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Quit Being A Quitter

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

When Sir Winston Churchill was a young man, he attended a preparatory school, and although he was in the lower third of his class, he graduated and went on to the university.

After a successful military career and after having been elected Prime Minister of England twice, near the end of his life he was invited back to Harrow (the preparatory school) to address the students. His coming was announced, and all the students awaited the arrival of this great orator. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

#2 When It Boils Down? Trusting A Sovereign God! Part #2

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 18, 2019

Please study this lesson part two, a sovereign God demands of us a complete trust. We will walk in fear or faith? We must make the choice! Look at Peter, Silas, Paul, Joseph and John the Baptist in prison? Trust God! God can handle your situation.

#2 WHEN IT BOILS DOWN? TRUSTING A SOVEREIGN GOD! PART #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I know procrastination is a prison that brings me much trouble, a lot of fear and many tears. I absolutely know I should free myself from procrastination, it fact I believe I will do that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, 1 Corinthians 9:27, John 3:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 24, 2019

Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one.

Introduction: Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one. In week four (4), if you remember, I used John the Baptist as an example of needing to let go of how we think things ought to be and let God take control of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Zachariah's Song

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 2, 2019

Even though this song is sung at the birth of John the Baptist, the song is not about him.

Zachariah’s Song Luke 1:67-79 The people of Israel had not heard the prophetic word from Yahweh for about 400 years. Malachi, the last of the prophets had promised that the LORD would send a messenger before Him to prepare the way of the Lord’s coming. The “Old” Testament ends with the promise of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79, Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Less Looks Like Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 12, 2019

Less is more with God. It is the guiding force for the life of John the Baptist, but it should be the guiding force for our lives as well.

Introduction For the last two weeks, I have been trying to show you that there is a Biblical principle that we need to have integrated into our life. And that principle is: Less is more with God. It is the guiding force for the life of John the Baptist, but it should be the guiding force for our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2019

How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)?

How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)? The expression means malice. He reminded them of God’s wrath, which is not the emotion of anger, but God’s holiness that brings judgement in its train of glory. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Point Them To Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

Churches easily get struck in a rut and decline. John the Baptist serves as a model for vital ministry: focus on Jesus above all else.

Last week we started looking at the ministry of John the Baptist. He was a prophet. He cared for the spiritual health of his nation with all of his heart. He saw clearly what needed to be done and he spoke out what people needed to hear, boldly, without any sugar coating. His boldness was what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

It' Not About Us

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

We love our church traditions and are proud of the good things we do. But our calling is to honor Jesus above ourselves and change any tradition to better point people to Jesus, like John the Baptist.

One of the fun parts of the Christmas season is getting letters from old friends and learning how their kids are turning out. Erik, whom I confirmed years ago, is in the Air Force now. Annie is a commercial artist. Allen, who used to get bullied, is a police officer now. Tim is married, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-17

Make Straight The Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 27, 2020

Pray for Opportunities; Study the Scriptures; Live Honestly; Point People to Jesus

MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY JOHN 1:19-28 #JOHN1 CHILDREN’S SERMON BEFORE THE SERMON (kid's staying in the service this particular day) Today in the sermon, I will be talking all about a guy by the name of John the Baptist. I am not sure what you all know about John the Baptist. What do you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"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 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

A Call To Arms Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:27-30

Series: Philippians Sermon: “A Call to Arms” Philippians 1:27-30 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Fear Not, Just Believe Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2019

This series looks at the various "Fear Nots" in the Christmas story. It begins with Garbriel's admonintion to Zechariah to not be afraid.

Fear and Christmas aren’t words that I would think go together. Maybe Halloween and Fear, or birthdays and fear. But Christmas and fear? I mean, really what is there to fear about Christmas? Well, according to those in the know there is plenty to fear about Christmas. If you are selaphobic, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Zacharias’ Prophecy Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 9, 2019

Zachariah’s son was the prophet God chose for a key role in the drama of the ages. Jesus was to do the work of deliverance; John was to prepare the way for Him.

LUKE 1:76-80 ZACHARIAS’ PROPHECY OF THE NEW COVENANT In the first part of Zechariah’s Song he has exalted God for establish His glorious covenants starting with Abraham and then for bringing His covenants into glorious fulfillment through the coming of the Messiah. The Hymn then blesses God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-80

Denomination: Baptist

The Frog Spa Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 30, 2020

The end result if we stay in the world is death. Spiritual death. Separation from God. In this passage, John the Baptist came as a witness to the True Light and showed people the way to Jesus. He was a witness for Jesus. Jesus is salvation.

THE FROG SPA John 1:6-9 #John1 READ John 1:6-9 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9 The True ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ