Baptism: A Total Surrender 

In 1 Peter 3, baptism is compared to the Old Testament story of Noah and his family. Just as Noah surrendered full control to God the moment he shut the door to the Ark, baptism symbolizes a total handover to God’s direction. It’s more than escaping a storm; it is trusting God to guide us through death into a resurrected life. By “staying afloat” in His grace, we aren’t just surviving; we are being delivered to a new reality where sin’s power is broken and we are made righteous in Christ.

Scripture References from the Sermon

1 Peter 3:18-21   |   Genesis 6:13-16   |   Luke 9:23   |   Genesis 7   |   Genesis 8:1-4   |   Matthew 16:25

Discussion Questions

• What is the Holy Spirit speaking to you about water baptism after reading the above scriptures?
• Why is public baptism important?
• 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?
• What is God asking you to be, and/or do, with what you heard during the service?

Fill Your City

Prayer Requests From Our Community

• Pray for reconciliation within families experiencing conflict
• Pray for successful surgeries, specifically transplants and cancer removal
• Pray for Calvary Baptist Church and Pastor Jared McNeill

Serve Opportunities

• 12 March – Blood drive at the Seven Lakes Campus (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to register go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=GraceChurch
• 14 March – Re|planted interest lunch at the Southern Pines Campus (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
• 28 March – Grace in the Park @ Robins, NC | visit https://graceintheparknc.org/ for details 
• 29 March – Join Sandhills Coalition to help fight hunger locally at the 2026 Sandhills CROP Hunger Walk | visit https://events.crophungerwalk.org/chw/event/sandhillsnc for details

Respond Throughout the Week

Pray – Throughout your week, dedicate time to listening to and speaking with the Lord.	Read – Feed your soul with God’s Word daily. Review the scriptures used in the sermon. There is a link to a Bible reading guide on our website.
Journal – Write a summary of what you’re hearing from God every day. Capture things you’re hearing from Him.	Communion – If Jesus is your savior, consider taking the elements, at home, with your family, or Group. There is a communion guide on our website.
Salvation – Want to give your life to Jesus? Tell someone in your family or your Group.	Worship – Take time to thank God for who He is. Before asking or seeking, just be grateful, and tell your soul that it’s time to bless the Lord.
Intercede – Who is someone in your city who needs prayer this week? Also consider inviting someone to pray for you.	Give – Giving is an expression of the heart, not just your budget, by trusting God with your finances. For ways to give, go to https://gracechurchsp.org/give/.

Event Highlight  |  Seek Week & Easter | Restore Health Seminar

• Seek Week begins 29 March and culminates on Easter Sunday! Invite your family and friends to 1 of 11 different services as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus! Visit https://gracechurchsp.org/landing-page/easter/ for more information.
• April 11th Grace will host a Restored Health Seminar, a faith-centered workshop designed to help us understand God’s heart for health and healing. Find details at https://gracechurchsp.org/events/restored-health-seminar/.