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This sermon presents a theological and linguistic defense for believer's baptism by immersion, arguing that the Greek term *baptizo* specifically denotes submersion rather than sprinkling or pouring. The teaching examines New Testament narratives, such as the baptisms of Jesus and the Ethiopian eunuch, to demonstrate that the physical act of going under and coming up out of the water aligns with t...

The discussion centers on the upcoming Louisiana Baptist Convention annual meeting, emphasizing the essential nature of messenger participation in approving the cooperative program budget and electing leadership. Key theological and practical themes include a renewed vision for evangelism and baptism goals, aiming to restore historical highs in reported baptisms through collective effort and praye...

Circumcision was established by God to identify specific earthly promises to Abraham and his descendants and to the nation that would come from him and through which the Messiah would come. Specifically, it was a sign that Abraham would be the father of many nations, and that through Israel, Jesus the Christ, the seed, would be born. Circumcision also pointed toward a greater spiritual reality in...

Lord's Day 27

Lord's Day 26 1. The Institution 2. The Meaning Psalters: 24A, 119R, 19A, 51B

Dr. Schmidt examines the biblical fact that Jesus Christ has forgiven all of Christians' sins, and that it is right and godly for Christians to forgive those who have offended them.

This sermon uses the narrative of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 27 to illustrate the theological necessity of being covered by Christ's righteousness rather than relying on one's own works or appearance. The preacher contrasts Jacob's deceptive act of disguising himself with Esau's garments to receive a blessing with the believer's need to be clothed in His salvation. By referencing Galatians 3, Roman...

The sermon explores the theme of obedient faith through the narrative of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8. It emphasizes that believers often do not understand the full scope of God's leadership or the long-term impact of their actions, yet they are called to obey immediately without demanding explanations. The message highlights the importance of being prepared to share the gospel, illus...

This sermon examines the saving achievement of Jesus Christ as presented in 1 Peter 3:18, emphasizing that His death is the way of bringing believers into fellowship with God. The exposition highlights the prevalence of the cross in Peter's letter, connecting it to Old Testament imagery such as the Passover lamb, the suffering servant, and the Day of Atonement to illustrate the finality and suffic...

How do we escape deception in God's word? How do we help others escape deception? If you think you "know it all" you will never learn anything else. How many of us still ask God for forgiveness when we pray? How many of us still believe water baptism is part of our salvation? How many of us are afraid to "change our minds" after we see the truth?

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

Wherein do the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper agree? Wherein do the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper differ?

At this time we want to look at the first acts of our Lord as He began His public ministry. We will be looking at Jesus in relation to His beginning to lay the foundation of our salvation. We are going to look at His baptism by John, and His temptation in the Wilderness. In Jesus' baptism we see God's approval of Jesus; the pleasure that God the Father took in observing His holy life. And in the t...

This sermon examines the opening of the Gospel of Mark to establish the identity of Jesus Christ as the divine Son of God and the appointed Messiah. It argues that the title 'Son of God' signifies His full participation in the divine nature, supported by early church creeds and New Testament theology, rather than merely a human role or social influence. The exposition highlights John the Baptist's...

LORD'S DAY 27 OF HOLY BAPTISM Heritage Reformed Congregation of Grand Rapids Lord's Day 27 Home / Our Beliefs / Heidelberg Catechism / Lord's Day 27 Question 74: Are infants also to be baptized? Answer: Yes: for since they, as well as the adult, are included in the covenant and church of God; and since redemption from sin by the blood of Christ, and the Holy Ghost, the author of faith, is promised...

The sermon explores the Great Commission in Matthew 28, emphasizing that evangelism is fundamentally an act of worship rooted in gratitude and devotion to Christ. It argues that the command to go and teach all nations is empowered by the authority Jesus holds over heaven and earth, requiring believers to act with passion rather than merely seeking results. The message breaks down the commission in...