Sermons on Matthew 3:1-15:

John The Baptizer

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002

Children’s sermon showing what some people have gone through for God’s kingdom.

1-sack of Bit o Honey candy 1 sack of chocolate morsels 1 sack of check mix Use the bit o honey for bodies, the chocolate morsels for eyes and the brown wafer looking things for wings, and nuclawave them. It only takes a few seconds to get the bit o honey warm enough for the eyes and wings to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fire Of The Lord

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Mar 10, 2002

GOD IS MOVING IN THESE LAST DAYS, IF HE IS TO MOVE THROUGH US WE MUST ALLOW THE FIRE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO BURN WITHIN US FIRST

THE FIRE OF THE LORD MATTHEW 3:11 – 12 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: 12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Vipers Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

Warfare Prayers

THE VIPERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya In Matt. 3, we have the record of a man of God who picked his words carefully and said exactly what he meant. This man, John the Baptist, was the forerunner of our Lord Jesus Christ. Matt 3:7 says, "But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18, Matthew 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Warned You?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001

Repentance is the confession of sin followed by a lifestyle change that honors God!

“WHO WARNED YOU?” MATTHEW 3: 1-12 MAY 20, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Several years ago the Peanuts comic strip had Lucy and Charlie Brown practicing football. Lucy would hold the ball for Charlie’s placekicking and then Charlie would kick the ball. But every time Lucy had ever held the ball for Charlie, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready For The Revolution

Contributed by Duran Johnson on Feb 14, 2003

This message is about the life-changing gift of salvation.

Get Ready for the Revolution Scripture "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Good Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 26, 2003

First sermon in series "Living Life on Purpose - Christ’s Answers to Man’s Questions". This is a question from John the Baptist.

Christ’s purpose-driven life was constantly arousing the curiosity of onlookers. Whether His followers or His enemies, people were so impressed with Him, or, in some cases, intimidated by Him, that they wanted to know how and why He had it all together - so they asked Him questions. Jesus used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Escuchen Bien El Mensaje De Juan El Bautista

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Para estar preparados para la venida de Cristo, hay que escuchar bien el mensaje de Juan el Bautista.

Hace unos meses, el Pastor Ezekiel Sanchez, el cual sirve en México me contó del pueblito donde nació. Se llama Nueva Rosita y está en la frontera de Coahuila, México con los Estados Unidos. Y me dijo que una vez hace muchos años por algun motivo que el Pastor no sabía, el Presidente de la ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The All-The-Way Plunge

Contributed by Mark Winter on Mar 12, 2001

The waters of commitment call us to take a plunge, but will we let fear take over?

My younger son, Sam, loves to swim. I remember the days when he took his first swimming lessons. Like most kids, he loved the water and just dived right in. Some swimmers are like that – plungers. How many of you like to plunge right in? How many of you like to take your time getting into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Biblical Doctrine Of Baptism Series

Contributed by Wade Bridges on Mar 20, 2001

Biblical look at Baptism

The Biblical Doctrine of Baptism Matthew 3:13-17 What is Baptism? Many have their definition of this precious word but the Bible has the correct meaning. The Greek Word for Baptism is; "bap’-tis-mah", which means; "immersion, submersion. of Christian baptism; a rite of immersion in water as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming An Authentic Christian

Contributed by Ponce Brown on Oct 5, 2001

Encouraging Christian committment

Becoming An Authentic Christian “Growing together towards Christian maturity…” Matthew 3: 1-12 1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing The Need For Renewal (Part 1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on May 19, 2003

There are two possible directions that renewal may take. Renewal can go in the direction of preservation, which is restoration. It is an attempt to restore to the original and maintain the past. We restore old cars, furniture, houses, and many other items

(This series was used during a capital funds campaign to raise money for repairs and renewal of the 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 to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10, 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

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

Water Baptism

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on May 31, 2003

Understanding water baptism

I. Water Baptism: It’s meaning 1. Greek: Baptizo - to plunge under, dip, or immerse. a. Some churches teach a sprinkle of water. This is not true to the meaning of the word. b. Two Greek words translated "sprinkle" are RANTIZO and ECHEO. Neither word is found in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17