Sermons on Holy Baptism:

Growing Up With God

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2001

Responsibilites we have as Children of God

GROWING UP WITH GOD COLOSSIANS 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION Scripture often uses several different phrases to describe one thought. In Genesis, we are described as being “created in the image of God.” John 3:16-17 tells us very plainly that God loves us so much that He sacrificed Himself for us to save ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Underserved Superstars

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 29, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 10: 1 – 20

Leviticus 10: 1 – 20 Underserved Superstars 10 Then Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it, put incense on it, and offered profane fire before the LORD, which He had not commanded them. 2 So fire went out from the LORD and devoured them, and they died before ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Obedience

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003

Parable of the two sons

Obedience: Introduction: Parable of the two sons: Matt. 21:28-32. As Christians we are adopted Sons of God and this does bring with it responsibility. Obedience is essential for belonging to God’s family: Matt.12:50 For whoever shall do the will of my Father, which is in heaven, the same is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Anglican

Does Our Church Welcome The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 2, 2016

The Holy Spirit does the hands-on work in the Bible: creating, inspiring, empowering, communicating the Word. Jesus left Him to direct the church. Are we ignoring Him or are we seeking Him and cooperating with Him?

DOES OUR CHURCH WELCOME THE HOLY SPIRIT? Mt.3:16; Gen. 1:1-2; 8:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE KNOWLEDGE THEY LACKED 1. Three men, a Texan, a N. Korean, and a New Yorker were standing on a sidewalk when a reporter approached them and said, “Excuse me, could I get your opinion on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sanctification, Living The Life Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007

A sermon outline to use to preach on the process of sanctification

SANCTIFICATION, LIVING THE LIFE OF CHRIST Romans 6:1-14 I. The Identification (6:1-4) “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John The Baptist

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2005

Can you imagine what it would be like if the Bishop instituted John the Baptist as YOUR minister

Newchurch 04-12-05 John the Baptist - Mk 6:14-29 The Second Sunday in Advent points us toward the life and ministry of John the Baptist – a man SENT by God to prepare the way for Jesus the Messiah Our Gospel this morning focuses on the ministry of that enigmatic character -John the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Willie Richard, Jr on Dec 28, 2002

Explaination of the process of baptism and rebirth to new converts.

Little Rock Baptist Church August 18, 2002 Baptism Service- Ella Harris, Myles Davis, Derrick Davis Scripture: John 3:1-3 You must be born again! As Pastor of this great church, my first opportunity to pastor I might add, I often pray that God will bless us with new members. And I also pray ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Questions

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 8, 2010

There are numerous questions surrounding the life of Jesus. This sermon attempts to answer the question as to why Jesus submitted to baptism.

Luke 3: 15 – 17; 21-22 – Questions Intro: Recently I received an email from a friend that was a sort of survey. It contained a lot of questions. Questions like, “What is your favorite color? What are you wearing right now? What kind of car do you drive?” Those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Murder Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by David Smith on Aug 7, 2009

When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it." And he solemnly swore to her, "Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdo

We had a baptism this morning, and I think if you’d searched through the Bible for the most inappropriate Gospel story to feature today, you couldn’t have done better (or rather worse) that the one we had this morning - the story of the death of John the Baptist! When you’re working with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

John's Continuing Testimony Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 26, 2009

John again bears testimony of the superior ministry of Jesus

Jesus had returned from His ordeal in the wilderness where He resisted the temptation of Satan. Though He was hungry and tired He never lost sight of His mission; which was and is our salvation. When Jesus went out with His disciples and began doing miracles and baptizing, many people came to Him. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus & Sinners

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 15, 2007

A look at how Jesus dealt with sinners.

In July of 2007 President George W. Bush granted a pardon to I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, sparing him from a 2 ½ year prison term in a CIA leak case. Libby was the former chief of staff to Vice President Dick Cheney. He was convicted in March of lying to authorities and obstructing the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

I Know You're There!!!

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 18, 2008

HOW TO LIVE DAY TO DAY WITH THE TEMPTATION AND TRAILS WE FACE FROM THE SATAN.

I KNOW YOU’RE THERE INTRO: JESUS IS BAPTIZED 1: MATT 3:16-17 A) THE BAPTISM B) IT’S A VICTORIOUS THING FOR A MAN OR WOMAN C) CHRIST WAS BAPTIZED TO SHOW HIS OBEDIENCE AND HUMILITY TO THE FATHER D) HEAVEN WAS OPENED, THE SPIRIT OF GOD DESCENED UPON HIM, A DOVE A LIGHT WAS UPON HIM POINT: THIS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Other

Fourth Sunday Of Lent, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2020

You have a story to tell

Spiritual blindness often has ideological roots and rational presuppositions. The Pharisees were so sure of everything—that God did not heal someone on Sundays; that Moses was God’s only spokesman, that anyone born blind had to be a sinner. To illustrate: Two psychiatrists were talking and one ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Catholic

Easter People

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 13, 2020

We are more than just Easter proclaimers, we are Easter people. Yes, it's important to share Jesus on social media, but it is more important to be people who live out the Easter story every day of our lives.

Easter People (Rom. 6:1-4) Intro: A. There was a truth that was known, yet not believed. Jesus had been very clear to many that he would rise up from the dead on the third day. This truth was known to the religious leaders who hated Jesus so they went to Pilate with a request. Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Non-Absentee Farmer

Contributed by Gary Graff on Jul 15, 2017

Jesus doesn't just plant the seeds of the kingdom and then disappear. He sticks with us for the long haul. He nurtures the seeds of faith and helps us to grow.

Don't you just love a baptism? You have the beautiful little baby, the parents and God parents making promises to both child and God. And you have the water and the word. God promising to adopt this child into his family and make him or her his own. There's a lot of stuff going on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran