Sermons on John Baptist:

Kingdom Keys - John Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

Jesus is the gift of illumination that sheds light in a dark world.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, John 1:9-10, John 1:14, John 1:25, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lazarus (John 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 2, 2025

What happened surrounding the miracle of Lazarus' resurrection? Let's look at John 11.

What happened to Lazarus? Why did Jesus weep? Why did religious leaders plot? Let’s look at John 11. Why did Jesus return to a village where He could be in danger? Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Way (John 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2025

Who is the way, the truth and the life? Let's look at John 14.

Who is the way? Can we know the Father? What shows that we love Jesus? What does the Holy Spirit teach? Let’s look at John 14. What has Jesus gone to prepare for us? Who is the way, the truth, and the life? Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blindness (John 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 30, 2025

Are we spiritually and morally blind to Jesus and what He taught? Let's look at John 9.

Is there a willing blindness of heart, a spiritual and moral blindness? Do we see but refuse to acknowledge the truth? Let’s look at John 9. Why was a man born blind? Does God often have a purpose beyond our circumstances? Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. And His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

Explores understanding and living out our divine design, identity, and purpose, as exemplified by John the Baptist in the Gospel of John.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this sacred assembly, this gathering of hearts and minds joined in the pursuit of divine truth. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us, in our own unique way, has been called to this place, at this time, for a purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Topics: Identity

Can The Community Depend On Shipps Baptist Church?

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007

If we were to close our church doors today, would the community even know we were gone?

Can the Community Depend on Shipps Baptist? Jonah 1:4-6 Not too long ago, I read a statement I have not been able to get off my mind ever since. You may recall it and then again maybe it didn’t sink in to your mind. Here’s the statement: If Shipps Baptist Church were to close its doors tonight, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Herodias Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 23, 2022

Herodias in the Bible is notorious for being the woman who desired John the Baptist's head on a platter. She was the unlawful wife of the tetrarch Herod Antipas and had formerly been Herod's brother, Philip.

Herodias Herodias was a princess of the Herodian dynasty of Judaea during the Roman Empire. Christian writings connect her with John the Baptist's execution. Born: 15 B.C. Died: 39 AD, Lyon, France Spouse: Herod Antipas (m. ?–39 AD), Herod II Children: Salome, Salomé II Parents: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:4

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 7, 2008

John the Baptist was a prophet who came to prepare the people for the First Advent of Christ. His story teaches us how we can get ready for Christmas, so that we can receive Christ into our hearts and our homes.

GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS HUMOUR: A politically correct holiday greeting Best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral, winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most joyous traditions of the religious persuasion of your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

Cross Training: A Clear And Present Danger

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

Have you ever thought about the entire life story of John the Baptist?

CROSS TRAINING: A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER MATTHEW 3: 1-12 (7-10) MARCH 6, 2005 INTRODUCTION: THE PAIN OF HEALING: Now you don¡¦t have to raise your hands, but I want to ask you some questions this morning. How many of you have been to a physician/Doctor in the last 6 months? Was it a pleasant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is He The Greatest?

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jun 9, 2006

Why John the Baptist was considered by Jesus Christ as the greatest among all men?

1stBBC Why is he the greatest? Mat 11:7-11 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Powerful Witness

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Oct 11, 2004

God gave us John the Baptist as an example on how to have a powerful witness.

Text: Matthew 3:1-17 ETS: This passage details the early ministry of John the Baptist. ESS: God gave us John as an example of a powerful witness. OSS: God’s people will be effective witnesses. PQ: What are the characteristics of a powerful witness? UW: Characteristics Title: A Powerful Witness I. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of A Spirit Filled Believer

Contributed by Jerry Hoffman on May 27, 2009

John the Baptist gives us a clear picture of the attributes of a Spirit filled Christian.

The most evident attribute of a Spirit filled Christian is their inability not to proclaim the name of Christ. Since the work of the Spirit is to bear witness to the world of Christ, His filling in our lives will produce the same result. John bears this out in his actions in John 1:15. John bear ...read more

Scripture: John 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 10, 2008

John the Baptist came not for his own glory, but to point others to the glory of Christ.

“Breathless” A Study of the Gospel of Mark “The Glory” March 2, 2008 Me: I have witnessed this week people who have devoted their entire lives to caring for others. As you may know, I have spent this week in the hospital in Mississippi caring for my father. While I was there I saw members of my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning Ministry Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016

The beginning of Christ's ministry here on earth. The pivotal event was the arrest of John the Baptist.

I. Introduction A. A little old lady sold pretzels on a street corner for 25 cents each. Every day a young man would leave his office building at lunch time and, as he passed her pretzel stand, he would leave her a quarter, but would never take a pretzel. This went on for more than five years. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter From Mark 1:1-13 Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 3, 2020

John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God.

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter from Mark 1:1-13 John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God. So much so, that multitudes of people came to him convinced of their need to change their ways in preparation for the coming Messiah. In our time, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal