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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Awakening To Baptism Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 3, 2017
     | 3,855 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

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    A Baptism Sermon Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 5, 2017
     | 5,432 views

    This is a message before a baptism service. It includes a standard 'congregational renewal of Baptismal Vows" at the end of the message.

    October 15, 2017 sermon - Baptism - Ephesians Series – Part 1 – Ephesians 1:1-6 I speak to you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. And I speak to you today, on a joyous day that marks the baptism of 6 adults and the dedication of one infant in the name of the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Baptism

    Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 24, 2010
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     | 3,127 views

    We are saved by grace through faith, but what does that faith entail?

    Before the Lord left this earth, He left us, His church, two rites, ordinances or sacraments. Both The Lords Supper and Baptism were meant to be a comfort and something to bring His body closer to one another. In fact the two have caused more division among God’s people than any other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Baptism

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 13, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,405 views

    On the occasion of the administration of Christian Believers' Baptisms: River Krishna, India.

    CHRISTIAN BAPTISM. 1. THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS (Matthew 3:13): "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John to be baptised by him." 2. THE GREAT COMMISSION (Matthew 28:18 -20): "And Jesus came and said to them, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Of Baptism

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,487 views

    The word of God did not come to the palaces of the great or the mighty in church or state, but to John, in the wilderness.

    THE MINISTRY OF BAPTISM. Luke 3:1-22. People may be impressed with names and titles, but God is not. As Peter told the household of Cornelius, God shows no partiality: “God is no respecter of persons” (Acts 10:34). Tiberius was Emperor in Rome. Pontius Pilate was governor in Judea. Herod was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism Of The Lord

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 17, 2018
     | 3,574 views

    And our baptism: The dove and the voice

    Let’s look at the dove and the voice at Jesus’ baptism and our own – 1. “And as he was praying, heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove.” A dove is a symbol of peace and innocence; symbolizing the divine presence. The descent of a bird, in particular, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 27, 2018
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    How does the baptism of Jesus relate to ours?

    The Baptism of Jesus Luke 3:15-22 The people had heard the apocalyptic message of John the Baptist. He had called the people to radical repentance, with baptism being a sign of that repentance. But more than an outward sign was needed. A sign is supposed to point to an inward reality. Repentance ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Sermon For A Baptism

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 2, 2021
     | 6,822 views

    This is a message given at an outdoor baptism service, the first live service after 16 months during the Covid pandemic

    August 1, 2021 Sermon - A Baptism I speak to you joyfully in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Baptism is a sign, a symbol, and an important marker of the life of a follower of Jesus. It is a sign of a person’s inclusion in the Body of Christ, the church, which is the hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 15, 2021
     | 4,090 views

    Why did Jesus need to be baptized and why is that important to us?

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Pastor Bradford Reaves Watch this Message: https://youtu.be/kvOMpzSODa4 Introduction There is a premise in physics called “The Fine-Tuned Universe.” In this premise, it is asserted that there are characteristics of the universe that are virtually ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Renewal Of Baptism Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,098 views

    The baptism of Jesus declares that Jesus’s full authority to save is rooted in his full union with humanity.

    The Renewal of Baptism Jeffery Anselmi / General The Power of the Gospel / Baptism / Matthew 3:13–17 The baptism of Jesus declares that Jesus’s full authority to save is rooted in his full union with humanity. INTRODUCTION • Do you remember the sense of excitement and awe you felt when you first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism Of The Lord.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 9, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,401 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

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Baptism Of The Lord

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 12, 2022
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     | 2,353 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

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Salvation And Baptism

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 22, 2021
     | 1,667 views

    If there were two main doctrines in the Bible, I feel they would be salvation and baptism. The reason being the bible says until a lost person is saved, he is nothing to God, and until a saved person is baptized, he cannot be obedient in any other spiritual area.

    If there were two main doctrines in the Bible, I feel they would be salvation and baptism. The reason being the bible says until a lost person is saved, he is nothing to God. God does not know you. Matthew 7:21, and until a saved person is baptized, He cannot be obedient in any other area. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Witnessing And Baptism

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 14, 2020
     | 1,450 views

    Today, we'll be looking at the story of Phillip and the Eunuch...

    (Acts 8:26 NKJV) Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, "Arise and go toward the south along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." This is desert. (Acts 8:27 NKJV) So he arose and went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    A Baptism By Fire

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,602 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist