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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Fact Or Fiction Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    The significance of John’s call to repentance today

    Swanton Novers 9-12-01 Fact or Fiction Mt. 3:1-12 On a cold Christmas Eve in 1818 Father Joseph Mohr (1792-1848) walked the three kilometres from his home -in the Austrian village of Oberndorf bei Salzburg - to visit his friend Franz Gruber (1787-1863) in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    2 Advent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 420 ratings
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    John the Baptist calls us to repentance which calls us to live differently, as the body of Christ

    2 Advent A Matthew 3:1-12 9 December 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Once there was a man who was a bit of a bum. Talented and successful, he neglected his wife and his children, his work and his friends, his community and his colleagues. He drank too much, lost his temper too often, was cruel too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    U-Turns Mandatory Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,798 views

    Rrepentance is essential if we are going to be prepared for the coming of Christ and his kingdom (Advent, year A, Sunday 2, 9 Dec 01)

     John the Baptist was a truly strange fellow. I can imagine his performance review from the board of clergy examiners. - - - - - - - - - Dear John ben Zechariah: The board of examiners completed their visit and frankly were concerned about several matters pertaining to your person ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jason Zahn avatar

    Live In True Repentance!

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,712 views

    The voice of John the Baptist still calls people forth to repentance today as we prepare to meet our Lord at his Second Coming!

    “The issue at hand is a great one, the chief doctrine of the Gospel, the forgiveness of sins” (Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Tappert, 184.10). That’s how Philip Melancthon, a contemporary of Luther, sized up the subject of repentance when he wrote the Apology (or Defense) of the Augsburg ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    You Must Be Joking - John The Baptist As Our Vicar!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,528 views

    Can you imgaine what fun John the Baptist would be as your local vicar

    NR/SMM 05-12-04 Mt. 3:1-11 John the Baptist’s ministry Story: Have you ever stopped to think what would happen if Bishop Graham appointed John the Baptist as your local vicar instead of me. Ursula don’t answer that! Imagine yourself asking John the Baptist round for dinner. What would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bumble Ho avatar

    2adventa: Preparing For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    We can learn from John the Baptist in preparing for Christ coming: 1) Don’t follow the world; 2) Do follow the Word, in a) different lifestyle, b) forward outlook, and 3) constant repentance.

    Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? Last night, a bunch of you guys gathered at my house after the college group’s ice-skating and I should have brought out the Christmas tree for you guys to decorate. To some people, Christmas season will not arrive until you have the Christmas trees up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Petticrew avatar

    These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 2: John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,190 views

    Number two in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at John the Baptist and repentance and holiness.

    Introduction As we said this morning we are going to be looking at some of the imagery from These are the Days of Elijah to help us understand the idea of renewal and how it is God can move on us. The imagery from These are the Days of Elijah is all Biblical, which is good, but unfortunately it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Murdock avatar

    The Value Of Baptism

    Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,232 views

    This sermon teaches the importance of Baptism by immersion.

    “The Value of Baptism.” Baptism: The need for Immersion by Water Matthew 3:6-17 Introduction: Have you ever known a manager that had a hard time relating to his employees. Maybe he had an office some distance away from where the “real work” went on. How does a manager communicate his dreams ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    John Speaks To Ustoday

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,607 views

    A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, Series A

    2nd Sunday in Advent, December 8, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, God of the prophets, you sent your messenger into the Jordan wilderness to prepare human hearts for the coming of your Son. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    "Look, Jesus Is Coming"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 33 ratings
     | 9,624 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent

    2nd Sunday Advent Matthew 3:1-12 "Look, Jesus is Coming" "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Signs Along The Way: An Urgent Warning Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2007
     | 3,616 views

    John the Baptist was not out in the wilderness pursuing fame or fortune. He was calling for repentance, a change in life style. Repentance is an about face from sinful behavior to a life that imitates Jesus, that produces "fruit". (Gal. 5) Sadducees and

    In Jesus Holy Name December 9, 2007 Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Advent II - Redeemer “Signs Along The Way: An Urgent Warning” The Advent season places our feet on a journey to the manger in Bethlehem where God the Creator invaded our humanity. John Gugel, in his Advent devotional “Signs Along ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Making Crooked Roads Straight"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,367 views

    A sermon on repentance and moving out of the "wilderness".

    “Making Crooked Roads Straight” Matthew 3:1-12 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org “John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” John appeared in the wilderness. In ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Making A Positive Impact For Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,109 views

    John the Baptist made a big impact on many people. This sermon encourages people to make a positive impact (for Jesus) upon people, and not simply to be going through the motions

    Just occasionally we come across someone who makes a big impact upon us. Early in my life John Stainer made an impact upon me. At the time he had a big bushy beard – a bit like I imagine John the Baptist. John was my Sunday school teacher (John Stainer that is, not the Baptist), and he made an ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    Turn Around

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,610 views

    A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Advent-Year A.

    “In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’” -Matthew 3:1-2 There always seems to be “the hottest gift item of the year” to buy each year. The most memorable in my mind was the craze a few years back ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Repentance With Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 9, 2007
     | 2,238 views

    An Advent sermon that encourages us to engage in daily repentance with Jesus.

    As we get closer to the end of the year what are you looking forward to? School finishing. Holidays. Christmas Day. Presents. Family get togethers. The prophet Isaiah in chapter 11 lays out a picture of something that all followers of Jesus Christ can look forward to. Listen again to a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran