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"what Should We Do?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 7, 2022

A sermon for the third Sunday of Advent.

“What Should We Do?” Luke 3:1-18 For the past two weeks, we’ve looked at the events leading up to John the Baptist’s birth. And then, Luke summarizes John’s childhood with these words: “The child grew up, becoming strong in character. He was in the wilderness until he began his public ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

John Series Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 25, 2021

the witness of John the Baptist is a dynamic example for every servant of God. 1. John was questioned by religionists who were suspicious of Him: they asked, “Who are you?” (v.19). 2. He was a man who knew who he was (vv.20–22). 3. He was only a voice—only a forerunner for the Lord (v.23–24).

John Series Part 5 John 1:19-28 Jesus the Messiah, the Lord: The Second Witness of John the Baptist, 1:19–28 (1:19–28) Introduction: the witness of John the Baptist is a dynamic example for every servant of God. 1. John was questioned by religionists who were suspicious of Him: they asked, “Who are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 26, 2021

John’s witness about Jesus Christ is one of the greatest witnesses ever given by man. John was unmistakable in His proclamation of the Lord Jesus Christ (Lu. 4:18–19). 1. Christ is the Lamb of God (v.29). 2. Christ is the Preeminent One (vv.30–31).

Jesus the Lamb of God, the Son of God: The Third Witness of John the Baptist, 1:29–34 (1:29–34) Introduction: John’s witness about Jesus Christ is one of the greatest witnesses ever given by man. John was unmistakable in His proclamation of the Lord Jesus Christ (Lu. 4:18–19). 1. Christ is the Lamb ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

"preparing The Way"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 4, 2021

A sermon about evangelism through humility and selfless love.

“Preparing the Way” Luke 3:2-6, 15-18, 21-22 John the Baptist put on quite a show and the people noticed. Can you imagine the crowd coming to the edge of the river and watching what must have seemed like a spectacle of powerful preaching and baptisms? Excitement would have been in the air and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Sharing God Experience

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 12, 2021

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sharing God Experience (Second Sunday in Ordinary Time) Scripture: John 1:35-42, 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 1 Corinthians 6:17-20, 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 1 Samuel 3:19, Psalms 40:8-9. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Today, let us listen to the text from the Gospel according to Saint John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 1 Corinthians 6:17-20, 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 1 Samuel 3:19, Psalm 40:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Forerunner And The Final Trumpet: Preparing For The Coming King (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 17, 2025

Two thousand years ago, God broke four hundred years of prophetic silence by raising a man named John the Baptist—a forerunner crying in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord.” Today, the same Spirit is stirring the remnant Church to take up that mantle again.

The Forerunner and the Final Trumpet: Preparing for the Coming King (Parts 1 & 2) October 18, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 1:67-80 Somewhere in the halls of our universities, in our capitol buildings, on the glow of our screens, and even inside our sanctuaries, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Brethren

An Outline For John's Question And Jesus' Reply Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 13, 2025

John the Baptist was in prison and was concerned: was Jesus _really_ the One Who was to come? He sent two of his disciples to speak with Jesus. They received a reply that seemed to satisfy everyone.

An outline for John's question and Jesus' reply Introduction: Jesus had just performed two miracles by healing the servant (slave) of a Roman centurion (supervising 100 soldiers) and raising a dead young man back to life. Some disciples of John the Baptist heard of this and shared the news ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 From Speachless To Praise

Contributed by Maureen Hull on Dec 22, 2025

An exposition of Luke 1:76-80

One commentator, plumber, he said that here we have the last prophecy of the old dispensation and the first and the new. Remember Zacharias in his unbelief, the angel Gabriel came to him and he was made to be speechless. maybe even not even able to hear either. Do you wonder what it would have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-80

Hedging Our Spiritual Bets

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

Focusing on John the Baptist’s preaching at the first advent, this sermon exhorts to preparation for the second advent.

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT Luke 3:1-17 “Hedging Our Spiritual Bets” In last Friday’s Wall Street Journal, there was a column by a fellow named Vincent Carrol. He is an editor for the Rocky Mountain News. Let me read you the first three paragraphs of his column. “On Christmas Eve, in line with my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Preparation For Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 2, 2022

Let’s understand the circumstances of Jesus' birth and John the Baptist’s preparatory ministry.

Let’s look at the New Testament book of Matthew, which contains the best commentary about the law of Moses, and its application in the spirit for Christians. First, let’s understand the circumstances of Jesus' birth and John the Baptist’s preparatory ministry. Names Names used to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Stanley Arnold on Jun 6, 2005

How John the Baptist’s preparation for life and ministry can serve as an outline for our Advent preparation.

Preparing the Way! Mt 3:1-11 Advent is about preparation. Preparation of our houses, meals, presents. It should be preparation of our lives, our hearts, selves. We continue by looking at an individual who knew what preparation was about, John the Baptist. Jesus said in 11:11 “Among those born of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Choice To Follow God - More Than A Political Ad

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Feb 21, 2020

God gives us a promise - that we have the right to choose. But the choice isn't simple, we can choose life or choose death.

Deuteronomy 30:15-20 NRSV 30:15 See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. 30:16 If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am commanding you today, by loving the LORD your God, walking in his ways, and observing his commandments, decrees, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

False Prophets Series

Contributed by Kennith Hughes on Feb 16, 2007

This is taken from the second chapter of "The Five-Fold Ministry" manual. Listen to one of the sermons free online at www.higherealm.net.

A. Deut. 13:1-3,8; 18:20-22 Presumptuously = pride; haughtiness; arrogance; insolence Refers to intentional sin. 1. The problem is in the speaker (prophet) and the hearer. (see Ezek. 14:4,7-10) 2. The very essence of the above verses are, they are pointing people to themselves and to idols, not to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John's Witness

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 8, 2003

John the Baptist proclaims Jesus

John¡¦s Witness John 1:19 ¡V 23 I. Introduction a. Greetings and personal intro. b. Recap of last lesson i. The Word Became Flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14a) 1. Word ¡V logos the essential Word of God 2. Dwelt ¡V tabernacled a. tabernacle as a type of Christ 3. Among Us ¡V no ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Man Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

The Life and ministry of John the Baptist

THE GREATEST MAN Luke 3: 1-20; 7:28 INTRODUCTIONœ: Consider what it means to be GREAT. A. Greatness Defined: Important, Notable, Renown, B. Greatness Desired · Matthew 20:20-21 - The mother of James & John asked that her sons be given a prominent place in the kingdom · Mark 10:35-37 - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist