Jump In The Deep End

Life on the West Side

Why should you be baptized? Because of the depth and the riches of blessings associated with it, experiencing your wedding ceremony to Christ, as taught by the Apostle Paul.

The sermon today is titled "Jump In The Deep End." It is the second installment in our series "Washed Anew: The Power & Promise of Baptism." The Scripture reading is from Romans 6:1-8 (NCV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Sunday, April 21, 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.
• Rick Atchley, “What Is The Big Deal About Baptism? (Part 2)”
• G. R. Beasley-Murray, Baptism in the New Testament (1962)
• N. T. Wright, “Baptism” (Asbury chapel video)
• David Wenham, “Paradigms and Possibilities” in Challenging Perspectives on the Gospel of John (Mohr Siebeck)
• LaGard Smith, Baptism: The Believer’s Wedding Ceremony.

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Chapters

1. Series Intro (00:00:00)

2. Intro Highlight: Your Wedding Ceremony (00:00:48)

3. Overwhelmed In The Deep End of the Pool (00:01:42)

4. Union With Christ: Your Wedding Ceremony (00:03:01)

5. Entrance Into Christ (00:08:10)

6. Participation In The Death of Christ (00:09:45)

7. Participation In The Resurrection of Christ (00:14:13)

8. Our Exodus Moment (00:16:05)

9. Made Right & Made Holy (00:18:26)

10. Joined With The Spirit (By The Spirit) (00:21:28)

11. Clothed With Christ (00:22:57)

12. Belong To Christ (00:24:14)

13. Expression of Faith In God's Power (00:25:18)

14. Rebirth & Renewal (00:27:17)

15. Conclusion: Why Be Baptized? (00:30:59)