Sermons on Matthew 3:1-8:

Water Baptism

Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2001

Teaching of the meaning and method of water baptism prior to a baptismal service for new converts.

WATER BAPTISM By Pastor James May Matthew 3:4-6, "And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, And were baptized of him in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Strong Reminder

Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Sep 14, 2001

This is a meditation written in light of the Tragedy of September 11, 2001.

A Strong Reminder James 4:14, Matthew 3:1-2 Today, our nation sits in shock over the events that transpired on Tuesday. What looked like a scene from a movie, was in fact reality. Our lifestyles as Americans were threatened as we came to the realization that terrorism is a frightening ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2, James 4:14

Denomination: Methodist

The King Is Coming, Get Ready

Contributed by Phil Scneider on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: 1.

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

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

The Vipers Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

Warfare Prayers

THE VIPERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya In Matt. 3, we have the record of a man of God who picked his words carefully and said exactly what he meant. This man, John the Baptist, was the forerunner of our Lord Jesus Christ. Matt 3:7 says, "But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18, Matthew 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Warned You?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001

Repentance is the confession of sin followed by a lifestyle change that honors God!

“WHO WARNED YOU?” MATTHEW 3: 1-12 MAY 20, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Several years ago the Peanuts comic strip had Lucy and Charlie Brown practicing football. Lucy would hold the ball for Charlie’s placekicking and then Charlie would kick the ball. But every time Lucy had ever held the ball for Charlie, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

A Prelude To Messiah's Coming Series

Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 17, 2001

This Advent sermon is proclaimed to the church as a reminder of the urgency of preparing for Christ’s return.

A PRELUDE TO MESSAIAH’S COMING Text: Matthew 3:1-3 Introduction: Many good things in life depend largely on our careful planning and preparation for them. If you don’t want anything big to happen don’t do anything. If you want to fail in any task, be passive toward it. If you want things to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Does A Work

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 22, 2004

Message describes what to look for when God does a work with emphasis on the type of man/woman God uses.

WHEN GOD DOES A WORK - Matthew 3:1-12 In these verses, we find John the Baptist preaching and baptizing out near the Jordan River. He is announcing the arrival of the Kingdom of God. He tells people that things are changing. God is about to do something new. Did you notice? The Bible tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Powerful Witness

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Oct 11, 2004

God gave us John the Baptist as an example on how to have a powerful witness.

Text: Matthew 3:1-17 ETS: This passage details the early ministry of John the Baptist. ESS: God gave us John as an example of a powerful witness. OSS: God’s people will be effective witnesses. PQ: What are the characteristics of a powerful witness? UW: Characteristics Title: A Powerful Witness I. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeit Repentance

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 29, 2004

You can’t repent too soon, you don’t know how soon it may be too late, repentance not only say l’m sorry but l’m through.

The Bible says, “In His presence is the fullness of joy. When the enemy wants to start to attack us, his first point of call is the heart. When God wants to start moving in our lives too, the first point of call is the heart. Therefore, our serious battlefield is the mind. I would not be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Voice In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 20, 2002

As predicted by the prophets, John the Baptist came to tell the world to prepare the way for Jesus. Emphasis on faith & repentance, Salvation message.

A Voice in the Wilderness Text: Matthew 3 Introduction At an intersection, the green light changes to yellow. At the theater the house lights flash In the Battalion Tactical Operations Center a WARNO comes down from Brigade At the airport terminal the boarding call comes over the intercom At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11, Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John The Baptizer

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002

Children’s sermon showing what some people have gone through for God’s kingdom.

1-sack of Bit o Honey candy 1 sack of chocolate morsels 1 sack of check mix Use the bit o honey for bodies, the chocolate morsels for eyes and the brown wafer looking things for wings, and nuclawave them. It only takes a few seconds to get the bit o honey warm enough for the eyes and wings to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:4

Denomination: Church Of God