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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
... Child Dedication and Baptism also have their reasons. We dedicate children because Jesus blessed them and encouraged them to come to Him. Dedication is more than a promise between church and parent; it is a blessing on the life of the one being dedi
WHY DO WE DEDICATE CHILDREN AND BAPTIZE ADULTS? Various Scriptures INTRODUCTION: I would hazard to think that we all have stories about why we do some of the things we do. Sometimes we do things because this was the way others in our family did them, or perhaps we tried multiple ways ourselves ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-16
Denomination: Baptist
When the crowd asked "what must we do?" Peter told them to repent and be baptized. Does God expect me to get baptized?
OPEN: South East Christian Church in Louisville, KY is a congregation of about 15,000 members. It’s so huge they have a very specialized paid staff. For example, they have a staff member in charge of something they call the “wedding department.” One Sunday, a staff member from that department was ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:22-41
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Christ our Master has commanded us to baptise disciples rather than baptising rebels to make them disciples.
“Jesus came and said to [the disciples], ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Scriptures that show the meaning and purpose of baptism from John the Baptist to Paul.
BAPTISM IS THE DEFINING MOMENT 1 Confessing Their Sins Matthew 3:6 “Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.” 2 All Israel Was Baptized Mark 1:5 “And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all ...read more
A message that precedes multiple baptisms.
TODAY IS A DAY OF BAPTISM. - We will be baptizing - Several people into the body of Christ AND SO TODAY’S MESSAGE - Is all about baptism - And the change it brings about - In the new Christian’s heart FOR INSTANCE, - Let’s take Al Johnson. - In his 50’s, he received Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Denomination: *other
A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series B
3rd Sunday in Advent, December 14, 2008 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we gather together today to worship you and lift our hearts in thanksgiving for your gift of grace, poured out for us ...read more
Scripture: John 1:1-28
Denomination: Lutheran
Matthew 28:16-20 “The Great Commission” Jesus tells us How to walk the way Faith.
Matthew 28:16-20 “The Great Commission” Jesus tells us How to walk the way Faith. 1. Jesus’s Final Words To His Disciples • Verse 16 Tells us that the Disciples went to Galilee, where Jesus directed them to go. • Verse 17 says some doubted the resurrection story, some worshipped him. • In Verses ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20
Denomination: Methodist
Why we Baptize in Jesus name.
“Why we do what we do” Baptism By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- I am going to continue on “Why we do what we do” and explain a little more in detail about Baptism. As you recall a few weeks ago I broke down Matthew 28:19 and compared it to Acts 2:38. In that ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:38
Denomination: Apostolic
This sermon explores living a life of holiness out of adoration for Jesus, understanding our spiritual struggles, sacred mission, and the support we have in Christ.
Good morning, dear friends and family in Christ. It warms my heart to see each one of you here today, eager to seek and savor the richness of God's Word. We are gathered here not as mere individuals, but as a community, bound by the love of our Savior and the fellowship of believers. Today, we turn ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:4-11
Topics: Jesus Baptizes, Holy Spirit
A Biblical look at what baptism is and is not: It’s a SYMBOL, NOT A SACRAMENT--FOR BELIEVERS, NOT FOR BABIES--by PLUNGING UNDER, not POURING ON--for SUBMISSION, NOT FOR SALVATION. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, & PowerPoint Presentation.
Beautiful Believer’s Baptism Acts 8:35-39 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Baptism.html I’m not saying baptism is for beautiful believers only! (how would you explain Gary?) But it’s a beautiful picture of what happened in the heart of one who trusted Christ as Savior. The most wonderful thing ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:35-39
Baptism is our outward protest of sin’s attempt to win an inward war.
We Believe in Baptism April 27, 2025 1. Water baptism is a surrender to Christ. Romans 6:1-4 NIV “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:1-4, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:26-28
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus surrendered himself to death on the cross. We surrender ourselves to death in baptism.
We Believe in Baptism April 16, 2023 1. Water baptism is a surrender to Christ. Romans 6:4 NIV “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” Jesus surrendered ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:4, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:26-28
The order is always belief, followed by baptism. A sermon that pulls together verses on baptism so that beleivers will take the plunge and obey the Lord.
Taking the Plunge 2.0 Selected Scriptures Rev. Brian Bill 10/25/09 Note: This manuscript provides a more in-depth treatment of baptism than previous sermons called, “Proclaiming God’s Purposes in Baptism,” and “Taking the Plunge.” I’m grateful to Ray Pritchard, John MacArthur and John Piper for ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20
The believe needs to be aware that the Holy Spirit is an empowerment for doing the work of the Lord Jesus Christ
The Holy Spirit and Church Acts 1:8-1:8 The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers Journal printed the following questions actually asked of witnesses during trial lawyers: • The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old is he? • Was it you or your younger brother who was killed in the ...read more
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The disciples and the first church believed in the Holy Spirit. They may not have understood completely at this point the great importance of the Holy Spirit and just why they needed to wait for Him as the Father had promised but they knew Jesus had prom
They Believed in the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4 John 14:15-26; John 16:5-14; Acts 1:4-8 Acts 2:1-4; And when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent, rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:1-13
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