Tag Archives: John the Baptist

The Baptism of Jesus

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Clark Bunch

In Mark 1, John the Baptist is preaching a message of repentance and baptizing in the Jordan River when Jesus comes to be baptized. He has no sins to confess or repent of but God is about to do something … Continue reading →

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John the Baptist

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Clark Bunch

This sermon is not about the baptism of Jesus but rather John the Baptist and the message he preaches. John prophesies about the ministry of Jesus; he will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire but also of his role … Continue reading →

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A Real Team Player

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Clark Bunch

Jesus never works alone. From before his birth, through his earthly ministry, the establishment of the New Testament church and beyond Jesus has always been a real team player.

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Prepare the Way of the Lord

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Clark Bunch

John the Baptist began his ministry just before Jesus began his earthly ministry. John was called to prepare the people to receive Jesus, like turning the soil before planting. Today is the first Sunday of Advent, the season of preparation … Continue reading →

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The Baptism of Jesus

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Clark Bunch

The baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of his public ministry. Jesus did not preach a sermon that day, but there are some things we can learn about him from this event.

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Elizabeth and Mary: A Mother’s Day Sermon

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Clark Bunch

Perhaps an unusual text for Mother’s Day but we will do the same thing we do every week, and that’s read God’s Word and let it speak to us. Elizabeth and Mary are two characters that play a pivotal role … Continue reading →