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  • Jan Arthur Lee avatar

    Bear Fruit Or Burn

    Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,636 views

    Examining the message and implications of John the Baptist.

    BEAR FRUIT OR BURN Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Good morning. If you have your bibles please turn with me to the gospel of Matthew 3:1-12. Today we begin a new series that begins here in Matthew 3 and ends with the Sermon on the Mount through chapter 7. And this section of Scripture in the gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Hicks avatar

    John Prepares The Way

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,315 views

    John the Baptist prepared the way for us to know and trust in Christ.

    John prepares the way Matthew 3:1-12 Are you ready to meet Jesus? How do you help others to prepare to meet Him? If you had been sent as the front man for Jesus to come into town, what would you do to make sure that hearts were ready to receive Him and His message? For 400 years God had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dan Brown avatar

    The King Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,919 views

    John the Baptist prepares the way for Christ the King. Look at John’s message repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand and what that means for us today

    Sermon 1/21/07-Matt. 3:1-10- “The King is Coming!” Intro. –Turn to Matt. 3. Event coming up that I enjoy watching. State of the Union address. One of the most powerful moments each year is right at the beginning, when in the midst of all the noise and chaos there is a voice that booms out ...read more

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  • Pastor Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 3 - The Beginning Of Jesus' Ministry Series

    Contributed by Pastor Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,253 views

    This sermon explores the very beginning of Jesus’ ministry and how it really all began for Jesus, and how it begins for us.

    The Commission Part 3 – The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERIES We started this series before Good Friday, Passover and Resurrection Day. I began talking about what God has called us to do, and how we need to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Earl Graston avatar

    Behold He Comes

    Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    Savior and Lord, you must accept both.

    Behold, He Comes Three years that shook the world. And the world continues to shake. Has there ever been anyone that has impacted the world more than Jesus? Has there ever been anyone that has caused more lives to be changed? Has there ever been anyone that has sacrificed more? Do you know Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Take The Hill!

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 13, 2007
     | 1,684 views

    An exhortation to men on Father’s Day. God has given each of us a voice, what will we proclaim with it.

    Father’s Day- speak to fathers/husbands/men/yng men Mt 11:12 … the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it. NIV Advertisement- Marines- A Few Good Men! How would you like your wife to say … I married one of the few good men! God- looking for men- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Different...yet The Same

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,954 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Influence With Outsiders Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,071 views

    Where are the Christians who would stand out in a crowd? The church seems to conform and be idle in sharing the gospel. But Christ call is still alive for us today.

    Stand Out- Part 1 Influence with Outsiders Pastor Ryan Akers Matthew 3:1-12 What have you ever done to stand out in a crowd? Life pushes conformity, we are crying to make an impression on this world. We want to because deep down we know there is something more than what we have right now. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    John Speaks To Ustoday

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,140 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
     | 9,108 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
     | 3,336 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
     | 22,648 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
     | 5,444 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
     | 9,800 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
     | 6,026 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