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  • Baptism And Grace

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,614 views

    Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel.

    Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel. Intro.: 1. On Sunday nights this Fall we've been asking the controversial question, "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?" < review ... > a. Many in Churches of Christ believe they are the only ...read more

  • The King Is Coming, Get Ready

    Contributed by Phil Scneider on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 99 ratings
     | 8,818 views

    Intro: 1.

    Intro: 1. The Jewish nation had gone over 400 years of silence. God had always spoken to His people through a man, but now the prophetic voice of God was silent. 2. Malachi closed out the old testament with the prophecy of another prophet coming before the day of the Messiah. 3. John the ...read more

  • Should I Be Baptized? Series

    Contributed by Aaron Jones on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 12,595 views

    This sermon explores baptism in the process of salvation.

    Billy Bartholomew was a rather interesting young boy. He had been going to church for a long time. Billy’s dad was a deacon. But Billy considered church to be rather boring. And so he saw it as his calling to spice things up a bit. Especially during baptisms. Little Billy was with his father on ...read more

  • The All-The-Way Plunge

    Contributed by Mark Winter on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 3,212 views

    The waters of commitment call us to take a plunge, but will we let fear take over?

    My younger son, Sam, loves to swim. I remember the days when he took his first swimming lessons. Like most kids, he loved the water and just dived right in. Some swimmers are like that – plungers. How many of you like to plunge right in? How many of you like to take your time getting into the ...read more

  • The Wonder Of His Baptism Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,400 views

    Jesus’ complete devotion to God

    THE WONDER OF HIS BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: Today we are starting a new series of messages entitled, “the wonder of it all.” Between now and the Sunday after Easter I want us to look at 8 incidents in the life of Jesus that demonstrate the wonder of His existence while ...read more

  • Jesus, The Son Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,170 views

    Phrase two of the Creed, "And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord."

    JESUS, THE SON TEXT: Matt. 3:13-17; 2 Sam. 7:11b - 16 For those of you just tuning in, we have begun a look at one of the ancient maps of the Christian faith, the Apostles’ Creed. I think it’s fair to say that every line of this creed has been questioned and debated from the very beginning. ...read more

  • Following Jesus To The Water

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,391 views

    The world is confused about baptism. We follow Christ to the water to be baptized like him.

    FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE WATER FOCUS: THE BAPTISM OF JESUS GIVES PRINCIPLES THAT CHRISTIANS CAN FOOLOW AS THEY FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER. FUNCTION: TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIANS TO FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER AS A MODEL FOR BAPTISM. INTRODUCTION In the religious world there have been many ways ...read more

  • A Powerful Witness

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,587 views

    God gave us John the Baptist as an example on how to have a powerful witness.

    Text: Matthew 3:1-17 ETS: This passage details the early ministry of John the Baptist. ESS: God gave us John as an example of a powerful witness. OSS: God’s people will be effective witnesses. PQ: What are the characteristics of a powerful witness? UW: Characteristics Title: A Powerful Witness I. ...read more

  • Why Was Jesus Baptized?

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,640 views

    Jesus’ baptism tells us something about the significance of baptism for all Christians.

    Some of the most memorable events in the church are baptisms. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of participating in many baptisms, and I have to say that they are some of my greatest recollections of church. The first baptism I participated in up close and personal was my own. At age 13, on ...read more

  • Jesus Is Baptised

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,919 views

    Jesus identifies with us in Baptism

    As we come to think about the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, we mustn’t make the mistake of forgetting what comes before it. Matthew has just finished describing John’s ministry of preparation for the coming of the Messiah. His message has been one of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. ...read more

  • Running From Your Baptism

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,531 views

    Exploration of traditions of adult/infant baptism, and discussion of how we respond to our baptism. Do we run from it? Or do we turn toward God who is always turning toward us?

    Baptism of our Lord (A), January 13, 2002 "Running from Your Baptism" Today we hear about Jesus’ baptism as an adult. This baptism was the beginning of his official ministry, sort of his inauguration or commissioning as it were. John was baptizing people at the Jordan River as a symbol of washing ...read more

  • Saved, Sanctified, And Sent Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,950 views

    A sermon on Matthew 3:13-17- Great for Baptism (Adapted from ideas on eSermons.com)

    Sermon for 3/17/2002 Matthew 3:16 The 3:16’s of the Bible Introduction: A. I have no been smooth with all of my baptisms. Water too cold, too hot, bugs, can get you down until you bubble, etc. B. One lady wanted to know what she would feel when she was baptized. Minister didn’t know how to ...read more

  • Being With Us

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,586 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

    Baptism of Jesus First Sunday after the epiphany Matthew 3:13-17 "Being with Us"   "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 be so ...read more

  • "The Water's Fine"

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 6, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,587 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

  • What Is Baptism

    Contributed by David Trexler on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,089 views

    I like to think of Baptism as a humidifier for my mind, body, and soul.

    Sermon for Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism of our Lord January 9th 2005 First things first. What is Baptism? It is simple water combined with God’s word of Promise. It is one of two Sacraments in the Lutheran Tradition along with Holy Communion. Both of which we will experience today. So what is a ...read more