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  • Charles Scott avatar

    Baptized In The Spirit

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006
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    Martin Luther said, “baptism is something we do in the church one day, but it takes the rest of our lives to finish. In baptism we have new life in Christ, but as babes who are brought to its waters continue to grow, we too must continue to grow, to obe

    Baptized in the Spirit Matthew 3__1-17 ADVENT II Second Sunday in Advent (A) the kingdom of heaven is at hand Isaiah 11:1-10 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Bear Fruit Or Burn

    Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Oct 18, 2006
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    Examining the message and implications of John the Baptist.

    BEAR FRUIT OR BURN Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Good morning. If you have your bibles please turn with me to the gospel of Matthew 3:1-12. Today we begin a new series that begins here in Matthew 3 and ends with the Sermon on the Mount through chapter 7. And this section of Scripture in the gospel of ...read more

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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

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    "Therefore, Bear Fruits Worthy Of Repentance"

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 16, 2018
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    understanding what repentance really is

    Weekend Message/Devotion Matthew 3:8 September 16, 2018 Therefore, bear fruits worthy of repentance How often do we pray for forgiveness and repentance? It is within our daily prayers at the Gunter house. In Matthew’s account of John the Baptist in Chapter 3, we come across a very interesting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Judgment And Hope In The Preaching Of John

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013
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    The need for true repentance, and amendment of life.

    JUDGMENT AND HOPE IN THE PREACHING OF JOHN. Matthew 3:1-12. Without any warning from the narrator, John the Baptist bursts onto the pages of Matthew’s Gospel (Matthew 3:1) as suddenly as Elijah had burst onto the pages of Israel’s history centuries before (1 Kings 17:1). And like Elijah (2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Hopeful Preparation: Advent Week #2 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2013
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     | 10,113 views

    If we restrict or restrain the entry of God into our lives, we cannot help but limit the power of God’s grace.

    A HOPEFUL PREPARATION SERMON #2 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 3:1-12 & ISAIAH 11:1-10 Big Idea: If we restrict or restrain the entry of God into our lives, we cannot help but limit the power of God’s grace. ADVENT INTRO Advent is the season of waiting leading ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Flash Point

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 5, 2013
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     | 27,329 views

    There is a point when a fire will reach a temperature withing a structure where it will hit the "Flash Point". A point where every thing that can burn, will burn. Beloved, is your Spiritual life at the "Flash Point? (Updated November 2022)

    There was a fiery old revival preacher named Peter Cartwright ...... who was famous .... for telling it .... like it is. He was preaching near Washington D.C. ... And the people of the church ....... heard that President Andrew Jackson was coming to visit them. So, they pulled Cartwright ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Hope For The Lost World

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 6, 2013
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    “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” Rom 15:13.

    Theme: Hope for the lost world Text: Is. 11:1-10; Rom. 15:4-13; Matt. 3:1-12 Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent, a time when most Christians are preparing to celebrate the coming of Christ. It is a time when many people are confronted with various problems that result from the pressure to please ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    John The Baptist

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 7, 2013
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    John the Baptist's message to the religious is that God requires integrity - a real change of heart and not simply intellectual assent

    Sermon: The Message of John the Baptist 08-12-2013 Yesterday morning, I was listening to an interviewer on Radio 4 who asked Jimmy Carter, the former US President, what he thought about the idea that some people were likening Nelson Mandela to Jesus. Did Jimmy Carter agree with them? Jimmy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Repent

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 7, 2013
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     | 14,219 views

    A call of repentance to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ

    John is out in the wilderness preaching a message of repentance and people from all around are seeking out this strange prophet who dressed in a camel hair coat with a leather belt, living off locust and honey. I guarantee you John would have been a sight to behold. I wonder why people were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Don't Miss This Opportunity

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Dec 8, 2013
     | 6,012 views

    Secular observance of the pre-Christmas season focuses primarily on the First Coming of Christ that occurred 2,000 years ago. As Christians, our focus is on preparation for the Second Coming, which in turn readies us to remember Christmas.

    Don’t miss this opportunity. Throughout the year, we get mailings from stores telling us of some special sale or event where they will save us tons of money on whatever it is that the stores tell us we need. It seems that quantity increases tenfold or more during the Christmas shopping time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    John Points People To Jesus.

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2013
     | 3,780 views

    John points people although he was different, John points people by confronting, John points people to Jesus because he believes it is a crucial confrontation.

    Matthew 3:1-12 1. John the Baptist Points people A. Considered the forerunner of Jesus born 7BC to Zechariah a priest B. Preached Repentance came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Snares Of Advent: The Snares In Life

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2013
     | 3,388 views

    There are misconceptions,attitudes, actions or the lack there of that keep us from embracing the coming of Christ and his Kingdom life.

    Title: The Snares of Advent: Snares in Life Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Thesis: There are misconceptions, attitudes, actions or the lack there of that keep us from embracing the coming of the Christ and Kingdom Life. (John said the Kingdom is “near” but Jesus clarified that when he said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Lee avatar

    Are You Ready For Christmas? Matthew 3:1-10 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2013
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     | 8,449 views

    I wonder what would happen if we spent as much time getting, spiritually ready for Jesus as we spend getting our decorations up for Christmas? Adapted from a sermon by Pastor Doug Henry

    Pastor Doug Henry tells this story: “I was in Wal-Mart a few months ago with a mission. It was the end of the summer season, so I went to the lawn and garden section to check out the sales on all the stuff you use to keep your yard and property looking nice. I went there with the intention of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist