Keith Golightly
Young Adults Pastor
Water baptism is an outward declaration of an inward transformation”. It is the physical act that testifies of God’s complete work in us.
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Sermon Summary
For this Baptism Weekend, we are looking at why Jesus Himself received a baptism and how the answer to that question informs us about His redemptive mission on the earth, and why we, as His followers, receive a baptism as well. Here at Grace Church, we define water baptism as “an outward declaration of an inward transformation”. It is the physical act that testifies of God’s complete work in us. It reveals His willingness to give Himself for us, and our willingness to abandon everything to have more of Him. If Jesus indeed died for us, then who are we to not live for Him?
Scripture References from the Sermon
- Romans 3:23
- Romans 5:8
- 1 John 3:1
- Romans 6:3-7
- Philippians 3:10-11
- Matthew 3:15
- Luke 1:5
- John 1:29
Discussion Questions
- What is the Holy Spirit speaking to you about water baptism after reading the above Scriptures?
- Would you be willing to share their baptism experience and what it meant to them?
- If you’re a follower of Jesus and haven’t been water baptized, would you consider doing it?
- Why is public baptism important?
- Why do you think it’s often emotionally impactful to witness people being joyfully baptized?
- What will you do with what you heard during the service?
- What is God asking you to be, and/or do, with what you heard during the service?