Sermons on Matthew 3:4-16: showing 1-15 of 519

Building Bridges Of Relationships

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

Living in the 21st Century requires relationship building if the church is to advance forward.

The church of the 21st Century has a mandate to nurture relationships with one another. With all the discouragement in the world, there is a growing need for affirmation in our lives. How many of you have had someone to believe in your dreams, to believe in your hopes and aspirations? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12, Hebrews 11:34-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism And Grace

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel.

Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel. Intro.: 1. On Sunday nights this Fall we've been asking the controversial question, "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?" < review ... > a. Many in Churches of Christ believe they are the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

The King Is Coming, Get Ready

Contributed by Phil Scneider on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro: 1. The Jewish nation had gone over 400 years of silence. God had always spoken to His people through a man, but now the prophetic voice of God was silent. 2. Malachi closed out the old testament with the prophecy of another prophet coming before the day of the Messiah. 3. John the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

John Is In Prison: Do You Believe?

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

Mark 1:14-15 "Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Mark 1:14-15 "Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel." (KJV) I have come this morning to bring you news that has eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire Out Of Ashes

Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 10, 2001

Rekindling Your Enthusiasm

The most descriptive image we get of God is found in Hebrews 12:29 "OUR GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE.” For some of us the fire has burned out, and this verse tells us our God is a consuming fire, a fire that never burns out. And some need a touch of the fire that is burning in the heart of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12, Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Should I Be Baptized? Series

Contributed by Aaron Jones on Feb 10, 2001

This sermon explores baptism in the process of salvation.

Billy Bartholomew was a rather interesting young boy. He had been going to church for a long time. Billy’s dad was a deacon. But Billy considered church to be rather boring. And so he saw it as his calling to spice things up a bit. Especially during baptisms. Little Billy was with his father on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fire Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Kris Young on Feb 15, 2001

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is essential for the church of America today.

Introduction: 1) Why do we need the Holy Spirit’s Baptism a. Boldness. b. Power. c. Closeness. I. The breathe of God a. Ezekiel 37. b. The breathe gives you life. II. The River of God. a. Ezekiel 47. b. Revelation 22. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Acts 2:3-41, Ezekiel 37:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Escuchen Bien El Mensaje De Juan El Bautista

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Para estar preparados para la venida de Cristo, hay que escuchar bien el mensaje de Juan el Bautista.

Hace unos meses, el Pastor Ezekiel Sanchez, el cual sirve en México me contó del pueblito donde nació. Se llama Nueva Rosita y está en la frontera de Coahuila, México con los Estados Unidos. Y me dijo que una vez hace muchos años por algun motivo que el Pastor no sabía, el Presidente de la ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The All-The-Way Plunge

Contributed by Mark Winter on Mar 12, 2001

The waters of commitment call us to take a plunge, but will we let fear take over?

My younger son, Sam, loves to swim. I remember the days when he took his first swimming lessons. Like most kids, he loved the water and just dived right in. Some swimmers are like that – plungers. How many of you like to plunge right in? How many of you like to take your time getting into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 16, 2003

What children owe their fathers. What children need from their fathers.

Today, as you know, is Father’s Day. It may surprise you to learn that Father’s Day is not a Christian holiday. By that, I mean it’s not recognized as one of the special days of the Christian Year which have been celebrated by the church for centuries, such as Christmas, or Easter, or Pentecost. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of Repentance

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

Shows we mst bear the fruit of repenrance.

Fruit of repentance Repent is used 27 times in the New Testament, first by John the Baptist, then by Jesus and the apostles and lastly again by Jesus in the book of Revelations. To think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel regret): MATTHEW 3:2 2 "Repent, for the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:9-11, Matthew 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Prepare Ye The Way

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Aug 18, 2003

Questions such as: 1)Is there a specific type or style of music that is right for ministry? 2)What is Praise and Worship (P&W)? 3)What is the purpose of the ministry of music?

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org ___________________________________ Prepare Ye The Way! Pastor Eric Aschendorf pastor@treeoflifeinc.org ___________________________________ Matt 3:1-10 Parallel scriptures: Mark 1:3; Luke 3:3-4; John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10, Isaiah 53:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Application Of John's Message

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003

Thousands were coming into the wilderness to hear what John was preaching

The Application of John’s Message Matthew 3:7-12 Thousands were coming into the wilderness to hear what John was preaching, were repenting and being baptized in the Jordan River. This was an usual thing for the Jews to do. Among those who came into the wilderness were the Pharisees and Sadducees. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Holiness

John's Testimony

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003

Though John had much power, for he came in the spirit and power of Elias, Jesus has more.

John’s Testimony Matthew 3:11-12 Though John had much power, for he came in the spirit and power of Elias, Jesus has more. Though John was truly great, great in the sight of the Lord, yet he sees himself unworthy to bear the sandals of Jesus. It is a great comfort to the faithful ministers, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003

In the fullness of time our Lord Jesus came to this earth, born of a woman, under the law.

The Baptism of Jesus Matthew 3:13-17 In the fullness of time our Lord Jesus came to this earth, born of a woman, under the law. In the fullness of time our Lord Jesus appears in the wilderness where John was preaching and baptizing those who repented and turned from their evil deeds and ways. He is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Holiness