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Introduction Okay, maybe the Church is essential, but certainly not baptism or communion. Too superstitious. Don’t like needing others. Why would Baptism and Communion be essential to the ministry of reconciliation? The Body of Christ in Corinth was sick and immature—divided, ignorant, sinful, selfish—and…

Intro We are generally skeptical of the church. Christianity is a relationship, not a religion. I like Jesus, but not Christians. I’m opposed to organized religion (and so was Jesus) The Church is too divisive. But Paul says, As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling…

This Sunday school lesson talks about the power of bold and humble prayers. What I keyed in on was how Abraham used that power. Genesis 18:16-25 God has a role for Abraham and his family to play in his plan—a ministry. This is the first time he brings him into it. S&G are unjust and cruel. Abraham advocates…

Introduction: Explain series—title and passages Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This sermon is preacher’s worst nightmare: Baptism, not repentance Do we have to be…