Sermons on Matthew 3:1-4:25:

When Fishermen Don't Fish

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 6, 2007

See what can happen when we fail to do what God has commisioned us to do - what will happen if we don’t fish for men?

When Fishermen Don’t Fish. We all have a call. Jesus will make us Fishers of men. Matthew 4:18 - 20 What would you have done if the incident we have just read about happened to you? If a stranger came into your place of work one day and said, “Stop what you’re doing, drop everything. Follow me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Influence With Outsiders Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 11, 2007

Where are the Christians who would stand out in a crowd? The church seems to conform and be idle in sharing the gospel. But Christ call is still alive for us today.

Stand Out- Part 1 Influence with Outsiders Pastor Ryan Akers Matthew 3:1-12 What have you ever done to stand out in a crowd? Life pushes conformity, we are crying to make an impression on this world. We want to because deep down we know there is something more than what we have right now. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Be Baptised? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

The necessity of believer’s baptism from a Biblical and historical standpoint.

Believer’s Baptism Why be baptized? Part 1 Introduction: 1. I will quote extensively from the early church fathers a. I will quote these men not as scripture, but to show us their first century understanding of it Who knows more about what baptism is? First century Christians or those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite

What Baptism Means To Us As Believers Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

Who is eligible for water baptism and what spiritual signifigance does it hold for the participant?

Why baptism? Part 2 What is Baptism? 1. Baptism in the Greek means- baptisma, #908, to dip, immerse, to wash 2. Baptism is "an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace," an act of obedience, a public statement of faith. 3. By submitting to water baptism, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Repentance: The Forgotten Fruit Of God's Grace

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 31, 2008

People look at the church and cry superficial. Why is that? I believe because it is we have forgotten that saving faith leads to repentant lives. One fruit that has fallen off the faith tree is repentance.

Intro: There are people that look at the church today and cry hypocrites. One reason is they don’t understand we are sinners that are saved by grace. It is the grace of God that makes us saints not the acts of men. Another reason is that the church has become superficial! Paul told timothy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Through A Season Of Crushing/ The Death Of Expectation

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 5, 2008

We often find ourselves in A SEASON OF CRUSHING. I can’t seem to understand WHY we are going through this. We can’t allow our dreaming ability to be hindered! Dream on!

WALKING THROUGH A SEASON OF CRUSHING ... THE DEATH OF EXPECTATION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have rarely started a lesson with the conclusion, but I think I shall start with the end and then build up to the conclusion. CONCLUSION: AFFLICTION IS NOT ALWAYS CHASTISEMENT. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 4:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Takes The Plunge

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 13, 2008

Why is it that Jesus, God in the flesh, felt it necessary to do the whole baptism thing? What great lengths Jesus went to to be our example.

Try to imagine with me for a minute the scene as John the Baptist is in the Jordan River. John has devoted his life to paving a way for Jesus as was prophesied over him by his father Zechariah. People living during his time would have regarded him as a bit of a nut with his camel hair one piece and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Led By The Spirit, Still Tempted

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 22, 2008

We can repent and believe, but we will never grow if we don’t overcome temptation by God’s Word.

Lead by the Spirit - still tempted Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17 As we start our message this morning, I want you to look at Matthew 3, verse 2. “John said, ‘Change your hearts and lives because the kingdom of heaven is near.’” Jesus’ first message as he began his preaching ministry was the same. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Turn Up The Heat

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 4, 2008

Every defining moment between God and man has involved a baptism of fire! Are you on Firs?

Turn Up the Heat Matthew 3:11 11 "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. (NIV) Are you on fire? Hebrews 12:28-29 28 Therefore, since we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Motivated From Within Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 7, 2008

Be on guard to enable the right drive. Be on guard to motivate the right drive. You are either going to motivate the sinful nature or the Spirit of God in every situation in your life. The more you motivate, enable and act on the Spirit of God the more

MOTIVATED FROM WITHIN Allan H. Kircher 28 Sept 08 What is your motivation, your drive, your ambition to continue in the world today? Are you crying deep within trying to seek God’s will in your life, but you just seem to continue in the ways of the world? The drive within you determines the road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Different...yet The Same

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 2, 2007

Jesus and John the Baptist used different methods and styles of proclaiming their message. Even though the methods were different, the message was the same. This message examines how methodology and style are guided by the timeless mission of reconci

Different…Yet the Same Matthew 3:1-6 Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 May 6, 2007 Matthew 3:1-6 (NLT) In those days John the Baptist began preaching in the Judean wilderness. His message was, [2] "Turn from your sins and turn to God, because the Kingdom of Heaven is near." [3] Isaiah had spoken of John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are My Son

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Jesus’ baptism

YOU ARE MY SON - MATTHEW 3:13-17 Steve Simala Grant, June 1, 1997 INTRO: We’ve come this morning to celebrate who God is and what he is doing in our lives. To worship Him and to praise Him and to meet with Him face to face in a way that changes our lives. We’re going to continue to do that as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Five Things I Learned From My Forty Day Fast

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 6, 2007

God lead me on the most incredibel journey as I fasted for forty days. I learned some valuable lessons along the way

Five Lessons Learned From My Forty Day Fast Introduction 1. Today I am finishing a forty day fast. When we started this stewardship campaign, I felt in my spirit that God was calling me to fast for forty days. I have never done anything like this. I have never desired to anything like this, but I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Vineyard

Christ's Baptism And Ours

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 12, 2008

A sermon for the Baptism of our Lord, Series A

The Baptism of Our Lord, January 13, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to a deeper appreciation of your saving grace in Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Remember Your Baptism?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jan 13, 2008

Many times when we talk about our Baptisms we talk about the stories of our own Baptism and not the Baptism that started it all, not the story that started it all. The Gospel and the 2nd reading for this Sunday (Acts 10) both point to the over arching sto

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One in whose Name we are Baptized. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On April 23rd, 1978, in a small seaside chapel in San Juan, La Union, in the Republic of the Philippines, my father, speaking the local ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran