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WHAT'S NEXT?

We consider it an honor and a privilege to help you identify and take your next step here at Waters Church. In fact, we believe there’s a Next Step for every follower of Jesus, no matter if you’re a new believer or if you’ve been doing this for years. Either way, we’re thrilled you’re here!

I MADE A DECISION TO FOLLOW JESUS

I'D LIKE TO GET BAPTIZED

I'D LIKE TO JOIN A LIFE GROUP

I'D LIKE TO ATTEND DISCOVER WATERS

I'D LIKE TO ATTEND CONNECT CLASS

Class Resources

Baptism Class

Baptism Class

The Importance of Baptism

I. What is baptism?

Baptism is the of our in Christ.

Romans 6:4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

Baptism is to be .

Mark 10:38 Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?”

When Jesus died he was overwhelmed with death, so we could be overwhelmed with life.

Baptism is to be by God.

Acts 2:38-41 And Peter said to them, “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. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” And with many other words, he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.

When you are baptized into Christ, you become His, spiritually and mentally.

You say ‘I belong now’. You are His.

Baptism is to be the old way of .

Romans 6:2-3 How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory o the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

II. Why should I be baptized?

You should be baptized to the example set by Christ.

Mark 1:19 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth and was baptized by John in the river.

You should be baptized because Christ it.

Mark 28:19-20 ‘Jesus said, Go then, to all the people everywhere and make them my disciples, baptize them in the name of the Father, son and the Holy Spirit…’

You should be baptized because it I really am a .

1 John 2:3-6 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked

We are baptized to follow His example, because Jesus commands it. Being baptized does not make you a believer, you were a believer when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of you salvation and believed in him.

Acts 18:8 ”…many of the people who heard Him believed and were baptized.

III. Why Be Baptized by Immersion?

Jesus was Baptised by full .

Matthew 3:16 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him,[a] and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him

Every Baptism in The Bible was by .

Acts 8:38-39 And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing.

It best symbolizes a , and .

Romans 6:5-11 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. For one who has died has been set free from sin. Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.

The greek definition of Baptism, “Baptizo" means: .

IV. Who should be baptized?

Acts 18:8 …many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized.

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Announcements

Apollo Beach

BAPTISM CLASS | THIS SUNDAY
Your next step is baptism! This class is designed to teach you about baptism, explain why we believe it, and answer any other questions you may have. Baptism Class happens every 4th Sunday of the month.

FORGE NIGHT | MAY 6TH
Forge Night is a group of men being redeemed, knit together, and conformed to the image of God. You don’t want to miss this powerful night designed to help men grow in Christ. This is open to any men ages 16 and up. Though normally held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6 PM, Forge Night has been moved to May 6th this month! Register today!

FAST MONDAY | MAY 12th
Fast Monday is a time of prayer and fasting to prepare our hearts for our First Tuesday services. Prayer moves the Hand of God and we do not come from a place of defeat, but of victory. Whether you have fasted before or this is your first time, we invite you to join us. You can find more information on Fast Monday, tips and guidelines and First Tuesday by clicking here!

FIRST TUESDAY | MAY 13th
First Tuesday is an amazing corporate prayer and worship time, usually held on the first Tuesday evening of each month. This month we will be holding First Tuesday on May 13th! We would love to have you fellowship with us! Corporate prayer starts at 5:30 PM, Service begins at 6:30 PM, and Waters Kids is available for childcare! Check-in opens at 6:15 PM. Click here for more information!

Greenville

Greenville now has its own Facebook page! To view it, you can click here!

If you are interested in joining the Launch Team, contact Harold Guess at harold@waterschurch.org.

JOIN OUR WATCH PARTY
Join our launch team for our weekly Watch Party of our Sunday Services! Come as you are! Our watch party is held at 208 Lost Lake Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29681 at 10:30 AM! We hope to see you there!

North Attleboro

TAYA COME INTO THE LIGHT TOUR | MAY 4TH
Join TAYA this Spring for the Come Into The Light Tour, a transformative worship experience featuring her latest single by the same name and other new songs from her upcoming record. Tickets are on sale now – you don’t want to miss out on this concert! To learn more, and to purchase your tickets here!

Norwood

THE VIBE CAFE
Enjoy a warm and welcoming environment in the Vibe on Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00PM, and Sundays from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Whether you’re looking for an opportunity to fellowship, or just sit and reflect while enjoying a cup of coffee, this is the place!

Orlando

Orlando now has its own Facebook page! To view it, you can click here!

If you are interested in joining the Launch Team, contact Brandon Braddock at brandon@waterschurch.org.

Southcoast

FIRST TUESDAY | MAY 13th
First Tuesday is an amazing corporate prayer and worship time, usually held on the first Tuesday evening of each month. This month we will be holding First Tuesday on May 13th! We would love to have you fellowship with us at our North Attleboro location! Corporate prayer starts at 5:30 PM, Service begins at 6:30 PM, and Waters Kids is available for childcare! Check-in opens at 6:15 PM. Click here for more information!

Woonsocket

FIRST TUESDAY | MAY 13th
First Tuesday is an amazing corporate prayer and worship time, usually held on the first Tuesday evening of each month. This month we will be holding First Tuesday on May 13th! We would love to have you fellowship with us at our North Attleboro location! Corporate prayer starts at 5:30 PM, Service begins at 6:30 PM, and Waters Kids is available for childcare! Check-in opens at 6:15 PM. Click here for more information!

TODAY'S SONGS

Today’s Songs

Apollo Beach

Holy Spirit Come by Patrick Mayberry.

Yahweh We Love You by Elevation Worship.

Mighty Name Of Jesus by The Belonging Co.

Worthy by Elevation Worship.

North Attleboro

Holy Spirit Come by Patrick Mayberry.

Yahweh We Love You by Elevation Worship.

Mighty Name Of Jesus by The Belonging Co.

Worthy by Elevation Worship.

Norwood

Jehovah by Elevation Worship

Hosanna by The Belonging Co.

No Body by Elevation Worship

I Speak Jesus by Charity Gayle

I Thank God by Housefires

Southcoast

Holy Spirit Come by Patrick Mayberry.

Yahweh We Love You by Elevation Worship.

Mighty Name Of Jesus by The Belonging Co.

Worthy by Elevation Worship.

Woonsocket

Holy Spirit Come by Patrick Mayberry.

Yahweh We Love You by Elevation Worship.

Mighty Name Of Jesus by The Belonging Co.

Worthy by Elevation Worship.

TODAY'S MESSAGE

Part 12 | The Secret Sauce to Satisfaction: Work and Worship Nehemiah

From Nehemiah 12

📖 Genesis 2:2 ESV And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done.

📖 Exodus 20:8–10 ESV “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work…

Without – work is .

Without – worship is .

📖 James 2:17 ESV So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

📖 Nehemiah 12:43 ESV And they offered great sacrifices that day and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; the women and children also rejoiced. And the joy of Jerusalem was heard far away.

1. We experience when is our .

📖 Ezra 3:2-3 ESV Then arose Jeshua the son of Jozadak, with his fellow priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel with his kinsmen, and they built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings on it, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. 3 They set the altar in its place, for fear was on them because of the peoples of the lands, and they offered burnt offerings on it to the LORD, burnt offerings morning and evening.

📖 Ezra 3:8 ESV They appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to supervise the work of the house of the LORD.

📖 Ezra 6:15 ESV and this house was finished on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.

Fast Forward 70 years…

📖 Nehemiah 1:3 ESV “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire.”

Spiritual without real-world is .

2. We experience when we to our .

📖 Nehemiah 12:1 ESV These are the priests and the Levites who came up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel…

📖 Nehemiah 12:12 ESV And in the days of Joiakim were priests…

📖 Nehemiah 12:22 ESV In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, the Levites were recorded as heads of fathers’ houses; so too were the priests…

📖 Colossians 3:23–24 ESV Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

📖 Nehemiah 12:31 ESV Then I brought the leaders of Judah up onto the wall and appointed two great choirs that gave thanks. One went to the south on the wall to the Dung Gate… verse 36 And Ezra the scribe went before them.

📖 Nehemiah 12:38 ESV The other choir of those who gave thanks went to the north, and I followed them with half of the people…

📖 Nehemiah 12:40-42 ESV So both choirs of those who gave thanks stood in the house of God…

📖 Luke 10:40 ESV But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.”

📖 Luke 10:41-42 ESV But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

3. We experience when our .

📖 Matthew 17:2-4 ESV And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.”

📖 Matthew 17:5 ESV He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”

📖 Matthew 17:18 ESV And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him, and the boy was healed instantly.

4. We experience when we our in those us.

📖 Nehemiah 12:44 ESV On that day men were appointed over the storerooms, the contributions, the firstfruits, and the tithes, to gather into them the portions required by the Law for the priests and for the Levites according to the fields of the towns, for Judah rejoiced over the priests and the Levites who ministered.