Staff:

Pastor: Jeremy Sisk

 

Music Minister: Marty Harris

 

S.S. Superintendent: Philip Graves

 

CFT Director: Naomi Clark

 

Youth Administrator: Ricky Morris

 

Youth Director: Ben Sexton

 

Administrative Assistant: Jane Pappas

Category Baptism

Being A Part Of The Local Church

June 27, 2021, Posted in Baptism, Church Membership, Disciple | No comments

BEING A PART OF THE LOCAL CHURCH

Matthew 16:13-18

Truth: A testimony is required for church membership. Baptism connects you to the church. The church mission is to make disciples. Are you a member of a local church?

I. A TESTIMONY IS REQUIRED FOR CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

  1. Jesus said a testimony was required before church membership. Matt 16:13-18, Eph 2:20; 1 Peter 2:5-6
  2. John the Baptist required a testimony before baptism. Matt 3:7-8; Rom 10:9-10; Rom 8:16
  3. The early church baptized those that gladly received the word (Had a testimony.) Acts 2:41

II. BAPTISM CONNECTS YOU TO THE CHURCH

  1. Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Matt 3:13-17
  2. Jesus chose those baptized by John the Baptist to begin His church. Acts 1:21-22; 1 Cor 12:28
  3. Jesus commanded the church to baptize new disciples. Matt 28:19-20

III. THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH IS TO MAKE DISCIPLES

  1. The church is to get people saved. Matt 28:19
  2. The church is to disciple new converts. Matt 28:20; 2 Tim 2:2; Titus 2:3-8
  3. The church is to serve one another. Eph 4:11-16

ARE YOU A MEMBER OF A LOCAL CHURCH?

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The Work Of The Church Today

January 24, 2021, Posted in Baptism, Bible, Disciple, Evangelism, Fellowship, Love, Prayer, Salvation | No comments

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH TODAY

Acts 2:41-47

Truth: The church is to assist in making disciples. The church is to baptize new disciples. The church is to Disciple new disciples. Are you doing the work of the church?

I. THE CHURCH IS TO ASSIST IN MAKING DISCIPLES

  1. Our number one job is to share the Gospel. Acts 2:41, Acts 2:4,14, Matt 28:19
  2. Every member should be able to tell others how to be saved. Acts 2:41, Acts 16:30-31; 1 Peter 3:15
  3. When the church shares the Gospel souls will be saved. Acts 2:47, Acts 11:19-24

II. THE CHURCH IS TO BAPTIZE NEW DISCIPLES

  1. Jesus commanded the church to baptize new disciples. Matt 28:19. Three things we must have for Biblical baptism!
  2. 3000 new disciples where baptize at Pentecost. Acts 2:41
  3. Baptism is the first act of obedience after a person tells of being saved. Acts 2:38

III. THE CHURCH IS TO DISCIPLE NEW DISCIPLES

  1. Teach them the Word and show them how to live it. Acts 2:42, 44, Matt 28:20, Gal 5:16,22-23, Col 3:16-17
  2. Teach them to pray and fellowship. Acts 2:42, Matt 6:9-13, Heb 10:25, Eph 4:3
  3. Teach them to love one another in word and action. Acts 2:44-46, John 13:35

ARE YOU DOING THE WORK OF THE CHURCH?

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Why Baptism Is So Important

October 25, 2020, Posted in Baptism, Church Membership, Salvation | No comments

WHY BAPTISM IS SO IMPORTANT

Matthew 3:13-17

Truth: Jesus instructed the church to baptize. Baptism is a picture of our salvation. Baptism connects believers to the church. Have you been baptized?

I. JESUS COMMANDED THE CHURCH TO BAPTIZE

  1. John the Baptist came baptizing. Matt. 3: 5-8, John 1:6, Matt 3:3
  2. John baptized Jesus. Matt 3:13-17
  3. The twelve Apostles of Jesus were baptized by John. Acts 1:21-23
  4. Jesus commissioned the Apostles to baptized new disciples. Matt. 28:19, I Cor 12:28. Matt 16:17-19

II. BAPTISM IS A PICTURE OF OUR SALVATION

  1. We have died to sin as Christ died for our sin. Gal 2:20
  2. We are risen to a new life in Christ. Rom 6:3-6
  3. We are to follow the Lord in the watery grave of baptism. Matt 20:23

III. BAPTISM CONNECTS BELIEVERS TO THE CHURCH

  1. Baptism identifies believers with Christ and His church. Acts 2:38, Acts 2:41; 8:12; 16:33; 18:8
  2. Baptism is a commanded and privilege. Acts. 2:38

HAVE YOU BEEN BAPTIZED?

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