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A New Suit Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 30, 2007

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God, through Christ, honoring our faith, has given us an undeserved title—“Righteous one.” Now, how shall we live in this new clothing, in this new, changed life? In chapters twelve through fourteen of the book of Romans Paul talks about living in these n

A New Suit Romans 13:8-14 Introduction In the early 1970s there was a best-selling book by B. F. Skinner entitled Beyond Freedom and Dignity. This may oversimplify the thesis, but I think that it fairly represents the author’s position. You and I are not free. We can claim no dignity for good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Shows Approval Through Baptism

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 9, 2009

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“As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased’” Mark 1:10-11.

Theme: God shows approval through baptism Text: Gen. 1:1-5; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 It is one thing to be accepted by God and quite another thing to be approved by Him. In Rev. 17:14 the Scriptures reveal that Jesus Christ has an army of followers through whom He fights and overcomes His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baptism And Communion - The Power And Importance Of Symbolism

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 5, 2011

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Why do so many road signs use only symbols to convey their message? Because the message is recognizable and understood almost instantly, and because unlike words, symbols hold their meaning and are very often universally understood. Perhaps that is why Go

THE POWER OF SYMBOLISM 12-04-11 Pastor Dan Little AdFontes.djl@gmail.com This morning after the baptism service, we will come to the Communion Table. That being the case I want to talk to you about the power of symbolism. Communicating by symbols is a very powerful form of communication. Think ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:7-9

Denomination: *other

Do You Remember Your Baptism?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jan 13, 2008

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Many times when we talk about our Baptisms we talk about the stories of our own Baptism and not the Baptism that started it all, not the story that started it all. The Gospel and the 2nd reading for this Sunday (Acts 10) both point to the over arching sto

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One in whose Name we are Baptized. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On April 23rd, 1978, in a small seaside chapel in San Juan, La Union, in the Republic of the Philippines, my father, speaking the local ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Baptism And The Battleground ( January 11, 2015)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 2, 2021

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Being sealed by God's Holy Spirit does not make us exempt from temptation. We can only win over and against temptation by putting our faith in Jesus Christ who can help us to resist temptation.

BAPTISM AND THE BATTLEGROUND Text: Mark 1:9-15 Mark 1:9-15 "In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. (10) And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Watermark Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2005

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A relationship with God is a life changing experience

GOD, WATER AND LIFE SEPTEMBER 26, 2004 Romans 6:4-8 “Watermark” INTRODUCTION A young girl boards an oceanliner for a trip to America—the new world. The emotions of fear and excitement rage within her as she climbs the gangplank. What she is doing is not an easy task. She is leaving behind ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness And Belonging – A Baptism Sermon

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 20, 2011

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This is a brief baptism sermon highlighting the themes of forgiveness and belonging

Forgiveness and Belonging – A Baptism Sermon 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism: Where We Have Been Wrong Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 18, 2003

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This is the Second in the series and looks at 3 errors that people have with the topic of Baptism.

Today we are going to look at the second lesson in our series on Baptism; where we have been wrong. Honestly this one to me has been a little hard. I don’t think I am any different from anyone else here today. I have a feeling or a belief because I have thought about it and it just makes sense to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism - Where We Have Been Forgetful Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 4, 2003

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Last in my Baptism series. This sermon serves as a reminder of our baptisms.

I love the story about the older couple that had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening the wife asked if the husband would like anything. He replied, “Yes. I’d like a large ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sunday! Are You Ready?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 28, 2005

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Jesus’ resurrection consumated the salvation work of God for every sinner. The Lord’s death, burial and resurrection all come together in baptism, too.

Did you know that it was Sunday when God began creation? The first day of the week God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light! And God saw the light that it was good. It was Sunday. Did you know that it was Sunday when Jesus was raised from the dead? The first day of the week those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With The Devil

Contributed by Richard Harsell on Jun 2, 2005

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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

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Baptized In The Spirit

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

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Martin Luther said, “baptism is something we do in the church one day, but it takes the rest of our lives to finish. In baptism we have new life in Christ, but as babes who are brought to its waters continue to grow, we too must continue to grow, to obe

Baptized in the Spirit Matthew 3__1-17 ADVENT II Second Sunday in Advent (A) the kingdom of heaven is at hand Isaiah 11:1-10 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Two For The Price Of One

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 7, 2005

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If anyone is in Christ there is a new creation - a sermon on this text for Holy Baptism and Holy Communion

I remember once listening to Radio 4, when Christine Hamilton was being interviewed, talking about the relative poverty of he life after her husband Neil Hamilton famously lost his seat in the 1997 General Election. It was the first time I heard the phrase ‘BOGOF’. She was, of course, talking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Receive The Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

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Shows the importance of Receiving the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Why receive the Baptism in the Spirit Begin by asking everyone to change places in the church Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Last Sunday we looked at what the Baptism in the Holy Ghost is not. This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Should I Be Baptized?

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

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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

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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