Sermons about John The Baptism

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

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Uniqueness Of Mark's Gospel: John The Baptist In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

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Focusing in on Mark chapter one verses 1-20, and we’ll be reflecting on three key events in this first portion of Mark. We’ll be looking at the ministry of John the Baptist as he prepared for the coming of Jesus, then the baptism of Jesus, and Jesus’ calling his first disciples.

Last night I was listening to some beautiful music. And I was just thinking, this music is a gift from God. It really is. Who is this creator who made everything? How are we to understand who he is? Of course, we know we understand from his word, but I was thinking, and I wondered: What can we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

There Once Was A Man Named John

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 15, 2023

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John the Baptist was on a mission from God. We have a mission too - to testify to the Light.

12.17.23 John 1:6–8 (EHV) 6 There was a man, sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as an eyewitness to testify about the light so that everyone would believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but he came to testify about the light. There Once Was a Man Named John Some people are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Choices--James, John And Bartimaeus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2010

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In today's lesson we examine what it means to believe and follow Jesus.

Scripture “We are the choices that we have made.” That is the comment made by Meryl Streep’s character, Francesca Johnson, in The Bridges of Madison County. Every day you and I are faced with choices. And choices have consequences. Many of our choices are relatively ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John The Baptist: Dramatic Monolog

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 12, 2006

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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

"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

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Mark 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2005

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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

Five Liars In 1 John

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2024

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Purpose of this little book is for sinful man to know how to have fellowship with God and be sure about it.

Purpose of this little book is for sinful man to know how to have fellowship with God and be sure about it. The key verse is 5:13, God doesn’t want us to be deceived. He knows the human heart is subject to deception. Jeremiah 17:9. Man in the beginning sinned against God, because of deception and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10, 1 John 2:4, 1 John 2:22, 1 John 4:20, 1 John 5:10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Anglican

John – Preparing A People For The Lord Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

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Examining the role of John the Baptist

Luke 1:11- 17 – John – preparing a people for the Lord Imagine agreeing over the phone to meet a distant business acquaintance—someone you’ve never met in person—at a large business convention. “How will I know you?” you might say. “Well,” says your colleague, “I’ll be carrying a briefcase.” “All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Messengers From John The Baptist

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2013

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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

"By Water And The Spirit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2016

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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

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Birth Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Sep 11, 2008

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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

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Presence - John The Baptist

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Dec 10, 2007

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A Christmas Presence for Baby Jesus.

For the next 4 Sundays we are going to be spending our time preparing for Christmas by becoming familiar with those people God invited to be at his son’s birth. When God decided the time was right, he birthed his son in the flesh to be Immanuel - "God with us" and when he did he sent out some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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