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  • Ken Kersten avatar

    Is Baptism Necessary?

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 182 ratings
     | 11,965 views

    We are faced with many questions regarding baptism, especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way. What are we to make of these things?

    We are faced with many questions regarding baptism. Especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way (i.e. – sprinkled as a baby or adult). With that said, let me do my best to answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Baptism As Life

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,225 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

    First Sunday after the Epiphany Baptism of Jesus Sermon Matthew 3:13-17 "Baptism as Life" "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Baptism And The Church Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 15, 2014
     | 7,177 views

    A sermon on how baptism relates to the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 10 Sacramentally Participating pg. 241- 254)

    HoHum: How can one be baptized without the church? Christians are the church. If not a Christian then not part of church, if a Christian then part of church. We have no record of anyone in the NT baptizing themselves. Imagine someone coming to the point of wanting to be baptized, they come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism 2017

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2017
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     | 5,914 views

    All Christian churches baptize believers and sometimes it is taken for granted. But, is there a Biblical warrant for believer baptism? Is there a Biblical warrant for infant baptism?

    Please open your Bibles to Acts 8:26-40 which we will read in a few minutes. On June 25 we will be holding a baptism service at Chip and Chris Sprague’s pond at 4:00 PM. We will have directions for you in next week’s bulletin or we can meet here and caravan together. There are many accounts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Stover avatar

    A Baptism Celebration

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,262 views

    Why is baptism so important?

    I. The Basis for Baptism is the Authority of Jesus A. “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 all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,664 views

    Jesus’ baptism is a transitional point in his life. In this lesson we answer the questions why was Jesus baptized and why must we be baptized.

    Introduction: A. We’ve come this morning to celebrate who God is and what He is doing in our lives. 1. Hopefully, as we have been meeting the Lord in praise and prayer and in communion, we continue to experience His transforming presence and power in our lives. 2. And now as we turn our attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Belief And Baptism

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 7, 2013
     | 5,431 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Baptism Commanded Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,314 views

    Those who are saved, and only those who are saved, are commanded to identify with the Master in baptism.

    “When [those listening] heard [Peter’s command] they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Greene avatar

    The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 16, 2009
     | 7,604 views

    A brief background about John the Baptizer, who was Mark, and why would Jesus have to be Baptized? This was preached on a Sunday morning when an adult Baptism was performed.

    The Baptism of Jesus This morning, we’ll begin taking a walk through the Gospel of Mark. It seems to me it’s probably a good idea to know a little about Mark as we begin this journey. And after we come to know a little more about Mark, we’ll look at what happened one day in a river long ago and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Baptismal Covenant

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 13, 2013
     | 5,667 views

    In our baptismal covenant, we commit to belief in God, participating in the Church's life, resisting evil, sharing the Gospel, and ultimately doing all of this out of love.

    What in the world is our baptismal covenant? It starts with the Apostles Creed. Do you believe in God the Father? Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? What we believe about God is the first and foundational part of our Baptismal Covenant. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James May avatar

    Water Baptism

    Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 202 ratings
     | 36,305 views

    Teaching of the meaning and method of water baptism prior to a baptismal service for new converts.

    WATER BAPTISM By Pastor James May Matthew 3:4-6, "And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, And were baptized of him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Baptism Of The Lord

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,525 views

    The sermon shares the, why Jesus was baptized and the, definition of Baptism.

    1. This Sunday is the Baptism of the Lord. Baptism gives us Identity Luke 3:15-22 • The people in our text want to know who is John 15 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah • John tells the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Believers Baptism.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,550 views

    Explanation of baptism by immersion. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: • The World's Easiest Test • You should be able to get 100% on this one. 1. How long did the hundred year war last? 2. Which country makes Panama hats? 3. What is Camel's hair brush made from? 4. In what month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? 5. What was King ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Scriptural Baptism

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,580 views

    Requirements for scriptural baptism

    Scriptural Baptism Matthew 28:18-20 I.Historical Aspect of Water Baptism A.Baptism is first mentioned in the Bible in Matthew 3 B.John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, was preaching repentance toward God, then baptism after salvation. C.As John was baptizing in the Jordan River, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Baptism Of The Lord.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 9, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,655 views

    The baptism by John, the baptism of Jesus, Spirit baptism, and water baptism.

    BAPTISM OF THE LORD. Luke 3:15-17; Luke 3:21-22. The ministry of John the Baptist was causing quite a stir. It was four hundred years since there had been a prophet in Israel, and expectations were high. The question on many people’s hearts was, Could this be the long-awaited Messiah (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational