John 1:35-42 || Follow the Leader
The Shore Church · John 1:35-42 || Follow the Leader
John || Baptism
In his sermon, Ryan, one of the church elders, focuses on the significance of baptism in the Christian faith. He pauses the ongoing study of John’s Gospel to address the meaning, importance, and historical context of baptism, emphasizing that it is not about the individual but about Jesus—symbolizing our union with Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection. Ryan explains three types of baptism: proselyte baptism (for Gentiles converting to Judaism), John the Baptist's baptism (a call to repentance), and
John 1:29-34 || Behold the Lamb of God
Jer begins by celebrating new church members, encouraging all believers to use their gifts to bless the church, drawing from Matthew 28’s call to make disciples. The message dives into John the Baptist’s role as one who always points to Jesus, emphasizing that true purpose and affirmation come from God, not people. Through John 1:29-34, the sermon explores how John’s purpose was to prepare the way for Jesus through baptism, calling people to repentance, and recognizing who we are, what
John 1:19-28 || The Backstory of John
Are you making your life story about yourself, or are you pointing others to Jesus? In this sermon, Jer explores John 1:19-28, where John the Baptist is questioned about his identity by religious leaders. Despite the crowd’s attention and speculation that he might be the Christ, Elijah, or the Prophet, John repeatedly deflects, insisting he is simply a witness pointing to Jesus—the true source of light and life. The message challenges believers not to become the center of their own