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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.

Introduction A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood next to the Preacher. The minister turned and noticed the old drunk and said, "Mister, Are you ready to find Jesus?" The drunk looks back and says, "Yes, Preacher.…

Matt 28:16-20 The Great Commission 16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore…

Announcements What we believe about baptism. Turn to and read Matthew 3:1-17 . Pray. Our current doctrinal statement includes: We believe that Bible baptism is by immersion, the burial of the believer in water, thus setting forth in symbol his union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection;…

A sermon on what Baptism at our church is and is not.

Announcements Deacon’s Meeting this Saturday morning at 8:30 AM Be back in your place with your Connection Group on Sunday at 9:45 AM. I will be “re-doing” a couple of my Starting Point classes over the next couple of weeks. I will be back in the JOY Connection Group on Sunday, April 30. All Staff Meeting…

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

As we look at this next section, we are looking at the authority and present workings of Christ. Hebrews 6:1–2 (KJV 1900) 1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,…

When was the last time you did something so bold or unexpected that people around you demanded an explanation? Are our lives so unusual in a good way that people around us demand to know what got into us? Is it possible to experience the power of God so fully that you could change the course of history…

The practice of engaging Scripture immerses us in the true story of God’s faithful love so that we become more like Jesus as we grow in recognizing God, ourselves, and the world around us.

Knowing what it is we here at Hickory Corners Bible Church believe and how it is we operate is important. HCBC Basics is a condensed class to look at our statement of faith, and how it is we apply what we believe to our church life. This session will focus on the ordinances given by Christ to believers.

Understanding basic truths and following basic practices are essential to building a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Building a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is predicated on a response to Christ’s words in John 15:14 , “ You are my friends if you do whatever I command you. ” One of…

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…

What Are Ordinances? Observances Commanded by Christ Christ commanded that they be perpetually observed. These ordinances are visible. Not Sacraments Baptism and the Lord’s Supper have always been called ordinances by Baptists rather than sacraments. Baptists have always protested and rejected sacramental…

1. The Universal Family 2. The Local Family 3. Joining the Family 3.How does one become a {member} of the Church? {how do I belong?} A. Joining the Universal Church a.To become a member of the {universal} {body} of Christ: i.Christ is the {builder} of His church: 18 “I also say to you that you are Peter,…

Going Down the rabbit hole Getting too caught up in what it is that you’re doing lose sight of what the point was in the first place A fish doesn’t see the water it’s swimming in Every now & then, we need to hold the mirror up to ourselves Two big lies: “There’s no way I could be wrong” “I'm no good”…

Order of Service Welcome Hymn - Loved with everlasting love (715) Psalm Reading Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond…

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

Baptism Big Idea of the Message: The church revolves around the ordinances (or sacraments) of baptism and communion, which represent the believer’s response to, cooperation with, and participation in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Affirmation Christian Baptism is affirmed by tow parts -…

INTRODUCTION Let’s turn together in our Bibles to Luke’s gospel. Luke chapter 3 . & we’re gonna read verse 15 & 16 . Luke 3:15-16 . & when you find that in your Bible pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The title of today’s teaching is. Holy Spirit Baptism. & I had to do something I’ve never done…

Affirmation Christian Baptism is affirmed by tow parts - fact and implication - Paul is going to begin explaining this “were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into His death”; So the first thing that needs to asked is which baptism is Paul speaking about, water baptism or spiritual baptism; Now…

The Authority of the Governor And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead…

One of the purposes of the baptisms that we witnessed this morning, that is believer’s water immersion, is to physically picture the most important spiritual reality of the gospel. I want to say that again: believer’s baptism by immersion is a physical picture of the most important spiritual reality…

Why are we baptized in water after salvation? Because it draws out for us a vivid, memorable picture for us of our union with Jesus Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. Because it confesses that new union we have with Jesus Christ as a declaration to other believers. Because it demonstrates our commitment to being obedient to our Lord and Savior.