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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
A voice was needed, and voice was heard. It was that of John the Baptist. Jesus is the promised deliverer and John is the promised forerunner.
Have you ever had that terrible sinking feeling of being unprepared? As a student maybe there was a test you did not study for. As an adult maybe the tax deadline came, and you were not ready. Proper preparation is the key to many things going right. If you have been part of planning a big event, ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8
Denomination: Baptist
To explore the faithful anticipation of John the Baptist for the coming of the Messiah, encouraging us to live with the same patience, peace, and devout expectation as we await the return of Jesus Christ.
Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to explore a powerful passage from the first chapter of the Gospel of Mark, where we meet a remarkable figure in the Bible, John the Baptist, a voice of peace and a herald of the coming Messiah. As we delve into these verses, we'll be ...read more
Topics: Message, Mark
The opening eight verses of the Gospel according to Mark contain a gigantic volume of truths. Let's take a look at them.
Mark 1:1-8 - “The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way” - “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, ...read more
Denomination: Nazarene
In John the Baptist we have an example of humble living, speaking truth, and always pointing beyond ourselves to Christ.
“POINTING BEYOND OURSELVES” Mark 1:1-8 Isaiah 40:1-11 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Approximately three-hundred years before John the Baptist came on the scene... ...God had promised through the prophet Isaiah that a person would come and ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-11
Denomination: United Methodist
A look at various characters in the Christmas story. This week we look at John the Baptist
John the Baptist December 5, 2020 Have you ever received a Christmas card or bought cards and the picture on the front is magnificent? Maybe it’s a picture of the Shepherds and the angels; or it’s the wise men; maybe it’s Mary, Jesus and Joseph; or a simple star piercing the darkness over the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11, John 3:30, Luke 1:39-41
The second week of advent looks towards John the Baptist as the Messenger of Christ’s coming peace.
Cresson Baptist Church Sunday, December 8, 2002 Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Messenger of Peace Introduction: Advent is the season of preparation for the coming of Christ. We remember when Christ was born in this time of the year. It is more symbolic than literal. When I was considering these 4 ...read more
The Baptist I'm talking about here is John the Baptist. This is his testimony about who Jesus is and why we whole believe in Him.
A Baptist’s Testimony John 3:22-36 Intro. Jesus and the disciples were baptizing people along the Jordan river. - Many go there to be baptized - There is no saving power in the Jordan river. John, the Baptist was also baptizing in the same area A question came up about baptism and ...read more
Scripture: John 3:22-36, John 1:1, John 3:36
Distinct… Someone who is distinguishable from all others; or having a special quality, style or attractiveness. I believe God wants us to recapture our distinctiveness, to remember who we are as God’s people. To help us remember who we are, one needs to l
I want to begin this morning by playing a word association game. I am going to name a famous person; you tell me what they are known for… Oprah Bill Gates Lady Ga-Ga Abraham Lincoln Tiger Woods Jesus Christ Each one of these people is famous for something. There is something they do that ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This sermon explores the very beginning of Jesus’ ministry and how it really all began for Jesus, and how it begins for us.
The Commission Part 3 – The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERIES We started this series before Good Friday, Passover and Resurrection Day. I began talking about what God has called us to do, and how we need to have ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11
Denomination: Bible Church
This sermon encourages believers to reassess their lives in light of Christ's redemption, embrace the joy of salvation, and pursue transformation through repentance.
Good morning, cherished family of God. I stand before you today, not as a stranger, but as a fellow traveler, a comrade on this shared pilgrimage towards the heart of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. In this sacred space, we are invited to shed the weight of our worldly ...read more
Topics: Repentance
This sermon explores living a life of holiness out of adoration for Jesus, understanding our spiritual struggles, sacred mission, and the support we have in Christ.
Good morning, dear friends and family in Christ. It warms my heart to see each one of you here today, eager to seek and savor the richness of God's Word. We are gathered here not as mere individuals, but as a community, bound by the love of our Savior and the fellowship of believers. Today, we turn ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:4-11
Topics: Jesus Baptizes, Holy Spirit
This sermon explores the intertwined stories of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ, highlighting their roles in God's redemption narrative and their impact on our faith.
Welcome, beloved friends, to another beautiful day of fellowship and worship. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are united in our shared faith, bound by the love of Christ, and propelled by the Spirit of God to ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-15
Topics: Preparing, Way
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
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Prepare for the Coming of God
2nd Sunday Advent 10 December 2000 ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.’ (Luke 1:4) Some scholars believe that John had known from very early in his life that the Event of the Ages was at hand, and that he had been born to herald its arrival. Reared in daily view of Mt. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:1-6
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
This children’s lesson was used at an evening vespers hour at an elementary age youth camp. It deals with the ministry of John the Baptist
John the Baptizer: A totally different kind of guy! Matthew 3:1-6 (Have who ever is available come in before you and announce your coming in a loud voice like a town crier saying something like, “Now hear this! The most honorable reverend (insert your name here) is coming this way! Prepare to hear ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6
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