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The shallow adulation and transitory merriment that the people showed toward John the Baptist is echoed toward Christ in the world’s celebration during what is known as advent or the Christmas season.
‘TIS THE SEASON JOHN 5:35 I. The Season of John the Baptist A. The Ministry of John the Baptist 1. He was a burning and a shining light 2. Several words can be used for light a. Luchnos – a portable lamp or luminary. b. phōs – light, source of luminousness 3. A light shining in the darkness ...read more
Scripture: John 5:35
Denomination: Baptist
God calls us, as He called John the Baptist, to Prepare the Way of the Lord Proclaim His salvation and Shine with the love and grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ
This morning I’d like to give a post script to the year. When you write a letter and you have one more thing to say you write ps. That means post script, or after the letter. If you then think of just one more thing you want to say you’ll write pps. Or post-post script, after the post ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:67-79
Denomination: *other
This sermon reflects on what the John the Baptist says about Christ's coming and how we should prepare, and what Jesus says about when the end of the world will occur.
Well, according to my count, we have about 12 days left until the world ends. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve probably heard all about the Mayan calendar and how some say it predicts the world will end on December 21, 2012. Apparently, a stone tablet discovered in the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:10-14
To establish that Jesus was the Messiah of John the Baptist’s prophetic preaching, preparatory work and His manifestation unto the world had arrived. This lesson deals with the preacher's faithfulness.
INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Disciples’ Inquiry 2. The Disciples’ Investigation 3. The Disciples’ Intelligence Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “Art Thou the One?” “Or should we look for another?” 2. In our first ...read more
Scripture: Luke 7:18-23, Matthew 11:1-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
John the Baptist called for each of us to repent. What does that mean? How do we get turned around when we find we are on the wrong road?
About 15 years ago, I was on my way to an orientation and open day at the seminary. I had never been to the campus before, and the freeways in California can be tricky. In this case, the 57, which I was taking, and the 60 joined together for a couple of miles before they split apart. Somehow I ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Galatians 5:16-24
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
John the baptist knew his mission was over and he was glad. Churches today need to learn this lesson. Sometimes churches do not let old missions close out.
The Ministry Lifecycle John 3:22-36 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 3:22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He was spending time with them and baptizing. 23 John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people ...read more
Scripture: John 3:22-36
Denomination: United Methodist
The sermon discusses John the Baptist's role as a witness to Christ's light, emphasizing our similar calling to point others to Jesus, with the advantage of a fuller understanding of His divine nature.
Hello Church! Today our passage comes from the Gospel of John. Now, there are two different “John’s” we’re going to discuss today. The first one is John the Baptist. Some of us are familiar with this guy. He was the forerunner of Jesus who baptized people in the wilderness for forgiveness of their ...read more
Scripture: John 1:6-8
Topics: Witnessing, Kingdom Identity
In Mark 1:1-8 Mark declares that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of God. He goes on to show that Jesus fulfills OT prophecies and that John the Baptist is himself a fulfillment of prophecies who proclaims Jesus Deity as well.
Please open your Bibles to Mark 1:1-8 which we will read in a few minutes. The Gospel of Mark is fast paced. It is the shortest of the four Gospels filled with miracles and action to show the power of Jesus the Messiah. The Gospel of Mark emphasizes the super-human power of Jesus. Mark presents ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, John 1:1-3, Mark 14:51-52
Denomination: Nazarene
Epiphany Sunday - John’s Surprise is ours... John’s Surprise at Christ’s Humility John’s Surprise at Christ’s Obedience John’s Surprise at Chirst’s Divinity
The Epiphany of Christ’s Baptism Text: Matthew 3:13-17 INTRODUCTION: “May the words of my lips and meditations of my heart be always acceptable in Your sight, giving praise, glory and honor to your name, our Rock and Redeemer. Amen. Today we celebrate the feast of Epiphany, which in the Greek ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
Denomination: Orthodox
A look at the historical context for the baptism of Jesus and it’s practical applications for us today.
Sermon 1/28/07-Matt. 3:10-17-John Baptizes Jesus Background: Matthew Jumps from birth to Christ’s adulthood beginning with His ministry Gain insight through understanding the Jewish Educational system in the Second temple period (time of Christ) -To the best of our knowledge, can’t say with 100% ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:10-17
How is the soil of your heart? Are you ready to receive what God has to say? Learn what true repentance means and doesn’t mean in the ministry of John the Baptist.
Let me say first of all that I am not the gardener in our family - that’s my wife. I am the assistant gardener. But I have learned a thing or two over the years. One is that without adequate soil preparation your garden will not grow plants, it will simply grow seedlings that will be eaten by ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:1-38
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Using the Bible’s foreviews of the careers of John the Baptist and the Prophet Jeremiah, this sermon encourages believers to persevere in the expectation that God has just as clearly foreseen their conformity to the image of Christ.
Third Sunday in Advent Jeremiah 1:4-19, Luke 1:26-45 “God’s 20/20 Foresight” We have all heard the proverb that says, “Hindsight is always 20-20.” I don’t know of another proverb that says anything similarly pithy and witty about foresight. An obvious reason, I suppose, is that foresight ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-45
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
John the Baptist said that Jesus would "baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Luke 3:16). We need a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and fire on the church today!
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS #3 – JESUS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXT: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8). • For the past couple of weeks, we have been considering the Foursquare Gospel: The red cross - symbol of Jesus the Saviour The blue cup - symbol ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:8
John the Baptist was a dramatic type preach who certainly shook things up or rocked the boat of society, rocked the boat of peoples lives, and rocked the boat of what it meant to repent.
“Rock our Boat” Matthew 3:1-12 Who was John The Baptizer? 1. He was as about as a Outrageous Character as you could have met in Biblical Days 2. John was not a boring Preacher 3. John was considered a prophet 4. John drew ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12
Denomination: Methodist
John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus by offering forgiveness through baptism. Jesus takes it further by immersing us in the Holy Spirit and purifying us with fire, leading to healing and transformation.
Today, we're going to talk about John the Baptist. You know how sometimes we feel stuck in our problems and mistakes, and we wish there was someone who could help us out? Well, guess what? There is! And that someone is Jesus. He's like a superhero who comes to our rescue when we need it the most. ...read more
Topics: Spiritual Purification, Divine Forgiveness, Holy Spirit, God's Kingdom
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