in water prior to starting His earthly ministry. May we always endeavor to follow Jesus’ steps in all things.

Water Baptism is Significant The Life of Christ Series By Greg Johnson February 4, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Matthew 3:13-17 Concerning the baptism of Jesus, God’s Word says (Matthew 3:13-17 NIV) "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. {14} But John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

To show the importance of being baptized with the Holy Spirit

Title: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Theme: To show the importance of being baptized with the Holy Spirit Text: Acts 19:1-7 ¶ And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: For true and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Holy Ghost Baptism

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Apr 30, 2007

We want to see that God wants to give to us the complete infilling of His Spirit.

HOLY GHOST BAPTISM TEXT: Acts 2.1-4 INTRODUCTION: Many people see the Holy Ghost as and influence or energy, and not a person. “Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

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

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-Before And After

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 22, 2009

Baptism is a healing of mind, body and spirit and the beginning of a lifetime of working out our salvation by adhering to the Law of Love.

Tuesday of 4th week in Lent March 23, 2009 The Church’s forty-day preparation for Easter is, above all, a preparation of the whole Church to claim the inheritance earned by Christ through His passion, death and resurrection. Jesus lived, died and rose again so that we might have the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

Cup Or Baptism Of Discipleship!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 15, 2011

In this sermon outline we point out the suffering of Jesus in accepting the PERFECT WILL OF THE FATHER. In this, we also can see what it takes to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. All disciples are believers but not all believers are disciples. Th

Cup or Baptism of Discipleship! (Mat 20:20 KJV) Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. (Mat 20:21 KJV) And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Remember Your Baptism!

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Jan 13, 2014

This sermon on the Baptism of the Lord Sunday, Year A, seeks to remind us what baptism means in our lives.

REMEMBER YOUR BAPTISM! MATTHEW 3:13-17 JANUARY 12, 2014 BAPTISM OF THE LORD SUNDAY, YEAR A FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Strange things can happen at baptisms. I read somewhere of a pastor who was baptizing in a river. Not realizing what he was doing, he positioned the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016

This message gives a scriptural perspective on the Spirit's Baptism, it's work in believers lives today, and how to receive it. It can be shared in one session or broken up into a series of messages.

“What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?” Luke 16:19 through Luke 16:31 (NIV) 19“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21and longing to eat what ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism Is A Big Deal!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 5, 2016

1. Baptism reminds us of the Lord's love. 2. Baptism reminds us of a caring Christians. 3. Baptism reminds us of the miraculous meeting in salvation.

Baptism Is a Big Deal! Acts 8:26-39 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 21, 2016 *Baptism is a very big deal in Ukraine. Most of the churches don't have a water tank inside to baptize people. And the winters over there are very cold, so they only get to baptize once or twice a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Baptism Series

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011

Many debates have occurred over this teaching among our Christian brethren. We find in the scripture the Holy Spirit works in many different ways in the world and in the lives of born again believer’s. Baptism in the Holy Ghost is viewed as a dis

ARTICLE 8 We believe in the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart. Many debates have occurred over this teaching among our Christian brethren. We find in the scripture the Holy Spirit works in many different ways in the world and in the lives of born again believer’s. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

What A Baptism Says

Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Mar 31, 2010

A 3 point sermon on the subject of baptism and what it says about those who are being baptized.

What a Baptism Says * The example- Jn. 1:29-34 * The explanation- 1st Cor 15:1-4 & Rom 6:1-4 * The expectation- Matt 28:19 & Acts 2:38,47 & Acts 9:18 I. Someone has been saved * “saved” = approx 50 times in N.T. in relation to being rescued. * rescued from what? Sins power, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism And Communion In The Wilderness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

The exodus is a type of our salvation, and the wilderness wanderings serve to warn us against presumptuousness.

BAPTISM AND COMMUNION IN THE WILDERNESS. 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. 1. The continuity of Israel and the Church. The Apostle Paul, a ‘Hebrew of the Hebrews’ (Philippians 3:5), refers to the Gentile and Jewish Christians at Corinth as “brethren” (1 Corinthians 10:1) - thereby indicating the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Baptism Of New Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012

Jesus' baptism was more than a mere example that we should follow. It was a start of his ministry; his new life. Our baptism reflects Jesus'. We too are identified as God's own, filled with the Holy Spirit, and die to live a new life of mission and minist

Mark 1:4-11 “A Baptism of New Life” INTRODUCTION We are one week into the new year. Many of us may pooh pooh New Year’s resolutions, and mutter under our breath that it is just another day—one of three hundred and sixty-five. Still, there is a newness about this time. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran