'' The Ministry of John Baptist''
The Ashland St. Pulpit · Ashland St. Baptist Church
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🎙 Podcast Episode: The Ministry of John the Baptist
Text: Matthew 11:12–16; Matthew 3
“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” – William Shakespeare
🔑 Main Idea:
John the Baptist was marked by a divine promise, a prophetic voice, and a powerful mission.
1. An Amazing Promise
📖 Luke 1:15a – “He shall be great in the sight of the Lord.” God called John to greatness—His kind of greatness.
2. An Astonishing Pattern
📖 John 1:23 – “I am the voice...” John embraced his prophetic identity—pointing others to Christ.
3. An Advancing Program
📖 Matthew 28:19–20 John’s ministry of baptism paved the way for Christ’s Great Commission.
🗣 Three Ministry Marks
I. Outreach – Matthew 3:1–3
- Repentance
- Return
- Regional Impact
II. Out Cry
- Active
- Bold
- Targeted
III. Output – Matthew 3:7–10
- Rebuke of Hypocrisy
- Call to Fruitful Repentance
- Warning of Judgment
🎯 Final Thought: John's biggest heart desires was to please Christ
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