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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Great Expectations

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2023
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    John the Baptist's followers struggle with changing their allegiance to Jesus.

    Zach was tired. He had been coming down to Tiberias every week for almost two months, bringing news and food to John in prison, and it looked like he’d probably be doing it for the rest of the year. Nothing had changed. After Herod arrested John for publicly accusing him of incest and adultery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Expectations – General And Specific – Great And Small Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 16, 2022
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    Expectations keep us hoping if they are good, and fearful if they are bad. There are many examples in the bible of expectations but I have selected only a few, then we look at Christian expectations. Even cricket is touched on.

    EXPECTATIONS – GENERAL AND SPECIFIC – GREAT AND SMALL I wonder how many are familiar with the novel “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens. Pip the orphan boy relates his story that is based around what expectations wait for him, surprises, incorrect assumptions, tragedy and a lot more. Well as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wicked Generation

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022
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    John the Baptizer wasted no time in telling Herod that it was wrong for him to have his brother Phillip’s wife saying that it was not lawful. John went to prison for being the prophet God called him to be and not the puppet that Herod wanted him to be.

    THE WICKED GENERATION Text: Matthew 11:1 – 19, 25- 30 N. T. Wright once said that “… wicked people don’t like a message of judgment because they think the message is aimed at them, (and rightly so) while good people don’t like a message of mercy because they think (wrongly) that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Third Sunday Of Advent, Year A: Gaudete Sunday--John The Baptist: Danger And Beauty Of The Barren Places

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 2, 2022
     | 1,469 views

    It is just these types of lonely, painful moments that Jesus wants to redeem. John the Baptist got ministered to in prison by Jesus. He answered John’s question and complimented him to others.

    A bedraggled little man once walked the streets of an Italian town 100 years ago. Many of the townspeople saw his pallid face, often tearful, as he stumbled along the cobblestone streets and narrow alleys. One day a kind soul, witnessing the man’s misery, came up to him, hoping to lift his sad ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    3rd Sunday Of Advent, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2022
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    DECEMBER 14th, 2025.

    Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:5-10, Luke 1:46-55, James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11. A). A HAPPY HOMECOMING. Isaiah 35:1-10. Isaiah foresees a time ahead of time, when Israel would again be released from captivity, and would undertake another journey through the wilderness. Unlike when they left ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expectations & Evidence

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2023
     | 848 views

    Yeshua was saying, “Don’t be upset because I’m not what you expected. You’ve got my credentials. Now trust me for the rest of it.”

    Zach was tired. He had been coming down to Tiberias every week for almost two months, bringing news and food to John in prison, and it looked like he’d probably be doing it for the rest of the year. Nothing had changed. After Herod arrested John for publicly accusing him of incest and adultery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Overcome Doubt

    Contributed by Daniel Whetstine on Apr 2, 2020
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    Why do we doubt? let's look at some of the reasons why we shouldn't doubt.

    Doubts are going to come into your mind. --With doubt comes discouragement and with discouragement comes depression --Examples: John the Baptist----Disciple Thomas --Some times we. as God's men, doubt --Sometimes we need reassurance --Everything will not go our way --Every prayer will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Are You The One?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2019
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     | 6,990 views

    Are we are sure we are ready?

    Are you the One? Matthew 11:2-11 John the Baptist is the subject of a lot of sermons preached through the Christian season of Advent. And, indeed, it should be, as Advent is a season of preparation. Unlike what is commonly believed, Advent is not a season to prepare us for Christmas, to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Third Sunday Of Advent: John The Baptist

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 19, 2019
     | 4,582 views

    Advent 3, Year A

    There is a story of a Spiritual Master who went to China. There he gathered a group of disciples to prepare them for enlightenment. When they became enlightened, they stopped attending his lectures! The moral of the story: It is not credit to a spiritual guide that his disciples sit at his feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Second Guessing Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 27, 2019
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     | 8,368 views

    Now in prison, John is second guessing if Jesus is indeed the Messiah.

    Introduction We are going to end our series, “Less is More with God.” But my hope is that over these past few weeks, you got your mind and heart wrapped around that Bible Principle. It is a principle that can be found over and over throughout the Bible. Let’s take a look at a couple of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Are You The One?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019
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     | 4,601 views

    when John the Baptist hears of Jesus' ministry, he begins to doubt that he is the 'real' Messiah

    Matthew 11:2-11 Today we enter the third week of Advent – with it the anticipation of the Birth of Christ. In just a little over one week we will be sitting in this sanctuary celebrating Jesus’ birth. . . the Advent of the Messiah. But today’s scripture is not foretelling the birth of Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Just Which Advent????

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019
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    during this Advent season, are we awaiting the birth of Jesus or his second coming?

    Matthew 11:2-11 The Season of Advent can be a very confusing time for some people: • on one hand, we all wait with wide-eyes for the birth of the Christ child • on the other, we are waiting for the second Coming of Jesus at the end of the world. Indeed a major part of the Christian faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Just Which Advent?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019
     | 3,116 views

    what are we waiting for during Advent

    Matthew 11:2-11 Now when John the Baptist was in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent word by his disciples and asked Him, “Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else who will be the promised One?” Jesus answered, “Go and report to John what you hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Offended By Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 10, 2019
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     | 5,199 views

    Are we offended by Jesus at Christmas time? If he walked the earth today would we be offended by him? Let’s examine the real Jesus and being offended at Jesus in Matthew 11:2-11.

    Are we offended by Jesus at Christmas time? If he walked the earth today would we be offended by him? Let’s examine the real Jesus and being offended at Jesus in Matthew 11:2-11. Are You the One? Matthew 11:2-3 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Bernard Taylor avatar

    Disappointed But Not Discouraged

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Dec 15, 2019
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    Disappointment refers to sadness or displeasure from failure to fulfill ones hopes or expectations. Discouragement means loss of hope or enthusiasm as a result. It is possible to be disappointed without being discouraged.

    DISAPPOINTED BUT NOT DISCOURAGED Introduction Frequently, employers will ask prospective employees what their biggest disappointment in life has been. The question probably gives employers a hint about how these prospective employees handle times of stress and hardships in life. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed