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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    What Did The Baptism Of Jesus Mean And Do?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2026
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    Peter Chrysologus wrote “Today Christ enters the Jordan to wash away the sins of the world. John himself testifies that this is why He has come.”

    Feast of the Baptism of Jesus 2026 In this account from St. Matthew’s Gospel, John the Baptist is getting into what looks like an argument with his cousin, Jesus. “Why are you coming to me for baptism? I should be asking you to baptize me!” St. Luke records that when John’s mother and the Blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "who Is In The Water?"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 8, 2026
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    The baptism of Jesus. Mark Twain said: there are two important days in your life. 1. The day you were born 2. The day you discovered your purpose. Jesus discovered his purpose on the day of his baptism.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 12, 2025 Luke 3:21-22 “Who is in the Water” Who is in the water? Is just a carpenter from Nazareth who has joined the local farmers and merchants who have come to the Jordan? Or is He the Messiah who in baptism identifies with all of humanity taking on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Before He Changed The World, Jesus Entered The Water

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 9, 2026
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    Before His public ministry began, Jesus stepped into the Jordan. This sermon explores how humility, obedience, and identity come before world-changing power.

    Beloved brothers and sisters, We live in a world obsessed with results—impact, success, influence, and power. We admire those who change history, who move nations, who leave their mark on the world. Yet when we look at Jesus—the One who changed the course of human history—we discover something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 10, 2026
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    1. A public declaration that Jesus is dedicating his life to following God 2. It was the announcement of then beginning of Jesus public three and a half year earthly ministry 3.It is an example for us to follow to commit ourselves to do God’s will in our lives.

    SW 11-01-2026 This morning’s Gospel reading is all about the Baptism of Jesus. This is one of the events that all three of the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) describe and so was obviously an event that the Early Church saw as of great importance. St. Mark’s Gospel gives us the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "When The Beloved Steps Into The Water”

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 11, 2026
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    Beloved, on Baptism of the Lord Sunday, the church turns its eyes toward a river in the wilderness, where Jesus — Son of God, Word made flesh

    SERMON TITLE: “WHEN THE BELOVED STEPS INTO THE WATER” Matthew 3:13–17 • Baptism of the Lord Sunday “Wade in the Water” as Our Hermeneutic of Liberation INTRODUCTION Beloved, on Baptism of the Lord Sunday, the church turns its eyes toward a river in the wilderness, where Jesus — Son of God, Word ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    It All Comes Down To Baptism

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 11, 2026
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    A sermon for The Baptism of Our Lord, Year A

    January 11, 2026 Rev. Mary Erickson University Lutheran Church Isaiah 42:1-9; Matthew 3:13-17 It All Comes Down to Baptism Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. John sensed that something wasn’t right. He was conducting his ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    1st Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 2, 2022
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     | 3,508 views

    JANUARY 11th, 2026.

    Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 29:1-11, Acts 10:34-43, Matthew 3:13-17 A). MANIFESTO OF THE SERVANT. Isaiah 42:1-9 - First Servant Song. After healing the multitudes, Jesus charged them that they should not make Him known (Matthew 12:15-17). According to Matthew 12:18-21, this was in fulfilment of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Angels Protect Baby Jesus Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025
     | 135 views

    Don’t ask God to do miraculously, what He expects us to do with our intellect, strength and planning.

    1. There were many attempts to kill Jesus before He went to the cross; and Herod killing the babies in Nazareth was one of them. (Killed maybe 20 babies). 2. This lesson shows the work of guardian angels. “These little ones . . . their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation At The Jordan

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 2, 2025
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     | 163 views

    The Jordan River that was overflowing miraculously parted for the Israelites, in that same River Jordan Naaman was healed of his leprosy, and Jesus was baptized in the same river. Miracles will happen in our lives when we too can trust God fully, and obey His Word implicitly.

    Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 3:13, “When the priests who carry the Covenant Box of the LORD of all the earth put their feet in the water, the Jordan will stop flowing, and the water coming downstream will pile up in one place." (GNB) These are the words that Joshua received from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    ‘a River, A Dove & A Voice’

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 24, 2024
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    'A River, A Dove & A Voice.' - Matthew chapter 3 verses 13-17 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Jesus and John (vs 13-15): • (2). Jesus and the Baptism (vs 16-17) • (3). Jesus and the Father (vs 17). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Saturday night TV has always been a big hitter in the TV ratings war! • To find that hit show and dominate the airways is key. • Over the years we ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Salvation - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Sep 24, 2024
     | 633 views

    Working through the book of 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

    Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “Salvation – Part 1” 1 Peter 1:1-12 A sermon for September 15, 2024 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 elect according to the foreknowledge of God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gentle Servant Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2024
     | 1,334 views

    Embrace God’s Gentle Servant, depend on God’s great power, and believe in God’s sure and certain promises to find light in the midst of your darkness.

    At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    John The Baptist And The King's Arrival (Matthew 3:1-17)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 5, 2024
     | 748 views

    John the Baptist was God's chosen instrument to announce the arrival of the Promised Messiah.

    Matthew 3:1-6: Thirty years have passed between the events described in Chapter 2. Matthew continues the story of Jesus with the arrival of John the Baptist in the wilderness of Judea. His message centered upon the need for all people to repent and prepare their hearts for the arrival of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    John 1:18 One God

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,127 views

    What we know about God is what God reveals about Himself. We must allow God to determine our understanding of who He is.

    We're going to talk about one God today. If we were to walk down the street and ask everybody we encountered, "Do you believe in God?" most people would say yes. The problem is, what are we defining as God? Who are we defining as God? How are we defining God? When we talk about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Anointed One

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on May 31, 2024
     | 1,718 views

    Many individuals have claimed to be the Messiah over the course of history, How does the Bible identify the true Messiah, when he is to arrive and how to know who is the true Messian

    One day an older man, a priest of the order of Abijah was in the House of The Lord to burn incense. As a priest in the Holy Temple he would perform his duties while also praying. So, we see the priest praying and in the midst of performing his duties an angel appeared right next to the altar of ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist