Pastor Jimmy
Missions Pastor
Baptism is an outward declaration of faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection, demonstrated by the fruit of a changed life in Him.
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Baptism is an important step of obedience that shows others we personally trust Jesus for our salvation. Jesus was baptized when He was on the earth, and we do this to follow His example. When Christians are baptized, they are immersed in water to identify with Jesus in His death, and when brought out of the water, they identify with His resurrection. We believe that water baptism is an outward declaration of an inward transformation. The declaration is threefold: you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are beginning a changed life in Christ, and you are part of God’s family.
Scripture References from the Sermon
Acts 2:37-38 | Matthew 4:17 | Matthew 28:19 | Romans 6:3-5 | Act 8:37 | Luke 19:10 | John 3:16 | Mark 16:16 | Job 42:5-6
Discussion Questions
- Why do you think that witnessing people being joyfully baptized is so powerful?
- Why is it so important to surrender fully to Christ? How have you seen the benefits of this in your own walk with Him?
- Baptism is such a powerful symbol of our surrender to Jesus! How did you feel during your own baptism?
- How can you better support and encourage someone in your life that is on a journey of surrendering to Jesus?
Fill Your City
Prayer Requests From Our Community
- Pray for freedom from anxiety, exhaustion, and sin struggles.
- Pray for healing in relationships and loved ones far from God.
- Pray for First Wesleyan Church of Robbins and Pastor Cam Dockerty.
Serve Opportunities
- We are always in need of Administrative volunteers to support the smooth functioning of all office-related operations across all campuses. Midweek options are available.
- June 13 from 9-11 a.m. come help clean up Poplar Street in Aberdeen. For more details email Pastor jimmycoxe@gracechurchsp.org
- Dream up ideas with your group—ways that you can serve your city together. Serve projects can be big or small—the important thing is that they make the love of Christ real to those we serve.
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
- VBS will be on the Seven Lakes Campus June 16-18, Carthage June 23-25, and Southern Pines June 30 – July 02. This year our children Step into a one-of-a-kind Bible-times adventure—where God’s Word comes alive! Everyone gets to explore first-hand the sights, sounds, and culture of Paul’s world. They’ll experience the heartbreaking trials, joyous victories, and tear-filled celebrations of this unique Bible hero as they discover what life was like for early Christians. Go to the events page to see how you and your children can participate.