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The Wilderness E10 — Throughout ancient Israel's long history of wandering in the wilderness, failing in the garden land, being exiled to the nations, and then continuing to struggle after their return to the land, one thing has been clear. The people need a faithful shepherd like Moses who can guide them into God's provision and wisdom. So after Jesus is baptized in the wilderness and succeeds in his own wilderness tests, you can probably guess where Jesus goes to feed, heal, and teach people! In this episode, Jon and Tim explore stories in the gospels where Jesus provides for Israelites and non-Israelites in the wilderness, acting as a new Moses-like shepherd.CHAPTERSRecap of Theme and Setup for Jesus as a New Moses Figure (0:00-14:03)The People's Need for a Shepherd (14:03-24:04)Bread in the Wilderness for Israel (24:04-38:12)Discussing Bread With Pharisees and a Canaanite Woman (38:12-47:35)Bread in the Wilderness for the Nations (47:35-1:02:37)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESYou can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Be Like Water” by Lofi Sunday, Zairis TéJion “Holy” by Lofi Sunday, Just Derrick “It's Gonna Be Alright-22” by Lofi Sunday, Marc Vanparla “jazz club” by Lofi Sunday, PAINT WITH SOUNDBibleProject theme song by TENTSSHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this month of the Rosary, Kimberly Hahn's Bible Study returns as she reflects on the Luminous Mysteries—the time covering Jesus's Baptism, His Public Ministry, and the Last Supper. In this first episode, Kimberly walks us through the first mystery—the Baptism of our Lord—helping us understand the necessity for Christ's Baptism, the figure of John the Baptist and his background, as well as what this mystery means for us as Christians baptized into His Death and Glory. Whether you're watching on your own, with daughters and friends, or leading a parish study, this series is an invitation to grow as a woman of faith and grace, reflecting on the Luminous Mysteries of Jesus.
November 3–9: “A Voice of Gladness for the Living and the Dead”Doctrine and Covenants 125–128Teaching Baptisms for the Dead to Primary Childrenchildren will learn:Doctrine and Covenants 126:3I can help care for my family.Doctrine and Covenants 128:5, 12All of God's children need the chance to be baptized.Audio from: Saints Learn about Baptism for the DeadDoctrine and Covenants 128:18Heavenly Father wants me to learn about my family history.You're listening to Come Follow Me Kids!A Come Follow Me Podcast for Primary Kids of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.We are an interactive game play podcast for kids. Children will learn shout the scriptures while playing games that go with the Come Follow Me Lessons from the church.This year we are studying the Doctrine and Covenants. If you are looking for a Doctrine and Covenants Podcast for Primary Kids, look no further! Our podcast is called Come Follow Me Kids. Come Follow Me for kids that are primary aged 2-12 in the Church or Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We follow the come follow me manual from the church but are not officially affiliated in any way. Some audio segments come from the friend magazine and other church sources. On this podcast we play interactive games while learning about the gospel and atonement of Jesus Christ.If your children would like to be guests on this podcast or to receive a baptism shout out, please email us at their info at comefollowmekidspodcast@gmail.com
Message delivered by Elder Cole Daniel on baptism
November 1, 2025Today's Reading: Matthew 5:1-12Daily Lectionary: Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Matthew 21:1-22“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Imagine the disciples and the huge crowd gathered around Jesus for the Sermon on the Mount. They nod to each of the Beatitudes, maybe with a little less boldness as Jesus continues. Perhaps they even look around to see how the other 11 are reacting. “Maybe I'm not perfect, but I've been pretty good at this one or that.” “I think I'm good enough; I don't talk without thinking. Like Peter.” “I think I'm good enough; at least I haven't cheated people in the past, like Matthew.” But Jesus isn't talking about being good enough in other people's eyes, He is speaking of holiness before God – pure in heart – a holiness in the heart.The thing is, there is nothing pure in your heart. The Lord declares, “Out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness.” (Mark 7:21-22) There is One who is pure in heart. Jesus Christ, our Holy God in the flesh – He alone is truly pure in heart. At your Baptism, in the Blessed Exchange, the Lord cleansed you entirely, taking all of the filth and wretchedness from your heart and trading it for all the righteousness, holiness, and purity of Jesus' heart!That Baptism was “not just plain water, but it is the water included in God's command and combined with God's word.” (Small Catechism, Baptism, 1). So with God's Word, that water delivered Jesus and His forgiveness, rescue, and salvation. You were made blessed and holy by the Holy Spirit. There is daily war against the new creature – the saint that God made at your Baptism. You face horrible hardships all of the time; some of them known only to you in the recesses of your emotional health. Non-Christians harass the Church and her baptized saints. We are weak when facing temptations. We all have our great afflictions. Before Christ returns, the afflictions will increase.You are not good enough. But Christ is perfect and pure. And He gifts you with being pure in heart, holy, and blessed. You belong to Him as His baptized saint. You sing with those saints now in the Church Militant, and one day, Christ will resurrect you and gather you with all His saints to stand before Him, arrayed in white, washed in the Blood of Jesus, and singing His praises forever.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Behold a host, arrayed in white, Like thousand snow-clad mountains bright! With palms they stand; Who is this band Before the throne of light? These are the saints of glorious fame, Who from the great affliction came And in the flood Of Jesus' blood Are cleansed from guilt and shame. They now serve God both day and night; They sing their songs in endless light. Their anthems ring As they all sing With angels shining bright. (LSB 676:1)Rev. Richard Heinz, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lowell, IN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Harrison Goodman is the Executive Director of Mission and Theology for Higher Things.Step back in time to the late Reformation and learn about a divisive yet inspirational figure: Matthias Flacius Illyricus. His contributions to Lutheranism still echo in our teachings today, from the Magdeburg Confession to parts of the Lutheran Confessions. Learning about Flacius's life will help you understand more intricacies of the Reformation than ever before.
Class Notes – https://www.generationword.com/notes/Framework_NOTES_2025/21-Life_of_Christ_part_2-Early_Years.pdf "Framework" book, pages 177-191 - https://www.generationword.com/Framework_text.pdf
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Establishment of Nauvoo; Baptism for the Dead & the Endowment by Mike Parker (Mike Parker is a long-time FAIR member who has graciously allowed us to use materials he originally prepared for the Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class. The scripture passages covered in his lessons don't conform exactly to the Come, Follow Me reading schedule, so […] The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Doctrine and Covenants 124–128 – Mike Parker appeared first on FAIR.
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This audio comes from one of RENEW.org's National Gatherings. Interested in joining one of our events? Check out upcoming events here: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Get early access to all of the 2025 RENEW Gathering Breakout Tracks: https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/ Visit RENEW.org for great resources on Disciple Making and Theology: https://renew.org/ The Importance of Baptism in Christian Faith: A Biblical Perspective In this episode, we dive into the significance of baptism in Christian doctrine, drawing from the life of Jesus and the teachings in the Gospel of Luke. The speaker emphasizes the biblical and historical aspects of baptism, exploring how current practices and understandings may deviate from original texts. Through references to Greek terminology, early translations, and theological implications, the discussion sheds light on the necessity of immersion as the intended form of baptism. The episode also connects baptism to the broader promise of blessings through Abraham, highlighting the continuity from Old Testament promises to New Testament fulfillment. Key Takeaways 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Biblical Teachings 01:07 The Context of Luke 7:11-35 02:06 John's Baptism and Its Significance 03:39 The Great Commission and Modern Misinterpretations 05:59 Historical and Theological Perspectives on Baptism 08:06 The Greek Lexicon and Biblical Translation 11:19 Theological Aspects of Immersion 13:15 Paul and Peter's Understanding of Baptism 15:09 Connecting Gentile Christians to Abraham's Promise 18:03 Conclusion: The Global Significance of Baptism
October 30, 2025Today's Reading: Introit for Pentecost 21 - Psalm 50:1-2, 14-15; antiphon: Psalm 50:23Daily Lectionary: Deuteronomy 31:30-32:27; Matthew 20:1-16“The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; the one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!” (Psalm 50:23)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. You know our situation. As human beings, we are conceived and born sinful; there is no good in us to do anything right. None of us could ever offer thanksgiving that is perfect in God's eyes. No one could sacrifice anything that would glorify God. How could we ever be shown the salvation of God?! How can this verse from the upcoming introit make sense?Jesus continued giving perfect thanks to the Father, sacrificing himself once and for all on the cross. That was the greatest moment of God's glory, showing His ultimate mercy to all in the suffering and death of Christ crucified. Look to the crucifix. See Jesus in all His glory, pouring out God's mercy on you. In that sacrifice of His that glorifies God, you are made His. There you are shown (and given) the salvation of God!While Christ's giving thanks perfectly showed God's glory in giving mercy for all, He still delivers the benefits and blessings of that thanksgiving. “Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks…” “In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks…” In the Last Supper, Jesus gives thanks to His Father in heaven. The Church picked up on that detail and has often used a name for the Lord's Supper: the Holy Eucharist. Eucharist is simply a Greek word for “Thanksgiving.”But here is the awesome thing: the Last Supper was not about the disciples giving thanks; Jesus gave thanks! The Eucharist today is not about you and me giving thanks, or even your pastor. It is Jesus giving perfect thanks on your behalf!The salvation of God was purchased and won for you at the cross. Now, the salvation of God is delivered to you through Baptism, Absolution, the proclamation of the Gospel, and through the Holy Eucharist! At His altar, Christ once again offers thanksgiving as His sacrifice, and that glorifies God. The Lord feeds you His body and pours His blood into your mouth, showing (and nourishing you with!) the salvation of God!Dear Baptized friends, your Jesus eucharists for you! And your Jesus IS the Eucharist for you, feeding you the salvation of God with His Body and Blood.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Praise we Him, whose love divine Gives His sacred blood for wine, Gives His body for the feast – Christ the victim, Christ the priest. Alleluia! (LSB 633:2) Rev. Richard Heinz, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lowell, IN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Harrison Goodman is the Executive Director of Mission and Theology for Higher Things.Step back in time to the late Reformation and learn about a divisive yet inspirational figure: Matthias Flacius Illyricus. His contributions to Lutheranism still echo in our teachings today, from the Magdeburg Confession to parts of the Lutheran Confessions. Learning about Flacius's life will help you understand more intricacies of the Reformation than ever before.
Follow Him: A Come, Follow Me Podcast featuring Hank Smith & John Bytheway
What if the key to healing both grief and past trauma was hidden in a single, radical revelation? Dr. Jordan Watkins explores how the early Saints' experiences of loss and grief were replaced with the doctrine of baptism for the dead–a practice that united heaven and earth.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/7cyLDr3RF2MALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.co2021 Episode Doctrine & Covenants 125 Part 1https://youtu.be/XMJp73fhnz8FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 1 - Dr. Jordan Watkins01:15 Episode Teaser05:26 Dr. Jordan Watkins' bio07:04 Come, Follow Me Manual10:28 A chronological approach14:24 Divine interdependence18:36 The Atonement of Jesus Christ is vicarious work21:08 Quincy, Illinois25:29 Top 10 Most Boring Cities in the World26:22 Mary Ann Angell Young30:52 Reports of Brigham Young as father34:26 Background of D&C 127-12836:47 Deep waters for Joseph40:49 Baptisms will continue inside temples44:05 Baptism's being salvific is unusual in Christianity46:19 Anne Booth's vision50:22 Getting sick in Nauvoo52:08 Vienna Jaques, first baptism, and the altar call56:15 Phoebe Woodruff's letter to Wilfred1:04:18 The Nauvoo House and the Nauvoo Temple1:08:03 Not performing baptisms abroad1:10:20 Physical labor prepared the Saints for spiritual labor1:14:02 Service that reaches across the veil1:16:40 End of Part 1 - Dr. Jordan WatkinsThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
In this episode, we explore the covenantal argument for baptism. Throughout Scripture, God makes covenants with His people, and baptism is often viewed as the sign of initiation into that covenant relationship. But how do these two ideas connect? How does a biblical understanding of God's covenants shape the way we think about baptism? We'll argue that, based on our relationship with God under the new covenant, baptism should be administered only to those who profess faith in Christ.Resources156 - The Comfort of Covenants090 - Believer's Baptism (with Bobby Jamieson)089 - Infant Baptism (with Kyle McClellan)Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org
Leadership Development with Ps. Jurgen Matthesius & C3 San Diego
The epitome of legacy looks like: you decreasing so that He may increase. Ps. Jurgen teaches us how to produce people who become mighty men in the earth—people who come in despaired, but are now flourishing and advancing the Kingdom of God.
"How will I ever find a gracious God?"...
This week the Acts of Leadership series takes us to Acts 15. Rick and Svea look at circumcision and the old covenant, the new covenant, and James' declaration in Acts 15:19, “It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God."Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro02:41 We will always have to wrestle with issues that would seek to divide us.05:00 Circumcision: the sign of the old covenant.11:41 Baptism: the sign of the new covenant. Comparing circumcision with baptism.13:52 The new covenant is superior to the old covenant. The old covenant started outwardly and hoped it would become inward. The new covenant starts inwardly and expresses itself outwardly.20:25 If salvation is by faith alone, why did James add four "conditions" on the church in Acts 15?24:07 James isn't adding conditions to faith in Jesus, he's showing other practices that, if practiced, will pull their hearts away from Jesus and toward other gods.36:51 The thinking process of looking at Scripture in regard to temporary, cultural application vs permanent.39:21 If Paul, Peter, and James were addressing the American Church what practices might they suggest that would be helpful in following Jesus?
Devotion Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 Announcements High School Volleyball Women's Retreat Ladies' Auxiliary Church Choir Men's Breakfast Red Cross Blood Drive Ladies Bible Study Weekend Worship Sophomore Search MN Mission Festival Prayer List Pastor John Hein Pastor Tim Wheaton Jim Lien Susan Mutzke Margaret Schreyer Tasca Rykhus Linda Bode Women of our Church Mission in Philippines Common Christian Q&A What is the difference between a witness and a sponsor in our practice of Baptism? Hymn of the Day TLH 380 “Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ”
Baptism is an instruction from God, and new life is given when you are Baptised! Move from death to life in this powerful sermon by Pr Gebhardt Berndt!
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Patrick takes on pressing questions about faith and real-world struggles sent in by listeners, moving from confessions about sterilization and options for penance to exploring conditional baptism and spiritual journeys into the Catholic Church. Deeply personal stories surface, parents worry about guiding their children through today’s divided culture, callers wrestle with conscience and challenging teachings. With candor and wit, Patrick addresses analogies for the Trinity, restitution, adoption, and what genuine compassion looks like in confession. Kathy (email) – Many years ago, I had my tubes tied after my 5th child and I was aware it was a sin. Now I understand it was sin and have been to confession, but I still feel bad about it. Is there anything else I can do? (00:54) Mike - I am in OCIA and am struggling with the issue of Baptism. What makes a Baptism valid? (09:44) Dylan - You were just talking about the consequences for self-sterilization. Could adoption be a suitable penance? (25:59) Mariette - My friends are dating each other. One of them is divorced and doesn't have an annulment. I feel they shouldn't be dating. What do you think? (32:16) Jarod - Is a good way to explain the Trinity to use the analogy of identical twins? (38:00) Cathleen - I am a product of the 60s and 70s and I was told to follow my conscience. I was never told that I needed a well-formed conscience. (41:51) Jeanie (email) – Catholic’s shouldn’t attend invalid weddings because it’s a sin of scandal. (45:24) Sarah - I have friends who are on both sides of politics. Which priests do we follow? Should they even be commenting on these issues? (46:47)
Audacy NFL Insider Mark Schlereth, the host of "The Stinkin' Truth" podcast, joined Sports Talk. Schlereth recapped the Patriots' horrible plan to leave rookie LT Will Campbell "out to dry" vs. legendary Browns DE Myles Garrett. Schlereth also shared his thoughts on Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough, DE Chase Young, and the Rams' placement in the NFC hierarchy.
Session 2 of Catechumenate. Pastor Atkinson explains how Holy Baptism marks us with God's holy Name.
Proper Baptism - Faith & Grace SalvationThe vast majority of western so called christians have never been properly baptized & need to understand why.
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The Wilderness E9 — After Jesus' baptism, the Holy Spirit leads him into the wilderness to be tested for 40 days. The exodus generation spent 40 years in the wilderness, so we'd be right to expect parallels with their experience. But why does Jesus need to go through this wilderness test? And what does it mean for his followers? In this episode, Jon and Tim look at Jesus' three wilderness tests, discovering the long-awaited faithful human who is ready to enter the garden land.CHAPTERSRecap of Theme and Setup for Jesus in the Wilderness (0:00-16:59)Final Thoughts on Baptism and Intro to Wilderness Tests (16:59-39:29)Jesus' Wilderness Tests (39:29-1:01:46)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESJesus on the Mountain: A Study in Matthean Theology by Terence DonaldsonThe Gospel according to Matthew: A Commentary by Matthias KonradtYou can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Heaven Is Home” by Lofi Sunday, Zairis TéJion“Fellowship” by Lofi Sunday, Cassidy GodwinBibleProject theme song by TENTSSHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Segment 1 • A major ecumenical event happened in the Sistine Chapel. • Meanwhile, thousands of churches are breaking from the UMC and the Anglican church. • This push toward unification looks spiritual but could blur gospel clarity. Segment 2 • The Great Commission isn't about church branding — it's about disciple-making. • Cultural trends like “ghosting your parents” reveal deep spiritual drift, especially in the home. • We must stay focused: carrying the gospel is the church's primary job. Segment 3 • New surveys show many Americans prefer to watch church online. • Spiritual formation is happening more through screens than through shepherds. • Your children are watching and learning from how you treat church. Segment 4 • Rogan is increasingly open about religion, but still misses key biblical categories. • There must be serious care brought to discussions about oral tradition. • Baptism and the Lord's Supper belong in the local church. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!
Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks!Excel Still More Journal - AmazonDaily Bible Devotional Series - AmazonSponsors: Spiritbuilding Publishers Website: www.spiritbuilding.comTyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide MortgageWebsites: https://statewidemortgage.com/https://tylercain.floify.com/Phone: 813-380-8487Note: Today we covered four storiesCreation / Flood/ Red Sea / NaamanNewness / Cleansing / Freedom / RestorationBut they were all temporary. IN Christ we are forever His, so long as we live by faith in Him!Lyrics from Left It in the River:I had burdens on my shoulders all my lifeI tried and tried to leave 'em all behindBut freedom's one thing I could never find (Mmm-mmm)I said a prayer from the banks of a riverGod met me there, showing me something betterMmm-mmmMy life was changedWhen I stepped into the waterAin't seen my chainsSince I gave 'em to the FatherHallelujah, I've been deliveredWhere is my guilt?Where is my shame?I left it in the river, (river), ohI left it in the river, (river), ohNow, there's nothing that can take this joy I've foundHe raised me up and I ain't coming downHe washed me clean and now there ain't no doubtHe turned it all aroundMy life was changedWhen I stepped into the waterAin't seen my chainsSince I gave 'em to the FatherHallelujah, I've been deliveredWhere is my guilt?Where is my shame?I left it in the river, (river), ohI left it in the river, (river), oh-ohI said a prayer from the banks of a riverGod met me there showing me something betterI left my wrongs at the bottom of the riverI said so long, said goodbye foreverMy life was changedWhen I stepped into the waterAin't seen my chainsSince I gave 'em to the FatherHallelujah, I've been deliveredWhere is my guilt?Where is my shame?I left it in the river, (river), ohI left it in the river, (river), ohI left it in the river, (river), ohI left it in the river, (river), ohI left it in the river
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on October 27, 2025. The readings are from Romans 8:12-17, Psalm 68:2 and 4, 6-7ab, 20-21 & Luke 13:10-17. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
We want to encourage you to not just sit back and watch, but to really engage along with your church family today. So, gather up the family and grab your Bible, share this and invite your friends, turn your volume up, and let's worship Jesus TOGETHER today!Ready to take a next step? (Baptism, serving, etc) https://harvesttime.churchcenter.com/people/forms/125818Need prayer? Text HTPRAYER to 97000 and someone from our team will connect with you.Give online here: https://harvesttime.net/give
After administering the rite of Baptism to dozens of baptism candidates, Bishop Paul preached the third installment in the sermon series, Jesus' Bride—the call of the church to holiness. We, the people of God, are to be holy like him, for the sake of and for the salvation of an unholy world. But we must remember that this is only possible through the Lord's work of washing us and causing us to walk in his ways. Weekly we remember our baptism and the Holy Spirit's enabling grace at the font—intentionally found at the church's entrance—and realize we are that holy Church he sends into the world.
What does baptism say about our freedom in Christ? Like Israel crossing the Red Sea, baptism pictures our deliverance from sin's power. We now walk free, no longer slaves, but alive in Christ.In this four-part series on the command “Baptize My Disciples,” we are invited to see baptism not as a symbolic obligation, but as a profound declaration of our union with Christ. Rooted in the authority and love of the risen Savior, baptism marks the believer's identity in Him, testifying that we have died to sin and been raised in newness of life. Through teaching, testimony, and Scripture, we are reminded that this command is both deeply spiritual and practically essential—anchored in Christ's power, pointing always to His glory, and flowing from a life of discipleship. Join Nate and Gabe as they explore Christ's command to “Baptize My Disciples.”Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at https://homediscipleship.comStudy guide includes: Scriptures referenced in podcastReview of Old Testament contextGuide for Scripture meditationQuestions for application and prayerFor more information, visit us at https://homediscipleship.comFind us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshiphttps://www.facebook.com/homediscipleshipnetworkhttps://instagram.com/commandsofchristpodcast
Baptism: New Life by Keller, Texas
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This Sunday was nothing short of Holy Ghost and Fire! Lives were changed, chains were broken, and the power of God showed up in unexpected ways.In this message, Apostle Kyle dives deep into the three baptisms — the blood, the water, and the Spirit — revealing how the Holy Ghost empowers every believer to live as a true witness of Jesus Christ.
We talk about baptism as an important next step in our faith, but what exactly does it mean? What is its significance? How does it connect to our salvation? These are just some of the questions surrounding this practice we call a sacrament, or sacred act. Listen in as Pastor Mark helps frame this for us, and then join us in celebrating the eleven baptisms! Join us for service every Sunday at 9:15am or 11:00am (EST). Here are ways to connect with us!Text TODAY to 937-358-6565 to let us know you decided to say 'Yes!' to Jesus leading your life. Text BAPTISM to 937-358-6565 to find out more about getting baptized as an expression of your new faith.Text SERVE to 937-358-6565 to find a serve community to join that matches your skills and passions.Text PRAYER to 937-358-6565 to let us know how we can be praying for you!And if you would like to support The Valley Church financially, you can GIVE online via our website: www.thevalley.church/give.
Baptism represents a powerful symbol of an inward change through outward expression, demonstrating a complete U-turn from self-dependence to God-dependence. It involves both confession of our inability to earn salvation and profession of our faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus was baptized not because He needed salvation, but to set an example, illustrate the gospel message, and begin His public ministry. Biblical baptism should be done by full immersion in water after someone has personally trusted Jesus as Savior. Like a wedding ring declares marriage status, baptism publicly declares our relationship with Christ to the world.
Baptisms are not just a symbol or ritual but a sacred moment and the entry point into the Life of Christ.====================
Providential People | The Lord's Supper & Baptism | 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 | Kort Marley by Providence Community Church
How do we gain control over our sin natures? Listen to this message to learn that Christ paid the penalty for all sins on the Cross. When anyone believes in Christ as their Savior they receive the baptism by the Holy Spirit and are identified as a new creature in Christ. This frees us from the power of our sin nature as we face temptations. See that Jesus performs the action by means of the Holy Spirit. We need to orient our minds to this new reality and think differently because we have broken with our past.
October 26, 2025 | Chris Cook
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Wisdom 3:1–9 Psalm 23:1–3a, 3b–4, 5, 6 Romans 5:5–11 or Romans 6:3–9 John 6:37–40 When St. Paul talked about the resurrection of the dead with the philosophers at Athens, many laughed and mocked him (Acts 17:32). The Gospel, he would later write, is "foolishness" to the wise of this world (1 Corinthians 1:18). Yet this week's First Reading tells us that it is foolish to think that the souls of the just are dead. Instead, theirs is a "hope full of immortality." By His Resurrection, Jesus frees the human race from the fear of death — from the terrible fear of the unknown, of our own disintegration — that holds us in a kind of slavery (see Hebrews 2:14–15). Because He has walked the dark valley of death before us, and because He has promised to walk alongside us, we can take courage and fear no evil, in the words of this week's Psalm. This is God's will for us — the reason Jesus came into the world, according to today's Gospel: that we will recognize Jesus as the Son of God and, by believing in Him, be raised to eternal life. If we believe in Him, we will follow Him, as the Psalmist says. He will refresh our souls in the waters of Baptism, anoint our heads with the oil of Confirmation, and set before us the table of the Eucharist. There our cups will be filled to overflowing. And by these mysteries of His kindness and goodness, we will "dwell in the house of the Lord" in this life and in the life to come. The First Reading seems to allude to the doctrine of Purgatory — to the souls of the just being chastised, purified as gold in a furnace, and made worthy of God (see 1 Corinthians 3:11–12). This reading also tells us of the glory of the saints, who will share in the rule of Christ, judging and ruling over the nations (see Luke 22:30). Through the "newness of life" we have in the sacraments, this week's Epistle adds, we "grow into union" with Jesus, confident that we will be together with Him when He comes again at the end of time.
Pastor Dru Rodriguez shares a youth-outreach experience that exposed his fear of the dark and opened a conversation about real spiritual darkness, highlighted by his friend's story of guarding his brother amid their mom's addiction. He points to Jesus as the light who frees, celebrating her salvation, sobriety, and baptism, and the hope that endures even after her passing.
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The Wilderness E8 –– In the Bible, God often turns wilderness wanderings into times of testing, purification, and preparation for returning to the garden land. The tragedy of the Hebrew Bible, however, is that when people do return to the garden, they keep following their own distorted wisdom and desires. This is why the beginning of every gospel account features a wild prophet named John, who is out in the wilderness by the Jordan River, preaching a baptism of repentance. It's a symbolic reenactment of when God purified the exodus generation through the deadly chaos waters and treacherous desert. But then Jesus approaches John, also asking to be baptized. Why? In this episode, Jon and Tim unpack the background and ministry of John the Baptizer and how Jesus' baptism connects to his larger Kingdom mission.CHAPTERSRecap of Theme and Setup for John the Baptizer (0:00-15:53)John's Background and Words to the Pharisees (15:53-38:03)Why Jesus Participates in a Baptism of Repentance (38:03-44:47)The Heavenly Announcement After Jesus' Baptism (44:47-51:33)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESThe Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English, translated by Geza VermesYou can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Lunch Break ft. Abstractv” by Lofi Sunday“Old Record” by Lofi Sunday, Marc VanparlaBibleProject theme song by TENTSSHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.