Sermons on primitive baptist:

Messengers From John The Baptist

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2013

When Jesus met with messengers from John the Baptist, we are given an explanation of the ministry of Jesus, a clarification of the identity of John, and an illustration of the perversity of the people.

Scripture It has been several chapters since Luke has told us about Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist. The last time we heard of John he was preaching and baptizing and drawing incredibly large crowds to his ministry in the desert in the region around the Jordan River. Eventually, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christians, We Are Chosen By God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2013

I. Example: We are chosen for salvation. II. Explanation of predestination: Three things to keep in focus: 1. God’s perfect sight. 2. The power of God’s sovereignty. 3. The paradox of salvation. III. Example: We are chosen as God’s children.

Christians, We Are Chosen by God 1 Peter 1:1-2; 2 Thess 2:13; Rom 9:10-26; Eph 1:3-7 Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 28, 2012 *Remember playing games as a kid, when they had to choose teams? Nobody wanted to be chosen last. It’s good to be chosen, and it is especially good to be chosen by God. *As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God's Sign Post - John The Baptist

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 5, 2018

This sermon focus on the life of John the Baptist. John was a man who was renowned for 1. His Humility 2. His Life of Repentance 3. His Integrity and Commitment His life shines as a sign post for all us to follow!

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29 Theme: John the Baptist This sermon focus on the life of John the Baptist. John was a man who was renowned for 1. His Humility 2. His Life of Repentance 3. His Integrity and Commitment His life shines as a sign post for all us to follow! INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Nazarene

You Can Be Like John The Baptist

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 7, 2024

Why was John the Baptist important to the Gospel narrative? Today's followers can be just like him.

You Can Be Like John the Baptist Luke 1:67-80 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited us and accomplished redemption for His people, 69 And has raised up a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: United Methodist

John The Baptist Sends Messengers To Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 18, 2022

Look we for another?

JOHN THE BAPTIST SENDS MESSENGERS TO JESUS. Luke 7:18-35. As the rumours about Jesus spread throughout Judaea, and beyond (Luke 7:17), “the disciples of John showed him all these things” (Luke 7:18). John sent them back with a question for Jesus: 1. “Are You He that should come, or look we for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Third Sunday Of Advent: John The Baptist

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 19, 2019

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

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

(Study No. 1) John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 30, 2020

John the Baptist is the first soul-winner of whom we read in the New Testament. He was a pioneer in every sense of the word. He prepared the way for the Lord (Luke 3:4),

Soul winners in the New Testament (Study No. 1) John the Baptist John 1:19-37 We begin a new series on New Testament soul-winners .With these studies we hope to form a composite picture of the way in which we can all engage in this great task of bringing others to the Lord Jesus Christ. John the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who John The Baptist Wasn’t Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 19, 2023

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

Denomination: Baptist

"John The Baptist: Bear Fruits Of Repentance” Series

Contributed by Charles Clemons on Feb 12, 2021

“John the Baptist was a prophet of God sent to call Israel to repent. His message was a command for the people to “bear fruit in keeping with repentance” (Luke 3:8). The people were called to produce real change in their lives and not to depend on their national-ethnic identity (Matthew 3:9).”

I. The Call of the Prophet (3:1,2) II. The Content of the Gospel He Preached (vv.3-9) III. The Response Caused By the Gospel Message (vv.10-14) IV. The Character of the Prophet (vv.15-17) V. The Commitment to Christ of the prophet And the Repentant (vv.18-20) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20, Luke 7:18-30

The Life & Times Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the life, ministry and tragic death of John The Baptist.

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Mark 6:14-29 In recent years a new word has entered our vernacular, I am referring to the term GOAT.I am not speaking of a temperamental little animal; I am referring to an acronym for “The Greatest Of All Time”. In a conversation concerning the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptist: Challenge For A Deeper Life

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

John the Baptist didn't follow in his father's footsteps as a priest in the temple. He challenged people to break out of normality and live radically new lives.

(John, entering from the back, in costume, down the center aisle.) Wake up, everybody! God’s Messiah is coming! That’s really good news! Get ready! Things have got to change around here! God’s blessings are coming for you! But you have to be ready! Clean it up, folks! (John standing in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

The Kind Of Man John The Baptist Was.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 7, 2003

JESUS CALLED JOHN GREAT AND WE FIND OUT IN MATTHEW CHAPTER 3 THE KIND OF MAN HE WAS.

TEXT MATTHEW 3-1 IN THOSE DAYS CAME JOHN THE BAPTIST PREACHING IN THE WILDERNESS OF JUDAEA. KJV. TITLE THE KIND OF MAN JOHN WAS. 1 HE WAS A MAN WITH A MESSAGE. MATTHEW 3-2 AND SAYING REPENT YE FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEVEN IS AT HAND. KJV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Can't Ignore John The Baptist

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 3, 2005

We need to be transformed by the man and message of John the Baptist before we celebrate Christmas

Don’t ignore John the baptist We cannot reach the crib unless we pass through John the Baptist. Before we meet the charming infant smiling in the straw, we are confronted by the terrifying figure of John the Baptist. We can’t experience the Joy of Christmas unless we have the repentance preached ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Death Of John The Baptist (Mark 6)

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on the story of King Herod and the execution of John the Baptist.

No doubt all of you are deeply concerned, as I am, about what could prove to be the beginnings of World War III breaking out this week in the Middle East. The Israeli army moved into Lebanon this week, ostensibly to take on Hezbollah militants operating from within Lebanon who apparently captured ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Made John The Baptist Great?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2009

What made John stand out that Christ singles him out as the greatest human being born up to that point in time?

WHAT MADE JOHN THE BAPTIST GREAT? MATTHEW 11:1-11 Introduction: When we think of the greatest men and women of the Bible, we think of Moses, Abraham, David, Sarah, Ruth, Elijah, Peter, and Paul. Yet, Jesus Christ said that no one had ever been born who is greater than John the Baptist. What made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist