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What does the Bible mandate about the mode of baptism?
Eisegesis is a bad way to read the Bible. It means to read into the text things that are actually not there at all. One common example is reading that Jesus came up out of the water after being immersed. The text simply does not say that at all. “So Jesus was baptized. And as soon as he came out ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:16, 1 Corinthians 10:2, Luke 12:50, Revelation 7:14
Denomination: Independent/Bible
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 "It is said that Ignatius of Loyola once had a hole dug for the novices [rookies] of his order a grave, having them buried except for their heads, asking, "Are you dead?" To those who answered yes, he would reply, "Rise then, and begin ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:9-15
Denomination: United Methodist
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
Scripture: Mark 11:30
Denomination: Pentecostal
A sermon for the first Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus
First Sunday after the Epiphany Baptism of Jesus Sermon Matthew 3:13-17 "Baptism as Life" "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Denomination: Lutheran
Baptism is a PART of God’s recipe for salvation.
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is that time of the year again. There is a food product that is being sold during this time of the year that is absolutely ADDICTIVE! • I see that the Girl Scouts are selling cookies again. I remember what my oldest was used to sell them, I would buy a dozen boxes of ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:37-38
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This is a significant reworking for a baptism service of my sermon "Advent I: Hope is Coming"
November 30, 2008 – Advent 1 – "A Baptism at Advent" Baptism Service - Luke 1:26-38; Isaiah 9:6-7 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 ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
If Jesus is the perfect Son of God why did He need to respond to John the Baptist call for repentance and subsequent baptism in water?
TSJ 11-01-2015 Mk 1:1-12 Our Gospel reading this morning is from beginning of Mark’s Gospel and it is about John’s baptism of Jesus. Mark’s ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-12
Denomination: Anglican
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
The sermon explores the counterintuitive nature of God's ways as demonstrated in the baptism of Jesus, where the Trinity is revealed, and encourages the church to submit to Jesus' leadership.
Hello church! Did you know that in the New Testament God speaks audibly only three times? I’m referring to God the Father. He speaks out loud where more than one person heard him exactly three times. And guess what? Each time it’s the same message: he is confirming the identity of Jesus as his Son. ...read more
Topics: Baptism Of Jesus, Divine Presence, Fulfilling Righteousness
Why did Jesus need to be baptised and what does it mean for us?
Sharrington 11-01-04 The Baptism of Jesus Lk 3: 15-17and 21 and 22 Story: Caspar ten Boon 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 ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:15-21
To note the importance of baptism and the way to overcome temptation.
The Gospel of Mark #2: Baptism and Temptation Text: Mark 1:9-13 Thesis: To note the importance of baptism and the way to overcome temptation. Introduction: (1) In Mark 1:1-8, John announces the coming of Jesus. (2) Beginning with verse 9, Jesus arrives to begin His earthly ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:9-13
“I am baptised with the water of repentance; but am I still baptised in the Spirit of God?”
At the beginning of the World War II, Israel Eugenio was the chief Rabbi of Rome. The Nazis occupied Rome in September 1943. The Nazi officer Kappler demanded 50 kg of gold in place of the Jews. The Jews feverishly managed to collect 35 kg. The chief Rabbi Zolli realized his helplessness. For the ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:7-11
Denomination: Catholic
A study on the importance of this event in the life of Christ
Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Wed. Evening, 1/15/03 Title: Events from Jesus Life: Baptism Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Introduction 1. We have established Christ 1st as our vision for 2003. A. If we put Christ 1st in our lives... B. in our families C. and in our church D. then ...read more
Denomination: Nazarene
This is the 6th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".
Series: From The Cradle To The Cross [#6] ONE BAPTISM Matthew 3 Introduction: 1. The subject of baptism is controversial. 2. Today we will look at 2 types of baptism- Water and Holy Spirit. 3. We will also look at some different beliefs concerning these and put them to the test of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17
Denomination: Baptist
In Baptism God claims us as His children and receive the power and promise of the Holy Spirit for daily living.
The story is told that near Rome, Italy, a mechanic started the propeller of a plane and accidentally turned on the fuel. The engines fired. To his amazement the plane ran along the ground, rose smoothly into the air, and went through what appeared to be a series of complicated maneuvers. It looked ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:1-17, Luke 3:21-22
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