Sermons on Right Practice For Baptism:

The Meaninglessness And Mundanity Of Life - Week 3 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024

Explores navigating life's complexities through perseverance, finding hope in mundanity, and recognizing our heavenly longings as pointers towards God.

Good morning, beloved. I am glad to see each and every one of you here today, gathered in the presence of the Lord. Today, we are going to spend some time in the book of Ecclesiastes, specifically chapter 3, verses 1 through 22. This passage of scripture is a beautiful tapestry of wisdom and truth ...read more

Topics: Hope, Eternity, World Made Right

A Mother In Israel

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 14, 2023

You see, it isn’t by our numbers, wealth or strength that gets the job down; it is the power of the Holy Spirit alone, “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty.”

Judges 5:6-9 A MOTHER IN ISRAEL May 14, 2023 The book of Judges is a gritty, dirty history book. It is filled with sin, violence, and the judgment of God. In the text before us today, we are introduced to two women who were used by God in great ways, for his glory. Those women are Deborah and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

A Call To Community Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 3, 2013

Through this baptism we see: 1) The Proclamation for Community (Acts 16:9-10), 2) The Place for Community (Acts 16:11-13), 3) The Person in Community (Acts 16:14), and 4) The Proof of Community (Acts 16:15).

Acts 16:9-15. [9] And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." [10] And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Other

Baptism Means Walking With God (January 9, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

Why did Jesus get Baptized if He was without sin? Jesus got baptized because He came to identify with the sinners He had come to save. In fact, it is through Baptism that sinners and the grace of God meet.

BAPTISM MEANS WALKING WITH GOD Text: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Luke 3:15- 17, 21 - 22 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah,  (16)  John answered all of them by saying, "I baptize you with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-17, Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: United Methodist

God’s Endowment For Ministry

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2012

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit releases supernatural enabling for practical service.Through out history (OT promise, NT fulfillment, Modern Era) the BOTHS has empowered the church impact the culture.

God’s Endowment for Ministry June 3, 2012 A The Baptism of the Holy Spirit releases supernatural enabling for practical service. 1 Through out history (OT promise, NT fulfillment, Modern Era) the BOTHS has empowered the church impact the culture. a Dr. Larry Hart, professor of theology at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Baptism Is Yours -- Matthew 3:13-17

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 17, 2011

What blessings your Baptism brought you! We see these blessings as we contemplate Jesus' Baptism. Parts: A. He carries your guilt. B. You share his status.

Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Theme: Christ's Baptism Is Yours A. He carries your guilt B. You share his status Season: Epiphany 1a Date: January 9, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Christ_s-Baptism-Is-Yours-Matthew3_13-17.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fruit Of Repentance

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2004

Message discussing the meaning of repentance and how it should affect our lives.

The ¡§Fruit of Repentance¡¨ Matthew 3:1-12 January 11, 2004 Introduction What do you think of when you hear the word ¡§repent?¡¨ Two images come to my mind right away. The first is the street preacher with a Bible as big as your Aunt Martha¡¦s Buick, screaming at people to repent to escape the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Getting On The Left Side Of A Right-Handed God

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008

A unique approach to the blessing and jugdment of God. Everything God is is on his right - there is NOTHING left to be at his left.

Originally I thought of titling my message “God is Ambidextrous”. I have often characterized the right and left hands of God as the glory and judgment of God, respectively. We’re always hearing in church about the power and the glory – but I wanted to remind everyone today that God has a left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

"but Is It In The Bible?"

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 6, 2022

Many people teach and practice things that are not in the Bible. Here is a sample of my book, "But Is It In The Bible?"

At the outset, let me assure the reader that I believe that we are saved by grace through faith. We do not earn, merit, or work for salvation. It is a free gift, paid for and delivered by Jesus. But it is appropriated by faith. Faith is always more than mere head stuff. It is more than assent to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-13, Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lay Baptism & Lay Evangelism (John 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 25, 2025

Who baptizes and who evangelizes in our church? Let's look at John 4.

Can ordinary disciples baptize under supervision? Can a novice evangelize? Is a future evangelist waiting somewhere for us to arrive? Do we allow living water from heaven to flow through us? Is our food to do God’s will? Do we share what others need to hear? Let’s examine John 4. Who performed the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Know What Happened After Jesus’ Baptism

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 9, 2011

You Know What Happened After Jesus’ Baptism 1) Marvel at Jesus’ love for all. 2) Reflect Jesus’ love for all.

I’m sure it’s happened to you. You’ve borrowed a DVD from the library and you invest forty-five minutes in that movie when it stops, skips, and then goes back to the beginning. In spite of your best efforts you can’t get the movie to advance properly. It looks like it’s going to be another movie ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

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

Why We Do What We Do - Baptism

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 26, 2015

Why we Baptize in Jesus name.

“Why we do what we do” Baptism By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- I am going to continue on “Why we do what we do” and explain a little more in detail about Baptism. As you recall a few weeks ago I broke down Matthew 28:19 and compared it to Acts 2:38. In that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Apostolic