April 14, 2024 • Pastor Ryan Hurd • John 6:32–58, 1 Corinthians 11:23–29
Jesus left His followers two ordinances. Ceremonial practices that are unique to our faith. Both baptism and communion were given as a means for publicly professing our faith in the Gospel. In each case, the sign is a visible display pointing to a reality different from and more significant than itself. Through communion, Christ invites us to look back, to look in, and to look forward. As we do, we remember the saving work of Christ on the cross, our daily need for Him, and long for His return.
Baptism
April 7, 2024 • Pastor Ryan Hurd
Jesus left His followers two ordinances -- Ceremonial practices that are unique to our faith. Jesus never asked His disciples to remember His birth, but He did instruct them to remember His death and resurrection. Baptism in the Bible expresses an identification with Christ’s death and resurrection—the old self was crucified with Christ and has been risen with Jesus in “newness of life”. It proves to the world exactly WHO you are — a child of the King!
