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  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Why Do We Need To Baptize

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004
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    This marvelous passage gives us the insight in regards to the ordinance of Baptism

    “Why Do We Need To Baptize?” Romans 6:3-4 A. Because it enables us to IDENTIFY with Christ in His death and resurrection. (v. 3) Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:27; 1 Peter 3:21; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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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    "By Water And The Spirit"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2016
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    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    "By Water and the Spirit" Mark 1:1-15 Mark starts his Gospel with: "This is the beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ, God's Son..." "This is the beginning..." The beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ is the beginning of THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD for you and me. It is the Good ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • George Durham avatar

    Who Tells You Who You Are?

    Contributed by George Durham on Aug 24, 2016
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    John 15:16; 1 John 5:13; Mark 10:14 Baptism is God's initiative of Grace reaching all those created, even infants, & sinners.

    WHO TELLS YOU WHO YOU ARE? John 15:16; 1 John 5:13; Mark 10:14 We Receive Our Identity From Others, From + Expectations Of Friends & Colleagues, From + Labels Society Puts Upon Us, & From + Influence Of Family. To become Christian is to receive a NEW IDENTITY. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Splitting Heaven Open"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2015
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    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    "Splitting Heaven Open" Mark 1:1-11 If you ever watched Sesame Street you might remember the song: "One of these Things is Not Like the Others." There would be a short vignette with, perhaps Cookie Monster looking at four plates of cookies. Three of the plates would have 2 cookies each and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ministerial Resource No.3_ Practical Instructions For Water Baptism Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 21, 2004
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    A practical help sheet used to prepare believers for Water Baptism by Immersion. Includes the Baptism Formula.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed by this document, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ed Warfield avatar

    The Priesthood Of All Believers

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
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    This message delivers a biblical perspective on the depth of the meaning of water baptism and how powerful the baptism of Jesus is concerning our role in the Kingdom

    The Priesthood of All Believers Intro.: There is little understanding of the role of priest in today’s church. We understand ruling & reigning & we understand the priesthood in respect to pastors, but we’ve missed the reality of the priesthood of believers. I hope that changes today I. Historical ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Baptism & Preaching Ministry Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 17, 2021
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    We look at Jesus’ baptism, how the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness, and how He began to preach the Good News (Gospel) of the Kingdom. This week's liturgical calendar text.

    THE BAPTISM & PREACHING OF JESUS MARK 1:9-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A kindergarten boy was trying to write down the most important things that had happened to him over the summer. He asked his dad, a preacher, how to spell ‘God.’ 2. His dad smiled with pride, thinking what a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Alex Perednia avatar

    The Christian Life In Three Words

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jan 31, 2007
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    There are three words that define a Christian’s life no matter their particular testimony: repentance... belief... baptism

    INTRODUCTION When Jesus Christ comes into a person¡¦s life, conversion brings changes that may be sudden or gradual. Sometimes, the winds of conversion blow through a person’s life -- mowing down their sins and rebuilding a life of faith in what seem like mere moments. That was definitely the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Vaccine

    Contributed by John Melms on Sep 9, 2006
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    The ’vaccine’ of faith that we received in our Baptism fights the ’virus’ of the world, the devil and our flesh.

    Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: I wonder how Dr. Jonas Salk felt in the 1950’s. Dr. Salk was credited with discovering the vaccine for polio, the great disease of the early 20th century; an epidemic ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Huie avatar

    Why Be Baptized? Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,418 views

    Why should a person who believes on Jesus be baptized? The Bible gives us some very clear answers!

    1. Illus. of myself • Came to Christ, pastor began to talk to me about being baptized. • Didn’t really see the need for it. Had been sprinkled as a child in another denomination, didn’t see any reason to do any more than that. • Spirit continued to deal with me, so one day I just sat down with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Lewis avatar

    Baptized - Holy Ghost & Fire Series

    Contributed by Larry Lewis on Sep 10, 2016
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    There are three types of baptisms mentioned in the Bible. In this 3rd and final message in our series entitled 'Baptized', we will focus on what the Bible has to say about the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

    Read Matthew 3:11 Read Acts 1:4-5 & 2:1-4 • Today we are going to finish our 3 week series on the topic of baptism. • Two weeks ago we started this series in preparation of our water baptism service which took place last week. • Baptism, is probably one of my favorite topics in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Divide Of The Cross

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,128 views

    An Easter sermon from Romans 6

    Sermon for 4/15/2001 The Divide of the Cross Romans 6:1-11 Introduction: Missionaries, who serve in lands with other religions like Buddhism or Hinduism or Muslim, know the importance of baptism. To retain converts there must be a public baptism. Just to pray in private is not enough. Must be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Signs, Signs, Everywhere A Sign

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 4, 2008
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    Spiritual signs, symbols, and markers are needed now more than ever. Baptism is an extremely important sign for the follower of Jesus. We explore some of those important facets of baptism.

    Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign Matthew 28:16-20 February 3, 2008 This week we are going to look at what baptism means for those who follow Jesus. We will be looking at Matthew 28. Last week we celebrated my birthday. Well, it was my fortieth. Not a big deal for me but Kendra wants to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Devil After The Dove Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,745 views

    Sometimes after we experience some of our greatest spiritual victories, we’re faced with our greatest spiritual challenges.

    INTRODUCTION This is the second message from the Gospel According to Mark. According to strong tradition, it could be called the Gospel According to Simon Peter as told to Mark. In this message we’re going to look at the baptism of Jesus. Through the years, I’ve had some interesting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist