Category Archives: John the Baptist

“Go Back to the Beginning” a sermon for the Baptism of our Lord

Posted on January 14, 2024 by geoff sinibaldo

1.14.2024 Baptism of Our Lord Sermon on Genesis 1:1-5 & Mark 1:1-11, “Go Back to the Beginning” St. Matthew Lutheran Church Avon, CT

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“Where Are You Pointed?” An Advent sermon on John 1:6-8, 19-29

Posted on December 17, 2023 by geoff sinibaldo

12.17.2023 Advent 3 A sermon on. John 1:6-8, 19-29 “Where Are You Pointed?” St. Andrew Lutheran Church Bristol, CT Lucas Cranach the Elder, Altarpiece, St. Marien Kirche, Lutherstadt-Wittenberg, Germany

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“Unquenchable Fire” a sermon on Matt 3:1-12

Posted on December 8, 2019 by geoff sinibaldo

Advent 2 12/08/2019 Sermon on Matt 3:1-12 “Unquenchable Fire” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT Pastor Geoff Sinibaldo

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“Baptism Stories: the Details Matter” sermon on Luke 3:15-17 [18-20] 21-22

Posted on January 17, 2019 by geoff sinibaldo

1/13/2019 Baptism of Our Lord Sermon on Luke 3:15-17 [18-20] 21-22 “Baptism Stories: The Details Matter” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Sunday is Coming! “Fruit worthy of Repentance” Luke 3:7-18 Advent 3C

Posted on December 13, 2018 by geoff sinibaldo

“The crowd asked him, ‘What then should we do?’” (Luke 3:10) John is not one to mince words. He grabs the attention of his audience with judgment; calling for a change of heart and urging people to action. “You brood … Continue reading →

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“Luke, John, Otto & You…” an Advent sermon on Luke 3:1-9

Posted on December 11, 2018 by geoff sinibaldo

12/09/2018 Advent 2 Sermon on Luke 3:1-9 (The MSG) “Luke, John, Otto & You…” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT Read more about the burial rite for Otto von Habsurg here, by Edmund Waldstein: Watch it below:  

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“Come & Die: John the Baptist, Dietrich Bonhoeffer & You” a sermon on Mark 6:14-29

Posted on July 17, 2018 by geoff sinibaldo

7/15/2018 Sermon on Mark 6:14-29 “Come & Die: John the Baptist, Dietrich Bonhoeffer & You” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Sunday is coming! “The different kind of power at work in the kingdom of John & Jesus” Mark 6:14-29

Posted on July 11, 2018 by geoff sinibaldo

“So (The disciples) went out and proclaimed that all should repent. They cast out many demons, and anointed many with oil who were sick and cured them. King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were … Continue reading →

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“Better than a pick-me-up” a sermon on Mark 1:1-15

Posted on January 7, 2018 by geoff sinibaldo

01/07/2018 Baptism of Our Lord Sermon on Mark 1:1-15 “Better than a pick-me-up” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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“What Direction Are You Pointing?” A sermon on John 1:29-39

Posted on January 15, 2017 by geoff sinibaldo

1/15/2017 Sermon on John 1:29-39 “What Direction Are You Pointing?” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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