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  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    The Vipers Series

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 52,793 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Who Warned You?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Do You Have The Fruit Of Repentance In Your Life?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 306 ratings
     | 37,802 views

    This sermon identifies 4 of the fruits of repentance and how they should affect our walk with God.

    - Verse 8 of our passage puts before us the command to “bear fruits worthy of repentance.” - The obvious and immediate question that comes to mind is, “What are the fruits of repentance?” Fortunately for us, our passage points us to four of the fruits of repentance. - Repentance, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Santiago avatar

    Fire Out Of Ashes

    Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,497 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Philip Makari avatar

    A Prelude To Messiah's Coming Series

    Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 7,031 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Troy Bohn avatar

    John Is In Prison: Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,280 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Water Baptism

    Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 202 ratings
     | 36,252 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scottie Pitts avatar

    A Strong Reminder

    Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,322 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "True Repentance.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,449 views

    Year A. Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3: 1-12 December 9th, 2001 Title: “True Repentance.”

    Year A. Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3: 1-12 December 9th, 2001 Title: “True Repentance.” In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. “This is the one of whom the prophet ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Beehler avatar

    A Journey Through The Stable Part 3 Series

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,605 views

    Jesus is coming. Are you Ready?

    A Journey Through the Stable III Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hearing that makes you take notice, doesn’t it? These are words that let you know that something important or relevant to you is about to be said. Now we don’t know if John the Baptist actually said those words but we do know that people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "The Now And The Not Yet"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    The kingdom of God is here, and also in heaven.

    MATTHEW 3:1-12 “The Now And The Not Yet” By: Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church As most of you know, I was raised in Syracuse, New York. Syracuse is the snowiest city in the country, and winter takes up about 7 months out of the year. So, if one is going to live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Vella avatar

    Preparing The Soil

    Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,051 views

    As with all relationships we have to prepare ourselves for a deeper union with Jesus.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 1, No. 2 Second Sunday of Advent - Year A Decxember 9, 2001 Readings: * Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-9 * Mt. 3:1-12 Preparing the Soil Removing Obstacles Creating something new often requires that we first remove any obstacles to that new creation. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Don Schultz avatar

    The Most Important Decoration Of Them All

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 395 ratings
     | 18,573 views

    Let’s decorate our hearts and lives with real and true repentance this Advent season.

    Matthew 3:1-12: The Most Important Decoration of them All. This past week, it didn’t feel like December – the temperature almost reached 70 degrees on Wednesday! Quite a change from last year at this time! But if you have any doubt that it really is December, then go to the mall, and you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Fact Or Fiction Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,780 views

    The significance of John’s call to repentance today

    Swanton Novers 9-12-01 Fact or Fiction Mt. 3:1-12 On a cold Christmas Eve in 1818 Father Joseph Mohr (1792-1848) walked the three kilometres from his home -in the Austrian village of Oberndorf bei Salzburg - to visit his friend Franz Gruber (1787-1863) in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    2 Advent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 420 ratings
     | 20,988 views

    John the Baptist calls us to repentance which calls us to live differently, as the body of Christ

    2 Advent A Matthew 3:1-12 9 December 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Once there was a man who was a bit of a bum. Talented and successful, he neglected his wife and his children, his work and his friends, his community and his colleagues. He drank too much, lost his temper too often, was cruel too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran