Sermons on Matthew 3:13: showing 16-30 of 235

Why Was Jesus Baptized? - 3:16 And Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 14, 2005

Why was Jesus baptized? Granted, Jesus said it was to "fulfill" all righteousness"... but what does that mean?

OPEN: A woman once took her 4-year-old daughter to a baptismal service at her church. Later that night, her daughter took all of her dolls into the bathtub with her and held her own “baptism.” As she dunked each doll under the water, she repeated, “Now I baptize you in the name of the Father, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 2: John The Baptist Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Number two in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at John the Baptist and repentance and holiness.

Introduction As we said this morning we are going to be looking at some of the imagery from These are the Days of Elijah to help us understand the idea of renewal and how it is God can move on us. The imagery from These are the Days of Elijah is all Biblical, which is good, but unfortunately it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Wonder Of His Baptism Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Jesus’ complete devotion to God

THE WONDER OF HIS BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: Today we are starting a new series of messages entitled, “the wonder of it all.” Between now and the Sunday after Easter I want us to look at 8 incidents in the life of Jesus that demonstrate the wonder of His existence while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Going Under Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 7, 2006

This is about Jesus’ baptism, and what it shows for us: an attitude of humility and submission.

Matthew 3:1-16 – Going Under (Lengthy illustration at end by Dr. Wayne Dehoney and SermonCentral Pro.) As I mentioned last week, this year, we are looking at the life of Jesus. What He did, what He said, how He spent His time on earth. Today we are looking at one of the 1st things He did as He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptizer Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 26, 2006

A look at the greatness of John and his baptism of Jesus

JOHN THE BAPTIZER 1. Matthew tells us nothing about the childhood of Jesus. Instead, he offers us chapter 3 as a transition between Jesus as a young child (Matthew 2) and the adult Jesus being tempted in the wilderness (Matthew 4). 2. Matthew 3 emphasizes the work of John the Baptizer. John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved, Sanctified, And Sent Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 18, 2002

A sermon on Matthew 3:13-17- Great for Baptism (Adapted from ideas on eSermons.com)

Sermon for 3/17/2002 Matthew 3:16 The 3:16’s of the Bible Introduction: A. I have no been smooth with all of my baptisms. Water too cold, too hot, bugs, can get you down until you bubble, etc. B. One lady wanted to know what she would feel when she was baptized. Minister didn’t know how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

How Obedient Are You Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 15, 2003

Obedience, a lacking need in our society today

How Obedient Are You? Obedience, here is a word that is more commonly associated with the lifestyle training of dogs than it is of people. The dictionary defines obedience as 1. act of obeying: the action or condition of obeying authority 2. CHRISTIANITY church’s rule: the religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 16, 2003

A study on the importance of this event in the life of Christ

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Wed. Evening, 1/15/03 Title: Events from Jesus Life: Baptism Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Introduction 1. We have established Christ 1st as our vision for 2003. A. If we put Christ 1st in our lives... B. in our families C. and in our church D. then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

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

Reaching Down To Save

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 26, 2002

Jesus descended to our level in his baptism in order to elevate us to life.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Epiphany Sunday January 13, 2001 Mt. 2:1-12 “Reaching Down to Save” “Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Was Jesus Baptized?

Contributed by Tim Bond on Feb 4, 2002

Jesus’ baptism tells us something about the significance of baptism for all Christians.

Some of the most memorable events in the church are baptisms. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of participating in many baptisms, and I have to say that they are some of my greatest recollections of church. The first baptism I participated in up close and personal was my own. At age 13, on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Romans 6:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Baptised

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002

Jesus identifies with us in Baptism

As we come to think about the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, we mustn’t make the mistake of forgetting what comes before it. Matthew has just finished describing John’s ministry of preparation for the coming of the Messiah. His message has been one of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican