Sermons on john the baptist ministry:

John The Baptist - The Prophetic Forerunner

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004

John the Baptist was the prophetic forerunner to Jesus Christ heralding the One who is coming to save the world from sin.

“John the Baptist: The Prophetic Forerunner” Matthew 3:1-6 A. The MESSENGER. (v. 1) Malachi 3:1; Luke 1:13-17 1. The PERSON. (v. 1a) Luke 1:13-17, 80; John 1:6 2. The PURPOSE. (v. 1b) Matthew 28:18-20; John 1:7-8 3. The PLACE. (v. 1c) Luke 3:1-2 B. The MESSAGE. (vv. 2-4) Job ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of The Bible - John The Baptist Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

We would not think a man like Herod came close to the Kingdom but his closeness to John the Baptist changed all of that

Two months ago we actually looked at two men from the bible. Nehemiah and Ezra. One rebuilt Gods city the other rebuilt Gods people with his statutes. This time I would like to look at two men so different and yet so connected in the bible. The year was 1948 and a young and strange man set up ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

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

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

Christmas Time With John The Baptist

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 7, 2009

A sermon on John the Baptist for Christmas (Idea came from Boyce Mouton)

Christmas Time with John the Baptist for 12/6/2009 Introduction: A preacher got up around this time of the year and said, “Today we are going to talk about the special birth of a baby boy over 2,000 years ago. His birth was predicted by the Old Testament prophets. An angel appeared to the father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Begin With The Beginning

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013

As Mark's Gospel opens, we find that the stage is almost set for Jesus' ministry to begin. John the Baptist is on the scene. He was there to prepare the way so that the people would be ready to receive the King.

Mark 1:1-8 "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, 'Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness, "Make ready the way of the Lord, make His paths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Testimony Of John Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 23, 2008

John the Baptist’s testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ.

John 1:19-28 “The Testimony of John” I. The Question (19-22) • Vv. 19-20 John the Baptist’s voice breaks 400 years of silence. • “The Jews” is used by John to describe many groups within the Jewish community; here it is referring particularly to the Pharisees. • Background on the Jews of this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Presence - John The Baptist

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Dec 10, 2007

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

Greater Than John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 21, 2017

In God's estimation John was the greatest man ever born of a woman. John was neither a prince nor a king. He was not a man of wealth, fame, or power. Who was he? He was simply a man who believed in the Messiah and who totally committed to the Messiah

Introduction A. At the height of His earthly ministry, Jesus was approached by two disciples of John the Baptist 1. Turn to Matthew 11:1-6 2. John was in prison, and had sent the two disciples to Jesus Matthew 11:1-6 (NKJV) Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"the Ministry Of John The Baptist (Sermon 2 Of Series) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 29, 2021

This sermon looks at Jesus as the forerunner of the Messiah.

THE MINISTRY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST John 1:6-8;15-18 Video Sermon Link: https://youtu.be/GqROLrfsH_8 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Last week we started to look at Jesus the “Word”. 2.) Today we will continue to look at and exalt Jesus, but we are also introduced to John the Baptist. A.) As you know John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:8-15, Luke 1:13-15, Isaiah 40:3, Malachi 3:1, Malachi 4:5, Matthew 17:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prophetic Birth Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 29, 2020

What is the significance of John's birth and Zechariah's subsequent psalm of praise? You might be surprised

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch This Message https://youtu.be/CORgr5C5ky8 Introduction Today we’re going to get right into this message. I’m not going to spend much of my introductory time covering announcements or thoughts on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:7-18, 2 Samuel 7:19, Genesis 17:6, 2 Samuel 7:11-13, Deuteronomy 33:17, Luke 21:18, Luke 1:57-80, Hebrews 7:25, Luke 1:57-66  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Waiting For Jesus: John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

No matter how well we know the Bible, not all things are clear at the beginning. Or even in the middle.

I expect you’ve all heard by now. Herod executed John bar Zechariah, whom most people called “the Baptizer,” two days ago.Nobody expected it, of course. Everyone knew that Herod was worried that John might be the real thing, and that God would get him if he didn’t tread lightly. But Herodias, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And John The Baptist (Doubt) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 8, 2018

Jesus and John the Baptist (Doubt) - Luke chapter 7 verses 18-35 - Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). JESUS & JOHN’S DISCIPLES: • An anxious request (19-21) • An astute reply (21-23) (2). JESUS & THE MIXED CROWD: • An affirmation of John (24-28) • An angry rebuke (30-35) SERMON BODY: Question: What do these people have in common. • Abraham, Sarah, Moses, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Brethren

The Birth Of John The Baptist Foretold Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2012

An analysis of the account regarding the promise of the birth of John the Baptist will show us how to respond to God's word.

Scripture Today I am continuing my series in the Gospel of Luke that I am calling, “To Seek and to Save the Lost.” The primary mission of Jesus, which Luke captures so well in Luke 19:10 is “to seek and to save the lost.” I love the way The ESV Study Bible captures ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John The Baptist And The Fire Of God... Series

Contributed by Hugh Laing on Jan 19, 2010

3rd in the REVIVAL SERIES INSPIRED BY ELONARD RAVENHILL

John the Baptist and The Fire Of God … Luke 3:1-16 INTRODUCTION... This is our 3RD message in our REVIVAL SERIES...our first message was “Spirit...Breath on Me” and our text was MATTHEW 28:1-7, our second message was “Revival” and our text for that one was HOSEA ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist