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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    How Can We Relate To Jesus Baptism?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 2, 2024
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    What do I do as a newly baptized Christian? This also applies to Christians who have become apathetic. They need to think about what their baptism meant. For Christ it meant to go out to do God's work.

    How can we relate to Jesus baptism? Luke 3:21 – 22 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H Koplitz 21 Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while He was praying, heaven was opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Pointing Others To Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009
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    “Baptism truly points others to Jesus Christ who is the One who died and rose again for us.”

    POINTING OTHERS TO JESUS CHRIST Luke 3:15-22 Proposition: “Baptism truly points others to Jesus Christ who is the One who died and rose again for us.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to look to Jesus Christ and be obedient to Him in one’s spiritual life. INTRODUCTION: Illus: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    91 Bible Verses On The Holy Spirit.

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019
     | 4,689 views

    This is a fairly comprehensive list of the verses in the bible that mention the Holy Spirit.

    In Acts 19:1-2 the story is told….. And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why We Believe What We Believe About Baptism

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 4, 2014
     | 4,227 views

    Consider what we believe: 1. About the method of baptism. 2. About the meaning of baptism. 3. About the motive for baptism.

    Why We Believe What We Believe about Baptism Matthew 3:13-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 9, 2013 *Baptism is a big deal in Ukraine. Most churches don't have a baptistery, and the winters are very cold, so they only get to baptize once or twice a year. On those days the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 3:1-12 Vipers, Repentance And Fire Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
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    Matthew 3:1-12: Vipers, repentance and fire

    Matthew 3:1-12 Vipers, repentance and fire Sermon notes Over the last few weeks we’ve been looking at the first couple of chapters of Matthew - the birth and infancy of Jesus. And on that first Christmas, He appeared in human form, first as a baby, and then He grew up to commence His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of Pentecost: Unified Diversity

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 3, 2019
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    The Holy Spirit can heal the factions among us and bring us into unity with God and others. Then our mission is liberated because our focus is on Jesus's great commission​.

    Pentecost: Unified Diversity Sermon by The Rev. Rian Adams Pentecost is a strange day on the church calendar because we want to celebrate, but the Acts reading about speaking in tongues and erratic spiritual experiences is a little unsettling. I’ve learned that if we talk too often about ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Saul The Apostle Paul Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2023
     | 2,266 views

    God is in control of our lives, and we need to follow where he leads us.

    SAUL THE APOSTLE PAUL Text: Acts 9:1-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Years ago, when I was a young Christian, my chief form of fellowship was Christian coffee houses. This is much different from what Christian coffee houses look like today. There would be refreshments, but the main goal of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gospel Of John (Lesson 1): The Word And The Witness Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 14, 2020
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    This sermon is an exposition of John 1:1-18.

    The Gospel of John Introduction: The Word and the Witness Introduction: John 1:1-18; 20:30-31 The author of the Gospel is John the Beloved disciple. He was probably a teenager when he began following Jesus. He was the oldest living apostle and, according to tradition, the only one to die a death ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Jesus The Son/Offspring Of God Or God, The Son? - In Defense Of The Trinity

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 11, 2021
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     | 3,050 views

    A Multi-Part study of historical Christian teaching concerning the claims of Jesus and the beginning of the Church

    There are many religions in the world. A significant number of them predate Judaism, and the vast majority predates Christianity. All religions have various sects and subgroups that are also called denominations in Christianity. Denominations have most often come about as the result of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    When God’s Fire Falls

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 15, 2022
     | 3,544 views

    Several months back I taught about our need for revival, “Revival Required.” This Sunday, I’d like to expand on that message, as we look at biblical history and how God would deliver his people by sending “holy fire,” to revive and deliver them.

    When God’s Fire Falls Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns-xDm9cgSE John Whitehead, president, and founder of the Rutherford Institute said, “If there isn’t a revival in this country of some sort … we’re moving toward a state that would be very much like pagan Rome.” There’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Three Sure Witnesses

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 30, 2024
     | 621 views

    And what is it that we can know for sure? I John 5:5 proclaims that “Jesus is the Son of God.” And the reason we can know this for sure is that there are multiple witnesses that point to the same fact. And they are in agreement with each other.

    Alba 9-29-2024 THE THREE SURE WITNESSES I John 5:6-12 Donald Trump has often spoken of what he calls, “fake news” when describing what he considers biased reporting. And it is true that most reporting about Trump is negative, while his opponents receive more favorable treatment. But did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,331 views

    How to fight the spirit of discouragement.

    THE DEVIL’S GOTTA DEADLINE! (A SPIRIT OF DISCOURAGEMENT) 2 COR 2:11 JEREMIAH 20:11-17 INTRODUCTION: LAST WEEK, BEGAN TO LOOK AT THE WRATH OF THE DEVIL AND WHAT IT MEANS TO GOD’S CHILDREN. A). REV 12:12 – “ THE DEVIL HAS A GREAT WRATH AND HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Spirit Of Division Series

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,828 views

    Overcoming the Spirit of Division.

    THE DEVIL’S GOTTA DEADLINE! (THE SPIRIT OF DIVISION) INTRODUCTION: STARTED LOOKING AT THE DEVIL’S WRATH. A). “DEVIL HAS A GREAT WRATH AND HIS TIME IS SHORT.” (EXPLOSIVE) B). 2 CORINTHIANS 2:11 – PAUL EXPLAINS THE NEED TO KNOW OUR ENEMY 1). DEVICES – STRATEGY, SCHEMES ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Braland avatar

    The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,030 views

    What is the Holy Spirit? What is it’s function and what do I need to know about it? Millions of peopel equate the Holy Spirit with the Force found in the Star Wars movies. Why is that? This message will eduate non-Christians and equip believers as to

    How many of you are Star Wars fans? Josh is eight now and he loves the Star Wars movies. We have light sabers and lego fighters the Star Wars games on the Nintendo DS and all of the movies except episode #2 which Josh has been begging me to buy. Every night before bed we have an epic battle that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Bound In The Spirit

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,182 views

    GETTING THE JOB DONE THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

    BOUND IN THE SPIRIT TEXT: ACTS 20: VS. 17--24 TEXT: PAUL SAID I GO BOUND IN THE SPIRIT. HE WAS BOUND BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FINISH THE WORK THAT GOD HAD GIVEN HIM TO DO, REGARDLESS OF WHAT IT COST HIM.*** PAUL WAS A “DO-ER “ OF THE WORD AND NOT JUST A HEARER.** HIS JOB, JUST AS OURS IS WAS TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist