Sermons on Primitive Baptist:

Who Was John The Baptizer? His Life And How He Died Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2023

John the baptizer was born and spoke for the purpose of telling the masses to get ready, something huge is about to happen.

Who was John the baptizer? He was not one of Jesus’ twelve disciples. He was in fact a blood relative of Jesus. Jesus’s cousin. But there was something very special about John. His birth happened in a very special way. He would become a voice crying out to the entire nation of Israel, to prepare ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Johnny Small on Feb 25, 2002

What did God give us and what does He expect in return. Bel Aire Baptist Church March 3, 2002

The Greatest Gift Have you ever had to give a gift to someone, who has everything? It is very hard to find that just right present for my wife, when all she wants is my undying devotion and love. I am very blessed because she also loves me unconditionally and supports God’s will in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 15:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Live In True Repentance!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Dec 12, 2001

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

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You The One Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 19, 2006

If you have ever been confused, discouraged or disillusioned with God, Jesus’ encounter with John the Baptist will make a huge difference in your life.

“Are You The One?” Jesus, His Encounters (5) I Am Jesus – Message 33 To a people who didn’t know why things were going so bad in their nation. To a people who wondered why everything seemed to be falling a part all around them. To a people who were not experiencing the life they had expected. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Silent Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on May 4, 2001

This sin is something we just don’t talk about today. It is not one of the Baptist ’biggies’; it is hidden, private, and all the more dangerous.

I. A Discipline that is Deceitful A. Pharisees Insisted on External Obedience 1. Pharisees had reduced commandment number seven down to the mere physical act of adultery 2. Cup and platter analogy (Matthew 23:25-26), “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit And Power Of Elijah Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 1, 2011

John the Baptist came in the spirit and power of Elijah, a short message on what that was: 1. A passion for the lost 2. Nation changing prayer.

The Spirit and power of Elijah. PPT 1 (Series Title) PPT 2 (This scripture) Lu 1:15 "For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; and he will drink no wine or liquor, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother's womb. Lu 1:16 "And he will turn many of the sons of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Son Is Baptized

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

EPIPHANY 1 - God's Son is baptized by John the Baptist. Jesus came to his Father's work. The Father praises our humble worker.

GOD’S SON IS BAPTIZED (Outline) January 9, 2011 - Epiphany 1 - MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRO: Mankind’s sinfulness needs God’s forgiveness. Jesus came into this world as the very love and mercy of God. Jesus did not travel from place to place with fanfare. Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking Up The Mantle

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Dec 4, 2020

Advent 2, 2020 We are challenged by Mark's gospel to take up the mantle of Isaiah - just like John the Baptist

Taking up the Mantle Mark 1:1-8 Matthew has a Christmas story in which Joseph is prominent. Luke has a Christmas story. Even John has a Christmas story from a cosmic perspective where the Word became flesh. But is there a Christmas story in Mark? Let us see. From first appearances, it kinda ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

Discover The Kingdom - The Announcement Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon discusses the prophesied arrival of Jesus, the announcement of the Kingdom of Heaven by John the Baptist, and the continued relevance of his message urging repentance and belief.

Begin the message by having a bullhorn and making some kind of announcement to the group. Consider announcing that underneath one chair/pew there is taped a piece of paper for a reward of some kind. Pay close attention to the urgency the group feels to respond to your announcement. Increase the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, Mark 5:19-20

Topics: Kingdom Of Heaven, Repentance, Messiah's Arrival

Sermon Series: Matthew: Discover The Kingdom

Preparing To Build Your Temple

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jun 13, 2001

This sermon was preached for the Building Fund Rally at the Greater Thankful Missionary Baptist Church in Bleecker, Alabama. The sermon focuses on the importance of preparation in kingdom building.

Preparing to Build Your Temple Text: 1 Chronicles 22:5,6; 1 Corinthians 6:19,20 1 Chronicles 22:5,6 5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:5-6, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 2, 2003

A PRAYER INSPIRED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT BEFORE A SERMON DELIVERED TO THE TIDEWATER METRO-BAPTIST MINISTER’S CONFERENCE: BASED ON EPHESIANS 1: 15-16

Prayer: Tidewater Metro-Baptist Minister’s Conf. (1998) Prayer Before Order-of-the-Day Speaker Wed. Morning @ 8:30am. PRAYER: WE PRAISE YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING GRACE THAT CONTINUALLY LOOKS BEYOND OUR FAULTS AND SEES OUR NEEDS. WE THANK ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Baptism And Ours

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2002

Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist to fulfill all righteousness. What does that have to do with me? Let’s see what the scriptures say.

Jesus Baptism and Ours Mat 3:13 Then Jesus arrived^ from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" 15 But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Romans 6:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Preparation Series

Contributed by Dave Collins on Nov 22, 2000

This sermon will be preached about John the Baptist and how he prepared the way for the Lord; we must now go out and preach the good news.

Scripture Reading- Intro: John the Baptist, both family and follower of Jesus, but also the one that prepared the way for him to come. I. The Writings Anchor verse: Mark 1:2-3 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" --"a voice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

Church Covenant: What Is Required Of Church Members ? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 23, 2004

This is part one of a series dealing with the church covenant used by most baptist churches. We seek to answer the question: What is required of church members ?

Church Covenant: What Is Required Of Church Members ? Part 1 1 Cor. 12:18-27 ,Acts 11:25-26 1Co 12:18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. 1Co 12:19 And if they were all one member, where were the body? 1Co 12:20 But now are they many members, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Is Christ Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 13, 2003

3rd in series - "Living Life on Purpose, Christ’s Answers to Our Questions". This sermon deals with another question from John the Baptist.

Several years ago a newspaper in Biloxi, Mississippi ran an article about an attempted suicide. A young woman apparently thought her life held no meaning so she jumped off a bridge into the waters of the Mississippi River. A man nearby saw her jump, and without thinking, jumped in after her. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist