Sermons on Mattityahu 3:17:

Epiphany Is Full Of Surprises

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 21, 2025

Epiphany has all sorts of surprises for us all and teaches us some very important lessons that can refresh the mind and fortify the spirit, something we all need today in a world that lacks hope!

The seasons of the Church’s year all have a story and profound meaning to tell and Epiphany is such a season that refreshes the mind and fortifies the spirit. It is a season full of surprises; full of signs and miracles and we our reminded of this with the payer for the 3rd Sunday of in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:2, Matthew 3:13-17, John 2:1-11, Matthew 18:21-22, 1 Corinthians 15:55  (view more)  (view less)

When The Heavens Are Opened

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 22, 2025

Open heavens signify divine access, favour, and intervention. When the heavens are opened, the supernatural becomes evident in the natural, and God’s blessings, presence, and voice are revealed. It is a season of transformation, where limitations are removed, and breakthroughs are experienced.

Title: WHEN THE HEAVENS ARE OPENED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:16-17 “When He had been baptised, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Isaiah 64:1-3, Genesis 28:12-17, Deuteronomy 28:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Inauguration

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Feb 6, 2025

Jesus was inaugurated to His Office of Ministry at His Baptism.

The headlines of the past week focused on the Inauguration of Donald Trump to begin his term of office as 47th President of the United States. Watching this every 4th year, Constitutionally mandated inauguration, led me to compare that event with Jesus’ baptism, His inauguration to begin His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-17, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

John The Baptist And The King's Arrival (Matthew 3:1-17)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 5, 2024

John the Baptist was God's chosen instrument to announce the arrival of the Promised Messiah.

Matthew 3:1-6: Thirty years have passed between the events described in Chapter 2. Matthew continues the story of Jesus with the arrival of John the Baptist in the wilderness of Judea. His message centered upon the need for all people to repent and prepare their hearts for the arrival of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17, Mark 1:2-8, Luke 3:1-20, John 1:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 20 - Seeing Ourselves As God Sees Us Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 29, 2023

How often we allow our circumstances or people around us to shape the opinion we have of ourselves. Instead let’s look up to the Lord, and study His word to understand who we really are from God’s point of view.

The way God saw Gideon In Judges 6:11-12 we read, “Gideon was threshing some wheat secretly in a wine press, so that the Midianites would not see him. The LORD's angel appeared to him there and said, “The LORD is with you, brave and mighty man!” (GNT) The people of Israel were in an arduous ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-12, Judges 6:6, Judges 6:15, Genesis 15:1-2, Genesis 15:4-5, Psalm 147:4, Genesis 15:6, John 1:12, Matthew 3:17, Proverbs 24:16, Proverbs 28:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Trinity Sunday - The Mystery Of The Trinity Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 30, 2023

The concept of the Trinity is a profound mystery that theologians have grappled with for centuries. While we may not fully understand it, we must believe by faith what God has revealed to us because His word is truth.

TRINITY SUNDAY Today on Trinity Sunday, we gather to celebrate the Holy Trinity of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The concept of the Trinity is a profound mystery that theologians have grappled with for centuries. While we may not fully understand it, we must believe by faith what God has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Genesis 1:1-3, Genesis 1:26-27, John 1:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 11:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism With The Right Practice Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jun 9, 2023

In order for Baptism to be Scriptural - it must follow the "Right Practice". This practice is outlined to us through the Word of God and is openly demonstrated through the direct example of Jesus Christ.

38) BAPTISM WITH THE RIGHT PRACTICE TEXT: Ephesians 4:5 BRIEF RECAP Ephesians 4:5 clearly states there is only: One Lord, one faith, one baptism, Now if there is so only One Baptism in the Bible, Then it has to be the Right kind of Baptism for us to follow. So far in this study we have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Mark 1:5, John 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

1 Peter 1:22-2:8 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 22, 2023

Since we've been saved by the enduring word of God, we're now required to live a life that reflects the life of Jesus who is also our chief cornerstone in a spiritual house where we are living stones.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/88Y4oixNriA For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JkU0luk7HGtlmpWBlpC70?si=4f3e5b9936ac4a9d 1 Peter 1:22-25 22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13, Galatians 3:16, Isaiah 40:6-8, Matthew 21:42, Psalm 118:22, John 1:11, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 17:5, Romans 12:1, Isaiah 28:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Introduction To Ministry Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

My miracles produced faith.

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY DIVINE INTRODUCTION – MATTHEW 3:13-17 1. I, like Old Testament priests, began ministry. “I was about thirty years old when I began My ministry” (Luke 3:23; Numbers 4:3, 23, 30). 2. I sought ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

We See The Triune God At Jesus' Baptism

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 19, 2023

Jesus is true God. The Father is God. The Holy Spirit is God.

WE SEE THE TRIUNE GOD AT JESUS’ BAPTISM June 4, 2023 – Trinity Sunday – MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRO.: The whole earth is full of the Lord’s glory! Part of the Lord’s glory includes the Biblical teaching about the Triune God. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in three persons: One God. Such a truth might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meaning Of Baptism

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 1, 2023

A message on the biblical truth, qualifications, and importance of baptism (given during a baptismal service)

The Meaning of Baptism CCCAG, July 9th, 2023 Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17 1993 was a big year for Tammie and me. It started with the birth of our oldest daughter in May. In July I decided to follow Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior. In September, Tammy followed me in that decision. Then it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Going Public For Jesus

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 2, 2023

This is a message about believers baptism and it focuses on baptism as identification with Jesus.

GOING PUBLIC FOR JESUS BAPTISM IS IDENTIFICATION MATT 3:13-17; 28:19-20; ROM 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: TODAY IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF A LOCAL CHURCH. BAPTISM IS THE EVIDENCE OF SOMEONE WHO HAS MADE A DECISION FOR CHRIST COMING TO THE PLACE WHERE THEY WANT TO MAKE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointed One

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on May 31, 2024

Many individuals have claimed to be the Messiah over the course of history, How does the Bible identify the true Messiah, when he is to arrive and how to know who is the true Messian

One day an older man, a priest of the order of Abijah was in the House of The Lord to burn incense. As a priest in the Holy Temple he would perform his duties while also praying. So, we see the priest praying and in the midst of performing his duties an angel appeared right next to the altar of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1, Daniel 9:25-27, Matthew 3:13-17, Psalm 2:7

Denomination: Adventist

Beloved: Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 27, 2024

This sermon (and series) uses the lectures of Henri Nouwen about "Being Beloved" as a template for exploring the Christian's identity in Christ.

INTRODUCTION: Theorist Erik Erikson coined the term "identity crisis" and believed that it was one of the most important conflicts people face in development. According to Erikson, an identity crisis is a time of intensive analysis and exploration of different ways of looking at oneself. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of The Bible

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jul 24, 2024

Thinking correctly about God is of utmost importance because a false idea about God is idolatry. It is much easier to know doctrines than it is to know God - because you don't have to pay a price to know the doctrines.

The first and primary evidence for the existence of God is the existence of the creation. It is only natural that man, being a reasoning creature, should ask questions about the creation and the creator. Obviously, the universe and all that in it, had not been created by man, and yet its design ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Matthew 3:16-17, John 3:16, John 1:1-14, Colossians 2:9, Philippians 2:6-11, 1 Timothy 2:5, Colossians 1:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal