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  • James H Boyd avatar

    Why Water Baptism?

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 963 ratings
     | 101,372 views

    An important look at our first act of obedience to Jesus

    The act of water baptism (being immersed in water in response to receiving salvation) is a very important first step in the Christian life. In Matthew 3:13-17, we see the Lord Jesus Himself coming to His cousin John to be baptized, in order to "fulfill all righteousness." He then went on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 72 ratings
     | 4,523 views

    Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?

    THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT ... live by the Spirit ... walk in the Spirit Galatians 5:16 Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? Acts 19:2 After Jesus’ ascension the Church experienced revival. It was sovereignly ordained by God. Joel prophesied of this great outpouring ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Luke avatar

    What About Baptism? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,996 views

    This message answers the question: Why is baptism important?

    SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: ROMANS 6:1-11 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT BAPTISM?” OPEN: A. Last week, we started a series called, “Important Questions” 1. We started with the most important question of all: “How Do I Become a Christian?” 2. This week’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Collins avatar

    Bookmarked For Life - Baptism

    Contributed by Paul Collins on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    A look at Acts 10 where we see Cornelius and Peters life being impacted in such a way that it becomes like a bookmark for them to go back to, to find a source of encouragement and reassurance for the trials life throws at them.

    Bookmarked for life Baptism Sermon for 20th March 05 By Paul Collins What are some uses for bookmarks? 1) Return you to the place you last read from. 2) To stop the pages from getting damaged. 3) To get a message across to others. 4) To clean your fingernails with. 5) Gives you something to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,503 views

    Act 1:8 is the book of Acts in a nutshell. It establishes both the theme and the outline of the whole book. Listen again to this awesome promise Jesus makes to His followers in that verse.

    Baptism in the Holy Spirit Series: Book of Acts #5 Acts 1:4-8[1] 11-13-05 Intro Act 1:8 is the book of Acts in a nutshell. It establishes both the theme and the outline of the whole book. Listen again to this awesome promise Jesus makes to His followers in that verse. Acts 1:8 “But you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Baptism: The Water Of Revealing

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,981 views

    Baptism reveals that Jesus is God’s Son, the world’s Savior and it reveals that we are God’s children.

    What do the waters of baptism and the waters of a tsunami have in common? At first glance it wouldn’t seem like they have much in common. The 2004 tsunami that hit South-East Asia snuffed out 250,000 lives and did billions of dollars worth of damage. Baptism, on the other hand, saves souls for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Three Baptism Stories Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,279 views

    The stories of three different baptisms explain why Jesus thought it important enough to include baptism in his final words to his disciples.

    Three Baptism Stories Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are in a continuing series from what Bible students call ¡§the great commission¡¨¡XJesus¡¦ final words to his followers. Working our way through this passage requires that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,435 views

    basic teaching on Pentecost

    II. Baptism in the Holy Spirit a. it was a declaration of John the Baptist about Christ—Matt. 3:11- Jesus would baptize people in the Holy Spirit and with fire. It isn’t the baptism of the H.S. but in the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the one who is baptizing. b. It is the promise of the Father—Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,512 views

    The only thing that died with the last apostle, is belief in the entire word of GOD.

    Being baptized with the Holy Spirit Very controversial- We’ve heard so many different opinion Most of us grew up in groups where it got a lot of bad press Most of the stuff you’ve heard isn’t even in the bible Traditions and opinions have trump the word of God – We’re believing lies Believing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Elvery avatar

    The Significance Of Jesus' Baptism Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 30,807 views

    Looking at Jesus’ Baptism and this as a part of God’s will for his life.

    Luke 3:21- 22 – The Meaning of Jesus’ Baptism I’ve got a quandary that I’ve been faced with all week as I’ve been preparing this message. Have you ever been faced with a quandary from God’s word – you’ve read something and you just don’t understand why it happened that way? Well I’ve been in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism In The Ministry Of Phillip Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,686 views

    A sermon on the place of baptism in the ministry of Phillip the evangelist.

    Baptism in the Ministry of Phillip Acts 8 INTRO.: Phillip was not one of the twelve apostles. He was one of the first deacons, selected in Acts 6. He is described as a man “full of the Spirit and wisdom.” Acts 6:3-5. He was a powerful and capable preacher of the Gospel. There was serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism In The Teaching Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,418 views

    A sermon on baptism as taught in Paul’s epistles.

    Baptism In the Teachings of Paul Acts 22:16 INTRO.: Story of Paul’s defense in Jerusalem: Acts 22:1ff. Paul emphasizes the role of baptism in his own conversion. One would certainly imagine it plays a prominent role in his later teaching. Since Paul, the Apostle, wrote most of the epistles of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnny Small avatar

    Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,024 views

    What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit and can you be a Christian without it?

    Baptism of the Holy Spirit Why is it that we seldom hear a sermon on the Holy Spirit in some of our churches today? Is it that we are afraid of the actions of our members if they do let the Holy Spirit lead them in worship? I believe to be a true Christian we must be baptized with the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • james ( Jim ) highland avatar

    Baptism Service Sermon

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 12, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,163 views

    Simple sermon to newly baptised persons and to the congregation.

    Baptismal Service This message was delivered in a baptismal service for several young persons. They were baptized early in the service and they were asked to return to the service as soon as possible. They sat in an upfront pew with their families behind them. The pastor came from the position ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Holy Ghost Baptism

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,726 views

    Holy Ghost baptism is a gift from God to believers, and we must follow the scriptural principles in the reception and the operation of the gift in the Church.

    THE HOLY GHOST BAPTISM Study Texts: Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:8 Introduction The Christian needs the power of the Holy Ghost for exploits in the service of the Lord. Enduement with power from on high makes a great difference in a believer’s life, ministry, home, and in every area of his/her ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal