Sermons on San Mateo 3:1:

God Is A God Of Wrath Attributes Of God (10 Od 10 Sermons)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 9, 2022

As we continue to learn what kind of God the God of the Bible is we will preach about one last attribute.

So far, we have preached about God's being holy, immutable, love, jealous, orderly, omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. The Bible reveals all these attributes to us because God wants us to come to know Him. He knows we cannot WORSHIP and SERVE Him if we do not KNOW Him. Now, if I was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Solitude Is Delicious

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 10, 2022

There are moments when loneliness thankfully becomes solitude and solitude deliciously transforms into creativity. This was the divine purpose of God for my solitude!

WILDERNESS – DAY 3 Matthew 3: “Now in those days John the Baptist *came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, 2 "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Ministry of John the Baptist starts in the wilderness; isolation was inevitable for John because he was going to deal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Olivet Discourse - A Serious Look At Matthew 24 And Revelation 6 In Parallel – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 11, 2022

Part 3 ends this study. We further look at Matthew 24 and Revelation in context and how they match each other. We do Matthew signs and the Gospel of the Kingdom, and the Jewish Tribulation saints and the Second Coming. The Rapture of the Church is NOT in Matthew 24.

THE OLIVET DISCOURSE - A SERIOUS LOOK AT MATTHEW 24 AND REVELATION 6 IN PARALLEL – PART 3 Welcome back. In this address I have been trying to show the strong link with Matthew 24 and Revelation chapter 6. This proves that there is no Rapture in Matthew 24. It is all about the Tribulation and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:27-30, Matthew 24:32-33, Matthew 24:13-14, Matthew 3:1-2, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 9:35, Matthew 12:1-4, Matthew 16:21, John 1:11, Revelation 6:11, Revelation 7:9, Matthew 24:21-22, Matthew 24:15-44, Matthew 24:36, Matthew 24:37-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soul Man

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on May 24, 2021

With the help of the Holy Spirit, we're going to talk about a “SOUL MAN”.

BACK IN 1967, there was a song composed by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, called “Soul Man”. It first became successful as a number 2 hit single by Atlantic Records soul duo Sam & Dave, which consisted of Samuel “Sam” Moore and David “Dave” Prater. Over 53 years later in 2019, “Soul Man” was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Repent - The First Message Of Lord Jesus Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 3, 2021

In this period of 400 years when the Lord chose to remain silent, everything in the temple continued as it always had. The rituals of worship, sacrifices, feasts and festivals were carried out with regularity, but the dismal part was that the Lord was not in it. Why?

Repent - The first message of Lord Jesus Matthew 3:1-2:“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (RSV) Matthew 4:17: “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Other

The Appearance Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 5, 2019

John the Baptist appears as it were from thin air to prepare an unprepared people.

The Appearance of John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12 We have new come to the second Sunday in Advent which is the first season of the Christian year. It is tie for soul searching and preparation. But instead of preparing for Christmas as many think, it is a time we prepare for the return of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2019

How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)?

How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)? The expression means malice. He reminded them of God’s wrath, which is not the emotion of anger, but God’s holiness that brings judgement in its train of glory. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Preparing For Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2019

A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12.

A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12. Preaching Matthew 3:1 “In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Ourselves For The "way Of The Lord"

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 2, 2019

on the second Sunday of Advent we have John the Baptizer proclaim the coming of the Lord

Matthew 3:1-12 Today we begin the second week of Advent – a time of preparation as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and anticipation of His Second Coming. The message of John the Baptizer, who prepared Judea for the first coming of Jesus, tells us how to prepare for the coming of Jesus in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

The Lumberjack God

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2019

John threatened the Pharisees and Sadducees that God would cut them down. We are all cut down to size from time to time, and we need it.

12.8.19 Matthew 3:10 Already the ax is ready to strike the root of the trees. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. God has compared Himself to a dove, an eagle, a lion, a tower, a fortress, a counselor and a friend. Today God puts on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17, Matthew 3:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare Ye The Way - Yes! Prepare Today

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 8, 2019

John the Baptist was speaking to the Jewish people in his day; he is speaking to you and me today.

Message/Devotion December 8, 2019 Matthew 3:1-12 The reading In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prophets: People Get Ready Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019

Centuries before Jesus was born, Isaiah prophesied that Israel's warfare would be accomplished, and her iniquity pardoned. Who are we at war with? How is iniquity pardoned? And what does that have to do with Christmas?

Please open your Bibles to Isaiah 40. As we begin the season of Advent, we are going to look at some very familiar words from the Old Testament, particularly if you are a fan of Handel’s Messiah: “The voice of one crying: In the wilderness prepare the way of theLord. Make straight in the desert a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 9:1-6, Matthew 3:1-8, Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Controversial Character Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

John the Baptist's message of repentance is just as controversial today as it was in in his day. It was a message that caused people to think and evaluate what they were doing and why. It does the same today? Ready for some controversy?

Throughout history there have been many controversial characters: kings and queens, presidents and politicians, artists, actors and song writers, scientists and CEOs. What is it that made them so controversial? By what they did or said, they made people uncomfortable, forcing people to have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing For The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on Jan 7, 2019

We prepare for every major event in this world. It's time to prepare for Jesus second coming.

Romans 13:11-12 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber?, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So, let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17, Romans 13:11-12

Open Our Eyes To Follow Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 15, 2019

We began our year with prayers that God would open our eyes to help us find Jesus. Today we continue that prayer asking God to help us follow Jesus.

We began our year with prayers that God would open our eyes to help us find Jesus. Today we continue that prayer asking God to help us follow Jesus. Psalm 25:4-5 “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17, Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ