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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "who Is In The Water?"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 8, 2026
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    The baptism of Jesus. Mark Twain said: there are two important days in your life. 1. The day you were born 2. The day you discovered your purpose. Jesus discovered his purpose on the day of his baptism.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 12, 2025 Luke 3:21-22 “Who is in the Water” Who is in the water? Is just a carpenter from Nazareth who has joined the local farmers and merchants who have come to the Jordan? Or is He the Messiah who in baptism identifies with all of humanity taking on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ntroducing Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 11, 2026
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    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

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    Clothed With Power: Jesus, The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 19, 2026
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    We rejoice that Jesus saves us from sin — and rightly so — but Scripture declares something more. Jesus is the Baptiser in the Holy Spirit. This is not a secondary doctrine. This is discipleship power.

    Clothed with Power: Jesus, the Baptiser in the Holy Spirit Introduction: More Than Forgiven — Empowered Church, many believers live forgiven but not empowered. Saved, yet struggling. Redeemed, yet timid. We rejoice that Jesus saves us from sin — and rightly so — but Scripture declares something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    What Christianity Is Really About?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 11, 2024
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    John is trying to tell the folks what religion is and what living right is all about.

    Luke 3:7-18 Our text tells us what it not about and what Christianity is about? 1. Its not about so much of simply saying forgive me but it is about Repentance8 Therefore, bear fruits worthy of repentance • Jesus tells us it’s Time to produce better fruit • It’s about changing our self from old ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Triumph In Christ Despite Tragedies

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2024
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    John felt God’s authority inside his heart to proclaim that the Messiah was in the midst of His people, and why he was able without fear to tell people how to act, how to get ready for Christ’s coming.

    Third Sunday of Advent 2024 Just imagine fifty-six years. If you are as old as I am, subtract fifty-six years from your age and reflect on what your life was like in that year. You’ll see a huge difference in your life, in the culture, in the Church, in a little over a half-century. Now think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Should We Do? Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 12, 2024
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    We must have a proper understanding of repentance in order to live a sanctified life of holiness and obedience that deepens our relationship with God and brings others to salvation through Jesus Christ.

    ONE OF THE MOST STRESSFUL SITUATIONS THAT GIVES WAY TO FEAR AND CONFUSION IS WHEN WE DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO OR HOW TO PROPERLY RESPOND. WHETHER IT IS FROM BAD COMMUNICATION, LACK OF CREDIBLE INFORMATION, OR CONFLICTING REPORTS, WE CAN EXPERIENCE A WIDE ARRAY OF EMOTIONS WHEN WE ARE NOT SURE WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "What Shall We Do? Restoring Joy In Advent”

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 18, 2024
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    As we reflect on this theme of joy, particularly for those among us who may feel devoid of hope and light

    ntroduction: My beloved in Christ, as we gather in this sacred space during this Advent season, I want to address a question that resonates through the ages—not only in the Gospel of Luke but also in our lives today: “What shall we do?” This is a question posed by the crowds who came to John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    People Get Ready -1

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 18, 2024
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    This passage describes John the Baptist’s ministry and the exhortations he offered to the people as he prepared the way for Jesus. The verse states:

    And with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people."* (ESV) Exhortation Defined Exhortation is a term that carries a strong sense of encouragement, urging, and admonishment. It goes beyond just offering advice; it implies an earnest urging towards change and action, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Screaming, Lots Of Listening

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 8, 2025
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    We might make the fiery preacher John the Baptist into our kind of Messiah. Energize by screaming at folks.

    Feast of the Baptism of Jesus 2025 Sometimes in our reflections we might think that if God just made a few changes in the way He engineered our salvation, things might have gone better. Isaiah predicts that the Messiah would come gently, not screaming His message, giving people who were broken and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "Baptism Is More Than Fire Insurance”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 8, 2025
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    100 mile and hour winds. Burning homes, business, thousands must flee the hot, endless flames. In baptism one commits their life to following Jesus, receiving forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit. (check out Martin Luther's definition to the 3rd article of the Apostle's Creed.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 12, 2025 Luke 3:21-22 “Baptism is More Than Fire Insurance” 100 mile an hour winds …Burning homes. Burning business. Thousands of people fleeing Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, parts of Malibu… we are told that thousands of homes and buildings have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Greatest Example: Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2025
     | 879 views

    John pointed to Jesus and we want to do that too - the greatest example of all! This is where Luke tells us about the baptism of Jesus.

    THE GREATEST EXAMPLE   Luke 3:15-22   Introduction In Luke 2 we studied about Jesus’ statement that he must be about his Father’s Business. Today we will see him inaugurating his public ministry. Dr. Luke moved quickly from the infancy of Jesus to his 12th year, and today to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare The Way Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 11, 2025
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     | 26,398 views

    This is the 7th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#7] PREPARE THE WAY Luke 3:1-20 Introduction: Today, as we come together, I want us to think about the call to "Prepare the way of the Lord," a message from the prophet Isaiah that we find in the Gospel of Luke. In our text, we meet John the Baptist, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    A Part To Play Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 13, 2025
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    John had a brief but profound ministry, fulfilling the part that God called him to play in order to prepare for the coming of Jesus.

    There have been several times over the last few months that I have been reminded about the importance of even small parts on teams or in performances. back up quarterback who comes in for one play because his speed or gift could help move the ball down the field Ballerina who comes in for a single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Voice From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 18, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,301 views

    This is the 8th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#8] A VOICE FROM HEAVEN Luke 3:21-22 Introduction: We see a key moment in Scripture that starts Jesus' public ministry- His baptism in the Jordan River. As He is baptized, we witness not just an act of obedience but also a powerful message from God that speaks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together Be An Encourager Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 521 views

    Paul’s love and concern for the church and his desire to encourage them with his final words.

    We are finishing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together, looking at Paul’s closing words in Ephesians 6:21-24. These verses describe why Paul sent Tychicus and closes with a benediction or blessing. They are filled with Paul’s love and concern for the church and his desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational