Say Yes (Baptism) | Rick Long

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src... Connected: Where Life and Relationships Begin is a 7-week journey designed to help you experience the life God created you for—rooted in Him and lived out in authentic relationships. This series will challenge and encourage you to stay connected daily and live with purpose. Be part of our baptism service the first week as we celebrate powerful stories of life change. This video features a baptism service at Grace Church, led by Pastor Rick Long, where 108 individuals celebrated their faith through baptism. The service serves as the kickoff for a 7-week series titled Connected, which focuses on the importance of maintaining a consistent relationship with God. Key themes and message highlights: Saying Yes to Jesus: Pastor Long outlines four ways to say "yes" to Jesus: surrendering control, following Him consistently, declaring faith publicly through baptism, and committing to a new direction in life (12:18-18:30). The Meaning of Baptism: Baptism is described as a public declaration of being connected to Christ by grace, rather than a requirement for salvation (12:46-13:20). Salvation Invitation: The pastor provides an opportunity for viewers to accept the free gift of salvation and trust in the resurrection of Jesus (28:15-29:15). Service Highlights: The video features numerous personal testimonies and the baptism ceremonies across multiple services (5pm, 9am, and 11am). Jenny Harding's Testimony: A powerful story of restoration, healing from divorce, and finding peace while battling cancer (1:14:32-1:18:00). Community Impact: The event highlights how the church ministry, including Celebrate Recovery, supports individuals through life-changing journeys and reconnects them with their faith (1:02:45-1:08:50, 1:40:13-1:40:43). Closing: The service concludes with a prayer and an encouragement for believers to continue living out their purpose, emphasizing that the church is dedicated to seeing lives and families transformed through Christ (2:00:24-2:01:58). Find out more about Grace Church here: https://gracechurchco.com 0:00 - Beginning of Message 12:18 - Four Ways to Say Yes to Jesus 28:15 - Invitation to Receive Salvation 29:50 - 5pm Baptisms 30:52 - Baptism Stories (5pm Service) 54:50 - 9am Baptisms 56:00 - Baptism Stories (9am Service) 1:13:22 - 11am Baptisms 1:14:32 - Testimony: Jenny Harding 1:16:00 - Baptism Stories (11am Service) 2:00:24 - Closing Remarks and Prayer