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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
This sermon focuses on John's message of repentance. John answers the question - What do we do after we have repented and while we wait for the coming of the Messiah (First for them - Second for us)? John gives us some practical advice.
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Luke 3:7-18 Theme: 3rd Sunday of Advent - Prepare the Way Title: The Messiah Is Coming - What Do We Do? This sermon focuses on John's message of repentance. What do we do after we have repented and while we wait for the coming of the Messiah (First for them ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:7-18, Zephaniah 3:14-20
Denomination: Nazarene
What does it mean to repent?
The Axe is Laid to the Roots Luke 3:7-18 As we come to the third Sunday of Advent, we continue in the third chapter of Luke. Last week, we saw who John the Baptist was, what God had called Him to do, and where he performed his mission. This week we will look at how this mission was carried ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:7-18
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Bring the Holy Family into the inn. Make your kindness known to everyone.
Third Sunday of Advent 2018 Rejoice The first words of our worship today, in both the Ordinary and Extraordinary forms of the Holy Mass, are “Gaudete in Domino semper,” or “Rejoice in the Lord always.” These are the words of St. Paul in our Epistle reading today, and they stand out like a trumpet ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:10-18, Philippians 4:4-7
Denomination: Catholic
Amidst commercial hype, do we forget the meaning of Christmas? What are some of the most important things that a human being can do at Christmas, things we don’t want to neglect? Let’s look at Luke 3:7-18 and see what profound changes John expected with preparation for Christ’s coming.
Amidst commercial hype, do we forget the meaning of Christmas? What are some of the most important things that a human being can do at Christmas, things we don’t want to neglect? Let’s look at Luke 3:7-18 and see what profound changes John expected with preparation for Christ’s coming. Luke 3:7 ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Preparing for Christmas beyond decorating trees and writing cards.
I have done it, and I cannot undo it. I have equated social media with that/this wild-eyed picture of John the Baptist. “You brood of vipers.” Polarizing. Negative. Scary, even. I hear some of you giggling, and I see you smiling. You know what I’m talking about. There’s a lot of speaking ...read more
Denomination: Lutheran
And our baptism: The dove and the voice
Let’s look at the dove and the voice at Jesus’ baptism and our own – 1. “And as he was praying, heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove.” A dove is a symbol of peace and innocence; symbolizing the divine presence. The descent of a bird, in particular, a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:15-22
At Christmas, our most significant preparations occur in our hearts and souls
Christmas Preparations Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is December 16th. There are nine days before Christmas. As a child, that countdown to Christmas fanned such anticipation and excitement! With each passing day, my ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:7-18, Philippians 4:4-7
La Paloma es símbolo de paz e inocencia; en este caso representa la divina presencia.
Meditemos acerca de la Paloma y la voz que se escuchó en el Bautismo de Jesús – 1. “Mientras éste oraba, se abrió el cielo y el Espíritu Santo bajó sobre él en forma sensible, como de una paloma.” La Paloma es símbolo de paz e inocencia; en ...read more
How does the baptism of Jesus relate to ours?
The Baptism of Jesus Luke 3:15-22 The people had heard the apocalyptic message of John the Baptist. He had called the people to radical repentance, with baptism being a sign of that repentance. But more than an outward sign was needed. A sign is supposed to point to an inward reality. Repentance ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:15-22, Luke 3:15-17, Luke 3:21-22
A Sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.
“Jesus was Baptized Too” Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 John White tells the story of his days as a medical student. For one of his classes, he missed a practicum about venereal disease and had to make it up at the clinic. When he arrived at the clinic he ended up in a line with a bunch of patients who ...read more
Denomination: United Methodist
The Blessings in Baptism
January 13, 2019 Baptism of Our Lord Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 43:1-7; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 A Wet Promise Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7, Luke 3:15-22
Is My Heart Open to God? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 13, 2019
Is My Heart Open to God? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 13, 2019 Intro A belated welcome into the New Year. Our planet has completed it’s rotation around the sun…and we are now on a fresh start. It gives us the opportunity to consider how we are ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:1-20
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
John the Baptist confesses his limitations and exalts Christ. What does he have to tell us?
WHO JOHN THE BAPTIST WASN'T: John knew he wasn’t the Christ. - Luke 3:15-16a, 18. 1. Verse 15 – Declaration that he wasn’t the Christ. - This was not a big deal for John, I don’t think, but it would be for most of us. - We have an inclination to take more credit than we should. We have a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 3:15-20
December 15th, 2024. Gaudete Sunday.
Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18. A). A CALL TO REJOICE. Zephaniah 3:14-20. Eight out of the nine oracles in the little book of Zephaniah announce God’s just judgment of all the earth (Zephaniah 1:2-3; Zephaniah 3:8); and the just judgment of the LORD their ...read more
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18
Why did God use a rough man like John the Baptist to preach repentance to the people
TSJ 05-12-21 Luke 3:1-20 John the Baptist Conventional wisdom says that how you present the message is more important than the message itself Why else do we see smartly dressed men and attractively clothed women advertising products like soap and cars But when God announced the birth of his son ...read more
Denomination: Anglican
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