Sermons on betrothal:

Altered Plans

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 23, 2019

Joseph was open to God's instructions and changing his intended actions.

December 22, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 1:18-25 Altered Plans Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Differing translations of the Bible can prompt us to reconsider a passage. For instance, the Good News ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ten Suggestions

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 23, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 20: 1 – 26

Exodus 20: 1 – 26 The Ten Suggestions 20 And God spoke all these words, saying: 2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 “You shall have no other gods before Me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Disruptions Of The Christmas Season Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 12, 2006

During this busy and hectic Christmas season many people face life changing disruptions and believers need to know how to deal with those disruptions...

This sermon idea is not original to me as the sermon outline was taken from Proclaim magazine - Winter 2001-02. Text is my fleshing out of the outline. Sermon Series: Christmas Sermons Sermon Title: Disruptions of The Christmas Season Sermon Text: Matt 1:18-25 Introduction: Please stand with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3 - Reconciliation: The New Covenant Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Nov 19, 2019

A message detailing the nature of a quite different marriage contract (known as the New Covenant), by which Israel is to be finally reconciled to Yahweh.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 3: Reconciliation - the New Covenant In the first two messages of this series, we saw that the Israelites were incapable of remaining faithful to their marriage vows made at Mt Sinai to their spiritual husband, Yahweh. Why was this so? Did it mean that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:3-6, Romans 3:22-23, Romans 8:7-8, Romans 9:27, 1 Corinthians 11:25, Galatians 3:21, Colossians 2:14, Titus 3:5, Zechariah 13:8, Hebrews 8:6, Hebrews 9:15, Hebrews 10:4, Hebrews 12:23-24, 1 John 2:2, Romans 10:4, Acts 2:16-17, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 15:24, Hosea 2:16, Jeremiah 3:14, Jeremiah 31:22, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 16:60, Ezekiel 37:9-14, Hosea 2:6, Hosea 2:19-23, John 1:17, Hosea 3:4-5, Matthew 15:24, Matthew 23:37-39, Luke 19:10, Luke 19:44, John 1:11, John 1:29, Zechariah 12:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Announcement Of Jesus' Birth Series

Contributed by Rob Woodrum on Oct 23, 2010

Resolving feelings of inadequacy by observing God's ability to use the marginalized for service

Luke 1:26-38 “Announcement of Jesus’ Birth” All of us probably wish that there were something special about ourselves. Sure, there are those who seem to be gifted with a strong confidence in life and an intense sense of purpose, but the vast majority of us struggle with feelings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph Shows Us God's Way To Cope With A Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 20, 2020

*What should we do when a crisis comes? 1. Keep pursuing God's plan for our lives (vs. 18). 2. Keep growing in God's goodness (vs. 18-20). 3. Trust God to guide us forward (vs. 20-23). 4. Trust Christ to take care of us (vs. 21-25). 5. Do what God wants us to do (vs. 24-25).

Joseph Shows Us God's Way to Cope with a Crisis The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 12, 2012 (Revised August 20, 2020) MESSAGE: *One of Dave Berry's favorite Christmas memories as a child was the annual Nativity Pageant at St. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"The Truly Righteous Person Is Also Merciful.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2001

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.”

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.” Matthew tells the story of the origin and naming of Jesus, the Messiah, from Joseph’s perspective. We have precious little reliable information about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mystery Of The Impossible

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

“The mystery of the impossible shows us what amazing things that the Lord is able to do due to His power.”

THE MYSTERY OF THE IMPOSSIBLE Luke 1:26-38 Proposition: “The mystery of the impossible shows us what amazing things that the Lord is able to do due to His power.” Objective: My purpose is to help people to know that what seems impossible to the world is an open secret to a child of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Joseph) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012

The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

Christmas: Cast of Characters (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/9/2012 This time of year is always special. Families all have their different traditions: decorating the Christmas tree, hanging stockings, traveling to visit family and friends. You may enjoy driving around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Submission Of Mary Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 5, 2022

Did you know that Virgin Mary gave birth to a 7 pound 11 ounce baby Jesus on Christmas Day, December 25, 2008, in Peru. That is what a Reuters news agency reported. It said, “Virgin Mary, a 20-year-old Peruvian woman, gave birth to a baby boy on Christmas day and named him Jesus.

Alba 12-4-2022 THE SUBMISSION OF MARY Luke 1:26-38 Did you know that Virgin Mary gave birth to a 7 pound 11 ounce baby Jesus on Christmas Day, December 25, 2008, in Peru. That is what a Reuters news agency reported. It said, “Virgin Mary, a 20-year-old Peruvian woman, gave birth to a baby boy on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Loves To Extend Mercy And Forgiveness

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 31, 2023

The message examines the story of the woman caught in adultery in a somewhat narrative form.

In Matthew 9:13, Jesus says, “I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Mercy is a word that many Christians fail to truly understand its depth and significance and how the withholding of it can impact a person’s life. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13, John 8:2-11, Deuteronomy 22:22-27, Psalm 25:5, Psalm 69:6, Psalm 130:5-6, Matthew 5:17-18, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Courage: The Story Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 28, 2006

There are three points to this sermon. 1. God gives courage to ordinary people. 2. God gives us courage to overcome our doubts and fears. 3. God gives us courage to face the future.

(This sermon is a re-working of “The Nativity Story: The Courage of Joseph” by C. Raymond van Pletsen. I used some of the same wording and illustrations but changed the outline and applications. I only spoke of movies I had seen and since I am not a sports fan changed the ending.) Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Voices Of Christmas - Hope

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

This sermon focuses on four characters in the Christmas narrative and what their "voice" says to us. It uses the acrostic H-O-P-E to illustrate that in the end all the "voices" proclaim HOPE to a lost and dying world!

Four Voices of Christmas – Voices of Hope Sermon – December 25th 2005 In Fridays Boston Herald I read a story about a school in the eastern part of the state where the children were informed, at the ire of many parents, that they could not sing songs with and religious references in them. They ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And Christ Came

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 8, 2007

This message will bring hope and comfort to all.Part 2 of a Christmas series. I feel as though this message has to be read, but of course with prayer and passion.

And Christ Came Text: Isaiah 9:6 6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. This prophecy of the coming Christ was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Known By Many Names

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 22, 2009

A Poetic sermon for Christmas eve, based on Luke’s story of the nativity

Christmas Eve December 24, 2009 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Gracious Christ, babe at Bethlehem, who is also Lord of lords and king of kings, enable us to praise you, not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran