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Since Jesus was sinless, why did He need to be baptized? Join Pastor Steve as he looks at Mark 1:9-11.

Introduction Fun Thanksgiving traditions Pajama party A “thankful tablecloth” Christmas ornament exchange Invite the whole neighborhood Baptism: Different Family Traditions Modern: Some sprinkle, splash, pour, pour three times, dunk. Some baptize babies; others don’t. Some believe baptism is required…

Today is Baptism Sunday. We fallow Christs example in Mark 1:9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. This was the turning point from Who is Jesus the Carpenter - This is Jesus the Messiah. He gave us that powerful illustration of death and resurrection…

Based on Matthew 3:7-12. Baptism requires more than water. Infanct dedication is making a commitment to raise a disciple.

Baptism is indeed a subject of great controversy and confusion, but much of this can be cleared up by a careful and thorough understanding of God's Word.

Baptists - Who are these people? John 1:23-34 - Matt. 3:11 11 “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Why is he baptizing (immersing) Appeal for cleansing - Ezekiel…

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you…

Pastor James takes us through Romans 6: 1-5 and teaches on the importence and meaning of baptism.

How do you know you’ve become part of a church family? [guesses…] For me, childhood story, church took place around tables Fellowship Meal Slide As I grew older, something else became clear to me… invitation to follow Jesus involved more than meals, singing, prayers, and sermons….the church of my childhood…

1. The Marks of the Church 1. The right preaching of the Word of God, the Bible and 2. The right administration of the ordinances (the ordinances include Baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and, indirectly, church discipline). A. Right Preaching of the Word of God For it is no empty word for you, but your very…

Sometimes we think of advent as a time to prepare ourselves for the arrival of Jesus; God shows us in the story of Israel that we are being prepared for Jesus.

If I have been justified by faith in Jesus Christ, the me that was, the me that was in Adam, has been crucified and buried, I no longer am bound to living a life characterized by sin!

More signs please! As we journey through the gospel, we are coming into one of the most important sections in all of scripture. I cannot, will not leave out what transpires just prior to our section. Open your bibles to Jn2 and let’s start together (v.18). I have been studying for several weeks on John…

The Houston Astros have become one of the top teams in Major League Baseball. They have won two world series titles in the last five years. One of their star players is Jose Altuve. He is a second baseman with an incredible batting average. The man is fast. He is known for his hitting and his speed.…

Introduction If you have your Bibles let me invite you to open with me to the book of Mark. We will begin reading in verse 1 this morning and we will read through verse 8. Last week we were introduced to the author of this book and some of the theme of this book. Mark was an eye-witness of so much of…

Prepare Christ’s path! Goal: That hearers understand confession of sins and trusting in baptismal grace as the daily rhythm of the Christian life. Grace, mercy and peace to you... For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the…

Thesis/ Central Idea: Learn to make the Bible your guide for life, and it will direct your steps. Introduction: The reason we do and say the things we do and say as Christians is because we believe as true, certain teachings (doctrines) concerning our faith. For example: How we worship God. How we feel…

B - Biblical Authority A - Autonomy of The Local church P - Priesthood of The Believer T - Two Church Offices I - Individual Soul Liberty S - Saved and Baptized Church Membership T - S - Through out the Word of God there are many different metaphors used to describe the Church. An Army A Fellowship The…

The gospel reading this evening assures us that Jesus lives! “Believe I live,” Jesus promises, “you will live also” ( John 14:19 ) — not just in a physical, earthly way, but in a higher, heavenly way. Yet, we live amid trial and tribulations in this place, so it begs the question, “HOW?” Well, first…

Good News brings good actions! This has been a tough series, hard hitting series, something not well received series, but yet a vital series. Today is no different. God Bible Jesus Christ The Church Simply Christian Gospel Today, baptism God’s word, God’s command Our obedience, brings God’s results We…

John Baptizes Jesus with all the People Jesus Prays Jesus Accomplishes Salvation Heaven Opens Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down, That the mountains might quake at Your presence— A time when heaven and earth cannot be separated. God is so near to jesus and Jesus to God. The kingdom of…

In our culture there is a persistent myth of instant. As if everything happens in the present. And if you think about it there is good reason for that, we have access to almost everything in seconds. Our computers are faster than ever before. Have a question about: the biological structure of an orchid?…

A Lived Faith “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. With that goal in mind, we crafted a statement on church practice, also known as, what the church is supposed to do. And today I’m going to cover the first two lines of that…

We'll conclude and summarize our look at baptism as we look at the mode of baptism, the how and where questions, are made clear from the language, from the geography, and explicitly throughout the New Testament accounts. We are to be baptized by immersion, not any other method.

In Acts 2, we see that baptism does not cause anything to be done, but is rather something done for the purpose of declaring and confessing in a public manner the change which has already taken place.