Sermons on Matthew 3:

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

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 16, 2003

What children owe their fathers. What children need from their fathers.

Today, as you know, is Father’s Day. It may surprise you to learn that Father’s Day is not a Christian holiday. By that, I mean it’s not recognized as one of the special days of the Christian Year which have been celebrated by the church for centuries, such as Christmas, or Easter, or Pentecost. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of Repentance

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

Shows we mst bear the fruit of repenrance.

Fruit of repentance Repent is used 27 times in the New Testament, first by John the Baptist, then by Jesus and the apostles and lastly again by Jesus in the book of Revelations. To think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel regret): MATTHEW 3:2 2 "Repent, for the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:9-11, Matthew 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus, The Son Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

Phrase two of the Creed, "And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord."

JESUS, THE SON TEXT: Matt. 3:13-17; 2 Sam. 7:11b - 16 For those of you just tuning in, we have begun a look at one of the ancient maps of the Christian faith, the Apostles’ Creed. I think it’s fair to say that every line of this creed has been questioned and debated from the very beginning. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

When God Does A Work

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 22, 2004

Message describes what to look for when God does a work with emphasis on the type of man/woman God uses.

WHEN GOD DOES A WORK - Matthew 3:1-12 In these verses, we find John the Baptist preaching and baptizing out near the Jordan River. He is announcing the arrival of the Kingdom of God. He tells people that things are changing. God is about to do something new. Did you notice? The Bible tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In One Triune God Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Doctrine of the Trinity

READ: Matthew 3:13-17 We come this morning, in our series on “What We Believe”, to the great Christian doctrine of THE TRINITY. Last week I mentioned that this would be our next focus of consideration as we continue to look at the very core of Christianity - the God that we serve. You see, at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trinity Schminity Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 14, 2003

Third sermon in a series dealing with the Tough Questions of Scripture. This message looks at issue of the trinity as ultimately a divinity issue, seeking to define the trinity and look at the evidence of Scripture for the revealed doctrine of the Trinity

TRINITY SCHMINITY! MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRODUCTION: One of the most perplexingly difficult questions of Scripture is that of the Trinity. This is a concept unique to Christianity. No other religion (not that biblical Christianity is a religion – it is a relationship) has incorporated in its belief ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Roots Alive!

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

The premise of this sermon is that sometimes there is much more disappointment in our hearts than hope! Advent’s message through the Prophet Isaiah is that hope is hidden deep within us, safe and secure, and is ready to burst forth in renewed life.

Advent II- Hope It was just this word of hope the people desperately needed to hear--the words that Isaiah wrote about the dry-looking stump with a green shoot growing out of it. The Israelites felt hopeless, in despair. The words Isaiah wrote told of that despairing and proclaimed that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

My Beloved

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The baptism of Jesus

John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent - God's Judder Bar.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 18, 2002

A sermon that considers how Advent is a time of preparation for the Christian.

There is a tarsealed road at East Gore that leads to the river. Along this road are a series of deliberately built bumps like judder bars. They have been put there to restrain the young people who like to race along that road. The concern is to slow them down and to prepare them for entering East ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rewards Of Repentance

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Apr 23, 2003

Repentance is a positive word. As we walk in repentance we can expect three rewards: Refreshing, Restoration and Revival.

THREE REWARDS OF REPENTANCE Matthew 3:1-3 “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near” Beyond salvation probably one of the greatest gifts God has given man is the ability to repent. Without an ability to repent man would be unable to enter in to the Kingdom of God. Repentance always leads to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit And The Dove

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003

The dove often symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and in studying the Biblical background about the dove, we can see why this symbol was chosen and we can be reminded of the Holy Spirit’s qualities.

The Holy Spirit and the Dove (topical) Intro 1. In our baptismal service, we followed the command of Jesus and baptized our candidates, "in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." 2. Trinity: one God, three persons or three personalities… 3. Tonight I would like to focus upon the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 10:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

The Kind Of Man John The Baptist Was.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 7, 2003

JESUS CALLED JOHN GREAT AND WE FIND OUT IN MATTHEW CHAPTER 3 THE KIND OF MAN HE WAS.

TEXT MATTHEW 3-1 IN THOSE DAYS CAME JOHN THE BAPTIST PREACHING IN THE WILDERNESS OF JUDAEA. KJV. TITLE THE KIND OF MAN JOHN WAS. 1 HE WAS A MAN WITH A MESSAGE. MATTHEW 3-2 AND SAYING REPENT YE FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEVEN IS AT HAND. KJV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

"And The Heavens Were Opened"

Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 24, 2003

Why was Jesus baptized? Christ’s baptism is an example of his commitment to God and God’s commitment to him and to us.

Matthew 3:13-17 “And the Heavens Were Opened” March 9, 2003 Why was Jesus baptized? Our Christian faith tells us that Jesus Christ was and is the Son of God and that he lived a life without sin. Baptism is a call to the confession and repentance of sins. This was especially true of the baptism ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist