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  • Charles Scott avatar

    Baptized In The Spirit

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006
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    Martin Luther said, “baptism is something we do in the church one day, but it takes the rest of our lives to finish. In baptism we have new life in Christ, but as babes who are brought to its waters continue to grow, we too must continue to grow, to obe

    Baptized in the Spirit Matthew 3__1-17 ADVENT II Second Sunday in Advent (A) the kingdom of heaven is at hand Isaiah 11:1-10 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Part Iii Of The Book Of James Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,385 views

    Part Three of James Study this is the first part of the series - James 1:22-27

    The Book of James Study (Part III) James 1:22-27 James had seen some Christians develop disappointing and even dangerous habits in regard to their “profession” and their “practice.” In our text James make a proposition, provides an illustration, and draws and application about how to practically ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Gill avatar

    "Unless You Become Like A Little Child..."

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,970 views

    With the Church at the perephery of many lives and Baptism no longer the "done thing" it is an act of faith in itself when parents bring young children for baptism.

    Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it." I the light of my recent experience as a locum school chaplian I particularly notice about this passage that Jesus speaks here of little children and not anyone old enough to be in year seven or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jeff Gauss avatar

    Wedding In The Water Series

    Contributed by Jeff Gauss on Aug 3, 2007
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    BAPTISM is a “spiritual wedding” where you declare your love and commitment to Christ, join with him in his life, take on his identity, and participate in his family.

    1. Introduction a. my wedding i. Started ½ hr. late because of road construction. ii. Flowers locked in church office iii. Harassed by drunks on our wedding night. iv. Fortunately, the marriage has gone better than the wedding. b. My baptism – 12 years old in a dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two For One Series

    Contributed by Larry Pozza on May 4, 2007
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     | 2,748 views

    A brief explanation of the meaning of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

    Two for ONE Introduction A. Every so often we have the opportunity to combine baptism and the communion into the same service. We are going to do that again today. Today we get the two for one special. Almost everyone loves the promotional … get two for one. If you could get two dinners for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Answers To A Questioning Mind

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
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    Looking at the baptism of Jesus, this sermon explores many of life’s questions that are answered by the relationship to God established at our baptism.

    Luke 3: 15 – 17; 21-22 – Answers To A Questioning Heart Intro: Recently, when I was having my hair cut, one of the hairdressers made an off-color remark using a profanity. One of the patrons to whom I had just been introduced as a pastor quickly remarked to her, “There’s a preacher here! What ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spirits Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 2, 2006
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    The Holy Spirit offers his influence but he does not guarantee his empowerment. If we are not prepared to exercise the proper spirit toward the Spirit we will lose the intended blessing and anointing of God.

    ¡§Scrooge¡¨ is a classic story that emphasis the ¡§what¡¨ against ¡§what if¡¨. It is the story of a wealthy, miserly businessman who does not know any joy in life nor wills for anyone else to taste the same. He use to have heart but it died some years before. The spirits of Christmas past, present ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "The Power Of Conversion"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,454 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    “The Power of Conversion” Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Paul had no more arrived in Ephesus when he met 12 men who had the baptism of John but not the baptism of the Lord Jesus. The baptism ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Baptized!

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,971 views

    Baptism means that we have been forgiven, cleansed, healed, initiated into God’s family, and set on a mission.

    Baptized! Mark 1:4-11 Baptism of our Lord January 8, 2006 Toni and I moved to Denver, Colorado in the late summer of 1977 in order to get settled in for the beginning of my first year of seminary. From our student housing unit, you only had to look west to see three of the fourteen thousand foot ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    "The Water's Fine"

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 6, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,681 views

    The Baptism of the Lord First Sunday in Ordinary Time

    One of my favorite movies is made by the Coen Brothers. It is called “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” It features George Clooney and John Turturro as these escaped convicts in the depression of the 1930’s in America. George Clooney is a smooth-talker in jail for practicing law without a license. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Edward Boyce avatar

    Great People Need To Bathe

    Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    Through his baptism, Jesus transforms believers, heals us and we are adopted into God’s covenant community and thus we are no longer estranged from God.

    EVEN GREAT PEOPLE NEED A BATH SOMETIMES II KINGS 5:1 14 MARK 1:1 11 POWER AND GREATNESS HAVE A TASTE. MAYBE YOU KNOW THAT TASTE. FOR YOU THE TASTE MIGHT BE SWEET AND STICKY, LIKE COTTON CANDY FROM THE COUNTY FAIR, EATEN ON A WARM AUTUMN NIGHT. IT MIGHT BE THE SALTY PLASTIC TASTE OF A ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    The Normal Christian Birth

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,789 views

    A sermon for a Baptismal Service covering how we can get the ’full package’ of Christian intiation and be full-on Christians.

    The normal Christian birth. WBC 9.1.05pm. Baptism of Kate Brown and Clare Fowler. Acts 2:36-41 ... Billy Graham had just finished a tour of the Florida East Coast and was taking a limousine to the airport. Having never driven a limo, he asked the chauffeur if he could drive for a while. Well, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Presence Of The Holy Spirit"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    A sermon with an emphasis on baptism.

    Acts 10:34-43 “The Presence of the Holy Spirit” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Cornelius was a Roman officer, a Gentile, a part of the occupation, and therefore he was Peter’s enemy and his oppressor. At the beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Marianne Unger avatar

    Can I Get A Witness?

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jan 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,635 views

    Eye-Witness testimony to the accounts of the Bible as Jesus is Baptized by John in the Jordan River.

    Can I Get A Witness? John 1:29-42 How important are witnesses? I would say that if there was a direct, unquestionable, reputable witness that saw who killed Scott Peterson’s wife, we would not have had a trial that extended for several months with a jury that was exhausted by the end of it, who ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Carl Benge avatar

    Cleansed By Water And The Spirit!

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    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