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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    The Easy Way

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 19, 2011
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    We are always looking for the easy way to do everything.

    Matthew 4: 1 – 11 / The Easy Way Intro: The portly, gray-haired gentleman approached the lovely young woman as she sat on a bench in the mall drinking her coffee. He had noticed the beautiful diamond wedding ring on her left hand as he sat down next to her. He said, “Young lady, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Testing God

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 20, 2011
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     | 5,907 views

    Do you test God or trust God? What are the ways we try to control God in order to get our way?

    To understand how the devil is tempting Jesus here in this second temptation, we first need an accurate picture of Jerusalem. Jerusalem is a city which was built on a very high plateau and is surrounded by deep valleys. Whenever you read in the Bible about someone going to Jerusalem you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Facing Temptation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,790 views

    Jesus' encounter with Satan helps us to understand the power of temptations and ways to overcome it.

    Matthew 4:1-11 “Facing Temptation” INTRODUCTION Video: “Temptation—Deep Thoughts By a Shallow Christian This brief video seems to echo the thoughts and actions of many people in our modern society. It is commonly believed that sin has no consequence and the resisting ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    To Sin Or Not To Sin, That Is The Question? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 25, 2011
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     | 5,670 views

    Temptation how do we resist it, what part did Jesus play in making this possible, and what example has he set for us to follow?

    There’s a cartoon that reads “how come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down every day?” Temptation, how often are we tempted in some situation to just give in. The human race does not have a great track record when it comes to temptation. This from Genesis 3:1-9. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Power Brokering

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,575 views

    A look at the third temptation of Jesus in Matthew. The temptation to use power for good, but not in God's way.

    The devil saves the best for last in his plan to tempt Jesus. He takes him to a very high mountain and shows him the glories of the nation of Israel, and in a vision shows him all the kingdoms of the world, both present and future. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Ashes Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,474 views

    Ash Wednesday Sermon teaching about why we use ashes on ash wednesday.

    Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Believers And Baptism Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011
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     | 11,149 views

    A clear explanation of Bible baptism: It is INSUFFICIENT (to save); ILLUSTRATIVE (of Christ’s death, burial & resurrection); IDENTIFICATION (with Christ and the core Gospel truths); INTENTIONAL (not for babies); IMITATION (of Christ); & IMPORTANT.

    Believers and Baptism Chuck Sligh August 22, 2010 TEXT: Matthew 3:13-17 – “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Son Is Baptized

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    EPIPHANY 1 - God's Son is baptized by John the Baptist. Jesus came to his Father's work. The Father praises our humble worker.

    GOD’S SON IS BAPTIZED (Outline) January 9, 2011 - Epiphany 1 - MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRO: Mankind’s sinfulness needs God’s forgiveness. Jesus came into this world as the very love and mercy of God. Jesus did not travel from place to place with fanfare. Jesus did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do We Still Need Baptism?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 27, 2016
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     | 9,831 views

    In this passage Jesus teaches us: 1. The Importance of Baptism 2. The Transformational Nature of Baptism 3. Our Baptismal Identity. This is a message that speaks of the sacredness of Christian baptism.

    Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Theme: Baptism Title: Do we still need baptism? Proposition: In this passage Jesus teaches us: 1. The Importance of Baptism 2. The Transformational Nature of Baptism 3. Our Baptismal Identity Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ who came ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Something Happened"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,936 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    “Something Happened” Matthew 3:13-17 Mario was a formerly homeless man who lived in a shelter, and ate dinner at a church every Wednesday evening. He had lived on the streets of New York City for half of his life. He spent his 60th birthday with friends at a church dinner. A ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Come To The Waters"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 4, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,756 views

    The sermon shares the uses of water in the bible which brought cleansing, forgiveness, deliverance, and provision to people and Christ invites each of us to come to the waters.

    Come to The Waters Matthew 3:13-17 1. Consider the Value of Water Water is the most valuable resource on the planet. All living things -- fish, animals, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Jesus' Baptism: One Small Step For The Man-God, One Giant Leap For Mankind

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,187 views

    Make sense of the purpose of Jesus' baptism and it's ongoing comfort.

    When U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to place a boot onto the moon’s surface, he intoned: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Armstrong meant of course that the distance from the bottom rung of the lunar lander to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Mystery Of Baptism

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 9, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,479 views

    How can we differentiate between our preferences for baptism and Christ's commands?

    Intro The Baptism of Christ was a forerunner to a ceremony which has become the norm for Christians. Baptism is also the subject of some division and much misunderstanding. Goal Let’s explore the mystery of baptism. Plan We will look at Matthew 3:13-17 and Jesus’ baptism. Matthew 3:13 Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Of Jesus #6 - Being And Making Disciples

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 19, 2017
     | 10,912 views

    Central to the Way of Jesus platform is the essential concept of being a disciple through Whom God makes more disciples. This sermon unpacks this concept.

    February 12 Sermon - The Way of Jesus # 6 ‘I am helping someone and someone is helping me to be a reproducing follower of Jesus. We’ve been walking through the markers of the Way of Jesus as a general introduction to some of the concepts within the Way of Jesus. This past Wednesday many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Tempted

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,012 views

    attention to our character with Christ

    Lent1A Robert Louis Stevenson once wrote an unforgettable story about a Dr. Jekyll and a Mr. Hyde. Most of you know the story well. Dr. Henry Jekyll was respected in his community–a gentleman in every respect. But he had some secret vices which he kept carefully hidden from public view. Desiring ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic