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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Called And Equipped Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2015
     | 6,830 views

    Jesus is baptized, called in to mission and ministry and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Our baptisms mirror Jesus'

    Matthew 3:1-17 “Called and Equipped” INTRODUCTION Time has passed quickly in the gospel story. Last Sunday our story focused on Jesus’ flight to Egypt with his mother and father. Jesus was about two years-old. Today the gospel reading is Matthew’s account of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In The Name Of Jesus: Washed And Made New

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 22, 2025
     | 195 views

    Water baptism was an important part of Christian initiation in the practice of the first Christians, its still important today.

    Sermon Title: “In the Name of Jesus: Washed and Made New” Introduction – A Personal Story I want to begin by taking you back to a moment that has shaped my entire life. I was nine years old. I had gone to the altar and given my heart to the Lord. There, as I repented and called on Jesus, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "who Am I?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,738 views

    A sermon about re-claiming the identity that we affirmed or was affirmed for us at our baptism.

    “Who Am I?” Mark 1:4-13 (This sermon gets its inspiration from Henry Nouwen’s “Life of the Beloved” 1992) Life is short, isn’t it? I was born in 1968 and say I live until 2054—that’s not so bad, right? But that’s it. Now you may be thinking, “I came along a little bit later than you, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Fox avatar

    Biblical Word Pictures Of The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    Biblical Word Pictures of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

    Biblical Word Pictures of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit Acts 1:4-8 I. Note: Salvation must come before Spirit Baptism: Acts 1:4-8 (NIV) 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Johnston avatar

    Is The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost Necessary To Have The Gifts? Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,335 views

    Question: Is the baptism of the Holy Ghost necessary to have the Gifts of the Spirit? The answer: YES

    Question: Is the baptism of the Holy Ghost necessary to have the Gifts of the Spirit? There is not one scripture that says so, but the Principle is there. Let’s go to the disciples before Pentecost. Luke 10:1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Who Is Eligible For Water Baptism? Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,870 views

    A look at the qualifications for baptism.

    Part 3 Who is eligible for water baptism? 1. Those who have repented of their sins "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2:38, KJV) 2. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Why We Need The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,667 views

    The baptism in the power to witness. It is the divine ability to impact several witnessing areas of our lives.

    Jesus is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God grow.The power to make this happen is not found in human effort but Spirit effort(Acts 1:8). The baptism in the Holy spirit is power to witness. It is the ability to witness in several ways. 1. It is the power to serve.(Acts 1:8) "But you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Baptism: God’s Word Spa Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2010
     | 3,514 views

    In baptism God puts his name on us making us "valuable" - like a baseball that has received the autograph of a famous player...

    In places like Europe and Japan, people love the spa. I’m not talking about day spas where you sit around in a bathrobe and get your nails done. I’m talking about mineral spas, places where water infused with minerals from subterranean rock bubbles to the surface. The water at mineral ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Why Is The Baptism In The Holy Spirit So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 34,869 views

    The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is God's promise of His empowering presence.

    Why Is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit So Important? Texts: Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 1:8; Acts 4:31; Acts 2:14-21. Introduction 1. Illustration: Since the days of Pentecost, has the whole church ever put aside every other work and waited upon Him for ten days, that the Spirit's power might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    The Baptism In The Spirit - Spiritual Warfare Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,490 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

    Spiritual Warfare (SW-07) The Baptism IN the Spirit Acts 8:12-17 If you had to ask me what the most underutilized resources was in the Church in the West both collectively as the Body of Christ and individually believers, I would say ‘power’, the supernatural, miraculous power of God that is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Baptism: The Ark's Like Figure Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,621 views

    To establish baptism is the Ark's like figure. As Noah and his house passed through the flood using the water, baptism passes the repentant believers using the water through the “Washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Baptism: The Ark’s Like Figure Introductory Remarks. 1. This is the eleventh lesson in this sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in old wells to receive what Isaiah promised: "With ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Monica avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Baptism? Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 29, 2020
     | 1,804 views

    What Does the Bible Say About Baptism?

    ACTS 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ACTS 22:16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    I Am Thankful For ... The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 11, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,709 views

    This is the 2nd in a series of sermon - I am Thankful for (grace being the 1st) This sermon deals with the beauty and majesty of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

    Scripture: Mark 1:1-11; John 7:37-39 Theme: Baptism of the Holy Spirit Title: I am Thankful for … the Baptism of the Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! This month we are looking at things for which we are thankful. Last week we look at the subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Baptism: John, Jesus & The Old Testament

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 1, 2021
     | 2,466 views

    This message is an exploration of some Old Testament symbols of baptism. This message was used in preparation for baptism at church.

    Title: Jesus, the Old Testament & Baptism – It mattered to Jesus Theme: To show the importance of baptism and the symbols from the Old Testament Text: Matthew 3:13 - 17 Matthew 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14 And John tried to prevent ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    (Section 7) What Is The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018
     | 4,505 views

    Discussion about the presence of the Holy Ghost with the mention of speaking tongues.

    VII. WHAT IS THE BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY GHOST? I like the story of the minister who was in his study preparing for the Sunday service. He was in prayer asking the Lord to fill him with the Holy Spirit before he left the room to begin the service. A little boy passed the study hearing the pleadings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal