Life on the West Side
Life on the West Side
Come To The Water
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Why should you be baptized? Because our Lord and Savior invites us. It is a Christ-imitating, Christ-affirming, Christ-commanded invitation. The Spirit and the bride say "Come."
The sermon today is titled "Come To The Water." It is the first installment in our series "Washed Anew: The Power & Promise of Baptism." The Scripture reading is from 2 Kings 5:1-14 & Matthew 3:13-17 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Sunday, April 14, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Joyful Response.
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Sources of Inspiration for the Lesson Used in Today's Podcast:
- Peter Leithart, Baptism: A Guide From Life To Death (Lexham Press).
- Everett Ferguson, Baptism in the Early Church.
- Martin Luther, “To Jordan Came Our Lord, Jesus Christ” (1541)
- Rick Atchley, “What Is The Big Deal About Baptism?” (Part 1)
- Pseudo-Hippolytus, Discourse on the Holy Theophany 7.
- Rich Lusk, “Baptismal Efficacy & The Reformed Tradition” (2002).
- Joseph Mangina, Revelation (Brazos Theological Commentaries on the Bible)
- Peter Williamson, Revelation (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)
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