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  • David Welch avatar

    John The Baptist Witness To The Light Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Greatest Example: Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2025
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    John pointed to Jesus and we want to do that too - the greatest example of all! This is where Luke tells us about the baptism of Jesus.

    THE GREATEST EXAMPLE   Luke 3:15-22   Introduction In Luke 2 we studied about Jesus’ statement that he must be about his Father’s Business. Today we will see him inaugurating his public ministry. Dr. Luke moved quickly from the infancy of Jesus to his 12th year, and today to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ordinances Of The Church Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 10, 2019
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    Teaching about the two primary ordinances of the Christian church- communion and baptism

    Ordinances of the Church Christianity 101 Series CCCAG October 6th, 2019 Several different scriptures today Intro: As many of you know I came from a mostly Lutheran with some Catholic influence background growing up. Although I was confirmed Lutheran, I didn't really apply myself during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Second Sunday Of Advent, Year C: A Straight, Immovable Section.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 17, 2024
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    That dangerous S-curve was removed in 1981 and replaced by a straight, immovable section.

    A man named John Hakel says his three-year-old daughter looked at a calendar and asked him, "Daddy, how many BE GOOD days until Christmas?"1 On the Second Sunday of Advent, we meet John the Baptist in the Desert: Luke 3:2: “the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Going Under Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,866 views

    This is about Jesus’ baptism, and what it shows for us: an attitude of humility and submission.

    Matthew 3:1-16 – Going Under (Lengthy illustration at end by Dr. Wayne Dehoney and SermonCentral Pro.) As I mentioned last week, this year, we are looking at the life of Jesus. What He did, what He said, how He spent His time on earth. Today we are looking at one of the 1st things He did as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "no Price Too High"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 2, 2020
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    Advent II A story of Lucy and Linus on repentance. God can not over look our faults. John is a child of the desert. Leathery face. Tanned skin. His walls mountains, his ceiling the stars. His was a courageous voice of repentance?

    In Jesus Holy Name December 6, 2020 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “No Price Too High” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, little brother Linus is looking very forlorn. He asks big sister Lucy, “Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    The Voice Of One Crying In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Oct 7, 2016
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    The introduction of John the Baptist

    The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness - John 1:6-8, 15-28 Intro. The John of our Gospel of study is not John the Baptist, but John the Apostle. I. The Clarification of His Person - John 1:6-8, 15-28 A. He was the Forerunner - Isa 40:3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Beginnings

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 20, 2018
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    The new year is an opportunity for new beginnings, a better opportunity comes from know how much God love you.

    New Year – New Start ==================== Happy New year! I hope you all have a very blessed 2018. New year is a time when we take stock, reflect on how we’d like our lives to be and potentially decide to make some changes. It’s an opportunity for a new start, a new beginning in a small part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Finicky Faith Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Apr 28, 2025
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    John, while in prison, sent representatives to Jesus to ascertain whether or not he is the one - Jesus provided proof and then affirmed John’s ministry, sinners repented, Pharisees rejected/scoffed, Jesus confronted the finicky faith of the generation

    During World War II, a congregation in London faced bombings nightly. In the midst of fear, their pastor encouraged them to gather for prayer. One night, after a particularly intense bombing, he found a soldier praying with fervor. When asked why he prayed amidst such chaos, the soldier replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Baptizes With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 8, 2007
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    “John answered saying to all, ‘I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire’” Luke 3:16.

    Today is the first Sunday in 2007 and what better way to begin it than with the Holy Spirit. We all need the Holy Spirit since we are spiritual beings and can only function when we are spiritually alive. Our spiritual life comes from the Holy Spirit and a person without the Holy Spirit is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    New Birth Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,638 views

    This sermon explains why Jesus says we all must be "born again". It also goes into an explanation of what is a sacrament and why we baptize. This sermon is based upon John Wesley’s sermon #45 by the same name preached in 1760.

    First, a little humor: A preacher once heard about another preacher who gained notoriety by preaching the world’s longest sermon. He felt led to preach some kind of notable sermon, too, and get in the record books. But he didn’t want to bore people with a long sermon. So he decided he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "By Water And The Spirit"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,386 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    "By Water and the Spirit" Mark 1:1-15 Mark starts his Gospel with: "This is the beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ, God's Son..." "This is the beginning..." The beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ is the beginning of THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD for you and me. It is the Good ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Splitting Heaven Open"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2015
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     | 5,996 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    "Splitting Heaven Open" Mark 1:1-11 If you ever watched Sesame Street you might remember the song: "One of these Things is Not Like the Others." There would be a short vignette with, perhaps Cookie Monster looking at four plates of cookies. Three of the plates would have 2 cookies each and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Baptism & Preaching Ministry Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 17, 2021
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     | 4,460 views

    We look at Jesus’ baptism, how the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness, and how He began to preach the Good News (Gospel) of the Kingdom. This week's liturgical calendar text.

    THE BAPTISM & PREACHING OF JESUS MARK 1:9-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A kindergarten boy was trying to write down the most important things that had happened to him over the summer. He asked his dad, a preacher, how to spell ‘God.’ 2. His dad smiled with pride, thinking what a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    John's Climatic Introduction Of Jesus

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,849 views

    You are familiar with the story of Jonah.

    You are familiar with the story of Jonah. God said, ìArise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it, for their wickedness has come before Me.î So Jonah went and cried against Nineveh that the great city must repent or in 40 days Godís destruction would fall against it. In response ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist