Baptism: Entering God’s Kingdom

Jul 27, 2025

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Canaan Fellowship

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Kenny introduces the topic of baptism, emphasizing its significance as a public declaration of faith and entry into God’s kingdom. He shares his personal baptism story and explains how baptism symbolizes the core message of Christianity—God’s grace through Jesus’ death and resurrection. The sermon highlights the transformative power of baptism, marking a change of allegiance from sin to Christ and a new beginning in Him.

[00:00] Kenny greets the congregation, shares his joy in being with them, and introduces the topic of baptism as an introduction to upcoming teachings.
[01:06] Opens with a prayer, thanking Jesus for bringing dead things to life and asking the Holy Spirit to guide the study.
[01:45] Shares his childhood baptism experience, humorously recalling the cold water and incomplete immersion.
[03:35] Compares baptism to a wedding—a meaningful ceremony marking a relational commitment, not just a ritual.
[04:04] Explains baptism as a symbol of entering God’s kingdom, transitioning from darkness to light, and becoming God’s children.
[06:20] Describes baptism as imagery of the gospel: dying to sin (going under water) and rising to new life (coming out).
[09:15] Outlines the core message of Christianity:
1. All are broken sinners in need of salvation.
2. Jesus died and rose to pay for sins.
3. Salvation is received by faith, not works.
4. In Christ, we become new creations.
5. Jesus will return to restore all things.
[16:52] Links baptism to Romans 6: dying to sin and rising to new life in Christ.
[23:23] Emphasizes baptism as an appeal to God’s grace (1 Peter 3:21) and a rejection of slavery to sin.
[27:44] Highlights baptism as a new beginning (2 Corinthians 5:17), where past debts are canceled through Christ.
[31:32] Encourages unbaptized believers to take this step and unbelievers to trust Christ.
[32:44] Urges baptized believers to daily live out their baptism:
- Appeal to God’s grace.
- Declare allegiance to Christ.
- Embrace their new identity in Him.
[36:57] Closes with excitement about the kingdom impact of baptized believers living obediently.