Christ Presbyterian Church
Weekly teaching from Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota. Our pastors are of different ages, genders, and backgrounds and offer practical, thoughtful, Bible-based teaching to help us grow in our understanding of and relationship with Jesus. Learn more about CPC at cpcedina.org.
Christ Presbyterian Church
Through the Waters—Matthew 3:13-17
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This sermon teaches that Jesus’ baptism was not about His need for cleansing, but about identifying with humanity so He could make all things right and bring us into His life. At that moment, God declares Jesus as His beloved Son before He does anything, showing that God’s love always comes before His call—a truth that defines our identity as well. The message invites believers to stop striving for approval and instead live from the secure, unchanging reality that they are already deeply loved by God.