Sermons on Mode Of Baptism:

We Need To Get Turned Around

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jan 10, 2015

John the Baptist called for each of us to repent. What does that mean? How do we get turned around when we find we are on the wrong road?

About 15 years ago, I was on my way to an orientation and open day at the seminary. I had never been to the campus before, and the freeways in California can be tricky. In this case, the 57, which I was taking, and the 60 joined together for a couple of miles before they split apart. Somehow I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obey The Gospel Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 17, 2014

In this sermon, we learn that we must obey the Gospel to be saved, and we learn how to obey the Gospel.

A. I want to start with a true story: Jorge Rodriquez was new to our country and did not speak English. 1. He had no lawyer the day he appeared in court for hitting a parked car while driving drunk. 2. He went before the judge with what he thought was his “trump card.” 3. Rodriquez ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Shall We Do? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013

There are many answers given in the religious world to the question, "What must I do to be saved?". Which answer is correct? Let's examine the first conversion account in Acts to find out what the Holy Spirit's answer is to this important question.

What a great day for the kingdom of God it must have been when that first sermon was preached by Peter! The door into the kingdom of heaven was opened to the world. That first sermon led to the salvation of about 3000 souls. Let’s put ourselves into the shoes of the people hearing this first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dipped And Saved

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 10, 2018

Answer God’s Call

Title: Dipped and Saved Place: BLCC Date: 4/15/18 Text: Acts 22.16; Acts conversions CT: Answer God’s Call [Screen 1] FAS: The following is from a USA Today article detailing the decline of water baptism in many American churches: There are now baptism-style ceremonies where God is never mentioned ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Open Our Eyes To Follow Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 15, 2019

We began our year with prayers that God would open our eyes to help us find Jesus. Today we continue that prayer asking God to help us follow Jesus.

We began our year with prayers that God would open our eyes to help us find Jesus. Today we continue that prayer asking God to help us follow Jesus. Psalm 25:4-5 “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17, Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Translations And Twbts Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 3, 2018

In this message we will talk about english translations and the 2 common philosophies - formal and dynamic equivalent. And we will also talk about TWBTS (the why behind the story)... Like why did Jesus come and how do we get in on it.

Translations and T.W.B.T.S. #UnderstandingTheBible For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"what Is Your Identity?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2020

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“What Is Your Identity?” Matthew 3:13-17 In the Upper Room Devotional for this past Wednesday, a woman from Ohio named Lois Wilson writes the following: “On the first day of each community-college art class I taught, I would ask the students to write a brief answer to the question, ‘Who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Baptism is an act of obedience to Jesus who said to go into all the world and baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It was an act of obedience on Philip's part to baptize the Ethiopian and act of obedience on his part to be baptized.

Some of the best things in life can be so bad. It is somewhat shocking, but Lewis B. Smedes in his book Caring and Commitment points out that even commitment can be a bad thing. The purpose of the book is to get Christians more committed, but he points out the negative side of this very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The New Testament makes it clear that all who believe in Jesus as their Savior are to be baptized, and so for those who submit to do so it is an act of obedience.

The whole duty of man is to love God and keep His commandments. From paradise lost to paradise regained this is the teaching of the Bible. The one condition for man's abiding in Paradise was obedience to God's command. In Rev. 22:14 we read, "Blessed are they who do His commandments, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

The Need To Be Baptized

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Jesus who was without sin, got baptized to identify with all sinners that He came to save. He was tempted just as we are. Jesus is the lamb of God who came to take away our sin (John 1:29). Jesus is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). Without Jesus we cannot be right with God.

Matthew 3:13-17  Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.  (14)  John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”  (15)  But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Water Is Thicker Than Blood

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021

Water is what brings Christians together. Our baptism by water makes us all family. The bonds of the branches to the vine should be stronger than blood bonds.

The old saying that “blood is thicker than water” was being upended in this narrative. In this case, one can say that water is thicker than blood. Water is referring to the initiation rite of baptism. At that ceremony, the person being baptized with water becomes a member of the Christian family. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

More Than Water

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 4, 2021

Baptism is more than a confession of faith.

Sunday June 6, 2021 Palmyra First Assembly Text: Romans 6:4-11 Title: More Than Water Today I want to share with you some thoughts on baptism. There are a lot of different perspectives concerning baptism. Some believe that baptism is a “Sacrament” and therefore, in the act of baptism alone that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following Jesus To The Jordan River Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 14, 2021

Did you ever play "follow the leader" as a kid? Sure. It's a lot of fun until the leader makes you do weird things or some action you're uncomfortable with. How about following a leader you can always trust? This series is on following the only leader you can truly trust.

You can hear the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7293241 Jesus' Baptism - Follow the Leader Intro: • Young couple goes to visit her family for Christmas in New England. • Whole family went for a walk in the wintery wonderland. Hoping to connect with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 9:35, 2 Corinthians 6:16, 1 Peter 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"no Price Too High"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 2, 2020

Advent II A story of Lucy and Linus on repentance. God can not over look our faults. John is a child of the desert. Leathery face. Tanned skin. His walls mountains, his ceiling the stars. His was a courageous voice of repentance?

In Jesus Holy Name December 6, 2020 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “No Price Too High” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, little brother Linus is looking very forlorn. He asks big sister Lucy, “Why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Mark 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Dedication

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 30, 2022

A message dealing with dedicating children versus baptism

Dedication December 19th, 2021 CCCAG Scripture: Luke 2:22-40 Introduction After I got saved one of the biggest arguments I had with my family had to do with what we were going to do with our children when it came to spiritual matters. I have been raised in a house that was largely a twice a year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God