Sermons on Matthew 3:16-17:

Why Should I Be Baptized

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 28, 2010

A review of Biblical reasons for being baptized.

Why Should I Be Baptized? Scripture Ref: John 1:6, 31, 33 Matt. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11 Other References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary All the Doctrines of the Bible, Lockyer Based in part on a message by Jonathan McLeod 1. Introduction a. Randy Travis released song in 2002 entitled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Baptism: God’s Watermark Of Approval Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2010

Through baptism God marks us with real forgiveness.

(Call a few children up to the front of the church.) Can you see a face on this (U.S.) five-dollar bill? No? What do you see? You see a picture of a big building with lots of columns right? (Hold note to the light.) Now do you see a face? Very faintly don’t you? We call that a watermark. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Cleansed And Washed

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 14, 2008

A message about what we learn from Jesus’ baptism and how we prepare for communion from Jesus’ washing the disciples’ feet. We had communion and adult baptism on the same day.

Cleansed & Washed Date: Sept 14, 2008 Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17; John 13:3-17. In our church we celebrate two sacraments, or ordinances, whatever you might call them. I prefer to call them sacraments. And I prefer that word because I do believe that Christ is spiritually present with us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Problems With Oneness Theology Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

Oneness theology denies the Trinity doctrine and claims that there is one person in the Godhead who has manifested himself in three different forms: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Is this belief true?

OVERVIEW OF THE TRINITY The Trinity is one of the foundational doctrines of Christianity. The Trinity is the teaching that there is one God who exists in three distinct, concurrent, persons. Please note, though, this is not saying there are three competing and separate gods (polytheism). The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trinity – A Guide

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 22, 2014

A simple guide to explain the wonder of the Trinity to newer Believers.

1. Example Personal example to help imagine the concept of a ‘trinity’: “I am a son to my mother, a husband to my wife, and a father to my children … yet I am still only one person.” 2. Introduction – The Gospel 1 Tim 3:16 And without controversy great is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Immersed In God Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 19, 2015

Jesus submits to the Father in baptism, although as John pointed out, he had no need to be baptized (he was without sin). However, Jesus is righteous by doing what is "right" and sets the example and standard for us.

1. [Cannonball Baptism on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3CDhJZSKmY 2. Baptism is a hot topic in Christian circles a. [There is a story of an early Restoration preacher who would ride the train to many of his appointments. Whenever possible, he would seek out a Methodist preacher and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Baptism Of Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Dec 21, 2015

The perfect example of Christ's obediance

Introduction The outline for this message came out of the "Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible." Our question today is “what is baptism all about? The answer is found in studying Jesus' baptism and John's reaction to Jesus' baptism. Lets outline our passage this way: 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Be Baptized? Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 4, 2016

Is water baptism really necessary? If so, why?

To be in the military, there must first be a mutual agreement. They recognize your potential and then you count the cost of serving them. This is followed by an oath of commitment and submission to the military in accordance with their established regulations. Following this process, if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Imagine A Heavenly Father

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 18, 2018

From the I Can Only Imagine movie / campaign. God is a heavenly father. A perfect father. Unlike any father we have had on this planet. Using the prodigal son story we identify the traits of our heavenly dad.

Those grandkids of ours are tearing me apart. On Tuesday the call had come to evacuate the area of the coast where our whole family had rented a beach house. We had been there for a total of three days. On Tuesday night, trying to avoid traffic, Zach packed up the truck, put the kids in the car ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-23, Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

29. Redeeming Sinful Nature Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018

Christ assumed our sinful nature in order to redeem it

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 29 – REDEEMING SINFUL NATURE] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3, Hebrews 5:7, Luke 4:13, Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 3:17, Hebrews 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Baptism-God’s Call To Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 31, 2015

We must listen for our calling. We must be faithful and prepare ourselves to see the heavens open and hear God’s voice saying, “Well done, good and faithful servant”.

Little Johnny and his brother decided to go ice fishing one Sunday after church. Little Johnny started drilling a hole in the ice when a voice from above said, “Young man, there’s no fish down there.” Little Johnny asked his brother, “Who is that?” His little brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Foundations Of The Faith: Baptism

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

BAPTISM IS ONE OF THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH. SOMETIMES WE GET SO FAMILIAR WITH WHAT WE BELIEVE THAT WE LOSE SIGHT OF THESE BASIC THOUGHTS. REVIEW IS OFTEN TIME WELL INVESTED.

FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:13-17 TODAY WE ARE CONTINUING WITH OUR SERIES ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH, BY LOOKING AT BAPTISM. BAPTISM IS A CONTROVERSIAL POINT OF CHRISTENDOM, AND IT IS NOT MY POINT TO ADD FIRE TO THE CONTROVESY, BUT TO EXAMINE WHAT THE SCRIPTURES SAY ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Hypothetical Truths”

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 11, 2020

The word IF is a little word that expresses a hypothetical truth that requires us to have faith.

Put a marker in Matthew 4 and turn with me to 2 Peter 1. One of the things I’ve encountered over the years is that many Christians believe they can take the Bible, read the Bible, and then say that “This is what this verse means to me.” When you take that approach with the Bible, you might as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 6:5-12, Matthew 4:1-4, Matthew 3:13-17, John 8:44, Genesis 3:1, Titus 1:2, 1 John 1:5, Numbers 23:19, 1 John 3:3-4, 1 John 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core 52 Week 10 - Prophecy Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 10, 2020

Have you ever considered how improbably it is that Jesus fulfilled all the prophecies made about Him in the Old Testament? (He did, of course.) We'll take a look at Psalm 2, as well as other OT passages and discover more reasons to put our faith in Him.

You can listen to the sermon on my podcast after 3/16/20 at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2972893 Intro: • People are really bad at predictions, estimating the probability of an outcome. o [slideshow of bad predictions made by experts over the past century. o Reasons why: ? Internal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 17:5, Revelation 19:15, Micah 5:2, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 22:16, Luke 6:46-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ