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  • James Lyons avatar

    A Picture Of Baptism Series

    Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 5, 2022
     | 3,203 views

    Part III in a series on the book of Jonah

    As we begin looking toward our mission conference next month, I want to share some thoughts with you from the book of Jonah – a prophet who ran from God to avoid carrying a divine warning to the people of Nineveh. Jonah undoubtedly feared the bloodthirsty Ninevites, but in Jonah 4:2 he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus To The Rivers Edge Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,791 views

    By following Jesus to the river’s edge we witness the picture, purpose and power of his baptism.

    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. This sermon is taken from chapter two. You can find it here: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 284 ratings
     | 37,547 views

    Have you ever wondered why Jesus, the Incarnate Son of God needed to be baptised?

    Sharrington/Swanton Novers 09-03-03 Story: In the fifth Century AD St. Patrick baptised King Aengus by full immersion. During the baptismal ceremony, so the story goes St. Patrick leaned on his sharp-pointed staff and inadvertently stabbed the king’s foot. After the baptism ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Baptism Of Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,164 views

    “I am baptised with the water of repentance; but am I still baptised in the Spirit of God?”

    At the beginning of the World War II, Israel Eugenio was the chief Rabbi of Rome. The Nazis occupied Rome in September 1943. The Nazi officer Kappler demanded 50 kg of gold in place of the Jews. The Jews feverishly managed to collect 35 kg. The chief Rabbi Zolli realized his helplessness. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Williams III avatar

    Baptism And The Battleground

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,670 views

    We can only win over and against temptation by putting our faith in Jesus Christ who can help us to resist temptation.

    BAPTISM AND THE BATTLEGROUND Text: Mark 1:9-15 "It is said that Ignatius of Loyola once had a hole dug for the novices [rookies] of his order a grave, having them buried except for their heads, asking, "Are you dead?" To those who answered yes, he would reply, "Rise then, and begin ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Water Baptism

    Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 202 ratings
     | 36,590 views

    Teaching of the meaning and method of water baptism prior to a baptismal service for new converts.

    WATER BAPTISM By Pastor James May Matthew 3:4-6, "And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, And were baptized of him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Meaning Of Baptism Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 339 ratings
     | 29,891 views

    This message deals with the meaning of Believer’s Baptism.

    TEXT: Romans 6:1-14 ETS: The Apostle Paul illustrates the realities of salvation through the symbolism of Christian baptism. ESS: Believers are to live out the new life that Christ has given to them. OSS: Believers will commit to live out the life pictured in their baptism. PQ: What is the meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Murdock avatar

    The Value Of Baptism

    Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,684 views

    This sermon teaches the importance of Baptism by immersion.

    “The Value of Baptism.” Baptism: The need for Immersion by Water Matthew 3:6-17 Introduction: Have you ever known a manager that had a hard time relating to his employees. Maybe he had an office some distance away from where the “real work” went on. How does a manager communicate his dreams ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrin Koone avatar

    Why Baptism? Series

    Contributed by Darrin Koone on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,077 views

    A sermon on the historiacl context of Baptism.

    (Luke 3:1-3) In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar--when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene-- {2} during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism As Epiphany

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 20,351 views

    Sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

    First Sunday after the Epiphany Baptism of Jesus Sermon Matthew 3:13-17 "Baptism as Epiphany’’   This morning, I would like to do something different! I propose to tell you three stories and as you listen to them think about how each of them relate to Baptism. Story 1. A dying judge said to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of Baptism

    Contributed by Thomas Cogan on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,661 views

    In Baptism God claims us as His children and receive the power and promise of the Holy Spirit for daily living.

    The story is told that near Rome, Italy, a mechanic started the propeller of a plane and accidentally turned on the fuel. The engines fired. To his amazement the plane ran along the ground, rose smoothly into the air, and went through what appeared to be a series of complicated maneuvers. It looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    One Baptism Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

    Series: From The Cradle To The Cross [#6] ONE BAPTISM Matthew 3 Introduction: 1. The subject of baptism is controversial. 2. Today we will look at 2 types of baptism- Water and Holy Spirit. 3. We will also look at some different beliefs concerning these and put them to the test of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    The Blessings Of Baptism

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,939 views

    Why do I need baptism? What invisible blessings do I receive at baptism? Am I living my baptism, or throwing it away?

    Acts 2:36-41 THE BLESSINGS OF BAPTISM There are certain things in life that are important to you, even though you don’t know exactly how those things work. Your car is a good example. It’s important to you, but do you know how your car works? If your dashboard lights up, indicating that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Baptismal Talk

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 27, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,646 views

    We are called as Christians to encourage children to come to Christ

    Mark 10:13-16 13 People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this he was indignant. He said to them Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 I tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Baptism Of Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 21,173 views

    Why did Jesus need to be baptised and what does it mean for us?

    Sharrington 11-01-04 The Baptism of Jesus Lk 3: 15-17and 21 and 22 Story: Caspar ten Boon In her famous book and film, “The Hiding Place” Corrie ten Boom tells the story of a Dutch Christian family, her family, who had a heart for the Jewish people Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican