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John the Baptist

The Power of Starting Over – Dec. 8, 2024

December 8, 2024

Melissa F-B preaches advent week 2

Luke 3: 7-18 The second week of advent Melissa preaches on John the Baptist from the Gospel of Luke, who is paving the way for the coming of Christ. His message is fiery, convicting, and demands dramatic change of those who would desire to answer God’s call. However, Melissa reminds us that John’s call is […]

The Power of Starting Over – Dec. 8, 2024

Tagged With: baptism, chaff, Gospel of Luke, John the Baptist, Melissa Florer-Bixler, repentance

Who I am not – Dec. 17, 2023

December 19, 2023

Black and white drawing of a candle with background illuminated by the flame.

John 1:6-8, 19-28 and Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 On this third Sunday of Advent, Melissa shared about a list of “I am nots” that she made this week. John the Baptist knew who he was not, and who he was. Think about (or make) your own lists of “I am nots.” How does that sentence end? […]

Who I am not – Dec. 17, 2023

Tagged With: Advent, Gospel of John, Isaiah, John the Baptist, Melissa Florer-Bixler

Three Doorways to the Holy Spirit – Jan. 15, 2023

January 15, 2023

Photos of two very different depictions of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist.

Scripture: John 1:29-42 Melissa shares about Jesus’ baptism and anointing by the Holy Spirit through three different encounters: two icon images and a video. The Holy Spirit is frequently an under-considered member of the trinity, an afterthought. Feel free to participate in this visio divina by studying the icons as you listen to the sermon […]

Three Doorways to the Holy Spirit – Jan. 15, 2023

Tagged With: baptism, Gospel of John, icons, images, John the Baptist, Melissa Florer-Bixler, Theophany, video, visio divina

Living a Little More Like John the Baptist – July 11, 2021

July 11, 2021

Alicia T. Crosby preaching to Raleigh Mennonite on July 11, 2021

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29 Our guest speaker this morning was Alicia T. Crosby. As Chrys noted in the introduction, Alicia was not able to be with us live in our Zoom worship, but nonetheless her recorded sermon resonated with those gathered. The same God who abided with John the Baptist in today’s scripture abides with you. […]

Living a Little More Like John the Baptist – July 11, 2021

Tagged With: Alicia T. Crosby, Gospel of Mark, John the Baptist

Called Out – Dec. 13, 2020

December 14, 2020

Hans with a scarf over his head and candlesticks behind him.

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 & John 1:6-8, 19-28 – On the Road to Restoration During Advent the sermon again began with a monologue. This Sunday Hans told the story of a person at the temple who witnessed the questioning of John the Baptist by the Sadducees and Pharisees. Melissa gave witness to activities taking place […]

Called Out – Dec. 13, 2020

Tagged With: Advent, COVID-19, Gospel of John, Hans Linnartz, Isaiah, John the Baptist, Melissa Florer-Bixler, Prophet

Prophets Among Us – Dec. 6, 2020

December 8, 2020

Steve Derthick portraying John the Baptist in front of a babbling creek.

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8 – On the Road to Repentance On this second Sunday of Advent Steve Derthick opened the sermon time with a monologue as John the Baptist. Melissa continued the invitation for all of us to participate in the sermon by asking us to share a time there was a person who […]

Prophets Among Us – Dec. 6, 2020

Tagged With: COVID-19, Gospel of Mark, Isaiah, Jeremiah Wright, John the Baptist, Prophet

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