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  • David Dykes avatar

    The Devil After The Dove Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,747 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

  • Jason Smith avatar

    You're Right! You Don't Have To Get Baptized! Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013
     | 3,620 views

    It is interesting how we can allow what we have always been taught by others to affect how we look at what the Bible teaches. The subject of baptism is one such subject in which what many have always been taught leads them to suppress the truth.

    I have had many discussions about the subject of baptism with people, and it never fails that sometime during the discussion, they just deny what the scriptures say about the topic. They at times just say, “I deny what you are saying about about baptism,” ignoring the fact that all I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Heaven Torn Open"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,993 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    “Heaven Torn Open” Mark 1:4-11 Throughout the Old Testament, from the Fall in Genesis—forward—God is cloaked in mystery. Throughout the wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness, Moses is God’s mouthpiece through whom God speaks. When the Tabernacle was set up, the Lord led the people by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Something Happened"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,834 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    “Something Happened” Matthew 3:13-17 Mario was a formerly homeless man who lived in a shelter, and ate dinner at a church every Wednesday evening. He had lived on the streets of New York City for half of his life. He spent his 60th birthday with friends at a church dinner. A ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Saved, Sanctified, And Sent Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,873 views

    A sermon on Matthew 3:13-17- Great for Baptism (Adapted from ideas on eSermons.com)

    Sermon for 3/17/2002 Matthew 3:16 The 3:16’s of the Bible Introduction: A. I have no been smooth with all of my baptisms. Water too cold, too hot, bugs, can get you down until you bubble, etc. B. One lady wanted to know what she would feel when she was baptized. Minister didn’t know how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Really Out Of Peanut Butter?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    Jesus is either Lord of all or not Lord at all!

    ARE YOU REALLY OUT OF PEANUT BUTTER? LUKE 6: 37-49 OCTOBER 31, 2004 INTRODUCTION: That’s My Story by Collin Raye (Lee Roy Parnell/Tony Haselden) I came in as the sun came up She glared at me over her coffee cup She said where you been, so I thought real hard and said, I fell asleep in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    the Covenant Signs And Seals: Covenant Baptism Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    Baptism is a sign of covenant inclusion for the visible people which seals our union with Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit.

    INTRODUCTION: A Reformation study of the sacraments is a sad study, filled with testimonies of bitter polemics, schism, division, and even execution. One may catch a glimpse of the pain, seeing Zwingli at Marburg, or a drowning protestor in Zurich, or a banished ¡°sacramentarian¡± in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Pentecost Fully Comes

    Contributed by Tr Precht on May 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,610 views

    We need to have a true experience of Pentecost, not just a partial experience, but a full experience!

    Text: And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Taking The Plunge Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 10, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 7,834 views

    We’re only clean because God, in HIS mercy, washed us clean.

    Introduction Down South they tell about a Baptist minister who preached about baptism by immersion every Sunday. His congregation agreed with his doctrine, but they were getting pretty tired of hearing about it every week. Nobody wanted to hurt his feelings, but they’d had enough! The deacons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gift

    Contributed by Aage Larsen on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,978 views

    God deliver’s the Gospel to needy sinners from infants to adults.

    Ephesians 2:1-9 “God’s Gift” We are living in a time of grace. It is a time where God is patiently waiting for the full number of people to be gathered by the call of His Word. God is using those of us who trust Him as witnesses to His grace. We are people who were formally numbered among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dealing With The Devil

    Contributed by Richard Harsell on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,726 views

    Jesus serves as our example when it comes to dealing with the temptations of Satan in every day life

    Dealing With the Devil Text: Matthew 4: 1 - 11 Richard F. Harsell friendshippastor@yahoo.com The pages of Scripture are strangely silent concerning the nearly 20 - year period of Jesus’ life prior to the beginning of His’ earthly ministry, but Matthew picks up the story beginning somewhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Curry avatar

    Why Should I Be Baptized?

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,572 views

    I guess my dad summed it up pretty simply. In fact, I was taken back at his statement. He said,“You know how I would answer that question, why I should be baptized? Because the Bible says to do it.”

    Why Should I Be Baptized? Introduction: Last week we took a look at several facts concerning Biblical baptism. Just a recap: The Authority = In the name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit The Method = 5 requirements o Water o Much water o Going to the water o Going down into the water o Coming up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Baptism As It Is Seen In The Bible And Church History

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,240 views

    This sermon looks at Baptism in the Bible compared withthe changes that have taken place in the church over the past 2,000 years.

    BAPTISM AS IT IS SEEN IN THE BIBLE AND CHURCH HISTORY Acts 2:37-38; Eph. 4:1-6 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Though I may often refer to Baptism, and briefly speak of its significance, it is not so often that I actually would have a sermon specifically dealing with this Biblical doctrine. 2.) It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    A Matter Of Death And Life

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,690 views

    Explains the meaning of baptism: that we are dead with Christ, but have new life in Him. Demonstrates that holiness and commitment to God are the result of this death and life.

    "A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE" We’re here this morning really for two different but connected celebrations. But this morning we will celebrate these two ceremonies in the reverse order of what they are normally celebrated. In English, when something is very important we may use the saying, "It’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Sean Adams avatar

    The 5 Things You Should Know About Baptism

    Contributed by Sean Adams on May 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,732 views

    Doing the bare minimum in important areas isn't just bad for us; it’s bad for those around us. Baptism included.

    Rudy was a good guy but he did the bare minimum with hygiene. Ladies, would you date fellas with bad hygiene? Could you ride around in the car with windows up on a hot summer day? -Doing the bare minimum in important areas isn't just bad for us; it’s bad for those around us. We all know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational