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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Why Baptism

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,118 views

    Baptism is a beautiful symbol of God’s grace to us and our commitment to Him

    Why Baptism March 4, 2007 When they were trying to discover if life ever existed on Mars, the first thing they looked for was water. We cannot imagine life existing without water. In his early days, the poet W.H. Auden, wrote – “We must love one another or die” at a later more cynical ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Bautizado En Fuego

    Contributed by Marco Vinicio Villatoro on Aug 17, 2008
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    Una clara descripcion del Bautizo de FUEGO, profetizado por Juan el Bautista

    BAUTIZANDO EN FUEGO Mateo 3:11 "Yo los bautizo a ustedes con agua para que se arrepientan. Pero el que viene después de mí es más poderoso que yo, y ni siquiera merezco llevarle las sandalias. Él los bautizará con el Espíritu Santo y con fuego. Claro que nos ha bautizado con Espíritu Santo, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cleansed And Washed

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 14, 2008
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    A message about what we learn from Jesus’ baptism and how we prepare for communion from Jesus’ washing the disciples’ feet. We had communion and adult baptism on the same day.

    Cleansed & Washed Date: Sept 14, 2008 Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17; John 13:3-17. In our church we celebrate two sacraments, or ordinances, whatever you might call them. I prefer to call them sacraments. And I prefer that word because I do believe that Christ is spiritually present with us ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Get Ready For Christmas - By Making Changes

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,810 views

    There are three parts to "making changes" in your life. John the Baptist shows us what they are...

    Matthew 3:1-12 “MAKING CHANGES” If NBC were to call you on the phone this afternoon, and tell you that they were coming over to your house in one hour, because they are planning to do a story on you, as part of their people-living-in-a-small-town series, what would you do to get ready? You put ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    An Honest View Of Yourself

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,775 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent Series A A sermon about repentance

    2nd Sunday Advent Matthew 3:1-12 "An Honest View of Yourself." "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    You Must Be Joking - John The Baptist As Our Vicar!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,555 views

    Can you imgaine what fun John the Baptist would be as your local vicar

    NR/SMM 05-12-04 Mt. 3:1-11 John the Baptist’s ministry Story: Have you ever stopped to think what would happen if Bishop Graham appointed John the Baptist as your local vicar instead of me. Ursula don’t answer that! Imagine yourself asking John the Baptist round for dinner. What would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    2adventa: Preparing For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004
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    We can learn from John the Baptist in preparing for Christ coming: 1) Don’t follow the world; 2) Do follow the Word, in a) different lifestyle, b) forward outlook, and 3) constant repentance.

    Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? Last night, a bunch of you guys gathered at my house after the college group’s ice-skating and I should have brought out the Christmas tree for you guys to decorate. To some people, Christmas season will not arrive until you have the Christmas trees up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Application Of John's Message

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,253 views

    Thousands were coming into the wilderness to hear what John was preaching

    The Application of John’s Message Matthew 3:7-12 Thousands were coming into the wilderness to hear what John was preaching, were repenting and being baptized in the Jordan River. This was an usual thing for the Jews to do. Among those who came into the wilderness were the Pharisees and Sadducees. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    John's Testimony

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,746 views

    Though John had much power, for he came in the spirit and power of Elias, Jesus has more.

    John’s Testimony Matthew 3:11-12 Though John had much power, for he came in the spirit and power of Elias, Jesus has more. Though John was truly great, great in the sight of the Lord, yet he sees himself unworthy to bear the sandals of Jesus. It is a great comfort to the faithful ministers, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    In the fullness of time our Lord Jesus came to this earth, born of a woman, under the law.

    The Baptism of Jesus Matthew 3:13-17 In the fullness of time our Lord Jesus came to this earth, born of a woman, under the law. In the fullness of time our Lord Jesus appears in the wilderness where John was preaching and baptizing those who repented and turned from their evil deeds and ways. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Dove Descending From Heaven

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    When Jesus came up from the river Jordan a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit descended from heaven

    A Dove Descending From Heaven Matthew 3:16-17 When Jesus came up from the river Jordan a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit descended from heaven and lighted on Jesus and a voice from heaven was heard declaring Jesus was God’s beloved Son. Jesus saw the dove. John saw it and it is possible that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Fruit Of Repentance

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,208 views

    Message discussing the meaning of repentance and how it should affect our lives.

    The ¡§Fruit of Repentance¡¨ Matthew 3:1-12 January 11, 2004 Introduction What do you think of when you hear the word ¡§repent?¡¨ Two images come to my mind right away. The first is the street preacher with a Bible as big as your Aunt Martha¡¦s Buick, screaming at people to repent to escape the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Following Jesus To The Water

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,449 views

    The world is confused about baptism. We follow Christ to the water to be baptized like him.

    FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE WATER FOCUS: THE BAPTISM OF JESUS GIVES PRINCIPLES THAT CHRISTIANS CAN FOOLOW AS THEY FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER. FUNCTION: TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIANS TO FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER AS A MODEL FOR BAPTISM. INTRODUCTION In the religious world there have been many ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    A Baptism Of Fire

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 24,790 views

    We want the baptism of the Holy Ghost but do we want the baptism of fire?

    A Baptism of Fire Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Luke 12:49-51 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Powerful Witness

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,650 views

    God gave us John the Baptist as an example on how to have a powerful witness.

    Text: Matthew 3:1-17 ETS: This passage details the early ministry of John the Baptist. ESS: God gave us John as an example of a powerful witness. OSS: God’s people will be effective witnesses. PQ: What are the characteristics of a powerful witness? UW: Characteristics Title: A Powerful Witness I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist