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06/20/2026
What does baptism really mean?
Is it simply a religious tradition? A public ceremony? Or is there something much deeper taking place?
In this Baptism Sunday message from Historic Pirate's Cove in Newport Beach, we explore one of the most powerful themes running throughout the entire Bible: God brings people from death to life.
From Noah and the flood, to Israel crossing the Red Sea, to the Jordan River, Scripture repeatedly shows God leading His people through the waters into a new future. Baptism is not merely about getting wet—it is a picture of leaving the old life behind and stepping into the new life that Jesus Christ offers.
In this sermon, you'll discover:
• Why Jesus died and rose again to save sinners
• What repentance really means
• Why baptism is a public declaration of faith
• How Christ gives new life to everyone who believes
• Why following Jesus changes everything
The greatest problem in our lives is not our finances, relationships, health, or circumstances. Our greatest problem is sin. And our greatest need is forgiveness. The good news of the Gospel is that Jesus Christ came to save sinners, and He is still changing lives today.
Scripture References:
Matthew 3:1-6
Romans 6:4
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
2 Corinthians 5:17
2 Corinthians 6:2
To listen to the audio of this message: https://www.forwardchurchpodcast.com/1965883/19358568
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06/12/2026
Hello church, we are very excited about Sunday Beach Baptisms.
Attached in this image is all the info you need about this Sunday.
Plan on arriving between 930am and 945am to find parking and give yourself plenty of time to find where we will have the service.
We will all meet first next to the parking lot at the spot where we will have the service, and we will then walk over together over the cliff and down the stairs to the pirate’s cove where the baptism will take place.
After baptisms, we will walk back to where we will have service with worship, preaching, communion and a lunch for everyone afterwards.
We will provide canopies for shade but as far as chairs go, please bring your own folding chairs you would typically bring when you go to the beach with your family.
Bring with you, whatever it is you typically bring when you go to the beach.
Let's keep those in prayer who are being baptized!
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