"John the Baptist" Tagged Sermons
Friend of the Bridegroom
This message explores John the Baptist’s words about being a friend of the bridegroom, and “he must become greater, I must become less.” (John 3:22-36) Sermon Outline “The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.” (John 3:29) Gift: Our Life is a Gift from God (John 3:27) John’s life and ministry was a gift Jesus’ life and…
Come and See
This message explores the first calling of the disciples, who leave John the Baptist to follow Jesus. They may not know what they are getting into but they still follow. (John 1:35-51) Sermon Outline “They said, ‘Rabbi’ (which means ‘Teacher’), ‘where are you staying?’ ‘Come,” he replied, ‘and you will see.’” (John 1:38b-39a) Seeing John the Baptist sees Jesus Andrew and another disciple see Jesus, and Jesus sees them Andrew leads Simon Peter to see Jesus, and Jesus sees Peter…
Look Over There
This message explores the witness of John the Baptist, who knows he is not the Messiah, but the one running ahead of and pointing to the Messiah, who is the Lamb of God. (John 1:19-34) Sermon Outline “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” (John 1:29) John the Baptist Knew Who He Was Not and Who He Was (John 1:19-23) Not the Messiah…
Bearing Witness
A look at the life of John the Baptist and what it means to ‘bear witness’ to Jesus the Word and the Light. (John 1:6-8) Sermon Outline “There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.” (John 1:6-7) John the Baptist Knew Who He Was: Sent from God (John 1:6) John the Baptist’s identity –John “is” from God; sent from God…
“Praise Be to the Lord” (Benedictus)
Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, finds release from his punishment of muteness with a splendid song of praise to God. Within this beautiful song of praise, Zechariah unfolds the story of salvation, reflecting John the Baptist’s unique role within it. (Luke 1:67-79) SERMON OUTLINE “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.” (Luke 1:68) The Gift of Appropriate Humbling (Luke 1:5-22) The gift of discipline and silence…
“My Soul Glorifies the Lord” (Magnificat)
Mary praises God for His plans and her part within it. This beautiful prayer expounds the way in which God is doing a new thing in Jesus, but also speaks prophetically about the upside-down kingdom coming with this new humble king. (Luke 1:46-55) SERMON OUTLINE “And Mary said: ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.’” (Luke 1:46-48) Mary Visits Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45)…
Mistaken Identity
John the Baptist is killed because of an old grudge passed down from one generation to the next and manipulation at a party. Why do terrible things happen to godly people? (Matthew 14:1-12) Sermon Outline “At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, and he said to his attendants, ‘This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead!’” (Matthew 14:1-2) Jesus Mistaken for John the Baptist (Matthew 14:1-2) Reports about Jesus reach Herod Antipas The…
The Messiah and the Forerunner
John the Baptist is imprisoned and sends his disciples to inquire about all Jesus is doing. Matthew 11:2-19 SERMON OUTLINE “Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” (Matthew 11:11) John the Baptist’s Perspective on Jesus (11:2-6) John’s early perspective on Jesus: the one coming after who is stronger (3:11-12) John’s current perspective on Jesus: “are…
Baptized with Water and Spirit
Jesus’ baptism is the fulfillment of all righteousness and a revelation of His Sonship. It also echoes the Exodus journey of Israel through the Red Sea. Matthew 3:13-17 SERMON OUTLINE “Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.” (Matthew 3:13) Facts of Jesus’ Baptism timing setting Theological Truths of Jesus’ Baptism Representative Messiah: John’s hesitation and Jesus’ purpose The Descent of the Dove: the coming of the Holy Spirit Jesus the Unique Son of God:…
The Voice of One Calling Out
This week explores John the Baptist as a prophetic voice calling out for repentance and change in a challenging time for Israel. Radical elements call for revolutionary overthrow of Rome. John calls for a radical revolution of the human heart. SERMON OUTLINE “In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’” (Matthew 3:1-2) John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1-4) Repentance The kingdom of heaven The voice…
Friend of Sinners
This weekend we will explore what it means that Jesus was described as “a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners” (Luke 7:34). SERMON OUTLINE “The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’” (Luke 7:34) Jesus as a Cause of Stumbling (Luke 7:18-23) Jesus and a New Kind of Greatness (Luke 7:24-30) Jesus and the Abundance of God (Luke…
Washed with Water
Jesus went to the Jordan River to be baptized by John, His cousin, as a sign of obedience and purification before God. His disciples repeated that, both during His ministry and after His ascension. Baptism initiates us into the new community as we step forward by faith in response to God’s gracious gift of new life and forgiveness in Christ. Key passages: Matthew 3:13-17; Romans 6:1-14; 1 Peter 3:20-21 SERMON OUTLINE “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death…
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