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  • Darian Catron avatar

    Taking The Witness Stand

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 11, 2022
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    What is a testimony and what is it worth? Who is our testimony for and what is it to do? John the Baptist gives us a good example of what it means to testify to the truth.

    Introduction: If you were called as a witness in a case tried before a judge and juror to answer questions asked of you by a prosecuting attorney and defendant, what would you be giving? You’d be giving your testimony. From that testimony, the jury is called upon to determine the truth about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rejoice! I Say Rejoice!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 12, 2024
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    On this third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday), we change from penitence to rejoicing for what is to come.

    John 1:6-8, 19-28 The shortest and darkest day and longest night of the year – the Winter Solstice – occurs this week. It is the onset of the winter season when the sun is the furthest from Earth and is often a time of darkness, doubt, and fear. And yet, Sunday is Gaudete Sunday - a beloved day ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    A Voice For God Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 18, 2022
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    This sermon focuses on John the Baptist and his unique role as "the one crying out in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Lord", as well as a four possible applications for Christians today.

    Good morning. By a show of hands, how many of you have heard of the biblical character John the Baptist? Most of you have heard of him of course. When you think of John the Baptist, what kind of image comes to mind? A little wild. A guy running around the desert dressed funny and eating bugs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Identity In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Explore the witness of John the Baptist, the testimony of Jesus, and the life-changing invitation to believe, ultimately leading us to embrace faith and experience the transformative power of God in our lives.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the witness of John the Baptist, the testimony of Jesus, and the invitation to believe. Let's begin with the words of Christian author and pastor, A.W. Tozer: "Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God." It is through faith that we ...read more

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    Rejoice Always! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
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     | 1,179 views

    This sermon explores the joy, jubilation, and divine light available to us in Jesus Christ, as illuminated in various Scripture passages.

    Welcome, beloved family of faith. It is indeed a privilege and a joy to gather in the house of the Lord, united in our pursuit to know Him better and to make Him known. Our hearts are brimming with anticipation as we prepare to delve into the richness of God's word today. Let's take a moment to ...read more

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    Make Me Selfless, Simple, And Sincere PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
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    This sermon explores living selflessly, simply, and sincerely for God, as exemplified by John the Baptist's humility and dedication in preparing the way for Jesus.

    Hey, good folks! It's a joy to be with you today, sharing in the love and fellowship of our Lord Jesus Christ. We're going to be chatting about a few things that I reckon will really resonate with you - and hopefully, they're going to help us all grow a little bit closer to God and each other. You ...read more

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    A Defining Mission

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
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    John's whole life and purpose were about witnessing to the light of Christ arriving in the world. What is it that we have in common with John the Baptizer?

    A DEFINING MISSION Text: John 1:6 - 8, 19 - 28 How many times have you driven the interstate to arrive on the back end of a “message vehicle” that bears the warning “Wide Load”? That vehicle is announcing the motion of a vehicle that comes after it containing cargo that is usually ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "pointing To Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2022
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    Like John the Baptist, our lives are to point others to Christ.

    “Pointing to Jesus” John 1:6-8, 19-29 Many thanks to Adam Hamilton’s book: “Prepare the Way for the Lord” for helping guide me in this sermon. John the Baptist is famous for many things, but his most important role is to point away from himself and toward Jesus. In our Gospel Lesson for this ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Envoy In The Wilderness.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 13, 2023
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    The testimony of John the Baptist pointing to Jesus.

    THE ENVOY IN THE WILDERNESS. John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28. I). THE ENVOY. John 1:6-8. John the Evangelist has introduced the Word of God as the Creator (cf. John 1:1-3), and as the source of life and light (cf. John 1:4-5). This is all building up to a climax in the making flesh of the Word (cf. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    3rd Sunday Of Advent, Year B. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 1, 2023
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     | 2,391 views

    DECEMBER 17th, 2023.

    Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11, Psalm 126:1-6, Luke 1:46-55, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28 A). A GARDEN OF JOY. Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11. Imagine yourself in ancient Israel celebrating that most solemn of feasts, the day of Atonement. This, however, is not just any old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sandals Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023
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     | 1,085 views

    Advent, then, becomes a journey of unveiling—a sacred pilgrimage into the depths of our hearts and the heart of our communities.

    Advent beckons us into a sacred space of anticipation, where we prepare for the multifaceted coming of the Lord—his sacramental arrival at Christmas, his individual visitation at the end of our lives, and his collective advent at the culmination of time. Yet, what if we were told that the Christ we ...read more

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    Sandalias Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023
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     | 860 views

    Sandalias

    El Adviento nos llama a un espacio sagrado de anticipación, donde nos preparamos para la venida multifacética del Señor : su llegada sacramental en Navidad, su visita individual al final de nuestras vidas y su advenimiento colectivo en la culminación de los tiempos. Sin embargo, ...read more

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    Mga Sandals Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023
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     | 951 views

    Mga sandals

    Inaanyayahan tayo ng Adbiyento sa isang sagradong lugar ng pag-asam, kung saan tayo ay naghahanda para sa sari-saring pagdating ng Panginoon - ang kanyang sakramento na pagdating sa Pasko, ang kanyang indibidwal na pagbisita sa pagtatapos ng ating buhay, at ang kanyang sama-samang pagdating sa ...read more

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    The Best Moment To Repair An Injury

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2023
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    Forgiveness-based reconciliation is truly a divine Gift.

    Third Sunday of Advent 2023 As I’m looking over our reading from this late chapter of Isaiah, almost certainly written during or after Israel’s Babylonian exile, I am struck by the intersection of the promises God makes to us: good news for the afflicted, healed hearts for the brokenhearted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Soaking In Christ's "jesusness"

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2023
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    We are over our lifetime changed into His image. That’s what God wants for us, and that’s what we come together weekly to pray for.

    Third Sunday in Advent 2023 (sermon 2) Many years ago I had a theology professor who told me that the secret to successfully teaching theology is found in this letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians: “Test everything.” And that’s actually good advice. First, if you are a manager–and all teachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic