Sermons on what baptism pictures: showing 316-330 of 205,481

The Baptism Of Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Dec 21, 2015

The perfect example of Christ's obediance

Introduction The outline for this message came out of the "Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible." Our question today is “what is baptism all about? The answer is found in studying Jesus' baptism and John's reaction to Jesus' baptism. Lets outline our passage this way: 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism And Grace

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel.

Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel. Intro.: 1. On Sunday nights this Fall we've been asking the controversial question, "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?" < review ... > a. Many in Churches of Christ believe they are the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

The Power Of Baptism

Contributed by Thomas Cogan on Jan 6, 2001

In Baptism God claims us as His children and receive the power and promise of the Holy Spirit for daily living.

The story is told that near Rome, Italy, a mechanic started the propeller of a plane and accidentally turned on the fuel. The engines fired. To his amazement the plane ran along the ground, rose smoothly into the air, and went through what appeared to be a series of complicated maneuvers. It looked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-17, Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Belief And Baptism

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 7, 2013

A special message on baptism to accommodate an older handicapped woman who received a baptism by "pouring" .

BELIEF and BAPTISM Acts 16:22-33 Today we are celebrating the sacrament of baptism. We commemorate with an outward sign, with water, what God has accomplished inwardly by His Holy Spirit and His Word. We are looking at the tremendous act of God in Acts 16. Here, Paul is arrested in Macedonia, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Day Of Baptism

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2009

A message that precedes multiple baptisms.

TODAY IS A DAY OF BAPTISM. - We will be baptizing - Several people into the body of Christ AND SO TODAY’S MESSAGE - Is all about baptism - And the change it brings about - In the new Christian’s heart FOR INSTANCE, - Let’s take Al Johnson. - In his 50’s, he received Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: *other

A Baptism Sermon Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 5, 2017

This is a message before a baptism service. It includes a standard 'congregational renewal of Baptismal Vows" at the end of the message.

October 15, 2017 sermon - Baptism - Ephesians Series – Part 1 – Ephesians 1:1-6 I speak to you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. And I speak to you today, on a joyous day that marks the baptism of 6 adults and the dedication of one infant in the name of the Father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Or Baptism Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 29, 2005

Are we saved by faith or baptism? This is an extra sermon in our 3 on 3 series.

You know how some sermons are just easy to listen to? Maybe they hit on a subject you were just wondering about, or they address a need you felt but hadn’t put a name to, or they re-affirm something you believed but didn’t have the words for. Some sermons just seem to hit us right where we are at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meaning Of Baptism Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jun 23, 2021

For many people, baptism is shrouded in such great mystery that they fear giving their heart and life to Christ because they don’t want to go through being baptized. This message seeks to clear up some misconceptions.

Allow me to begin with a cute illustration. “The six-year-old grandson of Ruth Kirby told his mother that he had been baptized. Well, mom knew he hadn’t been formally baptized, so she probed a little further into the matter. She asked him to explain what he meant by ‘baptized.’ Little Blake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Romans 6:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Baptism

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012

This message unpacks some of the statements made about baptism and leads the believer, hopefully, to make a clear decision about their own theology of baptism. This message preceded a full immersion, believers' baptism.

The Gift of Baptism Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 We’re going to consider several passages of scripture today, but this one is the key passage for what I think is the main consideration for today - at least it was for me this week. Today is Baptism Sunday. It’s a very special day in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Baptism Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Baptism explained from a Methodist theology

Why Baptism Romans 6:1-11 Since the beginning of time, water has played a significant role in the lives of human beings. It has determined where people lived, impacted how and where people planted crops. And it has had a role in the religious life of people as well. In he Old Testament, water was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

There Is One Baptism Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 26, 2024

Ephesians 4 says that there is one baptism, but the New Testament mentions six different baptisms. Which is the one baptism that saves and unites?

A. The story is told of a preacher who had just started serving with a new congregation and for eight Sundays in a row, he preached about baptism. 1. The elders were growing tired of hearing about baptism and decided to assign the preacher a text for the next Sunday that would hopefully result in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41, Acts 10:37, Acts 1:4-5, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 19:1-6, Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Acts 8:35-39, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 6:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism As Life

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 7, 2008

A sermon for the first Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

First Sunday after the Epiphany Baptism of Jesus Sermon Matthew 3:13-17 "Baptism as Life" "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Baptism Of Jesus Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God's ways are often counterintuitive to our human understanding, but when we trust and partner with Him, we can experience His power and presence in our lives.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something that might seem a bit strange at first, but stick with me, okay? We're going to look at how God's ways are often counterintuitive, which means they might not make sense to us at first. But trust me, there's a reason for it all. But first, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Topics: Divine Plan, Faith, Spiritual Trust, Counterintuitive Wisdom

A Lesson On Baptism

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 18, 2009

This was a quick sermon I preached before performing the baptisms of two of our new members who have recently made professions of faith.

A Lesson On Baptism Text: Various By: Ken McKinley (Read Matt. 28:19-20) In looking at this text, one of the first things we note about Christian Baptism is that Jesus commanded it in the over-all framework of making disciples. In our text Jesus told His disciples to go and make disciples of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 7, 2012

Lessons learned from the Baptism of Jesus wrapping up with a brief lesson on the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Gospel of Luke 3:21, 22 We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good news” So, you could say that this series is about “The good news of Luke” What exactly is this good news? Simply put, it’s the life story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God