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  • Chris Willis avatar

    One Baptism

    Contributed by Chris Willis on Oct 30, 2007
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    This sermon considers Paul’s statement that there is ONE baptism. It focuses on the concept of spiritual union, with Christ and with Christians. That this is a spiritual reality in the baptism of the Spirit, and a physical proclamation of a spiritual real

    One Baptism Ephesians 4:5 READ Ephesians 4:5 . . . “There is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism.” Sometimes as pastors we can be susceptible to rare gaffes. So its no surprise that the story is told about the baptism of a King by St. Patrick in the middle of the fifth century. Sometime during ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ark Baptism Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,439 views

    Baptism is a ritual that points in several directions.

    Ark Baptism (I Peter 3:20b-22) 1. When it comes to church, some people cannot stay put. One balmy day in the South Pacific, a navy ship espied smoke coming from one of three huts on an uncharted island. ?Upon arriving at the shore they were met by a shipwreck survivor. He said, "I’m so glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Baptism Celebration

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Dec 7, 2005
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    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

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    The Surrender Of Baptism

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Dec 8, 2005
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     | 5,721 views

    How Important is Baptism? What does it represent? Three words describe what the act of baptism means to the believer.

    Opening Illus: Young boy saved on the church bus; goes to tell the preacher “I want to get advertised…” The early church’s practice was to ‘advertise’ baptism: • “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Baptism Of The Lord

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 8, 2006
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    Jesus’ baptism was a declaration of what he was about to do. At the time of his baptism, his eyes were already fixed upon the cross, that we might have cleansing and new birth.

    Baptism of the Lord 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey For audio version go to http://www.forministry.com/USTNUMETCVFUMC/Sermon.dsp?sermonsite_action=view_sermon&sermonsite_sermonid=9246 Mark 1:4-11 1:4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ellie's Baptism

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 15, 2007
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    In baptism we choose to identify with Jesus - with all that that means. Today is the BEGINNING of Ellie’s journey of faith. We as the Church want to ACCOMPANY her on that journey in PRAYER. And it is our prayer is that she will TAKE UP her baptismal v

    NR 15-04-07 Talk: Ellie’s Baptism Story: In her famous book and film, “The Hiding Place” Corrie ten Boom tells the story of a Dutch Christian family - her family, who had a heart for the Jewish people Her grandfather Wilhelm started a weekly prayer group in 1844 in the city of Haarlem, near ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Basin And Baptism Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 23, 2008
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    This is the first message about the relation of the Old Testament Tabernacle and the New Testament

    (adapted from a sermon by Mark Messmore) SERIES: “DISCOVER THE LESSONS OF THE TABERNACLE” TEXT: VARIOUS (Going to start with Ex. 25:1-9) TITLE: “THE BASIN AND BAPTISM” OPEN: A. This morning we start a series based on the preaching theme for this year --“Discover the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism Of Repentance Series

    Contributed by Et Tapper on Feb 9, 2009
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     | 4,568 views

    This sermon helps people understand about true repentance and salvation and the life changing power of Jesus.

    Baptism of Repentance (Freedom) INTRODUCTION: VIDEO – BAPTISM - SHOW MATT 3:1-11 Matt 28:19-20 ROMANS 6:1 - 23 BAPTISM – DEFINE – DESCRIBE WATER BAPTISM IS A SYMBOL OF THE BELIEVER’S UNION WITH CHRITST IN HIS DEATH, BURIAL AND RESURRECTION. V1 – SOME MIGHT CLAIM THAT IF BY SINNING THEY WERE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 16, 2009
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    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

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Biblical Baptism

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 29, 2011
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    What is the method of baptism seen in the New Testament? You might be surprised to discover that many who do not practice immersion, admit that immersion is the New Testament pattern! So what does the New Testament say? Read on!

    BIBLICAL BAPTISM Calvary Baptist Church May 11, 2003 and November 21, 2010 Recently my 7 year old son was baptized at nearby Lake Tahoe. With tears streaming down my face, I watched as he came out of the water, then excitedly asked if he felt any different. "Yeah, Mom, I do," he replied. "Now I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Awakening To Baptism Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 3, 2017
     | 3,858 views

    How does entering the sheepfold by the door picture baptism?

    Intro How do we become part of Christ’s flock and what does He do with His sheep? Goal Let’s realize that Jesus brings His sheep together. Plan Let’s look at John 10:1-10 and see how baptism makes us part of the faith community. John 10:1 The Sheepfold We can learn a lot about Christianity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    One Baptism Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 20, 2016
     | 5,143 views

    Sin, Surrender, New Life, Baptism

    ONE CHURCH - One Baptism Romans 6:1-4 (p. 785) July 24, 2016 Introduction: Jack Cottrell taught at Cincinnati Bible College for 40+ years and he shared this quote on faith and baptism: “Both faith and baptism are conditions for salvation, but faith is the means ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    John's Baptism

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 22, 2013
     | 2,753 views

    To show GOD's for us and not against us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Heaven on your side? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's for us and not against us. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:30 (The Message) 11:30 About the baptism of John—who authorized it: heaven or humans? Tell me." V. THESIS: GOD is backing us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Thomas avatar

    Biblical Baptism

    Contributed by Scott Thomas on Nov 6, 2013
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    This message looks at the prerequisite, the purpose, the plan, and a picture of biblical baptism. Good message to preach at a full immersion baptism.

    BIBICAL BAPTISM Acts 8:26-40 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,642 views

    In this lesson we examine the role of each Person of the Trinity at the baptism of Jesus and learn what each Person of the Trinity does to save sinners.

    Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with the prophecies and births of John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ, and then what happened to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed