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  • Ryan Akers avatar

    Be Baptized Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 27, 2008
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    The final message of our Spring Life Series deals with the importance of baptism in a believer’s life. We will look at the who, why, when, where and the how of baptism.

    Spring Life 2008 Part 9- Be Baptized Pastor Ryan Akers *parts of this sermon where borrowed with permission from Pastor Joe Colaw of First Wesleyan Church in Bartlesville, OK. Matthew 3:1-17- Amazing transition in people’s lives, beginning of Christ ministry, proof of the trinity(3 distinct ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Baptism

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006
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    what we learn from the baptism of Jessu

    Intro: since we are doing a baptismal service today, I thought it might be good to take a look at the Baptism of Jesus. When Jesus came to John the Baptist, John said, we are doing this all wrong, you don’t need me to baptize you in water, I need you to baptize me in fire. Jesus said, do this now ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Identifying With Our Culture Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 5, 2007
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    Jesus identified himself with sinful humanity through his baptism. We must learn to identify with our culture if we are going to represent Christ to them.

    Introduction: Have you ever tried to identify with someone that you just had nothing in common with? I find that it’s sometimes hard to identify with people you do know have commonalities with, but it’s especially hard to identify with someone who is radically different. Cultural barriers have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Drowning In The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Feb 11, 2008
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    Baptism and becoming new.

    Drowning In The Grace Of God Matthew 3:1-17 January 6, 2008 As I have imagined these verses in my mind. I see the Jordan River, running not fast but slow - smooth and calm with not a rapid in sight. I see this 156-mile river near the end of its journey of connecting the Sea of Galilee to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Me Now!

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 5, 2010
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    There was an urgency that these men recognized in Jesus call on their lives.

    At the end of Mtt 3, Jesus is baptized by John. John is at first taken back- resists baptizing Jesus Mtt 3:15 Jesus said to John- permit it at this time. This was the moment in time that God chose for Jesus step out onto the stage of public ministry. Mtt 4:1 Matthew- Jesus- led by the Spirit into ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Glory By The River Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
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    Glory by the river (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 3 verses 1-18. Quote: R.C. Sproul (the American author, theologian and pastor): “The soul is lifted up by the contemplation of the glory of God and of his only begotten Son” “It is Christ in his glory who is the object of our worship and adoration. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Example Of A Messiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 7, 2009
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    If we follow the example of Jesus, God will reward us.

    The Example of a Messiah Text: Matt. 3:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Sunday school teacher was trying to demonstrate the difference between right and wrong to her young teen class. She chose stealing for her example. The teacher said: "All right let’s use this example. If I were to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Repentance Vs. Remorse

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
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    Matthew gives the testimony of three witnesses to the person of Jesus Christ, that He is the Son of God and King (John, the Spirit, & the Father).

    Matthew 3 Matthew gives the testimony of three witnesses to the person of Jesus Christ, that He is the Son of God and King (John, the Spirit, & the Father). (v.1) Why was John in the “wilderness?” 3 Facts about John (3:1-15) 1. His Message – (3:1-2; 7-10) John’s message centered on repentance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fulfilling All Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2011
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    Jesus' baptism teaches us about the importance of Biblical baptism in the life of a Christ follower.

    This week I read about a small country church that had just concluded a revival meeting and was conducting a baptism service in the local river on a cold January day. After baptizing the first person, the pastor turned to the man and asked him if the water was cold. “Naw,” the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    God In Three Persons - Part One Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 19, 2011
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    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

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    Jesus Baptized

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2015
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    It didn't just happen. Jesus sought out John and traveled a good distance for no other purpose than to be baptized. So why did Jesus want to be baptized?

    Jordan River (1) Jesus Baptized (Psalms 2:7) Matthew 3:3-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34 Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Foundations Of The Faith: Baptism

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
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    BAPTISM IS ONE OF THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH. SOMETIMES WE GET SO FAMILIAR WITH WHAT WE BELIEVE THAT WE LOSE SIGHT OF THESE BASIC THOUGHTS. REVIEW IS OFTEN TIME WELL INVESTED.

    FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:13-17 TODAY WE ARE CONTINUING WITH OUR SERIES ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH, BY LOOKING AT BAPTISM. BAPTISM IS A CONTROVERSIAL POINT OF CHRISTENDOM, AND IT IS NOT MY POINT TO ADD FIRE TO THE CONTROVESY, BUT TO EXAMINE WHAT THE SCRIPTURES SAY ABOUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    (Section 3) The Deity Of The Holy Ghost Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018
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     | 3,872 views

    Elohim, Spirit Descended on Jesus,

    III. THE DEITY OF THE HOLY GHOST A. One LORD Deut. 6:4 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is) one LORD:” 1. LORD 03068 Y@hovah {yeh-ho-vaw'} from 484a; n pr dei AV- LORD 6510, GOD 4, JEHOVAH 4, variant 1; 6519 Jehovah = "the existing One" 1) the proper name of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Triune God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2017
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    “The Triune God” is shown in the 1) Baptism of the Son (Matthew 3:13-15), 2) Anointing of the Spirit (Matthew 3:16), and the 3) Confirmation by the Father (Matthew 3:17).

    This week, in the magazine entitled Faith Today, an articled recounted a special advance screening of the movie entitled: The Shack. “We need you to get the word out about this movie,” a PR rep enthused. “We wanted to handpick the key influencers we know will be using their social media to promote ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John Lowe avatar

    Jesus Baptized Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2017
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     | 13,704 views

    Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Jordan River Title: Jesus Baptized (Psalms 2:7) Matthew 3:3-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34 Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist