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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.

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…

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.

Summary These two verses are (in)famous in New Testament study. Paul’s comments about baptism and circumcision, and a “circumcision made without hands” have been an interpretive battle ground every since they were written down. How does baptism relate to our receiving and being rooted in Christ ( Col…

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

Action in Acts! From the words spoken that proclaimed the church to come to the birth, to now the book of Acts has been all about action. As is becoming a Christian and living as a Christian, action from faith. Action: Jesus spoke of what was to come (Act1:4-8) Action: Holy Spirit poured out (Act2:1-4)…

Jesus Prays for the Children Mt 19:13 “Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.” παιδίον - young child Lk 18:15 “Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.”…

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;…

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

1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in…

In a post Brexit COVID 19 world, the catch cries of Freedom of Movement and open borders seems like a distant memory. The allure of globalisation, free trade and almost effortless international travel has been curtailed somewhat. Who you can see, where you can go - those who are in and those who are…

As part of God's covenant promise, God gave Abram a new name: Abraham; father of many nations. Through Jesus God reaches down and enfolds you as part of his own covenant family.

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…

There is many important dates in our lives. For some of us the date that we were married. If you are not certain if this is true men just ask your wife... Another important date is your birthday… We know the date, some of us celebrate it , while others don’t want to be reminded Hannah’s want to made…

St. Paul was once called Saul of Tarsus, the young man at whose feet were laid the clothes of those who stoned Stephen. Saul gave approval to his being stoned to death for the crime of preaching Christ ( Acts 7:58 ). Once the Pharisee of Pharisees, the blasphemer and the persecutor of the Church ( Phil…

And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship…

Evening 3rd April 2022

Two Church Ordinance’s The first thing we need to do is define three words: Symbol or Symbolic : A visible representation of a truth Rite: A symbol employed with regularity and sacred intent Ordinance : A symbolic rite which sets forth the central truths of the Christian faith, which is universal and…

Prayer of Praise and Adoration God we praise you, for the newness of each day, and the hopes we have for tomorrow. We praise you when the wind of the Spirit blows through our life. We praise you for the rain that washes away the debris of our life. We praise you for the storms that rock our complacency.…

Lesson 17: A LOOK AT BAPTISM Colossians 2:12-15 Let me refer you briefly back to our last study where we looked at this great truth in verse 10, “And ye are complete in him” and continues to say that the Lord is more powerful that all principalities and powers. whether angels or demons - or even authorities…

Baptism’s Purpose Baptist does not save you. 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. 32 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. 33 And he took…

This morning’s Scripture lesson is taken from 1 Corinthians 14:1-20 : Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand,…

Introduction We have Advent to discuss the the amazing events leading up to and surrounding the birth of Jesus. But what happened after the birth of Christ? Jesus as child Jesus in Egypt Matthew 2:13-15 “Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said,…

What a great day! A great day for you who are being confirmed—a day for which you have studied, waited, and prayed. A great day for you parents and family members—a day you have looked forward to for years. A great day for the pastor—a day anticipated and planned for through hours of instruction. A great…