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  • Elizabeth Stutler avatar

    Telling The Stories Of Jesus

    Contributed by Elizabeth Stutler on Jan 12, 2009
     | 3,923 views

    A sermon given reminding parishioners of the importance of passing our faith on to others.

    Telling our Stories 10-26-2008 John 3:33-36; Matthew 28:16-20 Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong. They are weak but He is strong… The words echo down the ages from some of the earliest memories many of us have. Someone somewhere told us the amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Second Work Of Christ

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 19, 2012
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    When you get saved, new birth by the Spirit, you have experienced the first work of God in your life. Many people teach that you that you have all that God has for you. There is a second work, Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

    Introduction A B When you get saved, new birth by the Spirit, you have experienced the first work of God in your life. 1 Many people teach that you that you have all that God has for you. a There is a second work, Baptism of the Holy Spirit. aa The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is part of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Remember That You Are Baptized And Be Thankful.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 10, 2015
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    Discusses baptism and then continues with the Remembrance that we are baptized ritual.

    Illustration: Over the centuries Christians have debated what baptism accomplishes, to whom it should be administered, and how much water should be used.  Christian Theology in Plain Language, p. 158. Illustration: The story is told about the baptism of King Aengus by St. Patrick in the middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Called And Equipped Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2015
     | 6,982 views

    Jesus is baptized, called in to mission and ministry and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Our baptisms mirror Jesus'

    Matthew 3:1-17 “Called and Equipped” INTRODUCTION Time has passed quickly in the gospel story. Last Sunday our story focused on Jesus’ flight to Egypt with his mother and father. Jesus was about two years-old. Today the gospel reading is Matthew’s account of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wade In The Water

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 11, 2014
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    Does it really matter what mode of Baptism that is used , the important thing is being baptized by the Holy spirit.

    Today is the day that we as United Methodist acknowledge and celebrate the Baptism of our Lord and Savior. Baptism is a sacrament in the United Methodist Church and is not something that we take lightly, our baptism is a very important step in our life. And in the United Methodist Church we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ignite The Fire

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 19, 2021
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    ‘But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth’.

    IGNITE THE FIRE ANCHOR SCRIPTURE: ACTS 1:8 ‘But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth’. Ignite the fire means to catch the fire, it can also mean to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "who Am I?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2024
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    A sermon about re-claiming the identity that we affirmed or was affirmed for us at our baptism.

    “Who Am I?” Mark 1:4-13 (This sermon gets its inspiration from Henry Nouwen’s “Life of the Beloved” 1992) Life is short, isn’t it? I was born in 1968 and say I live until 2054—that’s not so bad, right? But that’s it. Now you may be thinking, “I came along a little bit later than you, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    In The Name Of Jesus: Washed And Made New

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 22, 2025
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    Water baptism was an important part of Christian initiation in the practice of the first Christians, its still important today.

    Sermon Title: “In the Name of Jesus: Washed and Made New” Introduction – A Personal Story I want to begin by taking you back to a moment that has shaped my entire life. I was nine years old. I had gone to the altar and given my heart to the Lord. There, as I repented and called on Jesus, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going Public

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009
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    For this baptism service, Dave shares some thoughts about what baptism is.

    Going Public Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 17, 2009 I realized the other day, much to my surprise and regret, that I have never preached a sermon on baptism! Of course we have done many services of baptism here at Wildwind, but I have never spoken on it before. I want to allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Who Is Eligible For Water Baptism? Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007
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    A look at the qualifications for baptism.

    Part 3 Who is eligible for water baptism? 1. Those who have repented of their sins "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2:38, KJV) 2. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • David Johnston avatar

    Is The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost Necessary To Have The Gifts? Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
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     | 3,421 views

    Question: Is the baptism of the Holy Ghost necessary to have the Gifts of the Spirit? The answer: YES

    Question: Is the baptism of the Holy Ghost necessary to have the Gifts of the Spirit? There is not one scripture that says so, but the Principle is there. Let’s go to the disciples before Pentecost. Luke 10:1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Fox avatar

    Biblical Word Pictures Of The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001
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     | 4,583 views

    Biblical Word Pictures of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

    Biblical Word Pictures of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit Acts 1:4-8 I. Note: Salvation must come before Spirit Baptism: Acts 1:4-8 (NIV) 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Why We Need The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,793 views

    The baptism in the power to witness. It is the divine ability to impact several witnessing areas of our lives.

    Jesus is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God grow.The power to make this happen is not found in human effort but Spirit effort(Acts 1:8). The baptism in the Holy spirit is power to witness. It is the ability to witness in several ways. 1. It is the power to serve.(Acts 1:8) "But you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Reflections On Michael Jackson's Childhood - A Baptism Talk

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 27, 2009
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    A baptismal talk reflecting of some very incisive thoughts from the late Michael Jackson about the importance of a good childhood

    Baptism of Georgina Bailey 28-06-09 Story: Last week was marred by the death of Michael Jackson One of the saddest comments I heard Michael Jackson make was when he was being interviewed and he said that his father had never told him that he loved him. In a speech at Oxford University in March ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Why Is The Baptism In The Holy Spirit So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
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    The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is God's promise of His empowering presence.

    Why Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit So Important? Texts: Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 1:8; Acts 4:31; Acts 2:14-21. Introduction 1. Illustration: Since the days of Pentecost, has the whole church ever put aside every other work and waited upon Him for ten days, that the Spirit's power might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist