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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Meaning Of Jesus’ Baptism

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
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    A LOOK AT SOME OF THE REASONS THAT JESUS WAS BAPTISED

    THE MEANING OF JESUS’ BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:1-17 I HAVE HEARD MANY STORIES ABOUT BAPTISM OVER THE YEARS. A YOUNG MINISTER NAMED JAY UTLEY TOLD THIS STORY OF HIS FIRST BAPTISM. THE PERSON HE WAS BAPTIZING WAS ALSO A YOUNG MAN, BUT IT HAD BEEN A NUMBER OF YEARS SICE JAY WAS BAPTIZED AND WONDERED HOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Space To Repent”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2018
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    We are only given a brief interval to repent, so we need to know what repentance is, who needs to repent, and when our chance to repent will expire.

    “SPACE TO REPENT” Mt. 3:1-10; Rev. 2:21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a man who smoked cigarettes. He began reading articles on cigarettes and became alarmed by the strong relationship between smoking and lung cancer. 2. He finally confided in a friend; “I’ve been reading so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Cook avatar

    Lessons From The Life Of John The Baptist

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 25, 2012
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    Key lessons we can learn from the life of John the Baptist

    What’s in a name? Names are significant. Names have a purpose. John 1:6, “There came a man sent from God, whose name was John” Let’s discover some wonderful truths from the Bible about this man sent from God, whose name was John. 1. Understand God’s Delays are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Was Jesus Baptized? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 5, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 3: 1 – 17

    Matthew 3: 1 – 17 Why Was Jesus Baptized? 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 who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Preparing The Way For The Work Of God Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 6, 2012
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    WE have been called to actively participate in the Kingdom.

    January 8, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 3:1-10 Subject: John the Baptist Title: Preparing the Way for the Work of God I hope everyone has had a productive year so far. We’re looking forward to what God is going to do this year in His church. I said last week that I believe this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prepare For The Lord

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 3, 2011
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    “For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying, ‘The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight’” Matthew 3:3.

    Theme: Prepare for the Lord Text: Is. 11:1-10; Rom. 15:4-13; Matt. 3:1-12 Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Advent simply means the coming or manifestation of Christ. It is used to refer to the first coming of Christ, the birth of Christ, and to His second coming, His return. Before His birth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    They Could Have Had Jesus

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2015
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    There is a vegetable juice commercial that ends with the phrase "Wow, I could have had a V8. Beloved, do not settle for what the world has to offer, when you could have had Jesus. Updated February 2022.

    For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture passages read prior to the Message. Today's assigned passages are 2 Samuel 5:1-10; Psalm 48; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 and Mark 6:1-13. A saying that goes back as far as ..." Publius" the Syrian... in 2 BC. And we ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Messenger/The Voice

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 9, 2018
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     | 6,694 views

    Delivering the gospel message

    Weekend Message/Devotion December 9, 2018 Luke 3:1-6 The Messenger/The Voice I remember as a youngster always looking for the mailman. He was so very faithful to deliver our mail every day. There were not many kids my age to hang out with, so many times I would just walk along with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For Christ

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2019
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     | 6,875 views

    A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12.

    A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12. Preaching Matthew 3:1 “In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Preparing Ourselves For The "way Of The Lord"

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 2, 2019
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    on the second Sunday of Advent we have John the Baptizer proclaim the coming of the Lord

    Matthew 3:1-12 Today we begin the second week of Advent – a time of preparation as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and anticipation of His Second Coming. The message of John the Baptizer, who prepared Judea for the first coming of Jesus, tells us how to prepare for the coming of Jesus in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Two Baptisms And Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 20, 2018
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    In Matthew chapter 3 we see John the Baptist speaking of two different baptisms; the baptism of repentance and baptism with the Holy Spirit. Are they the same or are they complimentary?

    Two Baptisms and Thanksgiving Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Lumberjack God

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2019
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     | 4,209 views

    John threatened the Pharisees and Sadducees that God would cut them down. We are all cut down to size from time to time, and we need it.

    12.8.19 Matthew 3:10 Already the ax is ready to strike the root of the trees. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. God has compared Himself to a dove, an eagle, a lion, a tower, a fortress, a counselor and a friend. Today God puts on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Prepare Ye The Way - Yes! Prepare Today

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 8, 2019
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     | 5,299 views

    John the Baptist was speaking to the Jewish people in his day; he is speaking to you and me today.

    Message/Devotion December 8, 2019 Matthew 3:1-12 The reading In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Jackson avatar

    The Prophets: People Get Ready Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019
     | 5,714 views

    Centuries before Jesus was born, Isaiah prophesied that Israel's warfare would be accomplished, and her iniquity pardoned. Who are we at war with? How is iniquity pardoned? And what does that have to do with Christmas?

    Please open your Bibles to Isaiah 40. As we begin the season of Advent, we are going to look at some very familiar words from the Old Testament, particularly if you are a fan of Handel’s Messiah: “The voice of one crying: In the wilderness prepare the way of theLord. Make straight in the desert a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fitting And Fulfilling Voice Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 2, 2013
     | 4,003 views

    Followers of Christ are effective in the Kingdom of God as messengers.

    A Fitting and Fulfilling Voice (Matt. 3: 13-17) 1 "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching (crying) in the Desert of Judea (not a good translation- “Wilderness or of a flock deserted by the shepherd) 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist