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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    What Is Baptism?

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,781 views

    This sermon takes a biblically balanced view of baptism and what it symbolizes. It is topical and alliterated. Power Point is available, just e-mail me.

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 WHAT IS BAPTISM? Scott Bayles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Jesus: A Baptism That Was More Than An Example Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,827 views

    This message examines Jesus’ Baptism and what it means to us.

    It had to be quite a sight, a man in a camel hair coat standing dripping wet in the middle of the Jordan River. More than that can you imagine the smell; dry camel hair does not smell the best, can you imagine the smell of wet camel hair? Besides dressing funny and smelling bad his behavior was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Takes The Plunge

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,384 views

    Interactive Sermon for kids about Jesus’ baptism

    INTERACTIVE CHILDREN’S SERMON: Matthew 3:13-17 [used with a power point presentation] INTRODUCTORY QUESTIONS Today we will be talking a lot about water. What do you know about water? Today we will be talking a lot about water and us. What kinds of things do you like to do in water? Today we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 28, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,139 views

    Jesus invites us to make our choice fo Him public

    There was a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time his throat became very dry, about that time he saw a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of water and a note. The note read: "pour all the water ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Dovetailing Some Dove Facts !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 26, 2012
     | 5,652 views

    To make us introspect as to whether "Dove traits" are seen in us....

    Dovetailing some Dove facts !!! One needn’t be a bird scientist to discern the fact that God’s Holy Word attaches a lot of importance to a Dove. Almost fifty times, there is a mention of Dove in the Scriptures…more than that of any other avian creature. As early as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    God In Three Persons - Part One Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,824 views

    an exposition of the Trinity, in two parts - this being part one

    God In Three Persons, Blessed Trinity Part 1 TCF Sermon October 16, 2011 Sometimes the view younger children have of God is fairly insightful. Sometimes it’s confused. Sometimes it’s funny. Sometimes it’s all of the above. Here are some examples in children’s letters to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 3:13-17 The Baptism Of The One Who Didn't Need It Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,371 views

    Matthew 3:13-17 The Baptism of the One who didn't need it

    Matthew 3:13-17 The Baptism of Jesus Sermon notes Baptism. Today we are going to talk about baptism. Actually, we started talking about baptism last week when we looked at Matt 3:1-12. Yes I know I talked about repentance last week and showing fruit of that repentance. But remember it was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Was Jesus Baptized? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 5, 2012
     | 7,186 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 3: 1 – 17

    Matthew 3: 1 – 17 Why Was Jesus Baptized? In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David C. Seabolt avatar

    Two Ordinances

    Contributed by David C. Seabolt on Apr 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,358 views

    This is a sermon that explains the two ordinances that Jesus left for the church to observe. Communion and baptism. This message was preached during the morning service right before a baptismal service. It also counters some myths about baptism.

    Two Ordinances Matthew 3:13-17 This afternoon we are going to be having a baptismal service for those that recently have been saved and others who were saved but want to be Scripturally baptized. Praise the Lord for those that want to follow the Lord in baptism. So this morning I want to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “everything Done Right”

    Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012
     | 3,905 views

    Jesus did everything just as the Father wanted including His own baptism. He now enables us by His Spirit to live more and more as the Father desires.

    I. A small country church was having a "baptizing" in a river on a cold January day. A. A revival meeting had just concluded. 1. The preacher asked one baptismal candidate, "Is the water cold?" 2. "Naw!" he replied. a. One of the deacons shouted: "Dip him ag'in preacher, he's still lyin'!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Following In The Footsteps Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012
     | 4,860 views

    The call of the kingdom is a call to repentance, restoration and life and one of the first steps in that new life ought to be baptism. This message seeks to answer the question: Why should I be baptized?

    Following in the Footsteps - Matthew 3:4-17 - July 8, 2012 Series: Baptism According to what we read in the pages of God’s word there are what we would call two ordinances that Jesus has established for us. Now the dictionary defines an “ordinance” as “an ...read more

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    Three Things Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 30, 2012
    based on 30 ratings
     | 19,250 views

    How do we introduce people? In this passage, we see John, the baptist and Jesus introduced in such graceful ways. May our words of introduction too be words of blessing, words of power, peace and grace!

    Three Things: Matthew 3:1-17 ILLUSTRATION There was a young student who had just graduated with his M.Th, fresh with his knowledge of New Testament and Greek. He was asked to introduce a colleague who had come to visit from Germany. This colleague was a pastor there. He knew what the ...read more

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    Getting To Know Jesus - #2, Jesus' Baptism Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010
     | 4,822 views

    I had to ask myself, ‘Why did JESUS need to be baptized?’ After all, this IS the Messiah, the Creator of the World, the Living Word, the Lamb of God, the Lion of Judah, Emmanuel (God with us)…GOD! Why does God come to a body of water to be dunked by a guy

    Matthew 3:1-17 The Baptism of Jesus (Life of Jesus, #2) Jan.17, 2009 Story: In the fifth century AD, St. Patrick baptised King Aengus of Ireland on his request. The saint willingly complied. His courtiers assembled with royal state to assist at the ceremony. St. Patrick carried in his hand, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Jesus And John The Baptist

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,951 views

    When was the last time you stood at the waters edge with John the Baptist? Did his message resonate with you? Is your life right with God? Are you ready to meet the Messiah?

    Jesus and John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-17 This week we look to Jesus and John the Baptist. We know from scripture that John was a relative of Jesus through Jesus mother Mary. Luke 1:36 We know that John the Baptist parents Zechariah and Elizabeth were both well along in years and that Elizabeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Believers And Baptism Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,054 views

    A clear explanation of Bible baptism: It is INSUFFICIENT (to save); ILLUSTRATIVE (of Christ’s death, burial & resurrection); IDENTIFICATION (with Christ and the core Gospel truths); INTENTIONAL (not for babies); IMITATION (of Christ); & IMPORTANT.

    Believers and Baptism Chuck Sligh August 22, 2010 TEXT: Matthew 3:13-17 – “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist