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  • Les Buttolph avatar

    The Great Inauguration

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Feb 6, 2025
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    Jesus was inaugurated to His Office of Ministry at His Baptism.

    The headlines of the past week focused on the Inauguration of Donald Trump to begin his term of office as 47th President of the United States. Watching this every 4th year, Constitutionally mandated inauguration, led me to compare that event with Jesus’ baptism, His inauguration to begin His ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Deity Of The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    Explore the profound truth of the Holy Spirit being God, distinct from the Father and the Son, and the importance of honoring the Spirit through worship.

    Good morning, church family. I'm sure many of you have heard the phrase, 'The Holy Spirit is God.' This simple statement carries a profound truth about the nature of the Holy Spirit, a truth we'll be exploring today. We'll also delve into the distinctiveness of the Holy Spirit from the Father and ...read more

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    Obedience In The Ordinances: Baptism And The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 5, 2026
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    There are two sacred practices that Jesus Christ himself commanded his church to observe: baptism and the Lord's Supper. These are not suggestions.

    Obedience in the Ordinances: Baptism and the Lord's Supper 1. Christ Commands, We Obey There are two sacred practices that Jesus Christ himself commanded his church to observe: baptism and the Lord's Supper. These are not suggestions. They are not optional traditions that we can take or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Baptism Of Jesus Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    God's ways are often counterintuitive to our human understanding, but when we trust and partner with Him, we can experience His power and presence in our lives.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something that might seem a bit strange at first, but stick with me, okay? We're going to look at how God's ways are often counterintuitive, which means they might not make sense to us at first. But trust me, there's a reason for it all. But first, ...read more

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    Clear The Way, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 31, 2025
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    Is the confession of John the Baptist, combined with the affirmation of God, enough for you to believe that Jesus is the Son of God? Or, do you still need Jesus to perform for you in order that you can be convinced that He is who He said He is?

    John, Part 5 Series: Clear the Way, Part 5 John 1:29-34 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’re here with us; dismiss kids - I never want to assume that we all have the same knowledge … ? A young Jewish man; referred to as youngest Apostle (late teens / early 20s) ? John wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jordan: Mantle & Mission (4 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025
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    The Jordan is the place of endings and beginnings — where the old life is buried, the new life rises, and the mantle of God becomes a mission in your hands.

    Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8–15 – “Then Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up and struck the water. The water divided to the right and to the left, and the two of them crossed over on dry ground… Elisha picked up Elijah’s cloak that had fallen from him… and struck the water. ‘Where now is the LORD, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 20, 2025
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    The Holy Spirit is the third person in the Trinity who a lot of Christians have not paid attention to, but without Him, we are nothing.

    The Holy Spirit The Bible established that there is only one God. In this one God, we see three secrets. 1. God, who has an image. 2. God, who is called the Word. 3. God of the Spirit. Today, we already know about the God who has an image. He created the heaven and the earth. So, whenever you see ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "well Pleased"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 5, 2026
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    If we can really believe that God loves us anything is possible.

    Matthew 3:13-17 “Well Pleased” In a story in the Upper Room Devotional a number of years ago a woman from Ohio named Lois Wilson wrote: “On the first day of each community college art class I taught, I would ask the students to write a brief answer to the question: “Who are you?” Later, I was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    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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    Go! And Embrace The Trinity: Knowing The Triune God Changes Everything Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 7, 2025
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     | 244 views

    What if… the Trinity was not a puzzle to solve, but a Person to know? What if understanding God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit wasn’t just theological doctrine, but a doorway to deeper intimacy with God, powerful prayer, richer Bible reading, and a renewed spiritual life?

    Go! And Embrace the Trinity: Knowing the Triune God Changes Everything Main Idea: Understanding the Trinity isn't a puzzle to solve—it’s the very foundation of a transformed life in Christ. INTRODUCTION: THE MYSTERY THAT TRANSFORMS Imagine a young boy standing at the edge of the ocean with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal