Baptism

"Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38).

Full-immersion baptism, as prescribed in the Bible, signifies the end of an old way of life—and the beginning of a new. Learn more about what baptism involves and whether or not you are ready for it.

Baptize - How?

How should you be baptized? Did you know that Jesus set the example. What was it?

Posted May 8, 2012 | 3 comments

Climbing Over The Wall

A blog post by David Browning

When athletes train for their various sports and begin their various work out routines there is a term known as "hitting the wall." This is the point when the athlete reaches a point when his muscles or endurance or strength has grown as much as it can with the current training and needs more advance training to continue improving. I hit a similar wall a few months ago. It was not the same type of wall as these athletes, but rather a spiritual wall.

Posted May 1, 2012 | 0 comments

Why Baptism?

Is it important and necessary to be baptized? Is there precedence in the Bible for us to be baptized?

Posted April 27, 2012 | 0 comments

Does God Set Conditions on His Gift of Eternal Life?

In Ephesians 2:8-9, Paul explains that "by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."

Posted April 20, 2012 | 0 comments

We Must Count the Cost

Baptism represents the most important commitment we can make. It signifies our willingness to surrender our lives fully and completely to our Creator—putting to death our old self and rising from a watery grave to live a new and transformed life.

Posted April 20, 2012 | 0 comments

The Holy Spirit: God's Transforming Power

None of us can overcome our sins and shortcomings without God's help. And God makes that help available to us through His Holy Spirit. But what exactly is that Spirit? How does it help us to change? And how do we receive it?

Posted April 20, 2012 | 0 comments

Why Be Baptized?

Why should a Christian seek to be baptized? How should one be baptized, and by whom? What does baptism symbolize? All these are key questions, because baptism is a crucially key step we must take if we are to be truly converted.

Posted April 20, 2012 | 0 comments

How Baptism's Meaning and Method Are Related

What is the correct method of baptism—sprinkling, pouring, immersion or some other technique?

Posted April 20, 2012 | 0 comments

What Must I Do?

Not long after Christ's death, the apostle Peter delivered a powerful message about salvation through Jesus Christ. Cut to their hearts, his audience responded, "What shall we do?" Indeed, what must we do to be saved?

Posted April 20, 2012 | 0 comments

Introduction: Transforming Your Life

What exactly is conversion? People talk of their "conversion" or of being "converted," but what does that mean? We know from the definition of the word that it means a change, but a change from what to what? You need to know!

Posted April 20, 2012 | 0 comments

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Why Baptism?

Is it important and necessary to be baptized? Is there precedence in the Bible for us to be baptized?

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Changing Your Life Is Possible

Life does not need to be filled with guilt, hopelessness and regret. There is a way to move forward. Learn how!

Baptism Sermons

How will I know I'm Ready for Baptism?

Presented by Britton Taylor

It is a wonderful and precious gift from God to be baptized. It is a milestone. It is an epic event that will sharply contrast your life, your thinking, from how it was before and where you are going to go. But, how do you know when you are being called to baptism?

Posted July 13, 2002 | 0 comments | Transcript Included

Dan Dowd

Passover & Baptism: Part 2

Presented by Dan Dowd

Mr. Dowd compares the Passover symbols to what we are to be reminded of in our individual baptism.

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Posted April 5, 2012 | 5 comments

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