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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Our commitment as Church to children - to pray and support them on their Christian journey
Faringdon Bible Reading 2 Tim. 4:6-8 In our Bible reading this morning we read the last written words of St. Paul that have been preserved. Paul says at the end of his life: “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race and have remained ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Denomination: Anglican
Baptism is commanded by God and God Wants His People to Obey!
Baptism: Is it really a part of the plan? PRAYER From the Christian reader As teacher of the "20-Something" Sunday school class, I receive information on prospective new members for our group. Recently, one person had noted on his sheet under "Circumstances of Salvation" that he had "Accepted ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:38
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Explore and understand the depth of repentance, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the purpose of baptism as interconnected aspects of our Christian faith, as illustrated in Acts 2:38-41.
Good morning, Church family! I'm so excited to share a message with you today about the power of repentance, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the purpose of baptism. As we delve into Acts 2:38-41, we'll see how these three important aspects of our Christian walk are intimately tied together. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:38-41
Topics: Baptism
This sermon explores the profound spiritual significance of baptism, emphasizing its role as a divine declaration of our identity in Christ.
Good morning, dear family of faith. It is a joy to gather with you today, to stand together as one body under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we come together, we find ourselves in the presence of a deeply profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives, to shape our ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22
Topics: Baptism, New Life, Christ
This sermon was prepared to help the baptism candidates understand the meaning of baptism and why baptism is necessary. I prepared for the youth group, but it would apply to adults as well.
Baptism like a wedding ring (at Youth Gathering) Baptism like a wedding ring: Just as a wedding ring symbolizes your marriage, Baptism symbolizes your identification with Jesus. Just as a wedding ring itself doesn't make you married, Baptism doesn't make you Christian. Just as a wedding ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17, Ephesians 1:13
Denomination: Baptist
For centuries there has been a controversy over Baptism, ranging from method to purpose. What is Baptism all about?
In Baptism we identify with Christ. The water has many symbols. Water symbolizes washing, life, even death and resurrection. The greek word for Baptism is, "baptismos." or "baptizo." both words mean to immerse. From this we can understand that the best method is to place a ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:41
A sermon on the theology of baptism.
Matthew 3:13-17 “The Amazing Grace of Baptism” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Why was Jesus baptized? Scholars have debated this question over and over again , and have found no single answer. But it happened, and Jesus initiated ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Denomination: United Methodist
What we hear about ourselves, shapes us. Messages children often hear lead them to be negative. God’s message to us is that we are loved and chosen.
The Baptism of Our Lord Isaiah 43:1-7 January 7, 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen If a Child Lives with . . . By Dorothy Law Nolte If a child lives with criticism . . . . he learns to condemn. If a child lives with hostility . . . .he learns to fight. If a child lives with fear . . . . he learns to be ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7
Denomination: Lutheran
Jesus’ baptism publicly affirms that he is the Savior of all mankind.
Last year at this time our nation was reeling over a great controversy – the presidential election. But by mid-January the controversy was put to rest. That month marked the inauguration of our 43rd president. Inauguration Day marks a special time in our nation’s history. It is the day on ...read more
A biblical study of baptism and its meaning in the life of the believer
TEXT: ROMANS 6:1-11 TITLE: “BAPTISM: A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE” INTRODUCTION: A. A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:1-11
Exploration of traditions of adult/infant baptism, and discussion of how we respond to our baptism. Do we run from it? Or do we turn toward God who is always turning toward us?
Baptism of our Lord (A), January 13, 2002 "Running from Your Baptism" Today we hear about Jesus’ baptism as an adult. This baptism was the beginning of his official ministry, sort of his inauguration or commissioning as it were. John was baptizing people at the Jordan River as a symbol of washing ...read more
Baptism is a beautiful picture of the death, burial and resurrection of the Son of God, Jesus Christ.
"Baptism, a Beautiful Picture of Grace" Introduction: * Question: Do you have to be baptized to be saved? Answer: No, only trusting in the atoning death of Jesus Christ on the cross ever saved anybody. . * Question: Does everyone who gets saved have to be baptized? Answer: No, ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:12, Romans 6:1-14
God’s grace makes baptism valid.
“Eleven seconds, you got ten seconds, the countdown going on right now. Five seconds left in the game! Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” exclaimed ABC-TV sports commentator, Al Michaels. And then the patriotic celebration ensued as the 1980 U.S. hockey team staged the biggest upset in Olympic ...read more
Scripture: Titus 3:4-7
This message looks at the Place and Significance of Baptism in the life of a believer as well as the Future after baptism for the Believer
THE DYNAMICS OF BAPTISM IN THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER MATT 28:19-20; 3:13-16; ROM 6:1-7; ACTS 2:41-47 INTRODUCTION: During the earthly ministry of Jesus, there were two, maybe three activities He considered vital to the walk of a believer in Christ. Not essential for salvation, yet essential in a ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:1-7, Matthew 3:13-16
An overview of water baptism from the ministry of John the Baptist and our Lord’s baptism.
WATER BAPTISM Bible Teaching Series # 1 - Water Baptism in the Gospels Introduction: I have been a pastor for 35 years and during that time I have baptized hundreds of people in water. The baptismal services that are most memorable to me, with a few exceptions, are ones that ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3
Denomination: Independent/Bible
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