In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the passage from the book of Acts where Philip shares the good news about Jesus with the Ethiopian eunuch and baptizes him. The preacher emphasizes the quick response and obedience of Philip in baptizing people. He then discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian church and how it can bring about a turnaround. The preacher also shares a personal story about a man in need and highlights the importance of being willing to help others without seeking personal recognition.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of immediate baptism for believers. He references the story of the jailor in Acts chapter 16, who asked Paul and Silas what he must do to be saved. They told him to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and he and his household were immediately baptized. The preacher emphasizes that baptism is a crucial step in receiving the remission of sins and the Holy Spirit. He also mentions other instances in the Bible where believers were baptized immediately upon conversion. The sermon concludes by noting that while verse 37 is found in the King James authorized version, it is not present in modern translations.

John Gill defends the practice of baptism by immersion, arguing against a recent pamphlet that promotes alternative methods. He emphasizes that the scriptural basis for baptism is rooted in the examples of Jesus and the apostles, who practiced immersion, and he critiques the opposing views as lacking in scriptural support. Gill asserts that the act of baptism symbolizes the burial and resurrection of Christ, which necessitates immersion to accurately represent this significance. He challenges the arguments of his opponent, Mr. B.W., highlighting the importance of adhering to biblical principles in the administration of baptism.

John R. Rice emphasizes the importance of focusing solely on what the Bible teaches about baptism, regardless of denominational doctrines. He highlights that baptism in the Bible always means with water unless otherwise stated, and that it was instituted by John the Baptist and practiced by Jesus and His disciples. Rice stresses that baptism is plainly commanded by Jesus, as seen in the Great Commission, and that New Testament preachers followed this command by baptizing converts promptly after their profession of faith. He also explains that baptism is a public profession of faith in Christ, symbolizing the believer's death to sin and resurrection to a new life in Christ.

Zac Poonen emphasizes the significance of baptism as an immersion in water, rooted in the original Greek meaning of the word 'baptism' which is derived from 'bapto', meaning to cover wholly with a fluid. He illustrates that both the baptism of Jesus and the Ethiopian eunuch involved going down into the water and coming up out of it, reinforcing that true baptism is a complete immersion rather than a mere sprinkling. Poonen argues that baptism symbolizes a burial, which can only be accurately represented through immersion, and highlights that only those who have died to their old selves, desiring to turn away from sin, are eligible for baptism.

John Gill defends the ancient practice of baptism by immersion against Mr. Matthias Maurice's claims that it is not scriptural. He critiques Maurice's arguments, highlighting the importance of scriptural evidence and the historical context of baptism as performed by John, Christ, and the apostles. Gill emphasizes that the original Greek word for baptism signifies immersion, and he provides various biblical examples to support his stance. He also addresses the theological implications of baptism, asserting that it represents the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Ultimately, Gill argues for the necessity of immersion as the proper mode of baptism, countering Maurice's assertions with scriptural and historical evidence.

John R. Rice delivers a sermon focusing on Revelation 17:5, interpreting the evil woman as a representation of Roman Catholicism, highlighting the false doctrines, heresies, and religious abominations that have come into Christianity through this institution. Rice discusses how Roman Catholics officially changed practices like baptism to sprinkling, claiming the authority of the church over the Word of God. He provides historical evidence of the shift from baptism by immersion to sprinkling within Roman Catholicism, Anglicanism, and other denominations, emphasizing the departure from the Bible's teachings. Rice urges listeners to study the Bible diligently, encouraging a return to the scriptural practice of baptism by immersion.