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April 6, 2025

The Gospel Made Visible: Baptism (Part 1)

Speaker: Stephen Conley Series: The Gospel Made Visible: The Ordinances of the Church Topic: Church Scripture: Matthew 3:13–17, Matthew 28:16–20

Texts: Matthew 3:13-17, 28:16-20

Baptism Exemplified in Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17)

  • In Jesus’ baptism, God the Father declared His approval of Jesus and the Gospel message He would proclaim.
  • In Jesus’ baptism, He identified Himself as the One who would be our substitute and endure God’s judgment for us.
  • When we are baptized, it symbolizes our repentance and cleansing from sin.

Baptism Commanded by Jesus (Matthew 28:16-20)

  • Proclaiming the Gospel leads to making and maturing disciples of Jesus.
  • Proclaiming the Gospel leads to baptizing believers in God’s name who follow the words of Jesus.
  • Proclaiming the Gospel is empowered by God’s enabling presence.

other sermons in this series

Apr 13

2025

The Gospel Made Visible: Baptism (Part 2)

Speaker: Stephen Conley Scripture: Galatians 3:27–28, Ephesians 4:4–6, 1 Corinthians 12:12–13, Colossians 2:11–13, Romans 6:1–6 Series: The Gospel Made Visible: The Ordinances of the Church

Mar 30

2025

The Gospel Made Visible: Communion (Part 2)

Speaker: Stephen Conley Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17–34, Revelation 19:1–9 Series: The Gospel Made Visible: The Ordinances of the Church