Mark 1:4-11
4 John the baptizer appeared[a] in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, and had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And he preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
The Baptism of Jesus
9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove; 11 and a voice came from heaven, “Thou art my beloved Son;[b] with thee I am well pleased.
Paul & Debby Horne says
Pastor Donn,
I cry when I think of how people mistreat other people on the basis of race, sex, or other superficial reasons. I cried when MLK gave his “I have a Dream” sermon and I cried when you spoke today. I may live a long time or not, but I will never understand the why’s of hate, prejudice and evil. Thank you for your well prepared & delivered sermon today and thanks to the Lay Leader, Lorraine for her beautiful solo, & Howard and Rick for their music leadership as well. God Bless!
Carla Dalessio says
Donn,
So glad to once again hear your message. Your comparison to MLK was so perfect and so uplifting. God bless you and the church as you do God’s work.
Carla D’Alessio