Pastor Travis Hearn opened by reading Psalm 51, David's prayer of repentance after his grave sins of adultery and murder. He used this passage to introduce the sermon's central theme: being washed clean by God. Pastor Travis explained that the church often avoids talking about sin, but understanding it is crucial because it is the very reason Jesus died. He taught on the three Hebrew words for sin found in Scripture: 'chata' (missing the mark), 'avon' (distorting what is good), and 'pesha' (betraying a relationship). He connected this to the good news of Romans 6:23, that while the wages of sin is death, the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus. The core of the message was that we cannot cleanse ourselves from sin's guilt and shame through therapy or effort; only the blood of Jesus, shed on the cross, can wash us clean. This cleansing is symbolized through water baptism. Pastor Travis spent the latter part of the sermon explaining the biblical meaning of baptism. He clarified that it is an immersion, not a sprinkling, and outlined four key purposes: it is a symbol of our death to sin and resurrection to new life; a symbol of being washed clean; a public declaration of faith; and a celebration of joining God's family. He passionately invited believers who had not been baptized to take that step, especially during the upcoming Good Friday services, and led the congregation in a prayer of surrender for those ready to give their lives to Christ.