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John The Baptist Witness To The Light Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 2 from John exploring the life and ministry of John the Baptist

Chico Alliance Church “John the Baptist” Review The gospel of Belief There are really two treads of truth that intricately wind through every chapter. The person of Christ as the Son of God The eternal life available to everyone who believes. I. Initial presentation of the Word and His witness ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Do You Get For Following Jesus? - Mark 6:14-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

Herod liked to listen to John but remained perplexed instead of repenting. The great “king” became powerless before a little girl because of his bondage to lust, pride, and the idol of human approval.

Mark 6:14 King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15 Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-30, Matthew 14:1-12, Luke 9:7

One Life To Live, Many Lives To Lose Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Lessons from the death of John the Baptist.

• Today's passage, though lengthy, reads like a script from a soap opera. • Though all the sorted details are not specifically mentioned in Luke, they are alluded to as part of the story. • The twisted nature of man without God can be seen clearly in the intoxication of power, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Hire This Man? Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 10, 2015

What kind of man was John the Baptist? Rough and tough in dress and speech.

Introduction The outline for this message came from "The Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible", from Leadership Ministries Worldwide. John, a neighbor of mine, was annoyed because he had to search for his newspaper each morning after the paperboy tossed it. Often he would find it, covered with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles In John: Lesson 2: John 2:1-11

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2005

As the second lesson on the series of the Miracles in John, this sermon details John 2:1-11.

1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: ¡§The Pharisees question John the Baptist¡¨ (1:19-28). Day 2: ¡§The next day John saw Jesus coming¡¨ (1:29). Day 3: ¡§The next day John stood with two of his disciples¡¨ (1:35). Day 4: ¡§The day following . . . Jesus found Philip¡¨ ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Did For You! Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 20, 2008

The three questions that arise from this passage are, Where did Christ go? To whom did Christ go? and What does Christ proclaim to them?

A Study of the Book of 1st Peter Finding Hope In Our Lives Sermon # 10 “What Jesus Did For You” 1 Peter 3:18-22 Most of the Bible is easy to understand. But as you preach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Silas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2021

Not everyone liked what Paul and Silas were doing, so they imprisoned them. Despite all the intricate and demanding things they experienced, they never complained. On the contrary, songs of praise were heard from the darkest dungeon where they were being held.

Silas Paul settled in Antioch, where he continued to work with the people to live a happy life by the gospel. However, Paul felt that the Holy Spirit was working in the Church, so that it was time to go out and spread the gospel of Jesus. So he went out to be a missionary, and on one of his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:32

Denomination: Baptist

Showing John The Baptist The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 14, 2024

For the Third Sunday in Advent, we look at John the Baptist in Jail, stuck in depression and questioning God. His search for who the Messiah is supposed to be helps us to see clearly who God is, and how He works in our lives.

Showing John the Baptist the Gospel Good Morning. We live by expectations, and that’s not necessarily bad. When we go to bed at night, we expect the alarm to work. We expect others to stop at stop signs. In fact, we have a lot of expectations about how others should act. Our days are full of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Testimony Of Jesus About John.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 6, 2023

The true Wisdom is revealed to - and in - the children of God.

THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS ABOUT JOHN. Matthew 11:1-19. MATTHEW 11:1. In this verse we discover the whole purpose of Christian witness and mission. The places to which - and more importantly the people to whom - the Lord was sending His disciples were the very same places and people that Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Series Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 3, 2021

Philip’s discovery and witness of Jesus Christ was unmistakable. Jesus was the One prophesied in Scripture; He was the promised Messiah. 1. Philip’s experience (vv.43–44). 2. Philip’s first concern: Nathanael (v.45). 3. Philip’s conviction: Jesus was the One prophesied (v.45).

John Series Part 8 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC John 1:43-45 October 3, 2021 Jesus the One Prophesied: The Witness of Philip, 1:43–45 (1:43–45) Introduction: Philip’s discovery and witness of Jesus Christ was unmistakable. Jesus was the One prophesied in Scripture; He was the promised ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Travelling With Paul: John Mark

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 11, 2018

Travelling with Paul : John Mark (Learning from failure) - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Mark the Man: • (1a). His Name. • (1b). His Family. • (1c). His Attitude. (2). Mark the Missionary: • (2a). He Had Church Support (vs 3). • (2b). He Had God's Blessing (vs 4). • (2c). He Had A Smooth Departure (vs 4b). • (2d). He Had An Idyllic Destination (vs 4b). • (2e). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-13, Acts 15:26-39

Denomination: Brethren

Character Study Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

John the Baptist was a unique and powerful figure in biblical history. His life of devotion, humility, and boldness in preaching repentance made him a significant forerunner of Christ.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST – THE FORERUNNER OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:1-6 "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Supporting Texts: Mark 1:1-8, Luke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6, Mark 1:1-8, Luke 1:5-25, John 1:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Messengers From John The Baptist

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2013

When Jesus met with messengers from John the Baptist, we are given an explanation of the ministry of Jesus, a clarification of the identity of John, and an illustration of the perversity of the people.

Scripture It has been several chapters since Luke has told us about Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist. The last time we heard of John he was preaching and baptizing and drawing incredibly large crowds to his ministry in the desert in the region around the Jordan River. Eventually, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John The Baptist - The Lord's Messenger -

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008

The confused world does not understand the meaning of the coming, the Advent of Christ into this world. In its confusion, the world approaches Christmas with out repentance and preparation necessary to see the Christ and receive his blessings. Christian

John the Baptist the Lord’s Messenger - Matt 11__2-15 Advent3 Sun, Dec 2003 First Lesson: Isaiah 35:1-10 Epistle: James 5:7-11 Psalm 146 Gospel: Matt 11:2-15 "Behold, I Send My Messenger before your face." The Greek word translated here as messenger is "angelos," that is, "angel." Normally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Anglican

John The Baptist: Dramatic Monolog

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 12, 2006

This is a monolog I wrote for a student at a Christian High School, then later I performed it myself. It incorporates John’s message, first of repentance, then of pointing people to Jesus as the Messiah.

Introduction (I had someone read this before I came to the platform) It was a dark and discouraging time in Israel. A time of cultural and political unrest. But for men and women who knew God and were sensitive to Him, it was a time for prayer and seeking, a time of hope that He was about to do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist