Adoption as Sons
Sermon: Adoption
Texts: Galatians 3:23—4:7
Focus: God adopts us as his sons by faith in his Son Jesus.
Function: That they would rejoice—and rest—in their new status as the children of God.
Sermons tagged with ‘baptism’
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Demon Sermon
Baptism of Our Lord
Grace, mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Amen. There is a tomb in this room, a kind of mass grave in which dozens of people have been killed. Do you know where it is? No, there aren’t hidden Indian burial mounds beneath the floor. And as […]
New Skin (sermon based on Romans 6:1-11)
Sermon: Getting Undressed (New Skin)
Text: Romans 6:1-11
Focus: God’s gift of Baptism turns us into new men and women.
Function: That they would daily die to sin and rise to newness of life.
Traditional Worship Service for Baptism of Our Lord, January 9-10, 2021
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Jesus Stands with Sinners
Sermon: Jesus Stands with Sinners
Texts: Matthew 3:13-17; Romans 6:1-11
Focus: Christ stands with sinners at his Baptism—and on the cross.
Function: That they would marvel at the astounding miracle of Christ’s baptism.
How to Repent
Sermon: How to Repent
Text: Matthew 3:1-12
Focus: God calls us to repent of our sins.
Function: That they would turn from their sin and turn to Christ for mercy and grace.
Baptism by Fire
Sermon: Baptism by Fire
Text: Luke 12:49-53
Focus: Jesus suffered God’s wrath on the cross to save us from our sins.
Function: That they would believe and follow Jesus no matter what their family says or does to them.
Praying with Jesus
Sermon: Praying with Jesus
Text: Luke 3:15-22
Focus: Jesus prays for us.
Function: That they would pray about their life decisions, big and small.
Repentance Means Change
Sermon: Repentance Means Change
Text: Luke 3:1-14
Focus: God forgives those who repent of their sins.
Function: That they would live changed lives as a sense of repentance.