Sermons on John The Baptist Preaching:

Second Sunday Of Advent C, Advent 2-- Crying Out In The Desert

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2021

Can we say to John the Baptist this Advent, “The Wind Brought Your Voice To Me?”

We don’t sing the Gloria in Advent until the angels sing the "Gloria in excelsis Deo" at Christmas but we do hear a prophetic voice, crying out in the desert, which are often windy places. The voice is from John the Baptist, carried on the whistling wind, that says, “Prepare the way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

5 Witnesses Testifying On Jesus' Behalf (John 5:31-47) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

Jesus knows you need reasons to fully come to him, and commit to him. And so he points you to 5 witnesses, testifying to him.

Last week, we started working our way through John 5. In this chapter, AJ addresses two common Judean criticisms of Jesus. The first, is that Jesus is a lawbreaker-- a sinner. Jesus broke the Sabbath, and taught others to do the same. The second, is that Jesus "makes himself" equal to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Restoring Families; Restoring The Plan Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2023

Families would have the opportunity to be reunited in His Church, and grace would establish all the new earth as a blessing, not a curse.

Saturday of the Second Week in Advent 2023 Sirach is a book named for its author, Jesus ben Sira. This is a book Catholics use in the Liturgy, but Protestants generally don't accept as inspired. We call it "deuterocanonical;" they call it "apocryphal." Our reading from the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6, Matthew 17:10-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Encouragement Among Believers Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 22, 2020

Life is full of surprises. Life is full of stresses and burdens. When we chose to follow God's will, the stresses and burdens of life can pull against His perfect will. That's why believers need each other and need to encourage one another.

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor www.GraceCommunity.com Watch this message https://youtu.be/dmWN4pn5UVY Introduction Have you ever had a situation, where you did the right thing, but the people around you were actually disappointed or angry with you? Over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38-56, Galatians 6:2, Romans 8:31, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Mark 10:27, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 6:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

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

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 17, 2024

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

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

God's Perfect Plan And Timing Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 9, 2024

The angel Gabriel's visit to Zechariah reveals significant truths about God's sovereignty.

Do you believe in chance encounters? Two people meet on a bus ride and end up getting married, remaining so for over 70 years. A random introduction leads two men to become the best of friends and end up establishing Apple computers. A random encounter between a 9 year old girl and a Theology ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Malachi 4:1-6, Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Baptist

Prison Of Doubts

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 31, 2013

John the Baptist doubting.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church February 3, 2013 Matthew 11:1-22 The prison of Doubts Intro: • Shall we continue in our prison experiences/found/Bible. • We looked already/Joseph/Samson….. • I want draw/attention/experience/John the Baptist. • He came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jealousy, Joy & Justice Series

Contributed by David Lewis on Dec 20, 2006

The Greatness of John the Baptist

Introduction What marks people out as being great? Power, wealth, Courage, humility, success. We see this morning that John was a great man. He was humble, he had great joy and he was courageous enough to give a message of justice and judgement that was certainly not palatable to his hearers ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Congregational

Special Births Connected To Christmas: Samson, Samuel, And John: The Naziri Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 20, 2012

There are only three men in Scripture who were under a Nazirite Vow from birth: Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist. They show us a pattern that is fulfilled in the birth and ministry of Jesus. Though they were in the limelight, they really prepared the

Special Births Connected to Christmas: Samson, Samuel, and John: the Nazirites Judges 13:3-5, I Samuel 1:11, Luke 1:13-17 1. My favorite Christmas joke: he wanted a new car for Christmas, she wanted a fur coat. They compromised: they bought the coat, but kept it in the garage. 2. One child ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am Not The Christ: An Exposition Of John 1:19-28

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 28, 2018

What can the confession of John the Baptist teach us about our own confession?

I am NOT the Christ: An Exposition of John 1:19-28 In the previous passage we are introduced to the person of Jesus. He is described as the eternal Word who became flesh and tabernacled among us. The purpose of His coming to earth was to save everyone who believes. Those who believe on Him are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doubting John

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010

Have you ever doubted God? John asked Jesus if he was the Messiah or should he look for another.

Doubting John Matthew 11:1-6 1. Have you ever doubted God 2. I think most every child of God goes through momentary lapses of faith. From time to time we all doubt. When we do, we usually feel incredibly guilty. We wonder what our Father must think of us. I want you to jot down an important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6, Matthew 11:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overview Of John’s Gospel

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Overview of John’s Gospel - "That You May Believe". (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 20 verses 30-31. Ill: • One of Penny’s favourite books is Hungarian writer Baroness Orczy’s novel; • The Scarlet Pimpernel. • It is a great adventure story about an English count; • Who travels to Paris during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Brethren

John’s Vision Of The Voice Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus, the Voice, reveals Himself in a powerful vision to John, showing His glory, authority, and care for His Church. We need to listen to His voice and see Him for who He truly is.

Today we're diving into the book of Revelation. It's like the ultimate spoiler alert for how the world ends. Spoiler: God wins. But before we get to the end, we're going to look at a pretty wild vision that John had of Jesus. Let's read Revelation 2 together. Spoiler: God wins. So, John's chilling ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Topics: Apocalyptic Visions, Divine Revelations, Biblical Prophecy, Spiritual Symbolism

Fruit For Christmas

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 14, 2015

John the Baptist (and John Wesley, too) said that repentance would bear fruit in a changed life. Preparing for the coming of Christ means living and life of repentance and bearing the fruit that reflects that repentance.

Merry Christmas. Here’s your orange. No joke. An orange was a pretty common Christmas gift in years gone by, especially during the Great Depression. A child would awaken on Christmas morning to find a stocking stuffed with an orange, and apple, perhaps a banana, a few nuts, and if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

John And Jesus

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2021

Both John and Jesus were obedient to the calling God gave them.

John and Jesus Mark 1: 4 - 11 Intro: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for 2 years by his company. He and his fiancé vowed that upon his return they would be married. As time drug on, the girl became worried that her fiancé would not be able to resist the beautiful Irish ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed