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Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel.
Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel. Intro.: 1. On Sunday nights this Fall we've been asking the controversial question, "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?" < review ... > a. Many in Churches of Christ believe they are the only ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
This sermon explores the profound mystery of baptism, emphasizing its role as a transformative declaration of faith and a testament of God's grace. Key
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joy to be here with you today, standing on this sacred ground, sharing in the fellowship of our faith. We are gathered here, not as strangers, but as a family united in our love for Jesus Christ. And it is in this spirit of unity and ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-17
Topics: God's Word, Faith And Salvation
In Baptism God claims us as His children and receive the power and promise of the Holy Spirit for daily living.
The story is told that near Rome, Italy, a mechanic started the propeller of a plane and accidentally turned on the fuel. The engines fired. To his amazement the plane ran along the ground, rose smoothly into the air, and went through what appeared to be a series of complicated maneuvers. It looked ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:1-17, Luke 3:21-22
Denomination: Lutheran
To show GOD's for us and not against us.
I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Heaven on your side? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's for us and not against us. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:30 (The Message) 11:30 About the baptism of John—who authorized it: heaven or humans? Tell me." V. THESIS: GOD is backing us ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:30
Denomination: Pentecostal
A special message on baptism to accommodate an older handicapped woman who received a baptism by "pouring" .
BELIEF and BAPTISM Acts 16:22-33 Today we are celebrating the sacrament of baptism. We commemorate with an outward sign, with water, what God has accomplished inwardly by His Holy Spirit and His Word. We are looking at the tremendous act of God in Acts 16. Here, Paul is arrested in Macedonia, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:22-33
Denomination: Baptist
An explanation of the sacrament of baptism.
Introduction At the beginning of this series, I noted that from time to time we will stop at a text and consider the particular that is brought up. Paul has raised the practice of baptism in his discussion on church unity. Baptism is not the primary issue, but we would do well to stop this ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:13-17
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Explores the profound significance of baptism as a proclamation of faith, a blessing, and a unifying bond within the Christian community.
Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it wonderful to gather together again in this sacred space, to lift our voices in praise and to seek wisdom from His holy word? We are drawn here by the irresistible pull of His love, gathered in His name and bound by His grace. It's in these moments, ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11
Topics: Baptism, Genesis Creation
We can only win over and against temptation by putting our faith in Jesus Christ who can help us to resist temptation.
BAPTISM AND THE BATTLEGROUND Text: Mark 1:9-15 "It is said that Ignatius of Loyola once had a hole dug for the novices [rookies] of his order a grave, having them buried except for their heads, asking, "Are you dead?" To those who answered yes, he would reply, "Rise then, and begin ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:9-15
Denomination: United Methodist
We are saved by grace through faith, but what does that faith entail?
Before the Lord left this earth, He left us, His church, two rites, ordinances or sacraments. Both The Lords Supper and Baptism were meant to be a comfort and something to bring His body closer to one another. In fact the two have caused more division among God’s people than any other ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:38-39
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This is a description of the meaning of Baptism and a call to be baptised
Easter Baptism Easter, 2004 Romans 6:3-14 Show the story of Easter – From the Gospel of John film What does it have to do with me? My dad went to see The Passion on the Christ, as he has leaving the theatre, he passed two teenage boys. The one boy said to the other, “I don’t get it.” The ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:3-14
Denomination: *other
It is the baptism of the Holy Spirit that gives us the power to carry out His will in our lives.
Text: Acts 19: 1-7 (King James Version) “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not ...read more
Scripture: Acts 19:1-7
Understanding water baptism
I. Water Baptism: It’s meaning 1. Greek: Baptizo - to plunge under, dip, or immerse. a. Some churches teach a sprinkle of water. This is not true to the meaning of the word. b. Two Greek words translated "sprinkle" are RANTIZO and ECHEO. Neither word is found in the Bible ...read more
How Important is Baptism? What does it represent? Three words describe what the act of baptism means to the believer.
Opening Illus: Young boy saved on the church bus; goes to tell the preacher “I want to get advertised…” The early church’s practice was to ‘advertise’ baptism: • “Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:3-7
The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 9 Believer's Baptism Colossians 2:11-15 David Taylor March 22, 2015
The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 9 Believer's Baptism Colossians 2:11-15 David Taylor March 22, 2015 We are in chapter two of Paul's letter to the Colossian church, in our series, “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” Paul wrote this letter to help the Colossian ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Today, we'll be looking at the story of Phillip and the Eunuch...
(Acts 8:26 NKJV) Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, "Arise and go toward the south along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." This is desert. (Acts 8:27 NKJV) So he arose and went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:26-39
Denomination: Independent/Bible
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