Sermons on Matthew 3:17:

Going With The Spirit

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008

The Spirit gives us all the gifts we uniquely need to share our faith.

Introduction: In his commentary, Matthew for Everyone, Tom Wright uses an excellent analogy to explain the baptism of Jesus. He writes: Imagine we are going to a huge concert hall, packed to the doors with eager and excited music-lovers. We all have our programs in hand, waiting for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Drowning In The Grace Of God

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Feb 11, 2008

Baptism and becoming new.

Drowning In The Grace Of God Matthew 3:1-17 January 6, 2008 As I have imagined these verses in my mind. I see the Jordan River, running not fast but slow - smooth and calm with not a rapid in sight. I see this 156-mile river near the end of its journey of connecting the Sea of Galilee to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus To The Water

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

The world is confused about baptism. We follow Christ to the water to be baptized like him.

FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE WATER FOCUS: THE BAPTISM OF JESUS GIVES PRINCIPLES THAT CHRISTIANS CAN FOOLOW AS THEY FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER. FUNCTION: TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIANS TO FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER AS A MODEL FOR BAPTISM. INTRODUCTION In the religious world there have been many ways ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Be Baptized Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 27, 2008

The final message of our Spring Life Series deals with the importance of baptism in a believer’s life. We will look at the who, why, when, where and the how of baptism.

Spring Life 2008 Part 9- Be Baptized Pastor Ryan Akers *parts of this sermon where borrowed with permission from Pastor Joe Colaw of First Wesleyan Church in Bartlesville, OK. Matthew 3:1-17- Amazing transition in people’s lives, beginning of Christ ministry, proof of the trinity(3 distinct ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Feb 21, 2008

Sermon looks at a daily filling of the Spirit and the steps necessary to become Spirit filled

What we believe series How to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Acknowledgement - Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre Street Calary AB) February 24, 2008 Part 8 Matthew 3:11-17 o Were in a series about what Christians believe. What do Christians believe about God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit? o I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17

Jesus Qualifies

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 2, 2008

Jesus is Qualified to be called the Christ, the Son of the Living God.

Intro: the big question that is being asked of every candidate for the presidency is, "are they qualified to fulfill the office of Commander in Chief." At one time people asked Jesus if He was qualified to be called the Son of God. Today, with so many religions and so many God’s, the question that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

Meeting Jesus in the waters of baptism.

THE BAPTISM OF JESUS. Matthew 3:13-17. The baptism administered by John was with a view to the repentance of sins. So, immediately, we are challenged with the thought: why did Jesus make the journey from Galilee to Jordan to be baptised by John (Matthew 3:13)? After all, as John would argue ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Remember To Whom You Belong"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 9, 2014

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

"Remember to Whom You Belong" Matthew 3:13-17 I was baptized as an infant so I don't remember my baptism, but I know I was baptized and I know who baptized me... ...I also, know the churches I grew up in... ...and of course, my parents who made the decision to have me baptized. And I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Chosen For The Mission Of The Father

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 10, 2014

“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” Matt. 3: 17.

Theme: Chosen for the mission of the Father Text: Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43, Matt. 3:13-17 A well planned mission always has a goal and a plan to achieve that goal. For a mission to be successful it must fulfill its desired purpose the correct way. Many people embark on a mission and then allow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wade In The Water

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 11, 2014

Does it really matter what mode of Baptism that is used , the important thing is being baptized by the Holy spirit.

Today is the day that we as United Methodist acknowledge and celebrate the Baptism of our Lord and Savior. Baptism is a sacrament in the United Methodist Church and is not something that we take lightly, our baptism is a very important step in our life. And in the United Methodist Church we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember Your Baptism!

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Jan 13, 2014

This sermon on the Baptism of the Lord Sunday, Year A, seeks to remind us what baptism means in our lives.

REMEMBER YOUR BAPTISM! MATTHEW 3:13-17 JANUARY 12, 2014 BAPTISM OF THE LORD SUNDAY, YEAR A FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Strange things can happen at baptisms. I read somewhere of a pastor who was baptizing in a river. Not realizing what he was doing, he positioned the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Beauty Of Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 18, 2014

The Bible makes few mandates for baptism, but what it does demand makes it beautiful.

Intro In Matthew 3 we are introduced to the Baptism of Christ. This ceremony which has become the norm for almost all Christian churches is also the subject of some division and much misunderstanding. Goal To help us appreciate baptism and its significance. Plan We will look at what is and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Problems With Oneness Theology Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

Oneness theology denies the Trinity doctrine and claims that there is one person in the Godhead who has manifested himself in three different forms: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Is this belief true?

OVERVIEW OF THE TRINITY The Trinity is one of the foundational doctrines of Christianity. The Trinity is the teaching that there is one God who exists in three distinct, concurrent, persons. Please note, though, this is not saying there are three competing and separate gods (polytheism). The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trinity – A Guide

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 22, 2014

A simple guide to explain the wonder of the Trinity to newer Believers.

1. Example Personal example to help imagine the concept of a ‘trinity’: “I am a son to my mother, a husband to my wife, and a father to my children … yet I am still only one person.” 2. Introduction – The Gospel 1 Tim 3:16 And without controversy great is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God