Pastor Keith
Young Adults Pastor
Baptism symbolizes a God-ordained reality: in Christ, we are washed clean from sin, and we are carried across from death itself into life everlasting.
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Sermon Summary
Water. It’s one of the most ordinary things in our lives. We drink it, wash with it, cook with it—simple, everyday purposes. But in Scripture, water is never just ordinary. God takes this common element and uses it for extraordinary, even supernatural purposes. From the flood to the Red Sea, from the Jordan River to the ministry of Jesus, water becomes a symbol of cleansing and of crossing over. And both of those realities come together in baptism. Baptism is not just a symbol but a God-ordained reality: in Christ, we are washed clean from sin, and we are carried across—not only from darkness to light, or from impurity to holiness—but from death itself into life everlasting.
Scripture References
Acts 8:26-39 | Romans 10:9 | Matthew 16:25 | Romans 6:1-4 | 1 Corinthians 2:13 | Galatians 3:27 | 1 Peter 3:21
Discussion Questions
- What is the Holy Spirit speaking to you about water baptism after reading the above scriptures?
- Would you be willing to share your baptism experience and what it meant to you?
- 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 is God asking you to be, and/or do, with what you heard during the service?
Event Highlight | Intentional Parenting/Child Dedication
- Child Dedication is coming up later this month!
- Register for our required Intentional Parenting class where participants will be equipped with steps to bring Christ in their day-to-day parenting.
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