Sermons
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Water Baptism: History and Controversy— Who Should Be Baptized?
We review the history of baptism from the time of Christ to the Reformation to get a better understanding of differing views on baptism and salvation. And we issue the challenge to show charity amidst church controversy.
Holy Spirit Baptism
We take up the controversial topic of Holy Spirit baptism and learn that it is a gift that should unite rather than divide.
Baptism Blueprint: The Book of Acts Revealed
The story of Acts follows a structure that unveils the plan of God for the church in the world. Far from randomness, every act in Acts reveals God’s baptism blueprint for the nations. This study will help you understand verses like Acts 2:38 and provide a framework for understanding other baptism questions.
Baptisms: An Introduction
In this introduction to our third of six elementary principles—baptisms—we discover that the familiar practice isn’t as familiar as we might think. There are different baptisms serving different purposes and people at different times.
Live by Faith: See with Faith (Part 2)
Our series on faith toward God concludes with an exercise in recalling the past so that we can see with faith in the present and future.
Live by Faith: See with Faith (Part 1)
A look at a lesser-known work of C. S. Lewis helps us understand why seeing with faith is the Christian’s logical conclusion—even when the evidence suggests otherwise.
Live by Faith: Strengthen Faith (Part 4)
With this last call to strengthen faith, we look to guard against those indulgences that reveal whether we believe God will satisfy and fill our souls.
Live by Faith: Strengthen Faith (Part 3)
Lessons from a modern-day “Tree of Life” remind us that we’re called to be guardians of the seat of faith.