-11.  Jesus substituted himself for us.  Do we value just how much those words say?  Let's revisit Jesus' baptism to see what it means that he is our Substitute and also to see the power our own baptism brings us as we face temptations. Parts: A. He came in for all sinners, even the worst. B. He makes us winners against the Adversary.  Preached on January 11, 2015, for the First Sunday after Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN.  Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Best-Substitute-Ever-Mark1_4-11.html

Recapture Genuine Joy in Jesus -- John 1:43-51

St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church is a Bible-based church, centered on the Good News of Jesus, our divine Savior from sin. These weekly messages from God's Word seek to build us up in Christ, as the Holy Spirit strengthens our faith in God's promises and binds us together in Christian love. Through his Word and Sacraments we are caught by Jesus. St. John's is located in Hancock, Minnesota and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Scripture quotations often taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION(R). NIV(R). Copyright (C) 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.