Sermons about Biblical Exposition

And The Word Became Flesh: An Exposition Of John 1:1-18

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 20, 2018

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This is what Christmas is all about.

And the Word Became Flesh John 1:1-18 Luke and Matthew begin their gospels with the incidents leading up to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Mark begins with the sudden burst of the adult John the Baptist and then Jesus coming on the scene. These events are grounded in the space-time history we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:1-18, John 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am Not The Christ: An Exposition Of John 1:19-28

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 28, 2018

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What can the confession of John the Baptist teach us about our own confession?

I am NOT the Christ: An Exposition of John 1:19-28 In the previous passage we are introduced to the person of Jesus. He is described as the eternal Word who became flesh and tabernacled among us. The purpose of His coming to earth was to save everyone who believes. Those who believe on Him are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Behold The Lamb Of God: An Exposition Of John 1:29-34

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 29, 2018

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Who is this Lamb of God?

Behold the Lamb of God: An Exposition of John 1:29-34 We now come to where we would expect the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. What is described in this passage, such as the Spirit descending and resting upon Jesus is recorded in the other gospels. But there is no direct mention of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34, John 20:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Israelite In Whom Is No Guile: An Exposition Of John 1:43-51

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2018

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What is behind Jesus' s strange statement about Nathaniel? For the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B

An Israelite in Whom is no Guile John 1:43-51 In the last passage which is presented as the second of a three-day sequence following John the Baptist’s declaration that Jesus is the Lamb of God. On the first day, John stood alone in his witness to Jesus. On the second day, he repeats his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Comes To Nazareth: An Exposition Of Luke 4:14-30

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 12, 2019

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Why are God's people so dull of hearing?

Jesus Comes to Nazareth: An Exposition of Luke 4:14-30 In the previous passage, we saw that after His baptism by John, He was driven by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness of Judaea. There he had fasted for forty days. At the end of this period, while he was as humanly weak as was possible, He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30, Luke 4:14-21, Luke 4:21-30, Isaiah 61:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God: An Exposition Of The 19th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 23, 2019

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There is more to this psalm than teaching us about natural revelation or a useful benediction to our church service.

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God: an Exposition of the 19th Psalm The nineteenth psalm is majestic and begins with lofty words. The Holy Sprit who inspired the psalmist to write these words speaks in beautiful poetry. The use of poetry paints a picture that lifts our soul to God. The King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rescue From Condemnation: An Exposition Of Romans 8:1-11

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 4, 2020

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We live in perpetual fear of condemnation. what is the cure?

Rescue from Condemnation: An Exposition of Romans 8:1-11 Everyone fears condemnation, and the world is filled with both condemners and the condemned. The word itself is a combination of “con” which means “with” and “damnation” which is such an ugly word that it is condemned in polite speech. Why ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 3: Responding To Persecution With Joy

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021

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This is study three on a series on 1 Peter

An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 3: Responding to Persecution with Joy 1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction In the last study, we discovered that Peter has reminded us of the true state of affairs. We have been chosen, and are therefore special to Him. We also saw that this was accomplished by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 13: The Christian And Governmental Authority

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 18, 2022

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What can Peter teach us about how to live the Christian life when the government persecutes us?

The Christian and Governmental Authority 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction In the USA, where I live, there is no more odious word in the English language than “submission.” No one here wants to submit. They don’t want to submit to government. They don’t want to submit to their boss. Women don’t want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Anointed For Burial: An Exposition Of John 12:1-10

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 23, 2019

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The anointing of Jesus's feet for burial is a part of a very profound text.

Jesus Anointed for Burial: An Exposition of John 12:1-10 The anointing of Jesus by Mary of Bethany for burial is a touching act of piety on her part. This account is in the gospels of Mark, Matthew, and here in John. There is a similar story in Luke, but it differs quite a bit on time and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, John 12:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cost Of True Discipleship: An Exposition Of Matthew 16:21-28

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 19, 2020

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Is it "Come and Dine" or "Come and Die" as Bonhoeffer stated about the Cost of Discilpeship?

The Call to True Discipleship: An Exposition of Matthew 16:21-28 Poor Peter! He had just had a most dramatic revelation and confession of who Jesus is. Because of this, Jesus had called him blessed. He had given Simon a new name Peter which means “stone.” Not only this, Jesus had personally given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Proverbs 16:18, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come Unto Me: An Exposition Of Matthew 11:16-30

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 27, 2020

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Jesus' invitation to come to Him has an "or else" component to it.

Come Unto Me: An Exposition of Matthew 11:16-30 The Gospel lectionary text selection for what is called Proper 9, seems at first to be quite odd. The selections are Matthew 11:16-20 and 11:25-30, leaving out what is between. The first selection talks about the people rejecting the message of both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:26-30, Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Excellent Is Thy Name: An Exposition Of The 8th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 3, 2020

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Who are we and why are we here?

How Excellent is Thy Name: An Exposition of the 8th Psalm The Book of Psalms served as a hymnbook to the Hebrew people. The songs of the people to God covered all the spectrum of events in life. There are psalms for times of trouble and grief. There are psalms crying out for deliverance. There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Water From The Rock: An Exposition Of Exodus 17:1-7

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 23, 2023

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Who is the true Rock of our salvation?

Water from the Rock Exodus 17:1-7 Yogi Berra was a famous baseball player known for his humorous liners. One of these was: “It’s deja vu all over again.” This applies well to the history of Israel and their journeys in the wilderness. In today’s passage, we see the thirsty Israelites complaining ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, John 7:37-39, John 15:26-27, 1 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Whole Armor Of God: An Exposition Of Ephesians 6:10-20

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 17, 2021

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We need to fight the Christian warfare with the armaments God has provided us, to use these skillfully, and to use these as a unit.

The Whole Armor of God: An Exposition of Ephesians 6:10-20 This morning’s passage has been the source of many a commentary, some of which are very detailed. It has also been part of many Vacation Bible Schools. I can think of children donning plastic suits of armor or coloring the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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