Sermon Topic: Baptism

Following Jesus Through the Water

Date: August 26th, 1979  |  Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17  |  Topics: Baptism, Church, History, Ordinances, Trinity

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the regionContinue Reading


The Church We Love

Date: September 23rd, 1979  |  Scripture: Ephesians 5:30-32  |  Topics: Baptism, Church, Sacrament, Testamony

For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.


The Gospel Dramatized in Two Acts

Date: July 6th, 1980  |  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26  |  Topics: Baptism, Communion, Gospel, Ordinances

For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink thisContinue Reading


The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Date: August 9th, 1981  |  Scripture: Acts 2  |  Topics: Baptism, Holy Spirit, Indwelling, Power, Salvation

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every natioContinue Reading


The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Date: August 9th, 1981  |  Scripture: Acts 2:1-4  |  Topics: Baptism, Filling of the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Indwelling

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.


The Ordinances of the Church

Date: February 14th, 1982  |  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-26  |  Topics: Baptism, Communion, Ordinances

And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.


The Divine Institution of Baptism

Date: March 7th, 1982  |  Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20  |  Topics: Baptism, Ordinances, Ritual, Symbolism

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.


The Divine Institution of Baptism

Date: March 7th, 1982  |  Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20  |  Topics: Baptism, Evangelism, Identification, Immersion, Ordinances, Water

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.


The Baptism That Jesus Commands

Date: March 21st, 1982  |  Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20  |  Topics: Baptism, Church, Ecclesiology, Obedience

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.


The Baptism That Jesus Commands

Date: March 21st, 1982  |  Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20  |  Topics: Baptism, Church, Ecclesiology

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.