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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Immersed In God Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 19, 2015
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    Jesus submits to the Father in baptism, although as John pointed out, he had no need to be baptized (he was without sin). However, Jesus is righteous by doing what is "right" and sets the example and standard for us.

    1. [Cannonball Baptism on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3CDhJZSKmY 2. Baptism is a hot topic in Christian circles a. [There is a story of an early Restoration preacher who would ride the train to many of his appointments. Whenever possible, he would seek out a Methodist preacher and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Baptism Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Dec 21, 2015
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     | 8,438 views

    The perfect example of Christ's obediance

    Introduction The outline for this message came out of the "Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible." Our question today is “what is baptism all about? The answer is found in studying Jesus' baptism and John's reaction to Jesus' baptism. Lets outline our passage this way: 1. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Brown avatar

    Why Should I Be Baptized? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 4, 2016
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     | 7,652 views

    Is water baptism really necessary? If so, why?

    To be in the military, there must first be a mutual agreement. They recognize your potential and then you count the cost of serving them. This is followed by an oath of commitment and submission to the military in accordance with their established regulations. Following this process, if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Temptation Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016
     | 10,797 views

    Jesus tempted in the wilderness just as we are, the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life

    I. Introduction A. It was the first camping experience for Jed. As soon as he had pitched his tent, he went for a hike in the woods. In about fifteen minutes he rushed back into camp, bleeding and disheveled. "What happened?" asked a fellow camper. "I was chased by a black snake!" cried the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Basehore avatar

    Isaac: The Beginning Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 5, 2016
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     | 9,908 views

    Isaac is the first real reference to Christ. God did the exact same thing with Christ that He expected Abraham to do with Isaac.

    From 1935 to 1962, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt had a daily newspaper column in which she would write her opinion on various world events. Mrs. Roosevelt was a very talented writer and speaker, and many famous quotes attributed to her name came from these columns and speeches. Some examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    The Devil Is In The Details

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016
     | 7,589 views

    After every great triumph, there is a great test, but this test was not an ordinary test of man!

    The Devil is in the Details Matthew 4:1-10 In 1997 there was a blockbuster hit based on a novel by Morris west, this thriller attraction was with Keau Reeves and Al Pacino. Keau Reeves plays Kevin Lomax a hotshot Gainesville, Florida attorney who offended a School Teacher in a child molestation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 7, 2015
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     | 11,682 views

    What does it mean to please God? How can we please God?

    Pleasing God . . . IT’S A PLEASURE Dr. Lewis Gregory 1. Parent-child Illustration: One of the unique features of the parent-child relationship is that children have a natural desire to please their parents. In the same way, we as children of God desire to please our Heavenly Father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 31, 2015
     | 7,027 views

    Jesus was strengthened by his wilderness experience, and so are we. Jesus left the wilderness, called his disciples and started doing God’s work. We can also leave the wilderness and do God’s work, all the time being confident that we can face temptation.

    Have you ever faced temptation in your life? Each and every one of us has faced life’s temptations at some point in time, and we are always faced with the issue of how we are going to face them. Even Jesus was tempted, as we have heard in today’s Gospel reading. We can be tempted at any ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Lowe avatar

    Jesus Baptized

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2015
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     | 7,642 views

    It didn't just happen. Jesus sought out John and traveled a good distance for no other purpose than to be baptized. So why did Jesus want to be baptized?

    Jordan River (1) Jesus Baptized (Psalms 2:7) Matthew 3:3-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34 Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    Baptism

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014
     | 6,822 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    Handling Temptaion Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Jan 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,537 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

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    Denomination: *other

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    No Need Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015
     | 5,824 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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Focused Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2015
     | 7,788 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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Called And Equipped Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2015
     | 6,958 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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Importance Of Knowing Whose You Are"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,097 views

    A sermon addressing temptation.

    "The Importance of Knowing Whose You Are" Matthew 4:1-11 Lorenzo Sell Writes: "In mid 2009, I left my position as CEO of a company that I had founded. I didn't know it at the time, but this was the beginning of an almost four-year process that I can only describe as losing my identity. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist