Sermons on Holy Spirit Baptism:

Baptism As Soaking In Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2008

In Baptism, we become, like Jesus, prophets, priests and leaders for our world.

Feast of the Lord’s Baptism January 11, 2009 “Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan.” Why? Was Jesus a sinner? And what does this event, which we celebrate every year, mean to you and me the other 364 days of this year? To better understand the meaning of Jesus’s baptism, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11

Denomination: Catholic

Baptism: The Sacrament Of Solidarity

Contributed by John Knight on Jun 4, 2002

An apology for baptism

Baptism: The Sacrament of Solidarity Mark 1:4-11 Matthew 3:1-17; Mark 1:4-11; Luke 3:1-22; John 1:19-34 Intro: My personal experience with baptism I. Nature and Purpose of Baptism (Reason) Young people, secular- are weary of the old and established forms of religion They question the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Holiness

Your Part In The Story Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 2, 2008

God begins the write an exciting story after Jesus returns to heaven. He does it not through kings and princes but through ordinary people called to extraordinary things through the power of the Holy Spirit. What’s your part in the story God is writing?

Every good story contains lots of drama and action. The story we are about to study has it all: ship wrecks, riots, chases, miracles, prison breaks, magic, the supernatural, snakes on a plain, courtroom drama, powerful preaching and debating, strong bonds made and broken, and lives changed. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Connections: The Believer, Church, Holy Spirit And Great Commission Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 9, 2011

If we want to be in the center of God's plan for us, we must seek Him individually and we must be in deep connection with an individual church that is faithful to the Word.

Connections: The Believer, Church, Holy Spirit and Great Commission (Acts 12:24-13:3) Transitions can be hard to make; we have recently transitioned to an empty nest, the lost of dear family members, and a host of other adjustments based upon changes in our society, as you also have had to do. We ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baptism: A Better Birth Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 24, 2016

We need a better birth if we want a better future in heaven.

Have you been following the U.S. presidential election campaign? It’s kind of hard not to with the likes of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders running for president. Perhaps you caught this news item then a couple of years ago. It has to do with Senator Ted Cruz who is also running for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Test The Spirits Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 28, 2013

You test the spirit behind religious teachers by knowing the truth & walking in the Spirit of Truth. You need to know how to walk in the Spirit of God & test the spirits because there are many deceiving spirits in the world today.

1 JOHN 4: 1-6 TEST THE SPIRITS [1 Peter 2:1-10] Close to the BATTLE LINES during the Korean War a sentry was walking his post one night. He heard a sound in the darkness, and he challenged, "Halt! Who goes there? Friend or foe?" A voice replied, "Friend!" The sentry said, "Repeat the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Yahweh Is Spirit Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 11, 2022

What does it mean and imply when Jesus says, “God is Spirit?”

Yahweh is Spirit (John 4:24a) 1. A THIRD GRADERS EXPLANATION OF GOD was written by Danny Dutton, age 8 ...for his third grade homework assignment to "Explain God." One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, 1 Kings 8:27, Deuteronomy 4:33-34, Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 11:7-12, 1 Timothy 6:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baptism: The Water Of Revealing

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 9, 2006

Baptism reveals that Jesus is God’s Son, the world’s Savior and it reveals that we are God’s children.

What do the waters of baptism and the waters of a tsunami have in common? At first glance it wouldn’t seem like they have much in common. The 2004 tsunami that hit South-East Asia snuffed out 250,000 lives and did billions of dollars worth of damage. Baptism, on the other hand, saves souls for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Bookmarked For Life - Baptism

Contributed by Paul Collins on Mar 9, 2005

A look at Acts 10 where we see Cornelius and Peters life being impacted in such a way that it becomes like a bookmark for them to go back to, to find a source of encouragement and reassurance for the trials life throws at them.

Bookmarked for life Baptism Sermon for 20th March 05 By Paul Collins What are some uses for bookmarks? 1) Return you to the place you last read from. 2) To stop the pages from getting damaged. 3) To get a message across to others. 4) To clean your fingernails with. 5) Gives you something to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Same Question – Round 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Bordes on Mar 7, 2009

Continuation from sermon What have I done? Asking the questions no one asks anymore.

“SAME QUESTION – ROUND 2” IF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK YOU WILL REMEMBER THAT WE DEALT REALLY WITH JUST ONE QUESTION: WHAT HAVE I DONE WITH JESUS CHRIST? WE LOOKED AT HOW THAT QUESTION APPLIED TO US EITHER AS NON-BELIEVERS OR AS FOLLOWERS OF HIM. WE STARTED LAST WEEK IN THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH AND ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Water Baptism

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Understanding Water Baptism...

Understanding Water Baptism The word baptize is from the Greek verb baptidzo which means “to immerse.” The process of baptism consists of immersion, submersion and emergence. This process is used to describe John’s baptism and Christian baptism. Simply stated, to baptize is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Foursquare

Baptism Is The Defining Moment

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Jul 25, 2011

Scriptures that show the meaning and purpose of baptism from John the Baptist to Paul.

BAPTISM IS THE DEFINING MOMENT 1 Confessing Their Sins Matthew 3:6 “Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.” 2 All Israel Was Baptized Mark 1:5 “And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Is All Wet

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 20, 2008

Baptism how should it be done pouring, sprinkling or immersion, what about infants and children? When ready, should one wait or be baptized immediately? Is re-baptism necessary? What part does repentance play? How does the Bible answer all these questions

Baptism is all wet Dunk, Sprinkle, and Double Dunk Baptism Act 2:38-41 NIV Matthew 3 NIV Mark 1:9-13 NIV Luke 3 NIV John 1:24-42 NIV Baptism how should it be done pouring, sprinkling or immersion, what about infants and children? When ready, should one wait or be baptized immediately? Is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Baptism And Ours

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 12, 2008

A sermon for the Baptism of our Lord, Series A

The Baptism of Our Lord, January 13, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to a deeper appreciation of your saving grace in Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of Ministry And Baptism Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 29, 2004

When Philip preaches Jesus, people look for water! What’s the connection? Look and see...

I visited Amazon.com and hit the search command with these words: “The joy of…” to see what books began with that title. There were 111,218 entries! Although not all actually had that title: these were among those listed: The joy of cooking The joy of signing The joy of motherhood The joy of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ