Romans 6:1-8; Jeremiah 4:3-4 Physical circumcision of the flesh always pictured spiritual circumcision of the heart, and in the New Testament, was replaced with physical, water baptism. Water baptism pictured…
Acts 2:42 To devote ourselves to the breaking of bread, we follow the Lord’s instructions to us through the Apostle Paul, and experience Christ as His New Testament disciples did.
Acts 2:41-47 What is the four-fold mission of the church? This passage in the Book of Acts explains what it is.
Acts 6:1-7 Many consider that this passage records the ordination of the first deacons in the Christian church. Just as Ephesians 4 tells us how the King Jesus gives gifts…
Acts 10:34-43 What is the message of Christmas? It is that God welcomes sinners. Today, let’s look at this summary of the Savior’s ministry in order to better under the…
In part two, Pastor Winston looks at the second difference between John's baptism and Christian baptism. John’s baptism did not replace circumcision, and was required even of those who were…
Understanding baptism helps us understand the bible and our baptism. What is the relationship between John’s baptism and Christian baptism? John's function was to prepare the people for Jesus' arrival.…
This is the third part in the series on the Nicene Creed. This sermon looks at two questions. What is baptism? And, how do we understand Acts 2:38 as we…
Why did the church choose and ordain deacons? What do deacons do? What kind of men are qualified to be deacons?