May 25, 2025
Baptism
Repentance
This Sunday, we start a short3-week message series on baptism.
The first mention of baptism in the Bible begins with John. John was the cousin of Jesus and also His opening act. John called the people of his day to "Get Ready." The public sign of a life getting ready for God was, and still is, baptism. Get washed so God can do what God wants to do.
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Questions
Luke 3:1-20
- Have you been baptized? Tell that story. In your opinion, what is the purpose of baptism?
- What is required or involved in repentance? Be sure to consult verse 4.
- John gave his listeners specific directions about what repentance would look like in their lives. Examine those closely. How might the Holy Spirit speak to you about how to "produce fruit in keeping with repentance"?
- John knows that Jesus is the Main Act. What might it mean (see v. 16) to have Jesus baptize us in “the Holy Spirit and fire”?
- John spoke out against Herod for stealing and then marrying his brother’s wife. Should Christians speak up about the sin in other people’s lives, or keep quiet about it?
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Recent Sermons
Isaiah 1:15-20-Join us for "Unshakeable," a new sermon series exploring the epic images God gave His people in Isaiah. We begin with a call to repentance.
1 Samuel 24:1-22 - David chose inconvenience and risk when he could have chosen an easier life. Jesus calls us to do the same—to “Go!” even when it costs us, because sometimes our inconvenience helps someone else find Life.
2 Samuel 24:18-25-After his second colossal failure, David refused to cheap out on his sacrifice. See how God used his obedience to end a plague and build the Temple.
1 Samuel 23:14-18-Using the life of David, we’re taking four weeks to look at four essential practices that Christians have devoted themselves to for two thousand years: Gather, Grow, Give and Go. These practices are what Jesus has always called his church to do. This week we’re talking about growing … together.
1 Samuel 17:32-Join as we begin a 4-week series exploring the Vision of St. Paul’s through the life of David. Discover four essential practices Jesus has called His church to for 2,000 years: Gather, Grow, Give, and Go. This week, we begin with Gather—why gathering together matters and what it means to be the church.
Colossians 4:2-9 - Prayer isn’t meant to be an afterthought—it’s an invitation to stay connected to God. Paul’s final words challenge us to pray with purpose, keep our eyes open for what God is doing, and look for opportunities to share Jesus. A great way to wrap up a letter—and launch us into the world God loves.
