Learning to Rest in the Lord
Matthew 11:1-6
We finish our journey with John the Baptist and discover truths from his last days. We all have our disappointments and questions when things do not turn out as we hoped. Yet God's Word reveals in the response of John the Baptist the way to finish well. You cannot choose your circumstances but you must choose your reponse.
We finish our journey with John the Baptist and discover truths from his last days. We all have our disappointments and questions when things do not turn out as we hoped. Yet God's Word reveals in the response of John the Baptist the way to finish well. You cannot choose your circumstances but you must choose your reponse.
Listening To God
Matthew 11:1-6
Today we continue our study of the closing chapter of John the Baptist's life. We all have our disappointments and questions when things do not turn out as we hoped. Yet God's Word reveals in the response of John the Baptist the way to finish well. You cannot choose your circumstances but you must choose your reponse.
Today we continue our study of the closing chapter of John the Baptist's life. We all have our disappointments and questions when things do not turn out as we hoped. Yet God's Word reveals in the response of John the Baptist the way to finish well. You cannot choose your circumstances but you must choose your reponse.
Tell It To Jesus
Matthew 11:1-6
Today we continue our study of the closing chapter of John the Baptist's life. We all have our disappointments and questions when things do not turn out as we hoped. Yet God's Word reveals in the response of John the Baptist the way to finish well. You cannot choose your circumstances but you must choose your reponse.
Today we continue our study of the closing chapter of John the Baptist's life. We all have our disappointments and questions when things do not turn out as we hoped. Yet God's Word reveals in the response of John the Baptist the way to finish well. You cannot choose your circumstances but you must choose your reponse.
The First Martyr
Matthew 11:1-6
The first witness became the first martyr. We all have our disappointments and questions when things do not turn out as we hoped. Yet God's Word reveals in the response of John the Baptist the way to finish well. You cannot choose your circumstances but you must choose your reponse.
The first witness became the first martyr. We all have our disappointments and questions when things do not turn out as we hoped. Yet God's Word reveals in the response of John the Baptist the way to finish well. You cannot choose your circumstances but you must choose your reponse.
You Have More Than John the Baptist Had!
Matthew 11:11b-15
Do you think that Bible characters like John the Baptist had something you do not have? Jesus said you have something that John didn't have! God wants to use you and gives you everything you need to make a difference.
Do you think that Bible characters like John the Baptist had something you do not have? Jesus said you have something that John didn't have! God wants to use you and gives you everything you need to make a difference.
An Amazing Illustration
John 1:35-2:1
What a spiritual chain reaction! See how one man's witness for Christ became a small army of witnesses. God can use one individual to set in motion so much more. Will you be that person?
What a spiritual chain reaction! See how one man's witness for Christ became a small army of witnesses. God can use one individual to set in motion so much more. Will you be that person?
What Does It Mean to be a Witness?
John 1:26-36
In today's study we find what it means to become a true witness for Jesus. 4 things characterize every faithful witness and we learn them from the first witness, John the Baptist.
In today's study we find what it means to become a true witness for Jesus. 4 things characterize every faithful witness and we learn them from the first witness, John the Baptist.
The First Witness and the First Disciples
John 1:35-39
Does your life point others to Christ? John was a man consumed with one thing: bringing others to Jesus. Ask God to make you a believer who is consumed with this same thing.
Does your life point others to Christ? John was a man consumed with one thing: bringing others to Jesus. Ask God to make you a believer who is consumed with this same thing.
An Application
Mark 3:2
The message of repentance is a message for every person in every generation. Repentance makes you see yourself and look to the Lord. Learn today what "repent ye" means for you.
The message of repentance is a message for every person in every generation. Repentance makes you see yourself and look to the Lord. Learn today what "repent ye" means for you.
An Alert
Mark 3:7-12
John the Baptist used fire as an object lesson for the coming of Christ. Fire is either friend or foe. "Our God is a consuming fire." Are you looking forward to seeing Jesus or fearful of that day?
John the Baptist used fire as an object lesson for the coming of Christ. Fire is either friend or foe. "Our God is a consuming fire." Are you looking forward to seeing Jesus or fearful of that day?
An Announcement
Mark 3:2-3
The King is coming! Acknowledge the King and yield to His rule. There is no kingdom like Christ's kingdom. John preached it first but it is a timely reminder for the last days.
The King is coming! Acknowledge the King and yield to His rule. There is no kingdom like Christ's kingdom. John preached it first but it is a timely reminder for the last days.
The First Sermon
Mark 3:1-8
The first sermon preached on the pages of the New Testament teach us truths about how to preach and how to listen to preaching. Truth is timeless.
The first sermon preached on the pages of the New Testament teach us truths about how to preach and how to listen to preaching. Truth is timeless.
A Happy Man
John 3:25-30
Do you think of John the Baptist as a stern and unhappy man? Nothing could be further from the truth! Find out the secret of his joy and you will have found a supply of strength for your own life.
Do you think of John the Baptist as a stern and unhappy man? Nothing could be further from the truth! Find out the secret of his joy and you will have found a supply of strength for your own life.
A Holy Man
Luke 1:15
John didn't just stand against sin in King Herod's life - he struggled against it in his own heart. Through his example we learn the way to true holiness. The culture changes but the way of holiness does not.
John didn't just stand against sin in King Herod's life - he struggled against it in his own heart. Through his example we learn the way to true holiness. The culture changes but the way of holiness does not.
A Humble Man
Mark 1:1-8
Great men are consumed only with the greatness of God. God honored John because John sought no honor for himself. Learn to live the decreasing life and watch what Jesus does as He increases!
Great men are consumed only with the greatness of God. God honored John because John sought no honor for himself. Learn to live the decreasing life and watch what Jesus does as He increases!
Jesus’ Testimony About John The Baptist
Matthew 11:7-15
The only testimony that matters in the end is the one the all-knowing God gives about our life. Discover how your life can make an even greater impact than the man Jesus called the greatest. What will your testimony be?
The only testimony that matters in the end is the one the all-knowing God gives about our life. Discover how your life can make an even greater impact than the man Jesus called the greatest. What will your testimony be?
One Ingredient For A Great Home
Luke 1
A great home has more to do with what you put into it than what you take out of it. One vital ingredient is repeated three times in the home of John the Baptist. Apply it to your family and see how God uses it!
A great home has more to do with what you put into it than what you take out of it. One vital ingredient is repeated three times in the home of John the Baptist. Apply it to your family and see how God uses it!
Who Is Going To Teach The Children?
Luke 1
Someone is going to teach the next generation. It may be the secular humanist, the atheist, or the skeptic. It should be a father and mother full of faith in God. Learn from the example of John the Baptist's parents how to instruct your children for the Lord.
Someone is going to teach the next generation. It may be the secular humanist, the atheist, or the skeptic. It should be a father and mother full of faith in God. Learn from the example of John the Baptist's parents how to instruct your children for the Lord.
