St John's Baptist Arlington VA Sermons

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Pastor John J. Nicholas, Jr. preaches from the story of Paul and Silas in prison to urge believers to practice sincere prayer and heartfelt praise, trusting God for deliverance, restoration, and the salvation of others. He connects their example to present struggles (including the pandemic) and calls the church to active worship and evangelism.

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Pastor John Nicholas reemphasizes the meaning of the Lord's Supper: the bread and cup symbolize Christ's voluntary, sacrificial death (his body broken and blood shed), our incorporation into him, and the past, present, and future implications of the new covenant—especially as encouragement during the pandemic.

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Pastor John J. Nicholas Jr. preaches from Philippians (Pressing Toward), urging Christians to make Christ central: to receive Him, be found in Him with fervent fellowship, and pursue consecrated discipleship empowered by the Holy Spirit, concluding with an invitation to accept Christ.

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Pastor John J. Nicholas Jr. preaches on Psalm 121, emphasizing that God is the believer's helper, protector, and preserver for the Christian journey. He calls listeners to a renewed testimony and daily reliance on the Holy Spirit, and extends an invitation to salvation and repentance.

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Pastor Nicholas preaches from Ecclesiastes on 'making the most of life,' urging listeners to remember the Creator early, set godly aims, recognize life's limitations, embrace the possibility of salvation through Christ, and live so they will have no regrets at life's end.

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A Sunday-service sermon calling believers to practical unity in Christ: humility, forgiveness, mutual service, and use of spiritual gifts to embody 'one body' despite differences.

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Pastor John Nicholas preaches from Ephesians 1 on Communion Sunday, explaining that God’s purpose is to reclaim humanity through redemption, reconcile us into intimate fellowship, and restore us to full sonship — leading to true satisfaction in Christ. The sermon concludes with an invitation to respond and the celebration of communion.

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Pastor Leslie Taylor preaches from Acts with the theme “How to Deal with Your Midnights.” He defines “midnight” as the times of darkness, trial, and loss that every believer will face. Using Paul and Silas (and Old Testament examples) he urges three practical responses: pray, praise, and allow God to use your suffering as a platform to minister to others. The sermon closes with an invitation to salvation and renewed discipleship.

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Pastor John J. Nicholas Jr. preaches a message titled "Sunshine in the Cloud," encouraging the congregation that God’s covenant and presence remain during dark times (such as the pandemic) and calling listeners to faith, hope, and renewed discipleship.