Sermons on Matthew 3:1-12:

Finding A Contractor (Part 2 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on May 19, 2003

Good contractors are hard to find, especially one we can trust. Jesus is the only one who can renew our hearts and lives.

(This series was used in a capital funds campaign to raise money for repairs and renewal of the church facilities.) Jeff Armbrester Renewal for Growth There are two possible directions that renewal may take. Renewal can go in the direction of preservation, which is restoration. It is an attempt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12, John 1:29-34

Denomination: Methodist

# 1 Water Baptism In The Gospels Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 19, 2003

An overview of water baptism from the ministry of John the Baptist and our Lord’s baptism.

WATER BAPTISM Bible Teaching Series # 1 - Water Baptism in the Gospels Introduction: I have been a pastor for 35 years and during that time I have baptized hundreds of people in water. The baptismal services that are most memorable to me, with a few exceptions, are ones that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seven Strange Preachers

Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 23, 2003

Who knows how God will bring His message to you or others?

SEVEN STRANGE PREACHERS 5-18-03 HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Who knows how God will bring His message to you or others? Matthew 3:1-5 1 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" 3 For this is he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have The Fruit Of Repentance In Your Life?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 17, 2002

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

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-11, Luke 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Flashpoint: Ignite Or Fizzle

Contributed by Donovan Burkett on Sep 7, 2002

This sermon will challenge believers and seekers to make a very important decision at flashpoint moments in their lives! Fizzle or Burn? Which will you choose?

Flash Point: Ignite or Fizzle Matt 3:11 11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: I. Introduction Alvin Toffler once said, Change is not merely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Summer Vacation: Where Are You Going? Series

Contributed by Lance Bane on Oct 1, 2002

This is the first of a four part series encouraging students to take advantage of the summer break and draw closer to God.

Text: This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: "A voice of one calling in the desert, ’Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’” Matt. 3.3 John the Baptist was commissioned by the Lord to prepare the way for the coming of Christ. He spent his life in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Johnny Small on Oct 17, 2002

What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit and can you be a Christian without it?

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Why is it that we seldom hear a sermon on the Holy Spirit in some of our churches today? Is it that we are afraid of the actions of our members if they do let the Holy Spirit lead them in worship? I believe to be a true Christian we must be baptized with the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002

The rapture of the church.

Judgment of Sodom When God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, He sent His angels to gather His people out of the city before His judgment rained down. Lot and His family were forced out of the city when the time of judgment came. They sent word to their neighbors and the rest of their family but no one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:12, Matthew 24:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Baptism

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 28, 2002

This sermon teaches the importance of Baptism by immersion.

“The Value of Baptism.” Baptism: The need for Immersion by Water Matthew 3:6-17 Introduction: Have you ever known a manager that had a hard time relating to his employees. Maybe he had an office some distance away from where the “real work” went on. How does a manager communicate his dreams ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:6-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man Sent By God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jun Tadena on Aug 25, 2006

This sermon will encourage everyone who are called and chose by God to pursue everyone’s calling.

Mat 3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, Mat 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mat 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man Sent By God (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jun Tadena on Aug 25, 2006

This would be an urgent message for this end time.

Text: Matt.3:3-17 Theme: A MAN SENT FROM GOD Intro: a.)As a Man of God we are the noblest (kagalang-galang) man on earth. -In the Muslim countries, Christian given an office in the gov’t in the treasury offce. -Bro. Clendenen and his Wife when they were in a cafeteria. ( desert) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Stanley Arnold on Jun 6, 2005

How John the Baptist’s preparation for life and ministry can serve as an outline for our Advent preparation.

Preparing the Way! Mt 3:1-11 Advent is about preparation. Preparation of our houses, meals, presents. It should be preparation of our lives, our hearts, selves. We continue by looking at an individual who knew what preparation was about, John the Baptist. Jesus said in 11:11 “Among those born of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Was Jesus Baptized? - 3:16 And Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 14, 2005

Why was Jesus baptized? Granted, Jesus said it was to "fulfill" all righteousness"... but what does that mean?

OPEN: A woman once took her 4-year-old daughter to a baptismal service at her church. Later that night, her daughter took all of her dolls into the bathtub with her and held her own “baptism.” As she dunked each doll under the water, she repeated, “Now I baptize you in the name of the Father, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Courageous Confronter Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005

3rd in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

"A COURAGEOUS CONFRONTER" MATTHEW 3:5-10 AND MARK 6:17-20 INTRODUCTION: How many of you are familiar with the X-Men? They are another of the superheroes of Marvel Comic fame and have been the stars of two blockbuster films for 20th Century Fox and “X-Men 3" is scheduled for release in May of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Repent

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jun 30, 2005

The Message to repent is found throughout the entire scriptures

The message of repentance goes all the way through the bible. Moses preached to the children of Israel to Repent, Jonah was to preach repentance to the city of Nineveh Matthew 4:17 (ESV)From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Mark 6:12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2