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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
Scripture: Acts 16:22-33
Denomination: Baptist
Explores the transformative power of baptism and belief, emphasizing baptism as a divine encounter with God's grace and a rebirth in the Spirit.
Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather with you today, to stand shoulder to shoulder in this sacred space, united by our shared love for the Lord. It's in these moments, when we come together to seek His wisdom, that we truly feel the warmth of His love enveloping us, don't we? ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-21, Numbers 21:4-8
Topics: Becoming, Born Again
Although preached at a different day than the Day of Pentecost, due to illness, I used the Gospel for Pentecost and believe it is a good sermon
Affirmation of Baptism, June 15, 2008 John 14: 15-17 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you revealed your Word of truth for all who come to embrace your saving grace in ...read more
Scripture: John 14:15-17
Denomination: Lutheran
Water baptism is a public proclamation of one’s belief in Jesus Christ who died, was buried, and rose from the dead personally for them.
It’s a beautiful sunny day right here at the shores of Lake Michigan! This is the day and the place that the Lord has made for you and me! Praise God?? Rejoice!! Today is a good day to do a baptism! But why is it that there are so many differing thoughts about baptism? Some baptize infants; ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Eighth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do United Methodists believe?"
[This sermon was the eighth in a series on the foundational beliefs of the Christian faith. The first seven were about the beliefs that all Christians share in common. Because it was preached in a United Methodist Church, we included this sermon about the beliefs of United Methodists. It ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22
Denomination: Methodist
Very simple sermon on the basics of Baptism
TO TELL THE TRUTH Matthew 3: 13-17 THE PURPOSE OF THIS SERMON IS TO TELL THE TRUTH. .. TO REMOVE THE VEIL OR CLOUDS AROUND BAPTISM. Some remember the old game show… To Tell the Truth With Kitty Carlisle and Orson Bean My purpose is not to remember that old game show But to break ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Biblical look at the importance of Baptism.
Baptism Before the time of Christ the Jews were granted favor through the Old Covenant of circumcision but now Gentile and Jew alike are saved through baptism, the promise of the New Covenant. It is through baptism that we are given the grace to do good things onto others, to preach to others, ...read more
Denomination: Catholic
How can these things be? That was the question Nicodemus asked Jesus in our passage today. Do you ever find yourself asking that question?
A few weeks ago, when we looked at 2:23-25, I titled the sermon, “Belief That Isn’t.” This morning, I’m using the title, “Belief That Is.” Before John introduced us to the person of Nicodemus in chapter 3, he took just a few verses to describe the vast majority of people who were around Jesus at ...read more
Scripture: John 3:9-15
This sermon explores Daniel's faith and obedience, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty, even in the face of adversity. Key
Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to be with you today, gathered together in the house of our Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a new adventure in faith. We are about to step into the pages of the Old Testament, into the life and times of a young man named ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 1:1-17
Topics: Understanding, Book Of Daniel
Baptism gets its meaning and from the death of Jesus Christ the Son of God, in our place and for our sins, and from his triumph over death in the resurrection that guarantees our new and everlasting life.
Dakota Community Church July 31, 2011 Baptism 2011 Colossians 2:6-15 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. 8 See to it that no one takes you ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15
Denomination: Mennonite
This sermon explores the transformative power of belief, the significance of baptism, and the active role of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives.
Welcome, beloved friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, unified in our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We have been called together to dive into the richness of His word, to find nourishment for our souls, and to strengthen ...read more
Scripture: Acts 19:1-7
Topics: Becoming One, God The Creator
Baptism is identification with Christ. Baptism allows the believer in Christ to openly identify with Christ who died, was buried and who rose again on his behalf. It is a public testimony to say I have identified with Christ. I will live for Christ.
Believers Baptism On October 15, 1517, an Augustinian monk nailed his ninety-five theses on the church door in the town of Wittenberg. When Martin Luther nailed his theses to the door it marked the significant spark of the protestant reformation. Eight years after Luther nailed his 95 theses to ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:3-4
Life after baptism
INTRODUCTION Blessings come to those who respond to the gospel of Christ in baptism... 1. They receive remission of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38-39). 2. They experience a washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5-7). We are SAVED… From past sins. By ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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
Scripture: Luke 3:15-22
Denomination: Anglican
The only thing that died with the last apostle, is belief in the entire word of GOD.
Being baptized with the Holy Spirit Very controversial- We’ve heard so many different opinion Most of us grew up in groups where it got a lot of bad press Most of the stuff you’ve heard isn’t even in the bible Traditions and opinions have trump the word of God – We’re believing lies Believing ...read more
Scripture: John 1:29-33
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