Sermons About Baptize
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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Digging Growth
After the resurrection, Jesus has a chance to tell his followers what he feels is most important. It's like the final pep talk before a big game. And what does he say? In all four gospels, though recorded a bit differently in each, the emphasis is the same: go, tell, share, invite, make disciples, baptize, teach obedience, grow the kingdom-grow the church.
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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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The Baptism of Jesus (AM)
Adam continues through Matthew, preaching 3:13-17. Matthew presents four marvels that announce Jesus to be the Messiah--Jesus came to be baptized, John tried to stop Him, the Spirit came from heaven, and the Father spoke. The Messiah was associated with the remnant, anointed by the Spirit, and announced by the Father.
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Forerunner to the Messiah (AM)
Adam continues in Matthew 3. Verses 1-12 present the revelation of, rebuke from, and reasons for John's ministry. John demanded true repentance in order to prepare Israel for the Messiah's coming, a demand still put on those who would receive the Messiah today.
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Drenched
If this thing of being saved by Jesus is so that I can live the Eucharist, then baptism only makes sense.
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1 Peter 3:18-22 - Christian Baptism: A Comfort and Assurance in the Day of Suffering
The Christian’s baptism then is a source of great comfort. It is not a comfort because it is seen as some saving ritual. Baptism is a comfort because it reminds us that we are united with Jesus in his death, his resurrection and his reign in glory. We can be certain that we will be blessed when we suffer for righteousness’ sake, because as believers our destiny is united with Jesus Christ. If Jesus has the victory over evil spirits, then he certainly will have the victory over those who persecute us now.
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