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I. THE HERALDING OF CHRIST. The Baptist's ministry was —

1. Brief. Only six months.

2. Popular.

3. Misunderstood.

4. Expectant.

5. Self-abnegating.

II. THE MANIFESTATION OF JESUS IN HIS TRUE CHARACTER AND MISSION.

1. John says, Behold —

(1)  Not the great teacher.

(2)  Not the spotless example.

(3)  Not the triumphant king.

(4)  But the Lamb of God.

2. Jesus says —

(1)  "What seek ye?" An affectionate inquiry opening the way to conversation.

(2)  Come and see — an encouraging invitation.

III. THE BEGINNING OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

1. By friendly service.

2. Brotherly affection.

3. Neighbourly zeal.

4. Conquest of prejudice.

IV. THE RESULT OF PERSONAL EFFORT. Andrew helped to make the Pentecostal preacher. How little we know what hangs on our individual endeavours. The preacher may not be known beyond his flock, but one soul through his appeals may be the means of converting thousands. The Sabbath school teacher may toil on with half a dozen children, but amongst the number may be a Wilberforce. Let none then be discouraged.

(Sermons by the Monday Club.)

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KJV: Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;

WEB: Again, the next day, John was standing with two of his disciples,