Sermons on Matthew 3:

Baptised In Fire

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Nov 6, 2006

Fire fills us with fear and yet Jesus came to baptised us also in fire. There must be then something about God’s fire that we need to find.

Baptized in fire Matthew 3:11 There is a new term under theologians – historical criticism. According to this theory it means that we can not take the Bible just as it is but we have to be very critical about the Bible. The Bible, according to them, is just a lot of books decided by mere men to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do We Dedicate Children And Baptize Adults?

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007

... Child Dedication and Baptism also have their reasons. We dedicate children because Jesus blessed them and encouraged them to come to Him. Dedication is more than a promise between church and parent; it is a blessing on the life of the one being dedi

WHY DO WE DEDICATE CHILDREN AND BAPTIZE ADULTS? Various Scriptures INTRODUCTION: I would hazard to think that we all have stories about why we do some of the things we do. Sometimes we do things because this was the way others in our family did them, or perhaps we tried multiple ways ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Identifying With Our Culture Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 5, 2007

Jesus identified himself with sinful humanity through his baptism. We must learn to identify with our culture if we are going to represent Christ to them.

Introduction: Have you ever tried to identify with someone that you just had nothing in common with? I find that it’s sometimes hard to identify with people you do know have commonalities with, but it’s especially hard to identify with someone who is radically different. Cultural barriers have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Different...yet The Same

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 2, 2007

Jesus and John the Baptist used different methods and styles of proclaiming their message. Even though the methods were different, the message was the same. This message examines how methodology and style are guided by the timeless mission of reconci

Different…Yet the Same Matthew 3:1-6 Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 May 6, 2007 Matthew 3:1-6 (NLT) In those days John the Baptist began preaching in the Judean wilderness. His message was, [2] "Turn from your sins and turn to God, because the Kingdom of Heaven is near." [3] Isaiah had spoken of John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Kingdom Of Heaven? (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 27, 2007

What is the Kingdom of heaven that Jesus preached?

What Is The Kingdom of Heaven? The scene is Herod angered because the Magi decided not to tell him where the new King of the Jews was. He orders the death of all male children under 2 years old born in Bethlehem. Joseph has a dream just before they get to Jesus, and moves to Nazereth. Mat 3:1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Baptism

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 5, 2007

Baptism is a beautiful symbol of God’s grace to us and our commitment to Him

Why Baptism March 4, 2007 When they were trying to discover if life ever existed on Mars, the first thing they looked for was water. We cannot imagine life existing without water. In his early days, the poet W.H. Auden, wrote – “We must love one another or die” at a later more cynical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Games People Play: Solitaire Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2006

God’s plan for his people is to be in community with other beleivers. Small groups can provide that community.

Well, today we begin a new series called the games people play. Over the next two weeks we’ll take a look at some popular games and see how they relate to our lives. Today we look at the game Solitaire. Oh, the hours that have been wasted playing solitaire. In my seminary classes I take notes on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus Came

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 1, 2006

1- Jesus sought and John baptized 2- Jesus submitted and God spoke

INTRO.- Ways you know you’re from Arkansas: - "Vacation" means driving to Hot Springs or maybe even Branson. - Up North to you means Missouri. - You know several people who have hit a deer. - Your school classes were canceled because of cold. - Your school classes were canceled because of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism In Matthew Series

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 10, 2005

Why do churches practise Baptism? From where does it come?

Eighteen months after Leni and I were married we went on a bit of a world tour. We visited places that were important in our development as people. Leni took me to Greece, to see the places where we parents came from. I took Leni to South Africa, where my mother was from and the place where I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Was Jesus Baptized

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 9, 2005

This Sermon answers the question of christian Baptism

A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps she should ask her grandmother since she always did it that way. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Mark The Beginning Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 15, 2006

This is message one from a series dealing with chapter 3, verse 16 of each New Testament letter.

Introduction I. Over the next few months we are going to embark on a journey. A. For me this journey began as I was considering the next sermon series. 1. I thought about asking you to write down what your favorite verse of scripture was, and preaching on those. a. But I decided that would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

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

The Herald Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

John came to point the way to the One who follow.

The Herald: A Voice in the Wilderness. Matthew Chapter 3 April 30th, 2006 We’re going to skip ahead in the book of Matthew just a little bit into the third chapter. In the first chapter we have the miraculous birth of Christ, born of a virgin and conceived by the Spirit. In the second chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Tale Of The Unexpected !

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 10, 2006

John was shocked when the sinless Jesus asked to be baptised. Jesus identifies with us in his baptism. We identify with him when we are baptised and we too can receive God’s Spirit! Truly this is a tale of the unexpected.

The Baptism of Jesus must surely qualify as a ‘Tale of the Unexpected’! Have you ever been somewhere or seen something which was the exact opposite of what you were expecting? Have you ever been waiting expectantly for an event, only for the event itself to come as a total surprise or even a big ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican