EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 22 MIN

My Son the Lamb

from Naples Community Church's Podcast · host Kirt Anderson

This message centers on God’s grace as the sole source of salvation, reminding us that we are saved not by works, sacraments, or effort, but by grace alone. Reflecting on John the Baptist, the sermon explores how his radical, confrontational ministry prepared hearts for Christ by exposing our deep need for a Savior. In Jesus’ baptism, God publicly affirms Jesus as His beloved Son, marking the beginning of Christ’s ministry and revealing baptism as both a sign of belonging and God’s sealing grace. Baptism is described not as a human achievement, but as God’s invisible mark of love and protection, grounding our identity in Christ through every trial. Ultimately, we are saved by grace, not by choice or merit, and it is God’s persistent love—not fear or anger—that draws us into faith and new life.