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  • Fred Schaeffer avatar

    Come To Make Us Pure

    Contributed by Fred Schaeffer on Dec 5, 2008
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    Jesus came the first time to cleanse us and make us pure through his death and resurrection and as he showed us God’s love and mercy.

    I) When I lived in Ottawa, KS there was a salvage yard especially for trucks -- big trucks, mid-size trucks, cabs of all sizes and trailers, too -- the truck salvage yard had it all. In reality it looked like a cemetery for old, broken down trucks. This salvage yard spanned a half mile location ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be A Voice, Not Just A Big Mouth

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,965 views

    Be a voice speaking for God as John the Baptist was.

    Being a Voice, Not Just a Big Mouth. Matt. 3:1-12 INTRO.: Among the millions who live on the earth at any given time, only a few grab the attention of the public so as to be called “great.” Some seem destined for greatness. Some become great even though no one would have guessed it.. We can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Repent The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Near

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008
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     | 4,981 views

    The church and many Christians in it are weak because of unconfessed, unforgiven sins.

    Repent The Kingdom of Heaven is near Advent3 Matthew 3__1-12 Sun, Dec 16, 2007 Third Sunday in Advent Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is near. In the Gospels there were 3 major sects of Jews described. The scribes and Pharisees are the best known. The Pharisees were in league with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Same, Only Different

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,776 views

    A sermon showing the similarities and the differences between John the Baptist and his cousin Jesus. Text, audio, and communion meditation will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    MATTHEW 3:1-3a ‘In those days, John the Baptist came preaching in the Desert of Judea, and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah.’ Beginning in VERSE 4-6 ‘John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair and he had a leather belt ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Drowning In The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Feb 11, 2008
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     | 2,795 views

    Baptism and becoming new.

    Drowning In The Grace Of God Matthew 3:1-17 January 6, 2008 As I have imagined these verses in my mind. I see the Jordan River, running not fast but slow - smooth and calm with not a rapid in sight. I see this 156-mile river near the end of its journey of connecting the Sea of Galilee to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    7 Strange Preachers

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,233 views

    It is amazing to see who and what God uses to tell people about Him.

    This was adapted from a Maze Jackson Outline... 7 Strange Preachers – 10th February 2008 pm Matthew 3:1-5 Intro: John the Baptist was a strange preacher! 1. He had a strange message. 2. He had a strange pulpit. 3. He had a strange from of dress. Let’s notice some other strange ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Jesus Freak?

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 7, 2008
     | 5,841 views

    An Original Jesus Freak – John the Baptist

    Are you a Jesus Freak John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12 What do you think of when you hear the word freak? Maybe you think of the old time circus freaks like the bearded lady or the two-headed alligator. I’ve seen a bumper sticker on a car in town that said “I’m a freak, touch me”. So I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Kingdom? Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,543 views

    This sermon and others in the series talks about what priority the Kingdom of God should have in every believer’s life.

    Advancing the Kingdom of God Series “What is the Kingdom?” (Various Scripture) Pray WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? (Expound) 1. What priority does the Kingdom have? a. First b. None because the Kingdom is future c. Some d. Equal to gospel of Christ in preaching priority Not here to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Speaks To Ustoday

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,146 views

    A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, Series A

    2nd Sunday in Advent, December 8, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, God of the prophets, you sent your messenger into the Jordan wilderness to prepare human hearts for the coming of your Son. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Look, Jesus Is Coming"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 33 ratings
     | 9,116 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent

    2nd Sunday Advent Matthew 3:1-12 "Look, Jesus is Coming" "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Signs Along The Way: An Urgent Warning Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2007
     | 3,354 views

    John the Baptist was not out in the wilderness pursuing fame or fortune. He was calling for repentance, a change in life style. Repentance is an about face from sinful behavior to a life that imitates Jesus, that produces "fruit". (Gal. 5) Sadducees and

    In Jesus Holy Name December 9, 2007 Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Advent II - Redeemer “Signs Along The Way: An Urgent Warning” The Advent season places our feet on a journey to the manger in Bethlehem where God the Creator invaded our humanity. John Gugel, in his Advent devotional “Signs Along ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Making Crooked Roads Straight"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 22,670 views

    A sermon on repentance and moving out of the "wilderness".

    “Making Crooked Roads Straight” Matthew 3:1-12 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org “John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” John appeared in the wilderness. In ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Making A Positive Impact For Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    John the Baptist made a big impact on many people. This sermon encourages people to make a positive impact (for Jesus) upon people, and not simply to be going through the motions

    Just occasionally we come across someone who makes a big impact upon us. Early in my life John Stainer made an impact upon me. At the time he had a big bushy beard – a bit like I imagine John the Baptist. John was my Sunday school teacher (John Stainer that is, not the Baptist), and he made an ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David VanHeuvelen avatar

    Prepare For Christmas

    Contributed by David Vanheuvelen on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,811 views

    Are you ready for the coming of the Messiah? Instead of preparing for a holiday, let’s prepare for the coming of the Savior.

    Title: Prepare For Christmas Text: Matthew 3:1-6 December 2, 2007 New Hope Community Chapel Goal: Changed Lives. Changing from preparing for a Holiday to preparing for the coming of the Savior Main Point: What is the one thing I want my audience to know? They need to be prepared for the Savior to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    Turn Around

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Advent-Year A.

    “In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’” -Matthew 3:1-2 There always seems to be “the hottest gift item of the year” to buy each year. The most memorable in my mind was the craze a few years back ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist