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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Jesus' Baptism And Ours

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,620 views

    Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist to fulfill all righteousness. What does that have to do with me? Let’s see what the scriptures say.

    Jesus Baptism and Ours Mat 3:13 Then Jesus arrived^ from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" 15 But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave Collins avatar

    The Preparation Series

    Contributed by Dave Collins on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,926 views

    This sermon will be preached about John the Baptist and how he prepared the way for the Lord; we must now go out and preach the good news.

    Scripture Reading- Intro: John the Baptist, both family and follower of Jesus, but also the one that prepared the way for him to come. I. The Writings Anchor verse: Mark 1:2-3 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" --"a voice ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Is Christ Enough? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 136 ratings
     | 16,568 views

    3rd in series - "Living Life on Purpose, Christ’s Answers to Our Questions". This sermon deals with another question from John the Baptist.

    Several years ago a newspaper in Biloxi, Mississippi ran an article about an attempted suicide. A young woman apparently thought her life held no meaning so she jumped off a bridge into the waters of the Mississippi River. A man nearby saw her jump, and without thinking, jumped in after her. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Coming Soon Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 12, 2008
     | 3,789 views

    John the Baptist had been set apart by God for a unique role. He would herald the coming of the Messiah by preaching a message of repentance and baptism.

    Coming Soon! Mark 1:1-8 February 17, 2008 Mark 1:1-3 (HCSB) The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: Look, I am sending My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way. A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: “Prepare the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Same, Only Different

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,258 views

    A sermon showing the similarities and the differences between John the Baptist and his cousin Jesus. Text, audio, and communion meditation will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    MATTHEW 3:1-3a ‘In those days, John the Baptist came preaching in the Desert of Judea, and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah.’ Beginning in VERSE 4-6 ‘John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair and he had a leather belt ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Andrew Warriner avatar

    The Beacon Of Hope From The Wilderness- Advent 3

    Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013
     | 5,480 views

    The third candle of our wreath is said to symbolise John the Baptist, who I believe to be “The Beacon of Hope from the wilderness”.

    The Beacon of Hope from the wilderness Text Isaiah 40: 1-5 (NIV), John 1: 19- 23 (NIV) In our first Sunday of Advent we looked briefly at the Patriarchs Noah and Abraham as pointers of promise, in particular the promise of the first coming of the Messiah as predicted in the book of Genesis. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    A Peculiar Person

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010
     | 4,562 views

    There was ano doubt that John the Baptist was a peculiar man in more ways than one. But those who follow is his proclamatorial footprints will be peculiar too.

    Passage: Matthew 11:7-19 Intro: It’s easy to develop a low view of ourselves as we live in the world. 1. when the response of the world is to despise us, ridicule our faith, reject the One we love, not unusual for us to wonder if we are who we are portrayed to be. 2. but tucked here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Two Baptisms And Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 20, 2018
     | 3,883 views

    In Matthew chapter 3 we see John the Baptist speaking of two different baptisms; the baptism of repentance and baptism with the Holy Spirit. Are they the same or are they complimentary?

    Two Baptisms and Thanksgiving Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Prepare The Way

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 25, 2022
     | 1,609 views

    John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus' ministry during the first coming. The Church is called to prepare the way for His Second Coming. Are we?

    1Co 11 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.   25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jaeyoun Chang avatar

    Ntroducing Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 11, 2026
     | 114 views

    Since a prophet of God appeared for the first time in nearly 400 years since the prophet Malachi, the Israelites had high expectations for John the Baptist.

    Introduction When the word of God came to John the Baptist in the desert, he went into all the country around the Jordan and began to preach a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Then a large crowd came to John to be baptized. John the Baptist preached to produce fruit in keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Steve avatar

    John The Baptizer

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    Children’s sermon showing what some people have gone through for God’s kingdom.

    1-sack of Bit o Honey candy 1 sack of chocolate morsels 1 sack of check mix Use the bit o honey for bodies, the chocolate morsels for eyes and the brown wafer looking things for wings, and nuclawave them. It only takes a few seconds to get the bit o honey warm enough for the eyes and wings to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Why I Am A Baptist Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,102 views

    Exploring the biblical basis for the Baptist Faith.

    Jesus said to the Jews who were seeking to kill Him, “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not deemed true. There is another who bears witness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Expectations And Let-Downs At Christmas Time

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,549 views

    John the Baptist wasn’t sure if Jesus was the one he was to be expecting. Sometimes, our expectations don’t come true either, especially at Christmas.

    Matthew 11:1-11: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, AND RECOGNIZING THE MIRACULOUS “Why do I feel depressed right now, when I’m supposed to feel happy?” “Why do I feel frustrated right now, when I’m supposed to feel joyful?” “This isn’t the way it was supposed to be. This isn’t what I was expecting.” What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    Have A Fair And Balanced Faith Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,931 views

    John the Baptist teaches us to prepare for Christ’s coming by making changes in our lives, but changes based on the unchangeable Word of our consistent God.

    Advent 3 Luke 3:7-18 When I am home, chances are the television is going to be tuned to one particular station. Unless Ali is in the mood to watch the Disney Channel, I will have another station on in the background in the morning as I am preparing to go over to the church, or it will be on during ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Humphrey avatar

    Preparing The Way At Christmas

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,616 views

    John the Baptist came preparing the way. We need to prepare the way for Christ in our hearts and our world as well as we look forward to Christmas.

    Second Sunady of Advent 2005 www.valleyforge Dr. Paul G. Humphrey The following series of advertisements reportedly appeared in a daily newspaper: Monday: "The Rev. A.J. Jones has one color TV set for sale. Telephone 626-1313 after 7 p.m. and ask for Mrs. Donnelley who lives with him, cheap." ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist