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  • Baptism

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014
     | 6,594 views

    The is message was used right before a baptism. I allowed the children in our church to stand near the baptistery and observe. I wanted them to get a picture of what baptism means.

    This morning I want to invite all of the children 6th grade and younger to come and stand right up here. Because I want to talk to you today about baptism. Most of you have seen someone get baptized before but you probably haven’t seen it this close up. And I think the best way for me to ...read more

  • Handling Temptaion Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Jan 10, 2015
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     | 5,240 views

    We all face temptation. How we respond to that temptation will determine who we are following. We will discuss Jesus' temptation, Satan's method of operation, God's promise, and our biblical strategy in the face of temptation.

    RED LETTERS PT 1 – HANDLING TEMPTATION The Setting: Wilderness. Reflection: Israel and their wilderness “testing”. Illustration: As the Union Pacific Railroad was being constructed, an elaborate trestle bridge was built across a large canyon in the West. Wanting to test the ...read more

  • No Need Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015
     | 5,517 views

    You have no need! Can you believe it?

    “Jesus 101: No Need” Matthew 3:1-17 It must have been quite the scene. First, consider the location: the Desert. It’s not where an up and coming preacher should try to build his new church! Second, there was John the Baptist who was quite a sight! “John's clothes were made ...read more

  • Focused Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2015
     | 7,475 views

    Following his baptism Jesus is led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit and is tempted by Satan. His temptation helps him to focus on who he is and what he has been called to do.

    Matthew 4:1-17 “Focused” INTRODUCTION It is interesting to see how Hollywood has interpreted the temptation of Jesus. The truth is that we don’t know exactly what happened. No one was present with Jesus, in the wilderness, to record what actually took place. There were no ...read more

  • Called And Equipped Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2015
     | 6,619 views

    Jesus is baptized, called in to mission and ministry and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Our baptisms mirror Jesus'

    Matthew 3:1-17 “Called and Equipped” INTRODUCTION Time has passed quickly in the gospel story. Last Sunday our story focused on Jesus’ flight to Egypt with his mother and father. Jesus was about two years-old. Today the gospel reading is Matthew’s account of ...read more

  • A Man In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014
     | 6,493 views

    Jesus wasn’t not only led into the desert to have communion with the Father, according to Matt.4.1, He was brought to this dry place to be “tempted.”

    A Man in the Wilderness (Lenten Season Series: 1 of 7) Matt. 4.1-11 March 16, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A Matt. 4.1-11 (Have the congregation read this text as a responsive reading here or at an earlier time in the service.) B Jesus wasn’t ...read more

  • Christian Baptism

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 13, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,383 views

    On the occasion of the administration of Christian Believers' Baptisms: River Krishna, India.

    CHRISTIAN BAPTISM. 1. THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS (Matthew 3:13): "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John to be baptised by him." 2. THE GREAT COMMISSION (Matthew 28:18 -20): "And Jesus came and said to them, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ...read more

  • Problems With Oneness Theology Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
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     | 9,475 views

    Oneness theology denies the Trinity doctrine and claims that there is one person in the Godhead who has manifested himself in three different forms: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Is this belief true?

    OVERVIEW OF THE TRINITY The Trinity is one of the foundational doctrines of Christianity. The Trinity is the teaching that there is one God who exists in three distinct, concurrent, persons. Please note, though, this is not saying there are three competing and separate gods (polytheism). The ...read more

  • Life's Areas Of Temptation

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013
     | 10,305 views

    This sermons says that Christians should be aware of the different areas of life that the devil would tempt us and know how to deal with them.

    LIFE’S AREAS OF TEMPTATION Matthew 4:1–11 ILLUSTRATIONS People in other nations who print signs in English often make interesting, and sometimes humorous mistakes. A sign in a Paris hotel read, "Please leave your values at the front desk." Many a traveler far from home and its ...read more

  • The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013
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     | 7,904 views

    Meeting Jesus in the waters of baptism.

    THE BAPTISM OF JESUS. Matthew 3:13-17. The baptism administered by John was with a view to the repentance of sins. So, immediately, we are challenged with the thought: why did Jesus make the journey from Galilee to Jordan to be baptised by John (Matthew 3:13)? After all, as John would argue ...read more

  • "Remember To Whom You Belong"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 9, 2014
     | 5,327 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    "Remember to Whom You Belong" Matthew 3:13-17 I was baptized as an infant so I don't remember my baptism, but I know I was baptized and I know who baptized me... ...I also, know the churches I grew up in... ...and of course, my parents who made the decision to have me baptized. And I am ...read more

  • Chosen For The Mission Of The Father

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 10, 2014
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     | 22,715 views

    “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” Matt. 3: 17.

    Theme: Chosen for the mission of the Father Text: Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43, Matt. 3:13-17 A well planned mission always has a goal and a plan to achieve that goal. For a mission to be successful it must fulfill its desired purpose the correct way. Many people embark on a mission and then allow ...read more

  • Wade In The Water

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 11, 2014
     | 3,396 views

    Does it really matter what mode of Baptism that is used , the important thing is being baptized by the Holy spirit.

    Today is the day that we as United Methodist acknowledge and celebrate the Baptism of our Lord and Savior. Baptism is a sacrament in the United Methodist Church and is not something that we take lightly, our baptism is a very important step in our life. And in the United Methodist Church we ...read more

  • Remember Your Baptism!

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Jan 13, 2014
     | 8,335 views

    This sermon on the Baptism of the Lord Sunday, Year A, seeks to remind us what baptism means in our lives.

    REMEMBER YOUR BAPTISM! MATTHEW 3:13-17 JANUARY 12, 2014 BAPTISM OF THE LORD SUNDAY, YEAR A FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Strange things can happen at baptisms. I read somewhere of a pastor who was baptizing in a river. Not realizing what he was doing, he positioned the ...read more

  • The Beauty Of Baptism

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 18, 2014
     | 7,496 views

    The Bible makes few mandates for baptism, but what it does demand makes it beautiful.

    Intro In Matthew 3 we are introduced to the Baptism of Christ. This ceremony which has become the norm for almost all Christian churches is also the subject of some division and much misunderstanding. Goal To help us appreciate baptism and its significance. Plan We will look at what is and ...read more