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  • "Expect The Unexpected This Christmas”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 879 views

    As some of said, “If we expect to hear the Christmas gospel without the Advent call to repentance, we will find ourselves surprised by John and unprepared for Jesus.” So, we ask the Holy Spirit to open our hearts to the message and ministry of both John and Jesus.

    “It wasn’t what I expected.” Whether you are young or old, a man or woman, a girl or a boy, you have probably experienced something that caused you to have that reaction. Perhaps it was connected to some food that you tried. You were feeling a little adventurous and you ordered something at a ...read more

  • Rejoicing When You Want Fiery Justice Instead!! Series

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 16, 2023
     | 430 views

    John the Baptist sits in jail, waiting for Justice to rain down upon Herod. Meanwhile Christ preaches Good News, rather than wrath. How can we rejoice when there is no justice in this world?

    Good Morning! As someone who grew up in a liturgical church, I realize that Lent and Advent can be easy to confuse. I say the wrong name quite a bit and might accidentally say the wrong name this morning. That’s one of those pastor cliches. My pastor, from our parish down in Baltimore, kept putting ...read more

  • Is It A Sin To Doubt? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 22, 2023
     | 706 views

    Based on John 20:24-29 - Encourages hearers to recognize how doubt enters our lives & how to respond to it.

    “IS IT A SIN TO DOUBT?” John 20:24-29 FBCF – 10/22/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – State nicknames: - MS – The Hospitality State - AL – The Heart of Dixie - TN – The Volunteer State - LA – The Pelican State - AR – The Natural State - FL – The Sunshine State - MO – The Show Me State o At an 1899 naval ...read more

  • Is This A Curve Ball? (Advent 2009)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 1, 2023
     | 227 views

    This sermon is about being surprised by tbd unexpected things much like Jesus seems to have surprised John the Baptist.

    IS THIS A CURVE BALL? Text: Matthew 11:2-11 I read about someone’s recollection of a performance that he (Tom Wright) had been rehearsing for on stage at an earlier time in his life. He mentions that all had been going according to plan most of the time. “We had all rehearsed ...read more

  • The Testimony Of Jesus About John.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 6, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 618 views

    The true Wisdom is revealed to - and in - the children of God.

    THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS ABOUT JOHN. Matthew 11:1-19. MATTHEW 11:1. In this verse we discover the whole purpose of Christian witness and mission. The places to which - and more importantly the people to whom - the Lord was sending His disciples were the very same places and people that Jesus had ...read more

  • Great Expectations

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2023
     | 619 views

    John the Baptist's followers struggle with changing their allegiance to Jesus.

    Zach was tired. He had been coming down to Tiberias every week for almost two months, bringing news and food to John in prison, and it looked like he’d probably be doing it for the rest of the year. Nothing had changed. After Herod arrested John for publicly accusing him of incest and adultery, ...read more

  • The Restaurant At The End Of The Universe

    Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,412 views

    Art thou He that is coming? A Sermon for Advent - using the popular series "Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" as a springboard into advent.

    The Restaurant At the End of the Universe - What was the question again? Isaiah 35:1-10 Matthew 11:2-11 The Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Doolittle East Pearl St. Methodist Church - December 16th, 2001 - Advent#3 Loving, Wonderful God, Your prophet proclaimed that the dry land shall be made glad; our ...read more

  • Bragging Rights

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,477 views

    Finding the courage to testify about Jesus seems to be so difficult for Christian now days because they have no examined the Scripture concerning Jesus.

    Scripture: Matthew 11:1 - 6 Title: “Bragging Rights” Introduction: How many times have we heard someone make the statement, “I’m the man”?  A saying arose a few years ago, “No brag, just facts!”  John the Baptist was languishing in prison appearing to be discouraged and ...read more

  • Preaching To The Poor, Part 1

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,982 views

    What does Jesus tell us to do for the poor?

    “PREACHING TO THE POOR” By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Most of you, who are middle class in America, don’t actually see many poor people in an average day, except on television. Most American church members are white . . . middle-class . . . well dressed . . . well fed . . . and have ...read more

  • The Master's Credentials Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,660 views

    exposition on Matt ch 11

    THE MASTER’S CREDENTIALS Matthew 11 1. The Revelation of His credentials v. 1 "He departed to teach and to preach." Was Jesus really the Messiah? in ch 11 we see the:- The messenger of the Messiah v. 1 - 19 i.e. the miracles of the Messiah v. 20 - 30 , the message of the Messiah ch 12 v. 1 - ...read more

  • 2001 Person Of The Year

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 5,334 views

    What is greatness? Jesus redefines it here. Could you fit into the category of "greatness"?

    Matthew 11:2-11 2001 Person of the Year The year 2001 is almost over – a little over two weeks to go. Who was the most influential person in the world, this past year? Every year, Time Magazine picks out someone to be their Person of the Year. Here’s the criteria – in the last 12 months, who ...read more

  • When Things Don't Seem To Add Up Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,552 views

    How Jesus dealt with John the Baptist’s doubts can help us in dealing with doubt today

    Field Dalling 16-12-01 When things don’t seem to add up. Mt. 11:1-12 Story: A few years ago, a major Multinational company was looking for a new Marketing Director. After much advertising and many application, three candidates entered the ...read more

  • Joy In The Desert

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 10,969 views

    3rd Sunday in Advent, Year A; The world is looking for the kind of joy God has promised us in Christ, but it is a deeper joy than just saying, "Don’t worry, be happy!"

    "The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the ...read more

  • "Living Up To Religious Expectations.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 7,441 views

    Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen.

    Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen. Title: “Living up to religious expectations.” The Baptist, in prison, sends his ...read more

  • Panicked? Impatient? Christ Is In Control.

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,673 views

    Jesus shows us that when things don’t go our way, and panic and impatience grips our heart,that He is still in control.

    THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT TEXT: MATTHEW 11:2-11 SERMON TITLE: Panicked? Impatient? Christ is in Control. Two of our readings this morning surround us with the call to be patient! In Matthew, the patience that is referred to is one that surrounds life issues. In James, the patience that is referred ...read more