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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Being With Us

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,711 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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • 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
     | 9,713 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

  • David Trexler avatar

    What Is Baptism

    Contributed by David Trexler on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,206 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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Christ' Baptism

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,223 views

    Jesus identifies with us in baptism

    NR 09-01-05 The Baptism of Jesus Story: Many of us are still shocked by the Tsunami that struck in the early hours of Boxing Day 2004. It was caused by the Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates in the earth’s crust moved violently against each other. The resulting earthquake was so intense ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Erickson avatar

    And The Heavens Opened

    Contributed by John Erickson on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,544 views

    At Jesus’ baptism the heavens were opened and there was no longer a separation from God.

    SERMON 01/09/2005 And The Heavens Opened Grace and Peace from God our Father and Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Genesis 1:6-8. And God said, "Let there be a dome in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters." So God made the dome and separated the waters that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Schultz avatar

    I Have Come To Do It All

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    Jesus came to do it all, including being baptized. What are the implications for us?

    Matthew 3:13-17: I HAVE COME TO DO IT ALL In the name of Jesus, who was baptized as part of his plan to fulfill all righteousness for you, for me, and for the whole world. Dear Friends. Isn’t it frustrating, sometimes, when you’re not able to get everything done that you want to do? There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Why Did Jesus Get Baptized?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 30,719 views

    A sermon on the significance of Jesus baptism for our redemption.

    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 righteousness." Then John ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bud Ross avatar

    Leaving The Carpenter's Shop Series

    Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,597 views

    Jesus’ baptism was a transition from the tranquil world of his father’s carpenter shop into his Father’s world of kingdom building.

    My parents owned a small neighborhood grocery. Our house was located directly behind the store. As a child my world revolved around that store. People who bought their groceries there weren’t just customers, they were friends. The man who operated a road grader always stopped to drink a coke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Jesus' Baptism Is A Model For Understanding Christian Baptism.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 276 ratings
     | 24,187 views

    Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ Baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17

    Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17 John baptizes Jesus after objecting that Jesus should be baptizing John. Afterwards, the sky opens, the Spirit of God descends on Jesus and the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Now Is The Time!"

    Contributed by Daniel Schroeder on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 11,377 views

    Sometimes we aren’t sure if “now” is the right time for things. At the Jordan River, about 30 years after Jesus was born, now was the time. Time for what? It’s time for Jesus to be baptized.

    “Now Is The Time!” I. For Jesus to step in line with sinners (13-15) II. For the Father to state a line of acceptance (16-17) Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “When it’s the right fit, it’s the right fit. You know it. I just felt it.” That was the quote in the newspapers headlines ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Beehler avatar

    Watergrave

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,002 views

    When we are baptized with the water we are also baptized with the Holy Spirit and, as a result, receive a full measure of the same grace and love Jesus received when He showed us the way with His baptism.

    Watergrave Do any of you remember your baptism? I remember mine. You see, I can remember mine because I was 17 at the time. I was baptized and brought into membership in a Baptist church. Now, it wasn’t because I was a Baptist that I was older when I had this experience of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    Baptism Of Our Lord A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 244 ratings
     | 13,303 views

    "Oh How I Love Jesus" We hear the words spoken to Jesus at his baptism, before his ministry has begun that, "This is my beloved, with whom I am well pleased" and the same is said to us without us having to earn it. Our response is love for God and love

    Baptism of Our Lord Matthew 3:13-17 3 January 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen “O How I love Jesus O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, Because he first loved me.” Because he first loved me. Before I could do anything, before I could even think of needing to do something, Jesus loved me. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Amazing Grace Of Baptism"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 9,770 views

    A sermon on the theology of baptism.

    Matthew 3:13-17 “The Amazing Grace of Baptism” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Why was Jesus baptized? Scholars have debated this question over and over again , and have found no single answer. But it happened, and Jesus initiated ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Baptism As Epiphany

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 19,382 views

    Sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

    First Sunday after the Epiphany Baptism of Jesus Sermon Matthew 3:13-17 "Baptism as Epiphany’’   This morning, I would like to do something different! I propose to tell you three stories and as you listen to them think about how each of them relate to Baptism. Story 1. A dying judge said to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Jesus' Baptism And Ours

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,155 views

    Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist to fulfill all righteousness. What does that have to do with me? Let’s see what the scriptures say.

    Jesus Baptism and Ours Mat 3:13 Then Jesus arrived^ from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" 15 But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ