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  • Kenneth Sauer avatar

    "Pointing Beyond Ourselves"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 159 ratings
     | 12,937 views

    In John the Baptist we have an example of humble living, speaking truth, and always pointing beyond ourselves to Christ.

    “POINTING BEYOND OURSELVES” Mark 1:1-8 Isaiah 40:1-11 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Approximately three-hundred years before John the Baptist came on the scene... ...God had promised through the prophet Isaiah that a person would come and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Prepare For The Powerful One

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,516 views

    how John prepared the people for Christ and how we also do

    December 8, 2002 Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”- “a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Good Place To Start

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 13,971 views

    Second Sunday in Advent: The evangelist Mark starts with John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness. He seems to leave out Christmas. But perhaps, for us, it is a ’good place to start.’

    The Gospel Lesson today is one of the most interesting Advent / Christmas lessons in all of scripture. I say that because - did you notice that something seems to be missing? There is no mention of Christmas in this Gospel. Mark mentions neither the miraculous conception nor the birth of Jesus. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Messenger Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,850 views

    The second week of advent looks towards John the Baptist as the Messenger of Christ’s coming peace.

    Cresson Baptist Church Sunday, December 8, 2002 Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Messenger of Peace Introduction: Advent is the season of preparation for the coming of Christ. We remember when Christ was born in this time of the year. It is more symbolic than literal. When I was considering these 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Amundson avatar

    Preparing The Heart Series

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,045 views

    What it is to Prepare for the Incarnation and return of Christ

    Last week, we took a look at that which we are preparing for. I mentioned the obvious – that we look back as we prepare once again to celebrate the birth of the messiah, of Emmanuel, God with us – come to save us from our sin and death. We look all around and we see the world preparing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Mans Man Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,341 views

    It is sometimes difficult to really describe what a mans man really is. John the Baptist helps us to understand what a man truly is. Series on Mark (Fathers Day Message)

    A MAN’S MAN Mark 1:1-8 INTRO: Men do not know who they are as men. Rather, they define themselves by what they do, who they know, or by what they own. – Alexander Mitserlisch, counselor Who are men today? What comprises manhood? The Average Male Is… • Is 5’ 9” tall and 173 pounds. • Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James Phillips avatar

    Follow Me

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 26, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    A command that Jesus has given to the world. It was hard to do then and just as hard today, but we must Follow Him!

    Follow Me #1 A.1 MARK 1:1 20 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet,"Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way; 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness,’Make ready the way of the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Preparation For Christmas

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
     | 62,172 views

    Before Jesus was presented as the Messiah John the Baptist issued a call to preparation.

    Preparation for Christmas Mark 1: 1-8 The title of today’s message is “Preparation for Christmas.” This probably suggests to you; going to the attic and bringing down all the decorations, putting up the tree and all the lights, purchasing the gifts, doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism: The Sacrament Of Solidarity

    Contributed by John Knight on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,164 views

    An apology for baptism

    Baptism: The Sacrament of Solidarity Mark 1:4-11 Matthew 3:1-17; Mark 1:4-11; Luke 3:1-22; John 1:19-34 Intro: My personal experience with baptism I. Nature and Purpose of Baptism (Reason) Young people, secular- are weary of the old and established forms of religion They question the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    Preparing The Way Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    To stress that we are to be God’s messengers today.

    The Gospel of Mark #1 Preparing the Way of the Lord Text: Mark 1:1-8 Thesis: To stress that we are to be God’s messengers today. Introduction (1) The gospel according to Mark: (a) Was written by John Mark (b) Was written sometime between A.D. 60-70 (c) Was written originally to Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,670 views

    The coming of Jesus Christ was prepared by God before the foundation of the world.

    PREPARE YE THE WAY OF THE LORD Mark 1:2-11 (vs. 3) INTRO. In the days of knights and nobles, when the king went out into the country side or the city, a crier went before him to cry, "Make way, make way for the King." Even today when the President or some important dignitary of government goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How It All Begins Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,320 views

    The topic, prelude, context, and focus of Mark’s story about Jesus.

    (Note: This sermon was introduced with scenes 1 and 2 of "Traveling Light," a full length play based on the Gospel of Mark from Lillenas). When you start something new, it’s always good to start at the beginning. Have you ever gone someplace and felt like you walked in on the middle of something ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unpopular Truth

    Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,504 views

    Using John the Baptist as a model, this sermon challenges us to become serious about making a meaningful difference in our neighborhood and community.

    THE UNPOPULAR TRUTH MARK 1:1-11 There is an old gospel song we used to sing some of you may know it. I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life. ---If anybody asks you what’s the matter with me, just tell them I’m saved, sanctified, Holy Ghost filled, and fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Cast Of Characters

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,798 views

    A Sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

    First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus Mark 1:4-11 "The Cast of Characters" 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Ferber avatar

    Our New Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Ferber on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,469 views

    Jesus called John the Baptist the greatest man who ever lived. What made John so great, and how can we live life to the fullest by following his example? John’s first love, his passion, and His Lord, was Jesus Christ.

    *A few weeks ago I read that scientists were going to add another second to the clock on New Year’s Eve. They called it a leap second, something that happens every few years because of the gradual slowdown in the earth’s rotation. That leap second gave each of us a whole extra second to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran