Sermons on Form Of Baptism:

Repentance And Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 12, 2023

What can we learn about repentance and baptism from John the Baptist?

Repentance Why did John the Baptist preach repentance? Let’s discuss Matthew 3:1-12. In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, …” (Matthew 3:1-2a ESV) The meaning here is “a change of heart,” both a one-time event and a lifestyle. Why did John preach ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism And Salvation

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Nov 28, 2023

There is a difference between real baptism and ritual baptism

SALVATION AND BAPTISM Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor It has been brought to my attention that there is some misunderstanding about the relationship between salvation and baptism. I hope to clarify the issue. I believe it will help to distinguish between two types of baptism in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Matthew 28:19

Evidence Of Baptism

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2022

Everybody needs to be baptized. Some people just don't understand how important it is and so on. The Word of God over and over and again says this is incredibly important. People who love Jesus would be baptized.

This morning I want to talk to you about Baptism. Because on Resurrection Sunday we're going to have a baptism service. We have decided to have baptisms during our Sunday service. I haven't talked about baptism in the last year and, honestly, it's a critical thing for Christians for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Age Of Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2022

We don’t need to be divided over the topic of baptism. Biblically, there is room for our preferences without disunity, if we ask simple questions. What does the Bible really require? What does the Bible leave up to us?

We don’t need to be divided over the topic of baptism. Biblically, there is room for our preferences without disunity, if we ask simple questions. What does the Bible really require? What does the Bible leave up to us? Let’s look more deeply into baptism than narrow ideas may allow. Age of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-23, 1 Corinthians 10:1-2, Colossians 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Mode Of Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 20, 2022

What does the Bible mandate about the mode of baptism?

Eisegesis is a bad way to read the Bible. It means to read into the text things that are actually not there at all. One common example is reading that Jesus came up out of the water after being immersed. The text simply does not say that at all. “So Jesus was baptized. And as soon as he came out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16, 1 Corinthians 10:2, Luke 12:50, Revelation 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism And Temptations

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2024

immediately after Jesus was baptized by John he was forced into the desert by the Holy Spirit

Mark 1:9-15 Today is the first Sunday of Lent – the annual period of self-reflection leading to the joy and celebration of Easter. It is also the Sunday that we hear in the reading about the baptism of Jesus and God's affirmation that He is His "well-beloved son." It helps ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Episcopal

A Picture Of Baptism Series

Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 5, 2022

Part III in a series on the book of Jonah

As we begin looking toward our mission conference next month, I want to share some thoughts with you from the book of Jonah – a prophet who ran from God to avoid carrying a divine warning to the people of Nineveh. Jonah undoubtedly feared the bloodthirsty Ninevites, but in Jonah 4:2 he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Awakening To Baptism Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 3, 2017

How does entering the sheepfold by the door picture baptism?

Intro How do we become part of Christ’s flock and what does He do with His sheep? Goal Let’s realize that Jesus brings His sheep together. Plan Let’s look at John 10:1-10 and see how baptism makes us part of the faith community. John 10:1 The Sheepfold We can learn a lot about Christianity ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

One Baptism Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 20, 2016

Sin, Surrender, New Life, Baptism

ONE CHURCH - One Baptism Romans 6:1-4 (p. 785) July 24, 2016 Introduction: Jack Cottrell taught at Cincinnati Bible College for 40+ years and he shared this quote on faith and baptism: “Both faith and baptism are conditions for salvation, but faith is the means ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Baptism Sermon

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2016

A sermon for an outdoor baptism service in Toronto, Canada

Baptism Sermon - September 2016 There’s a story of a minister who like most ministers, conducted a lot of baptisms using the phrase, as we do, “In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”. One weekend his family went to a friend’s home in the country. Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism 2017

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2017

All Christian churches baptize believers and sometimes it is taken for granted. But, is there a Biblical warrant for believer baptism? Is there a Biblical warrant for infant baptism?

Please open your Bibles to Acts 8:26-40 which we will read in a few minutes. On June 25 we will be holding a baptism service at Chip and Chris Sprague’s pond at 4:00 PM. We will have directions for you in next week’s bulletin or we can meet here and caravan together. There are many accounts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 2:38, Acts 16:30-33, John 3:18, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9-10, Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Deeper Into Baptism

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 12, 2016

This message was preached after "Diving into Baptism" and takes a deeper look at what Baptism means.

Deeper into Baptism Last week we dove in to the discussion of baptism by looking at the Baptism of Jesus, and from that story we discovered that Jesus’ Baptism was Intentional, that it wasn’t without opposition, that it was a baptism of obedience, that it happened in the water and that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:21-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Baptism Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 31, 2016

The two fold commission of Christ to His disciples. Evangelize and Baptize.

Introduction A. Lets begin by reading Matthew 28:16 - 20 Matthew 28:16-20 (NKJV) Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. {17} When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. {18} And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Believer's Baptism Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 9 Believer's Baptism Colossians 2:11-15 David Taylor March 22, 2015

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 9 Believer's Baptism Colossians 2:11-15 David Taylor March 22, 2015 We are in chapter two of Paul's letter to the Colossian church, in our series, “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” Paul wrote this letter to help the Colossian ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witnessing And Baptism

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 14, 2020

Today, we'll be looking at the story of Phillip and the Eunuch...

(Acts 8:26 NKJV) Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, "Arise and go toward the south along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." This is desert. (Acts 8:27 NKJV) So he arose and went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible