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Brood Of Vipers

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 14, 2006

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What drove the man who wore rags rather than “Botany 500” was being true to God’s calling on his life – making certain his generation understood genuine faith and power. There have always been a lot of mistaken ideas about that.

John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ’We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Fill The Potholes

Contributed by Roger Shervington on Dec 14, 2006

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The highway we travel as Christians needs timely and appropriate maintenance.

Fill the Potholes Pastor Roger Shervington Community Presbyterian Church El Monte, CA 2nd Sunday of Advent (C) 10 December 2006 This morning, we continue our Advent journey towards the joy and celebration of Christmas while not forgetting that we also celebrate the promise of our Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discover The Christ Who Changes Lives Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 16, 2006

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Repentance and Baptism are not religous motions through which we much pass in order to escape judgment. They are life changing events.

Luke 3:1-18 “Discover the Christ Who Changes Lives” INTRODUCTION Some people remember a mere six years ago, when the world faced the prospect of entering the new millennium. It was a fearful and stressful time. We didn’t know what would happen. People were making dire predictions, like the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Sober For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

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We need to get sober for Christmas. We need to admit Jesus came to save sinners like us. He didn’t come just for people like drug dealers and dead beat parents. He came for mass murders and terrorists as well as nice people like you and me.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray the last verses of Psalm 139. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: We need to get sober for Christmas. We need to admit Jesus came to save sinners like us. He didn’t come just for people like drug dealer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 18, 2006

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We are still in the season of Advent, not Christmas. We can’t be ready for Christmas unless we prepare ourselves through Advent.

Waiting for Christmas Luke 3:1-17 December 17, 2006 Back in the late 1980’s when I was pastor over at First UMC in Morocco, Indiana, I was approached by a gentleman from the congregation asking about my choice of hymns. “Why can’t we sing Christmas hymns?” It has been December for a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Preach On, Brother John

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 22, 2006

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John the Baptist preaching is for all people because all people are sinners.

Message: “Preach On, Brother John” Text: “And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins” (Luke 3:3). Who was John the Baptist? Why did John preach baptism of repentance for the remission of sins? Who gave John the authority to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Preach On, Brother John

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 22, 2006

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John the Baptist’s preaching is for all people because all people are sinners.

Message: “Preach On, Brother John” Text: “And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins” (Luke 3:3). Who was John the Baptist? Why did John preach baptism of repentance for the remission of sins? Who gave John the authority to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Will God Use Your Voice?

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Dec 23, 2006

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A voice no one had heard before God began to use for His purposes. Will God use your voice?

Will God Use Your Voice? Luke 3:1-6 by Jim Westmoreland He was a rare man. He was an unusual man. It is not every one who is reared in an orphanage out in the desert with very little contact with human civilization or the city. Not every one is reared without a mother or father, without brothers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Unwrap The Gift Of Joy This Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006

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The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or problems, we look to Jesus, He is our good news. In Christ we can face life with optimism and joy.

Un-wrap the Gift of Joy this Christmas Luke 2:10 “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” The angel said, “I bring you good news.” Christ is our good news of great joy.. Regardless of the circumstances, the pain, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Luke 3:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Alive And Well

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 2, 2007

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A sermon for the Baptism of Jesus

First Sunday after the Epiphany Baptism of Jesus Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 "God Alive and Well" 15* As the people were in expectation, and all men questioned in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he were the Christ, 16* John answered them all, “I baptize you with water; but he who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Answers To A Questioning Mind

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 6, 2007

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Looking at the baptism of Jesus, this sermon explores many of life’s questions that are answered by the relationship to God established at our baptism.

Luke 3: 15 – 17; 21-22 – Answers To A Questioning Heart Intro: Recently, when I was having my hair cut, one of the hairdressers made an off-color remark using a profanity. One of the patrons to whom I had just been introduced as a pastor quickly remarked to her, “There’s a preacher here! What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord Baptizes With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 8, 2007

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“John answered saying to all, ‘I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire’” Luke 3:16.

Today is the first Sunday in 2007 and what better way to begin it than with the Holy Spirit. We all need the Holy Spirit since we are spiritual beings and can only function when we are spiritually alive. Our spiritual life comes from the Holy Spirit and a person without the Holy Spirit is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cleansed By Water And The Spirit!

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

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Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Today is our first Sunday in the new year. What better way to begin this new year then talking about the baptism of the soul. When you think of baptism what images come into your mind? Do you think of infant sprinklings or full immersions whether in a baptismal font or in a river? What other forms ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

Hedging Our Spiritual Bets

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

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Focusing on John the Baptist’s preaching at the first advent, this sermon exhorts to preparation for the second advent.

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT Luke 3:1-17 “Hedging Our Spiritual Bets” In last Friday’s Wall Street Journal, there was a column by a fellow named Vincent Carrol. He is an editor for the Rocky Mountain News. Let me read you the first three paragraphs of his column. “On Christmas Eve, in line with my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Elementary Fruits Of Repentence

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 2, 2005

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Focusing on the preaching of John the Baptist, this sermon notes what he lays out as elementary fruits of repentence.

Fourth Sunday in Advent Luke 3:1-17 “Elementary Fruits of Repentance” By this time during Advent – barely a week away from Christmas, I think everyone will understand something about preparing for the holidays. I know that at our house, we have been getting ready for visitors for well over a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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