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  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 4 - The Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
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    The first step in ministry for Jesus, and for us, public confession and receiving the Holy Spirit.

    The Commission Part 4 – The Baptism of Jesus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON PRAYER FOR HOLY SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 3:11 – 17 “11 I (John) baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Holy Spirit Fall Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 6, 2023
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    Will you respond to the Holy Spirit? Will you seek this baptism of power? If I offered you a million dollars, you’d take it. So, why not take this promise of spiritual power?

    HOLY SPIRIT FALL Text: Acts 10:44-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: Many of you have heard my testimony of how I came to Christ at a Christian concert. However, you may not have heard the rest of my testimony of how I was baptized in the Holy Spirit. It was about a year after my coming to Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Benge avatar

    Cleansed By Water And The Spirit!

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007
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    Baptism of the Holy Spirit

    Today is our first Sunday in the new year. What better way to begin this new year then talking about the baptism of the soul. When you think of baptism what images come into your mind? Do you think of infant sprinklings or full immersions whether in a baptismal font or in a river? What other forms ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Baptism: Uncomfortable Waters

    Contributed by Terry Kennedy on Jul 24, 2001
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     | 8,551 views

    Four veiws of baptism

    “Baptism: Uncomfortable Waters As I stated last week today’s message is on baptism. The reason I am addressing baptism is because we are going to have a baptism celebration next Sunday, July 29. Right after the church service everyone in this congregation is invited over to Brian and Lisa ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Empowered By ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 29, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,264 views

    Among Christians there is also a genuine diversity of experience of the Holy Spirit’s empowering work. Some Christians have a clear initiatory experience of the power of the Holy Spirit that launches them into effective empowered ministry. Others have mor

    Opening illustration: A few believers say, "Draw me," but resist running with the Lord as a partner with Him in His work in the earth. The Holy Spirit does not draw us so we can hang up a "Do Not Disturb" sign and sit in our little comfort zone, only singing love songs to Jesus the rest of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Live In Your Baptismal Grace

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 15, 2024
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    In these verses we find some awesome truths about our baptism. We are told that we should count ourselves “dead to sin” but “alive to God in Christ Jesus.”

    It said to have happened in Texas when parts of the state were still considered the frontier, or the wild west. A preacher went traveling among the pioneers and settlers. In a small frontier town he shared the Gospel, and of course, he offered baptism to anyone who wanted it. Most of the town’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Baptism Is Where It All Begins

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 14, 2023
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    Jesus walks into the waters of baptism, and salvation begins.

    1.15.23 Matthew 3:13–17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Receiving The Holy Spirit: Home Sweet Home

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,115 views

    also, many other scriptures referenced in the sermon. Surrender to the Holy Spirit.

    Paradigm Of Receiving The Holy Spirit. Gal. 3:3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? This speaks directly to all of us in this room, not only the Galatians Paul is writing to. In essence Paul is telling us this: If your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Let Me Introduce You To The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 19, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,963 views

    A sermon explaining who the Holy Spirit is and why we need to have a personal relationship with Him, also.

    Pastor Bruce Ball CrossWinds Bible Church Sometimes I try and picture Jesus walking on the same earth that I am walking on. In historical terms, He was here just a few short years ago. I can understand that by using intelligence, but when I try to use my heart to actually understand, I just can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    I Have The Holy Spirit, Now What Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007
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     | 2,562 views

    Simple outline on the results of being filled with the Holy Spirit. Just a starter much can be added.

    Title: We have the Holy Ghost, What now? Theme: Text: Acts 4:31 The question we must ask ourselves is does it make a difference for us to receive the Holy Ghost? Is there or should there be a noticeable difference that make us different in this world? Introduction Illustration of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian William avatar

    Back To The Basics: United Methodist Beliefs Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,607 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clarence Clough avatar

    Need For The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,743 views

    The baptism in the Holy Spirit / energizes in the believer / a power driven experience / that is expressed / in a daily walk in Christ / that is vibrantly full of life.

    NEED FOR THE HOLY GHOST Text: John 14:15-17 Intro: Spiritually fatigued? Has the OOMPH disappeared? Need energized? Has the fire been reduced to only smoldering embers? Delayed Spiritual Stress Syndrome? Experiencing HSBDD (Holy Spirit Baptism Deficiency Disorder)? Can we make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    A Baptism Of New Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,826 views

    Jesus' baptism was more than a mere example that we should follow. It was a start of his ministry; his new life. Our baptism reflects Jesus'. We too are identified as God's own, filled with the Holy Spirit, and die to live a new life of mission and minist

    Mark 1:4-11 “A Baptism of New Life” INTRODUCTION We are one week into the new year. Many of us may pooh pooh New Year’s resolutions, and mutter under our breath that it is just another day—one of three hundred and sixty-five. Still, there is a newness about this time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Opening Heaven Thru Prayer And The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    Part two of a three part series on praying in the Spirit and tongues.

    I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. As you make your requests, plead for God?s mercy upon them, and give thanks. 2 Pray this way for kings and all others who are in authority, so that we can live in peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases God our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Of Pentecost - The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit At The Moment Of Salvation

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 15, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,686 views

    There are significant denominational distinctives about what happened on the Day of Pentecost, which has polarized the body of Christ. This message is intended to find common ground from the Scriptures for those on every side of the isle.

    “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational