Sermons About Baptism
Whats Hindering You? ...Continued
Discerning the Threefold Cord of Hindrance in our walk with Christ
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Whats Hindering You? ...Continued
Discerning the Threefold Cord of Hindrance in our walk with Christ
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Get In the Water
2nd part of a three part teaching series about things involving our eternities. In this message we clarify some confusion about baptism and in the process learn some things about baptism.
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Importance of Baptism
Throughout history, there has always been a concrete act involved in sealing contracts, treaties, or any other important transaction. This has also been true in covenants made between God and men. In the Old Testament, circumcision was required to enter the Abrahamic Covenant. In the New Testament, we enter into covenant with God through faith in Christ, but there is still a concrete act involved. Key Verses: Ruth 4:1-12, Gen 17:5-12, Matt 28:18, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:37-38, Acts 8:34-39, Matt 3:13
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A Seal And Sign Of Healing Grace
There is no question that baptism has been an important part of Christian faith from the earliest days of the Christian church. The book of Acts tells us that the Christian church was birthed in a baptism. On the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit was poured down on the church to empower the Christians for life and ministry. Now we might think, “If the reality of the Holy Spirit has been given why go on baptizing with water? ” What happens then throughout Acts is that whenever someone or some group of people believe in Jesus they are baptized with water because baptism is an outward, visible symbol of an invisible and spiritual reality.
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08-JUN-2008 - Part II - What Does it Mean to be a Witness for Christ?
To be a witness for Christ you must become a Christ follower To be a witness for Christ requires baptism in the Holy Spirit
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The Phillipian Jailers Testimony
This sermon looks at Paul and Silas and the example that they set for born again Christians to live by as well as looks at the Jailer a lost man who needed Jesus, got convicted, then got saved then baptized. He and his entire house. that is.
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Finding God In Times Of Emotional Trauma & Confusion
Pastor gives us a guide to staying on the right track amidst some of the difficulties of life.
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Baptism
Pastor Jeff Gannon will preach a message titled, "What Is The Meaning and Significance of Baptism?" In Jeff's words, "I find that many people have a lot of questions about baptism --- why, when, where, how, how often and the list goes on. I hope to see you this Sunday!"
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How Do I Become a Christ Follower
HOW DO I BECOME A CHRIST FOLLOWER Scripture: John 9:1-41 Five historical ways the church has created confusion for those seeking to become Christ followers: 1. By acceptance of theological assumptions as truth when their bases is faulty. (verse 2) 2. By interpreting truth from the bases of tradition. (verse 14) 3. By requiring adherence to church law at the expense of truth. (verse 22) 4. By establishing the authority of truth by citing history. (verses 28,29) 5. By attempting to preserve reputation at the expense of the authentic. (verse 41) How do I become a Christ follower? 1. By admitting that we all were spiritually blind. (verse 1) 2. By doing what Jesus asks us to do. (verse 7) 3. By being bold and honest about our encounter with Jesus. (verses 9-12) 4. By growing in our understanding of who Jesus is. (verses 17, 33, 38) 5. By believing and trusting HIM (verses 36-38)
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The Power of the Holy Spirit Part 1: Did You Receive the Holy Spirit When You Believed?
Holy Practice is the evidence of Saving Grace. Are we living evidence of this? Do we practice Holy Lives?
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Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?
Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries brings a Word concerning our relationship with Our Beloved Pastor George and he also shares a sermon on Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test? Podcast Legend: 00:00 – 38:15 – Worship 38:16 – 43:20 – Pastor George prays 43:21 – 44:48 – Cookie brings a Word 44:49 – 50:55 – Pastor George’s radio preview 50:56 – 52:47 – Various announcements 52:48 – 1:08:15 – Betty speaks then Cindi & Pastor pray with her 1:08:16 – 1:31:02 - Dick Dungan brings a Word concerning Our Beloved pastor George 1:30:03 – 1:53:30 – Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries shares on “Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?” 1:53:31 – 2:03:42 – Closing Worship & Benediction
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And Don't You Forget It
What does it mean for God to send his Holy Spirit? Who receives this Spirit? How do we know if we have received his Spirit? And how should that impact the way we think and live? Listen in as we look to Acts 2 to find answers to these, and other, questions about the Holy Spirit.
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Baptism Sunday at Charis
We celebrate the baptism of 4 individuals at Charis. In a short message, we learn about God's saving grace through faith in His Son, Jesus, and what it means to be baptized as one of His followers as an obedient response to the Gospel.
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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A God Who Does Not Need Us (Acts 17:22-31; John 14:15-21)
God does not need us, but grace of all grace, God wants us. And life is different when we say yes to God’s call and claim on us.
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Introduction to Stewardship
Week 1 in the Mind Your Own Business series. Preached by Lead Pastor Paul Vroom on April 20, 2008 at Missio Dei Church in Mokena, Illinois (www.mdchurch.us). Scripture from Luke 11:37 - 44.
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Introduction To Baptism
In this short six minute clip from last Sunday’s Baptism Service, Gary Grut presents an introduction to baptism - what is it, why do we celebrate it and how do we do it at TBC.
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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A God-launched Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a huge distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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Is Baptism A Big Deal?
The Bible tells us to be baptized; it was also important to the Lord Jesus. Today, Dr. Nichols explores the Biblical basis behind baptism and why it is so important to our faith.
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Christian Baptism: Celebrations of Faith
Jesus Lives! Christian Baptism: Celebrations of Faith
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New: The Hope of Something Better
The promise of "a new you" is not an empty promise, but according to Paul in Romans 6, it is a promise fulfilled through the radical intervention of death and resurrection.
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Parable of Fire
What is Baptism of Fire, Gehenna Fire, and the Lake of Fire? This Fire is Spiritual. Christ is an All Consuming Fire.
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Sermon Water Baptism
Sermon "Water Baptism", Being Baptized is Obedience to Gods Word, A Willing Surrender to follow Jesus, Death to Old Self and now as a New Creation in Christ to Live for HIM as True Disciples. Scriptures used are: Romans 6:3-4, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 3:13-17. Bloomsburg Community Church Sermons.
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Baptism and Testing
Today our Children's Pastor, Travis Young, preaches on Jesus' Baptism and temptation.
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Brand New, Again
Jesus got to the heart of His mission to seek and save the lost when He told Nicodemus about the new birth. He made it clear that everybody needs a spiritual rebirth, if they want to see God. As strange as it may sound, the question that Jesus answered is just as important for us today as it was for Nicodemus almost 2,000 years ago. We need to know what it means to be born again and we need to do whatever is necessary to be made brand new, again.
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John The Big B Baptist
We examine the life of John the Bapist by taking a look at what made him so unique and one of a kind. Jesus called him the greatest prophet ever born of a woman. The Bible says that John was great in the sight of the Lord. We examine what made John The Big B Baptist so unique and so great.
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Analyzing Authenticity (Romans 2:17-29)
Paul challenges his readers not to base our confidence before God in our religious pedigree, family history, bible knowledge, Christian education, or any other experience or practice. There are many good things we ought to pursue, but there is a danger in craving man's approval rather than God's, and none of these things will secure our standing before God. Our only hope is the gospel, pleading for mercy rather than justice, and trusting in Christ's dying for sinners. Once we have trusted, we are freed to do good works rightly -- not so that we can be saved, but out of love and gratitude, as an overflow of our changed hearts. The essence of a true Christian is a changed heart.
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Baptism: Stuck Between The Chariot and Baptismal Pool
Baptism: Stuck Between The Chariot and Baptismal Pool Acts 8:25-39
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Remembering Our Baptism
Remembering our Baptism, Celebrating the Baptism of our Lord. Baptism is more than a "Get Wet"ceremony. There's no magic in the water!!
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Following Jesus to the River's edge
This morning in our worship we consider the baptism of Jesus and will explore the reasons behind His willingness to be baptized, particularly when there was no apparent need for it. If John’s baptism was for repentance and the forgiveness of sins (Mark 1:4), then why would the sinless lamb of God even ask to be baptized? In this mornings sermon we will look at the Purpose, the Picture, and the Power given to us through this historic event in the life of Jesus from Matthew’s account in chapter three, verses 13-17.
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Response-Ability (Matthew 3:13-17)
Baptism is our response to God. Through our faith, God gives us the ability to follow Christ. Baptism is therefore a "Response--Ability."
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The Claimed Life
The Baptism of Our Lord commemorates the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. His baptism symbolized the beginning of the fulfillment of the very purpose of his life. Likewise, Christians who are baptized are to recognize that our lives are not our own. Baptism is a sign of God's claim on us - not our claim on God.
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Preparing for Your Purpose
Before Jesus began his ministry he took steps that helped to prepare him for the mission of his life. Pastor Robert Johnson explores a few insights that can be gleaned from Jesus' experiences of baptism and being tempted in the wilderness of Judea!
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The Right Response to the Gospel---PM Service
1.Conviction-- 2.Repentance-- 3.Baptism-- 4.Separation--
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The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Greatest Story Ever Told: God sent his son to become one of us, so that we could have the hope of eternal life with him.
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What About Baptism
"What About Baptism" Matthew 3:11-17 11-12"I'm baptizing you here in the river, turning your old life in for a kingdom life. The real action comes next: the main character in this drama--compared to him I'm a mere stagehand--will ignite the kingdom life within you, a fire within you, the Holy Spirit within you, changing you from the inside out. He's going to clean house--make a clean sweep of your lives. He'll place everything true in its proper place before God; everything false He'll put out with the trash to be burned." 13-14Jesus then appeared, arriving at the Jordan River from Galilee. He wanted John to baptize Him. John objected, "I'm the one who needs to be baptized, not you!" 15But Jesus insisted. "Do it. God's work, putting things right all these centuries, is coming together right now in baptism." So John did it. 16-17The moment Jesus came up out of the baptismal waters, the skies opened up and He saw God's spirit--it looked like a dove--descending and landing on Him. And along with the Spirit, a voice: "This is my Son, chosen and marked by My love, delight of My life."
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Baptism...what's the big deal?
What is baptism, where did it come from and how should we handle it?
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Gratitude On Another Level
The Bible says you are to give thanks each day in everything you do or say within the context of having the “peace of Christ” ruling in your life and the “word of Christ” dwelling in your heart (Colossians 3:15-16). Earlier in Colossians 3, Paul refers to the basic Gospel story, having “died” and having your life “hidden” in Christ until He appears again—when you, too, shall appear with Him. He explains this further in Romans 6 through the illustration of baptism by immersion that symbolizes your participation in Christ’s death, burial and resurrection. Take your gratitude to another level and thank God—not just for material blessings—but for His gift of salvation through Christ’s sacrifice for your sins.
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Water Baptism
Baptism by immersion in water is an important doctrine and practice for God's church. Water baptism is significant because it is a commandment of Jesus; it serves as a picture of our salvation; and because it is a sign of the new covenant that God established through Jesus. Baptism is appropriate for all who have come to faith in Christ and are able to confess that faith, whether they are converted adults or children who have conscious faith in Christ. Baptism is a sign of new birth and not of maturity, so it is right for new believers to seek baptism promptly. The timing of baptism will naturally be uncertain for children, but parents are encouraged to faithfully work to ensure their children understand the gospel. Baptism is appropriate as soon as children are able to articulate the gospel and their personal faith in Jesus.
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Last Words (Mark 16:9-20)
Jesus commands his disciples, and by extension his church, to preach the gospel to all nations, making and baptizing disciples. We preach the gospel, not to be intolerant or disrespectful, but out of love for others and because our Lord and Savior has commanded us to do so. He promises to pour out his Holy Spirit on us to empower us to preach the gospel and to care for one another. And in his ascension, he proves that he has completed everything necessary to satisfy God's justice, secure our acceptance before God, and provide for our every need. We belong to him!
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