Baptism Sunday
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward transformation — a powerful, public declaration of your faith in Jesus.
At City of Life Church, we offer baptisms several times throughout the year at both of our Kissimmee and Lake Nona campuses, immediately following service.
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward transformation — a powerful, public declaration of your faith in Jesus. Click below to find our next baptism date and reserve your spot.
Baptism is one of the most meaningful steps you can take after deciding to follow Jesus. It's a public declaration that your old life is gone and your new life in Christ has begun. Baptism is the God-ordained way that we publicly identify with Him and celebrate the transformation He has done in our lives.
An outward expression of an inward transformation
When someone is lowered into the water, it symbolizes spiritually dying to their old life. When they are raised out of the water, it represents being raised to new life in Christ.
It's a powerful picture of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus — and of the new identity every believer receives through Him.
"Baptism represents people doing away with the old life and stepping into a new life with God."
— Pastor Jeffrey Smith
Romans 6 reminds us that through Christ, we are no longer defined by our past. We are dead to sin and alive in Him.
Why Should I Be Baptized?
Jesus asked us to
Jesus Himself was baptized and instructed His followers to believe and be baptized (Mark 16:16). Baptism is one of the first acts of obedience after placing your faith in Christ.
It's a public declaration
Faith begins in your heart, but baptism is how you publicly tell the world "I belong to Jesus." It's the way to boldly identify with Christ and celebrate the life He's given you.
It's a covenant
Throughout Scripture, God's people marked important covenant moments with visible acts of commitment. Baptism doesn't earn God's love, but it demonstrates the relationship you've already entered into through Jesus. It's both a symbol and a seal of the covenant believers have with Christ.
What God's Word Says
Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
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.
And this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also — not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
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Find Your Next Baptism Date
Baptisms happen regularly at both campuses. If you're ready to take this next step in your faith journey, click below to see our next baptism date and reserve your spot.
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