What does baptism mean, and why do we do it?On this special Baptism Sunday, we take a closer look at the biblical meaning and purpose of baptism. The sermon begins with an important truth: God is the great initiator, and our lives are a response to His initiative. Baptism is one of the ways believers respond to God through faith, obedience, and identification with Jesus Christ.Rather than getting caught up in traditions, formulas, or debates about baptism, we are encouraged to listen carefully to Scripture and ask, “What does the Word of God say, and how should we respond?”The message explores the biblical picture of cleansing and the connection between the Old Testament “gathering of the waters” and the hope we have in God. In the New Testament, baptism is presented as an outward and symbolic expression of an inner faith—a confession of our trust in Jesus Christ and our identification with Him.Through Romans 6, we see the powerful picture of being buried with Christ through baptism and raised to walk in newness of life. As Christ gave His life for us, we respond by giving our lives to Him—dying to ourselves and declaring, “I’m His. Lord, I’m Yours.”The sermon also highlights three reasons we are baptized:* Jesus set the example for us.* Jesus commanded His disciples to baptize.* Baptism points us toward the presence and empowering work of the Holy Spirit.Baptism is also deeply connected to community. Through one Spirit, believers are brought together as one body, publicly identifying with Christ and becoming part of the family and community of believers. On Baptism Sunday, we celebrate those who are taking this step of faith and obedience and declaring their identity in Christ.May this message encourage us all to respond to God's initiative with faith, surrender, obedience, and a life centered on Jesus Christ.🙏 Join Us for Worship✨ You are invited to join us Sundays at 10 AM for live stream and in-person services. We would love to have you be part of the PLCC community!📅 Stay ConnectedCheck out our links below for more information, and feel free to browse the channel for more content:🌐 Website: https://www.theplcc.com/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theplcc/📌 Subscribe & Engage👍 LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more biblical teachings and encouragement. Share this message with a friend who needs to hear it!#PLCC #PointLookoutCommunityChurch #BaptismSunday #Baptism #JesusChrist #ChristianFaith #HolySpirit #NewLifeInChrist #BiblicalBaptism #ChristianCommunity #ChurchCommunity #Faith #BibleTeaching

In this message from Mark 6:14-28, Frank examines the account of John the Baptist, Herod, and Herodias and challenges us to consider what happens when our “self” is exposed. Rather than responding with pride, defensiveness, or resistance, we are called to repent, humble ourselves, and allow the Lord to transform us into the likeness of Christ.Frank describes the tendency to build and defend a “city of self” whenever we feel corrected, exposed, or challenged. But the way of Jesus is different. Instead of protecting our reputation and defending ourselves, we are invited to side with the Lord against our own self-centered nature and allow His kingdom to be built within us.Through the example of John the Baptist and the humility of Christ, this message calls us to embrace a “deescalating humility that gives life” rather than an escalating pride that can destroy relationships and harden our hearts.The message ultimately asks each of us a searching question: When self is exposed, will we rise up and defend ourselves, or will we repent and allow God to have His way in us? As Frank emphasizes, when we humble ourselves and receive correction, the Holy Spirit can continue His work of Christlike transformation in our lives.* Self-defense rises up when self is exposed* Pride can rally others against the work of God* We are called to side with the Lord against ourselves* Christlike maturity involves separation from self* We must learn to humbly hear the voice of the Lord, even when correction comes through unexpected people* True freedom comes as we surrender the self-life and allow Christ to increase in us* God desires to form Christ in His people for His gloryMay this message encourage us to lay down our defenses, receive the truth with humility, and continually yield ourselves to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. Our prayer is that Christ would increase in us, that His nature would be seen in us, and that our lives would help build the Christ-centered Kingdom Community our Heavenly Father desires.🙏 Join Us for Worship✨ You are invited to join us Sundays at 10 AM for live stream and in-person services. We would love to have you be part of the PLCC community!📅 Stay ConnectedCheck out our links below for more information, and feel free to browse the channel for more content:🌐 Website: https://www.theplcc.com/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theplcc/📌 Subscribe & Engage👍 LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more biblical teachings and encouragement. Share this message with a friend who needs to hear it!#PLCC #PointLookoutCommunityChurch #FrankLeonetti #DefendingSelfsCity #Mark6 #JohnTheBaptist #ChristlikeTransformation #HolySpirit #ChristianSermon #BibleSermon #KingdomCommunity #JesusChrist #Faith #Repentance #Humility

What does it mean to truly have an intimate relationship with God?In this message, Kevin continues his personal journey of wrestling with prayer and discovering that prayer is not simply about telling God what we want or waiting for Him to give us the answers we expect. Instead, intimacy with God requires us to slow down, spend time in His presence, listen, and learn to recognize His voice.Kevin explores the many ways God speaks to us—through Scripture, creation, worship, other people, and the quiet work of the Holy Spirit within us. He challenges us to consider whether the noise and distractions of life have made it difficult for us to hear what God may already be saying.At the heart of the message is a call to deeper surrender. Rather than trying to balance our spiritual lives with everything else, we are encouraged to make our relationship with God the foundation from which everything else flows. God is always present and desires intimacy with us, but we must intentionally choose to make time to be with Him, listen to Him, and trust Him.The message concludes with a simple but meaningful challenge: spend quiet time alone with God—not striving for an answer, not filling the silence with words, but simply resting in His presence and learning to listen.* Prayer is more than asking God for answers—it is an invitation into relationship.* God speaks through Scripture, creation, worship, people, and the Holy Spirit.* Developing intimacy with God requires intentional time, stillness, and listening.* We must learn to discern God's voice and test what we hear against Scripture.* God does not abandon us; His presence and Spirit are continually with us.* True surrender means allowing our relationship with God to shape every part of our lives.* Sometimes the most meaningful prayer is simply being still and present with God.🙏 Join Us for Worship✨ You are invited to join us Sundays at 10 AM for live stream and in-person services. We would love to have you be part of the PLCC community!📅 Stay ConnectedCheck out our links below for more information, and feel free to browse the channel for more content:🌐 Website: https://www.theplcc.com/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theplcc/📌 Subscribe & Engage👍 LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more biblical teachings and encouragement. Share this message with a friend who needs to hear it!#PLCC #PointLookoutCommunityChurch #IntimacyInPrayer #Prayer #PrayerLife #HolySpirit #HearingGod #ListeningToGod #SurrenderToGod #ChristianFaith #BibleTeaching #ChristianCommunity #JesusChrist #Faith #KingdomCommunity