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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Baptism

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,195 views

    This sermon addresses the elements of baptism as well as why we perform this sacrament.

    Introduction A Baptist congregation installed a new full immersion baptistery in the sanctuary as part of an extensive remodeling project. But the county building inspector wouldn’t okay its’ installation. “I can’t,” he said, “unless it has a separate septic tank.” The trusties couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Baptism In The Teaching Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,502 views

    A sermon on baptism as taught in Paul’s epistles.

    Baptism In the Teachings of Paul Acts 22:16 INTRO.: Story of Paul’s defense in Jerusalem: Acts 22:1ff. Paul emphasizes the role of baptism in his own conversion. One would certainly imagine it plays a prominent role in his later teaching. Since Paul, the Apostle, wrote most of the epistles of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism Message (Adult)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008
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    Baptism is an outward act, with visible elements, that is key to the inward attitude and acceptance into God’s kingdom.

    Baptism Before performing a baptism, the pastor approached the young father and said solemnly, "Baptism is a serious step. Are you prepared for it?" "I think so," the man replied. "My wife has made appetizers and we have a caterer coming to provide plenty of cookies and cakes for all of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fly High - Acts Part 20 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2006
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     | 4,088 views

    There are two types of testimonies coming from the church today - they are either Self-centered or God-centered.

    “Fly High” - Acts part 20 Marilyn Swanson’s thoughts on Communion. Video Illustration about communion: Partake of Communion Testimony by Mark Doiron Thesis: There are two types of testimonies coming from the church today - they are either Self-centered or God-centered. Scripture Text: Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Glass avatar

    What Is Baptism, What Is It And Who Is It For?

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Jul 1, 2011
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    This lesson serves to demystify Baptism, by examining What it is and Why we are Baptized

    There has been much discussion over what is baptism and who is it for and what is it for. Baptism is actually the fifth step in becoming a Christian. To review: We must first hear the word. HEARING includes receiving the word, not just listening to the nouns and verbs. We gain FAITH by listening ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Waiting For?

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017
     | 6,747 views

    Our conviction must call us to action!

    Title: What Are You Waiting For? Date: 5/17/15 Place: BLCC Text: Acts 22.16 CT: Our conviction must call us to action! FAS: There are people in our lives that will always hold an important place in our hearts. For me, one of these people is my long time friend Mark Evans. Doesn’t matter how long ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Are You Waiting For? The Response.

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017
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    Answer God’s Call

    Title: What Are You Waiting For? The Response. Place: BLCC Date: 5/24/15 Text: Acts 22.16; Acts conversions CT: Answer God’s Call FAS: In the ongoing battle against oversleeping, humanity has devised some clever alarm clocks. But for all their clever designs, most alarm clocks still suffer from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Paul's Defense Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2017
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    Paul’s speech before the temple crowd was primarily aimed at establishing his complete commitment to Judaism. What he evidently could not accomplish through his participation in the Nazarite vow he now sought to establish by this speech.

    February 26, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Paul's Defense (22:1-21) ACTS 22:1-21 (KJV) 1 Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you. 2 (And when they heard that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shattering The Fresco; Reassembling The Mosaic

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 20, 2018
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    The rebuilding of the Church in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries took the divine energy that we receive in the Eucharist and gave it a new missionary impulse.

    Conversion of St. Paul 2018 Reformation/Revolution Today’s reading from St. Luke’s Acts of the Apostles is precious because it is one of the first-person testimonies from St. Paul about his conversion on the road to Damascus. Rabbi Saul was on his way to being the most famous Jew in the Levant ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Seeing, Hearing, And Doing

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 30, 2013
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    Drawing to a conclusion the last 4 weeks we see three important things we MUST respond to: Seeing, Hearing, and Doing what Jesus Christ shows, says, and commands of us.

    Seeing, Hearing, and Doing Acts 22:1-30 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Paul understood ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Put Your Life Where Your Mouth Is

    Contributed by Ralph Lassiter on Oct 1, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,819 views

    Evangelism isn't easy for all; but all have a story to tell. This message emphasizes the need to not only tell your story but to live your testimony because the strength of your testimony is how you live your life.

    Text: Acts 22:1 – 16 The call of the Lord is that every Christian be a missionary. To carry out the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20 where Jesus said, “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Baptism

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013
     | 4,669 views

    There's a lot of confusion in the religious world regarding baptism. In this lesson, we'll survey the NT teaching on the ancient practice and learn the why's behind doing it.

    The words of Ananias in Acts 22:16 are simple to understand. There’s nothing complicated about them. Nothing complex or ambiguous; “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” And yet the religious world of today, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Jesus Touches, He Changes. Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 24, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 58,949 views

    His name had been Saul, but that - along with his entire life - was changed when he met Jesus. What changed him and what can we learn from his experience?

    OPEN: There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day her preacher noticed how proud she seemed to be of her pretty cross, and said to her, “Honey, don't you know that the cross Jesus died on wasn't beautiful like the one you're ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Rush To Judgment Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,724 views

    Paul returns to Jerusalem and faces the same type of misjudgments he had made earlier in life. In the face of such opportunity he takes the opportunity to share his testimony.

    A Christian man owned a barber shop. One night, at a revival meeting, the barber felt greatly burdened to do more with his testimony for Christ. The next evening, the barber began attending a "soul winners class" at his church. He attended faithfully every night for two weeks. He rehearsed all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Stress Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
     | 6,972 views

    Dealing with stress can be difficult. Paul gives us a glimpse of how to handle the issue of stress

    When Stress Gets Tough Acts 27:1-44 June 25, 2011 Morning Message Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency. ~Natalie Goldberg, Wild Mind How many of you deal with some form of stress? Stress is one of the factors of life that we all deal with. Stress comes at us ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God