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Sanctuary Service 8/6/2017: Covenant Baptism Of Infants http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2017-08-06_Covenant_Baptism_Of_Infants.mp3
Sanctuary Service 7/30/2017: The Sign And Seal Of Baptism http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2017-07-30_The_Sign_And_Seal_Of_Baptism.mp3
Christian Baptism http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014_07_13_Christian_Baptism.mp3
Christian Baptism Pt. 2 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014-07-06_Christian_Baptism.mp3
Baptized Into Moses? http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2014_06_22_1_Cor_10_1-13.mp3
This sermon treats the subject of how we should consider our infants and very young children before they actually profess faith in Christ. Hint: we don’t treat them like the Baptists treat their infants and very young children before they profess faith in Christ. This has everything to do with understanding the Covenant of Grace. […]
Efficacy Of Baptism http://media.urclearning.org/audio/MSJ_2011-09-11_Efficacy_Of_Baptism.mp3
In Genesis chapter 17 God commands Abraham to apply the sign of the covenant, circumcision, to himself and the male members of his household. If he does not, he breaks the covenant and faces the judgment of God. In the same way, Baptism, the sign of the New Covenant MUST be applied to those who […]
On the glorious occasion of the baptism of two children in our church, we considered the basic law-and-gospel meaning of baptism. Acts 2:36-39
In this sermon we argue the unity of the Old and New Testaments. Both Testaments speak to the Covenant of Grace and their respective signs of this covenant. When we examine the theology of both the Old and New Testaments with respect to the signs of the Covenant we cannot and shall not deny infant […]
Baptism signifies and seals the promise of being washed with the blood and Spirit of Jesus Christ. Scripture Lessons: 1 Peter 3:18-22, Romans 6:1-5 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm.baptism10-04-09.mp3
Jesus Christ is baptized by John the Baptist so that He might identify with His people in their sinful, lowly state. Old Testament Text: Isaiah 53
Baptism replaces circumcision as a sign of the covenant of grace; therefore, Christian parents who are in the Covenant of Grace are commanded to baptize their children. Scripture Lesson: Colossians 2:6-15
What if someone were to ask you what Baptism is? Would you be able to give a cogent, biblical answer? In this sermon we will outline what Baptism is from the Belgic Confession as it summarizes the Scriptures. Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 3:18-22
Christians are obligated to discern false churches from true churches in order that God may be glorified and His people rightly fed. Scripture Lesson: Exodus 4:18-31
The many strange details in this story point to the strange and wonderful truth that people of every unexpected nation and stripe have been brought near to the Christ of Whom the ancient Jewish prophets spoke. Isaiah 53 Acts 8:25-39
(32:16) This passage contains one of the most unusual stories in the Old Testament: Moses’ wife, Zipporah, circumcises their son in order to appease God’s anger. This story reveals the significance of circumcision and, in the New Testament context, the significance of Baptism. Both are signs of the Covenant of Grace, which God commands must […]
(33:05) This sermon has three parts: First, we argue from the Scriptures what a sacrament is, second we argue for the biblical definition of Baptism and third, we argue for the biblical view of infant baptism. Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 3:18-22