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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
I am sure some have shared my experience of being saved for a number of years before experiencing the blessing of being scripturally immersed.
THE BLESSINGS OF BAPTISM I Cor. 10:1-4 "Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; And did all ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4
Denomination: Baptist
A sermon for an outdoor baptism service in Toronto, Canada
Baptism Sermon - September 2016 There’s a story of a minister who like most ministers, conducted a lot of baptisms using the phrase, as we do, “In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”. One weekend his family went to a friend’s home in the country. Their ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:22-38
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Why do I need baptism? What invisible blessings do I receive at baptism? Am I living my baptism, or throwing it away?
Acts 2:36-41 THE BLESSINGS OF BAPTISM There are certain things in life that are important to you, even though you don’t know exactly how those things work. Your car is a good example. It’s important to you, but do you know how your car works? If your dashboard lights up, indicating that there ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:36-41
Denomination: Lutheran
Making Sense of Jesus' Baptism
Of all the miracles Jesus performed, one I’d really love to see replayed is his walking on water over a windswept sea. You’d click on that video if it came up on YouTube wouldn’t you? And what do you suppose you would see? Jesus clearing white-capped waves like an Olympian ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:4-11
Baptism is a beautiful symbol of God’s grace to us and our commitment to Him
Why Baptism March 4, 2007 When they were trying to discover if life ever existed on Mars, the first thing they looked for was water. We cannot imagine life existing without water. In his early days, the poet W.H. Auden, wrote – “We must love one another or die” at a later more cynical ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17
Denomination: *other
What determines our standing before God? The Pharisee, tax collector, and disciples give us an answer.
Can there be anything more nerve wracking than being evaluated at work or school? When we are criticized or graded, we are vulnerable and exposed. We may wonder and think, “What will people say or think of me? Is what they are saying true or accurate? Do they truly see my talents and abilities, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:9-17, Luke 18:9-14, Luke 18:15-17
A look at why we practice baptism at Central Christian Church.
Kids will ask some interesting questions. Why is the sky blue? Why are there clouds? Why can’t I go outside? Why do I have to be nice? Sometimes kids will continue to ask why and we just want to jerk our hair out because it drives us crazy! But adults also ask “why” questions. Such as, why ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Fire is a fierce, frightening force and we do not usually associate it with Jesus. However, this message shows how Jesus came bringing what John the Baptist calls an “unquenchable fire,” referring to God's judgement.
A teenager walked into the local Catholic church and sat down in the confessional booth. He wanted to talk about how strict his mother had been with discipline, as he was seeking a sympathetic ear. The session began with the priest asking, “What would you like to confess, my son?” The young man ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12
An introduction to the theological meaning of baptism.
Introduction In the church spiritual health survey that was taken last March, you will recall the first section of questions addressing doctrine. The result was rather impressive. All the subjects received no less than 92% agreement with the church, except for one – infant baptism, which 64% ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:37-41
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
What is Baptism? The outward expression of the inward change through faith in Christ.
Baptism….. True Story… A church leader, who was a little older had been on his brother for years to get baptized… To accept the Lord as his Savior…. Finally, one day his brother came to him and said.. I’m ready… Well the church leader was so excited.. He said he took his brother to every ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2
A sermon forthe 4th Sunday in Lent Blind man receives sight
Fourth Sunday in Lent John 9:1-41 Baptism "As he passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might ...read more
Scripture: John 9:1-41
We are looking at prayers in the Bible and yet today we are observing a very special ordinance that is given to the New Testament Church, Baptism.
“Baptism” Acts 8:26-39 We are looking at prayers in the Bible and yet today we are observing a very special ordinance that is given to the New Testament Church, Baptism. Surely there is no prayer in this study? Oh but there are. There are 2 times that Phillip was spoken to. Let’s look at our ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:26-39
Baptism is significant in that it represents the forgiveness and cleansing from sin that comes through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Baptism Baptism is significant in that it represents the forgiveness and cleansing from sin that comes through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Purpose of Baptism: • Water Baptism identifies the believer with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. “We were therefore buried ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:4-13
Explore the significance of baptism in the Wesleyan tradition, emphasizing its role as an introduction into the church, a call to unity among believers, and a commitment to live a life worthy of our Christian calling.
Good morning, Church. We gather here today to delve into the rich and significant topic of baptism, a cornerstone in our Christian life. As we unpack this sacrament, we'll be exploring its meaning in the Wesleyan tradition, its significance in our Christian walk, and the call to unity it brings. To ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
Topics: Baptism
The Meaning of Baptism
Acts 2:38-39 October 3, 2004 Baptism Last Easter we baptized 3 young adults & if you remember I preached about the meaning of baptism that Sunday. You may not remember what I said, but you may remember these little vials of water. They have the verse from Acts 2: "Repent and be baptized, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:38-39
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