Sunday morning at NorthStar Mike Linch taught on the importance of "Baptism" from Mark 1:9-11. Then over 750 of us met at the lake Sunday evening to picnic and watch about 100 friends and family get baptized as we cheered them on! Go here to see pictures from the night!
Miss Sunday's service? Click here to download audio of Mike's message or to view or print sermon notes.
Why should I be baptized?
- It follows the example of Christ (Mark 1:9). Christ never asks us to do something that He Himself didn't do.
- Jesus commands His followers to be baptized (Matthew 28:19-20).
- It demonstrates my commitment (Acts 18:8; 1 John 2:3; Acts 2:41; 8:12). Baptism does not save you or wash away your sins. Baptism is simply "putting on the uniform."
What is preventing me from being baptized tonight? (Acts 8:35-38)
- "I'm not ready to join the church." It's not the same. Baptism is simply a spiritual act of obedience.
- "I'm not yet a Christian."
- "I've been baptized already as an infant or as a child." Baptism comes after salvation. And it's about my faith and no one else's.
- "Yeah, but it's not required for salvation."
- "I just need more time."
Want to get baptized but missed Sunday night? Go here to register for our next Baptism on September 20!
Check out Digging Deeper this week! For the next couple of weeks we'll be taking a journey through the Gospel of John. Use these daily devotions on the back of your sermon notes. Or find them posted online each day at www.growthstarts.org!
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