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Part Twelve of our series on the Baptist Faith and Message
Baptism (BFM #12) Text: Romans 6:1 – 4 By: Ken McKinley Before we begin, I want to read to you a funny little thing I found titled Wisdom from the mouths of babes. From Patrick, age 10: Never trust a dog to watch your food. Michael, age 14: Never tell your mom that her diet’s not working. Emily, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:1-4
Denomination: Independent/Bible
A discussion of the topic of baptism
BAPTISM Text: Romans 6:1-6 Scripture reading: Romans 10:5-17 INTRODUCTION: 1. I do not want to shy away from the issue of baptism. 2. Sometimes members of the church are criticized because we are said to place baptism as more important than other issues in the bible. 3. A so-called plan of ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:1-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Important issues in the Christian upbringing of a child
Baptism of Jack Tucker 08-09-02 Story: When Allied troops captured a young American fighting for the Taliban in Afghanistan, last year a major American newspaper wrote the following: “The parents of John Walker Lindh, the child of privilege turned Taliban terrorist didn’t put their foot down ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12
Denomination: Anglican
This is an example batism service at pool side
1. INTRO ILLUSTRATION A little girl sat with her parents during a baptismal service one Sunday night, which was a new experience for her. She exclaimed in surprise, ‘Why did he push that guy in the water? Why, Dad, why?’ Her mom tried to explain briefly and quietly, but she just wouldn’t be ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3
Denomination: Christian Church
We are looking at prayers in the Bible and yet today we are observing a very special ordinance that is given to the New Testament Church, Baptism.
“Baptism” Acts 8:26-39 We are looking at prayers in the Bible and yet today we are observing a very special ordinance that is given to the New Testament Church, Baptism. Surely there is no prayer in this study? Oh but there are. There are 2 times that Phillip was spoken to. Let’s look at our ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:26-39
Denomination: Baptist
Message discussing the meaning of repentance and how it should affect our lives.
The ¡§Fruit of Repentance¡¨ Matthew 3:1-12 January 11, 2004 Introduction What do you think of when you hear the word ¡§repent?¡¨ Two images come to my mind right away. The first is the street preacher with a Bible as big as your Aunt Martha¡¦s Buick, screaming at people to repent to escape the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12
Denomination: Wesleyan
The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God draws believers and non-believers out to the WILDERNESS in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them.
6 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God draws both believers and non-believers, out to the WILDERNESS, in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them. REFERENCES: Second Sunday of Advent; Isaiah 40:1-11 (ESV); Psalm 85:1-2, ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8
Denomination: Pentecostal
As God lead the Israelites through the wilderness and the waters of the Red Sea to the promised land; so, God can lead us through the waters of baptism into life lived under the power of the Holy Spirit.
4 – 11 / Twice Baptized Intro: When I get my friendly little reminder from Betsy Cooper that it is time to do my article for the newsletter, I sometimes sit in front of the computer thinking, “What the heck am I going to write about this month?” --- Getting that first sentence typed is always ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-11
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The Meaning of Baptism
Acts 2:38-39 October 3, 2004 Baptism Last Easter we baptized 3 young adults & if you remember I preached about the meaning of baptism that Sunday. You may not remember what I said, but you may remember these little vials of water. They have the verse from Acts 2: "Repent and be baptized, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:38-39
Denomination: *other
Early in the ministry of John the Baptist he had introduced a new teaching of baptism to the Jewish people. In this message the religious leaders interview John the Baptist on this new doctrine, and aquestion him to see if he is the Christ.
AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHN THE BAPTIST John 1: 21-34 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 31, 2021 [Sermon three on the Gospel of John series 2021 Video Link to Sermon: https://youtu.be/n9pQUAGlVPM INTRODUCTION: 1.) As an introduction to this passage of Scripture I want to read from ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15, Matthew 3:16-17, John 1:21-34
This message is the first in a series through the gospel of Mark. It highlights the nature of John’s ministry and the importance of Holt Spirit baptism.
Every gospel writer has his angle. Matthew wants us to see Jesus as the King of the Jews; Luke wants us to see Him as Son of Man and John as Son of God. Mark, the subject of our Sunday evening services for the next few months wants us to see Him as the Servant of the Lord, as the Messiah, the ...read more
How does entering the sheepfold by the door picture baptism?
Intro How do we become part of Christ’s flock and what does He do with His sheep? Goal Let’s realize that Jesus brings His sheep together. Plan Let’s look at John 10:1-10 and see how baptism makes us part of the faith community. John 10:1 The Sheepfold We can learn a lot about Christianity ...read more
Scripture: John 10:1-10
This sermon explores the profound mystery of baptism, emphasizing its role as a transformative declaration of faith and a testament of God's grace. Key
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joy to be here with you today, standing on this sacred ground, sharing in the fellowship of our faith. We are gathered here, not as strangers, but as a family united in our love for Jesus Christ. And it is in this spirit of unity and ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-17
Topics: God's Word, Faith And Salvation
In today's lesson we examine the testimony of John the Baptist and learn that Jesus is the Christ.
Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with the prophecies and births of John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ, and then what happened to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:15-17
Living our Baptismal Call
The total water supply of the world is 326 million cubic miles. Each cubic mile is equal to one trillion gallons. The adult human body is composed of approximately 55 to 60 percent water. There is not a plant or animal which can survive without water. In addition to being so important to sustain ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Denomination: Catholic
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