Sermons on Baptism
The Great Commission
This message will explore Jesus’ great commission for disciple-making. (Matthew 28:16-20) SERMON OUTLINE “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20) A Return (28:16) 11 apostles (the 12 minus Judas) Leaving Jerusalem A return to where everything…
Baptized with Water and Spirit
Jesus’ baptism is the fulfillment of all righteousness and a revelation of His Sonship. It also echoes the Exodus journey of Israel through the Red Sea. Matthew 3:13-17 SERMON OUTLINE “Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.” (Matthew 3:13) Facts of Jesus’ Baptism timing setting Theological Truths of Jesus’ Baptism Representative Messiah: John’s hesitation and Jesus’ purpose The Descent of the Dove: the coming of the Holy Spirit Jesus the Unique Son of God:…
Washed with Water
Jesus went to the Jordan River to be baptized by John, His cousin, as a sign of obedience and purification before God. His disciples repeated that, both during His ministry and after His ascension. Baptism initiates us into the new community as we step forward by faith in response to God’s gracious gift of new life and forgiveness in Christ. Key passages: Matthew 3:13-17; Romans 6:1-14; 1 Peter 3:20-21 SERMON OUTLINE “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death…
Prepare
In Luke 3:1-38, John the Baptist appears as a forerunner to the Messiah. John is the Elijah-like prophet foretold, crying out in the wilderness for people to prepare for the Lord. Jesus comes to be baptized and we know He is the one for whom we all have been preparing. SERMON OUTLINE “The word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for…
Resurrection Timing
1 Corinthians 15:20-34 Sermon Outline “For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.” (1 Corinthians 15:21) Jesus Christ the New Beginning of Resurrection Life (1 Corinthians 15:20-23) Adam the first fruits of death Jesus the first fruits of life Jesus Christ the New Beginning of God’s Victory (1 Corinthians 15:24-28) The victory of the Cross and Resurrection The ultimate resolution at the end Living like the New Beginning is True (1…