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  • Troy Bohn avatar

    John Is In Prison: Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,416 views

    Mark 1:14-15 "Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

    Mark 1:14-15 "Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel." (KJV) I have come this morning to bring you news that has eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fire Out Of Ashes

    Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,471 views

    Rekindling Your Enthusiasm

    The most descriptive image we get of God is found in Hebrews 12:29 "OUR GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE.” For some of us the fire has burned out, and this verse tells us our God is a consuming fire, a fire that never burns out. And some need a touch of the fire that is burning in the heart of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Powerful Witness

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,184 views

    God gave us John the Baptist as an example on how to have a powerful witness.

    Text: Matthew 3:1-17 ETS: This passage details the early ministry of John the Baptist. ESS: God gave us John as an example of a powerful witness. OSS: God’s people will be effective witnesses. PQ: What are the characteristics of a powerful witness? UW: Characteristics Title: A Powerful Witness I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Ready For Christmas - By Making Changes

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    There are three parts to "making changes" in your life. John the Baptist shows us what they are...

    Matthew 3:1-12 “MAKING CHANGES” If NBC were to call you on the phone this afternoon, and tell you that they were coming over to your house in one hour, because they are planning to do a story on you, as part of their people-living-in-a-small-town series, what would you do to get ready? You put ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    An Honest View Of Yourself

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,421 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent Series A A sermon about repentance

    2nd Sunday Advent Matthew 3:1-12 "An Honest View of Yourself." "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Must Be Joking - John The Baptist As Our Vicar!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,210 views

    Can you imgaine what fun John the Baptist would be as your local vicar

    NR/SMM 05-12-04 Mt. 3:1-11 John the Baptist’s ministry Story: Have you ever stopped to think what would happen if Bishop Graham appointed John the Baptist as your local vicar instead of me. Ursula don’t answer that! Imagine yourself asking John the Baptist round for dinner. What would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    2adventa: Preparing For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,636 views

    We can learn from John the Baptist in preparing for Christ coming: 1) Don’t follow the world; 2) Do follow the Word, in a) different lifestyle, b) forward outlook, and 3) constant repentance.

    Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? Last night, a bunch of you guys gathered at my house after the college group’s ice-skating and I should have brought out the Christmas tree for you guys to decorate. To some people, Christmas season will not arrive until you have the Christmas trees up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Leaving The Carpenter's Shop Series

    Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,562 views

    Jesus’ baptism was a transition from the tranquil world of his father’s carpenter shop into his Father’s world of kingdom building.

    My parents owned a small neighborhood grocery. Our house was located directly behind the store. As a child my world revolved around that store. People who bought their groceries there weren’t just customers, they were friends. The man who operated a road grader always stopped to drink a coke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism In Matthew Series

    Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    Why do churches practise Baptism? From where does it come?

    Eighteen months after Leni and I were married we went on a bit of a world tour. We visited places that were important in our development as people. Leni took me to Greece, to see the places where we parents came from. I took Leni to South Africa, where my mother was from and the place where I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Voices In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,919 views

    are you a voice for God

    Intro: a man had a hot dog business in a downtown area that had done very well for many years. His son came back from college with an economics degree and decided to help his dad with his business. First he said, your old cart with wheels needs to be up-graded, so they bought a very expensive new ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Does A Work

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,298 views

    Message describes what to look for when God does a work with emphasis on the type of man/woman God uses.

    WHEN GOD DOES A WORK - Matthew 3:1-12 In these verses, we find John the Baptist preaching and baptizing out near the Jordan River. He is announcing the arrival of the Kingdom of God. He tells people that things are changing. God is about to do something new. Did you notice? The Bible tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 2: John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,497 views

    Number two in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at John the Baptist and repentance and holiness.

    Introduction As we said this morning we are going to be looking at some of the imagery from These are the Days of Elijah to help us understand the idea of renewal and how it is God can move on us. The imagery from These are the Days of Elijah is all Biblical, which is good, but unfortunately it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Cross Training: A Clear And Present Danger

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,198 views

    Have you ever thought about the entire life story of John the Baptist?

    CROSS TRAINING: A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER MATTHEW 3: 1-12 (7-10) MARCH 6, 2005 INTRODUCTION: THE PAIN OF HEALING: Now you don¡¦t have to raise your hands, but I want to ask you some questions this morning. How many of you have been to a physician/Doctor in the last 6 months? Was it a pleasant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stanley Arnold avatar

    Preparing The Way

    Contributed by Stanley Arnold on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    How John the Baptist’s preparation for life and ministry can serve as an outline for our Advent preparation.

    Preparing the Way! Mt 3:1-11 Advent is about preparation. Preparation of our houses, meals, presents. It should be preparation of our lives, our hearts, selves. We continue by looking at an individual who knew what preparation was about, John the Baptist. Jesus said in 11:11 “Among those born of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why Was Jesus Baptized? - 3:16 And Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 20,337 views

    Why was Jesus baptized? Granted, Jesus said it was to "fulfill" all righteousness"... but what does that mean?

    OPEN: A woman once took her 4-year-old daughter to a baptismal service at her church. Later that night, her daughter took all of her dolls into the bathtub with her and held her own “baptism.” As she dunked each doll under the water, she repeated, “Now I baptize you in the name of the Father, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ