Sermons about Joseph And Christmas

I Want Christmas To Be Over!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

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Christmas can be difficult and sometimes you just can’t wait until it is over. This sermon looks at the first Christmas through the eyes of Joseph and what it must have been like for him.

Maybe you can relate to this. I got this story from a friend of mine, and it tells the story of how the tradition of putting the angel of top of the tree began. When four of Santa’s elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones, Santa was beginning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Orchestration Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 14, 2009

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It may seem like Jesus, Mary, and Joseph were at the mercy of innkeepers and emperors, but, in retrospect, the birth of Jesus amplifies God’s control and involvement in the entire matter. God is strong and in control.

God’s Orchestration of Christmas (Luke 2:1-7) 1. This story broke this week from the United Kingdom: " LONDON (Reuters) – Gone are the days of shepherds in tea towels and tinsel-clad angels. Britain’s competitive parents are forking out on luxury pashmina shawls and velour dressing gowns to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Journey To Bethlehem Part 1 Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2001

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Mary & Joseph faced many obstacles before they could reach Bethlehem but God had their trip all planned out.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith In The Manger

Contributed by Robert Mcmurdock on Dec 23, 2006

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Showing us how faith operated in the lives of Mary and Joseph, and how essential it is for believers to have a similar faith in God

Faith in the Manger On this Christmas Eve Worship Service( of the year 2006), we are going to focus on the manner in which faith was demonstrated in the incarnation event of Jesus Christ. Let us first of all remember that no matter what we do for God, an attitude of faith is absolutely essential. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Holiness

Afraid

Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007

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Mary and Joseph Fearful concerning the birth and life of Jesus and how that relates to you and I in doing and following the Lord today.

Afraid Have you ever found yourself afraid, afraid of the future, afraid of failure, afraid of not being good enough, My daughter told us after my granddaughter was born she was afraid of not being a good mother, Are you afraid of what God has planned for you? Mary and Joseph no doubt had a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obeying - Even When It Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

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Christmas message focusing on the obedience of Joseph and Mary in circumstances less than ideal in our information age.

Obeying – Even If It Doesn’t Seem to Make Sense The Lesson of Joseph and Mary Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 December 12, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this sermon can be heard at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Innkeeper

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 22, 2013

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A short drama about what the Innkeeper might have said if given the chance

This is a drama type sermon, more like a monologue than anything else. Have someone explain that the sermon they are about to become a part of may be a little different than what they are used to (This is especially helpful if you have visitors or you’re at a new church) Have this person ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent 2 2016 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 9, 2016

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The Incarnation took immense planning; a righteous virgin and a carpenter from an obscure town, a pagan emperor taking a census, a journey, a manger, the family lineage. All of these had to be in place and timed perfectly. We serve a great God! PTL!!

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-7 Please find this passage in your Bibles. “O Little Town of Bethlehem” – sing the first verse A Cappella as the folks find the Scripture reading for the day. We love that little Christmas song, don’t we? Let’s go ahead and read from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Dreams Shattered On The Rocks Of Reality. Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 7, 2011

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What happens when our plans and our dreams are shattered by reality?

Introduction: The year was 1929. The Roaring Twenties were in full swing. People were happy; the economy was in full boom. Despite the dangers of speculation, many believed the stock market would climb indefinetly. After all, in a six year period, the Dow Jones had risen 5 fold. Then it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church

“a Man’s Love” Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

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This Series of Sermons looks at the love of God displayed through the various characters in the Christmas Story. This sermon focuses on Joseph's love for Mary, for Jesus and for God.

I.Sunday School teacher: "Why did Mary and Joseph take Jesus with them to Jerusalem?" Little Joanie: "Maybe they couldn't get a baby-sitter?" A.We live in a pagan world that will do everything it can to ignore the Christmas story. 1.But it is for us in the counterculture of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Could Mary Have Been Stoned For Adultery?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 3, 2021

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The title question leads us into a deeper appreciation of the sacrifice that Joseph made in standing with Mary.

A QUESTION: Could Mary have been stoned for adultery? - Matthew 1:18-19. - This is a question that has bugged me for a while. If Mary is presumed to be an adulteress, could she have been stoned? WERE THEY MARRIED? Betrothal was more like marriage than engagement. - Matthew 1:18-19. - Unlike ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels: We Have Heard On High Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019

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With all the emphasis on angels during the Christmas season, we need to sort out what the Bible says about what angels are, what angels do, and what part they play in the Christmas story.

Please hear these words from Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed[a] to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Daniel 9:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God When Times Are Tough

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020

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The season after Christmas can be blah. All the excitement is gone and we're left with the emotional crash after. This sermon speaks to how we can trust God when times are tough.

Trusting God When Times Are Tough: The Christmas Hangover Have you ever had a hangover? I hear they can be rough. You know the story… the night before, you felt alive. You even loved everyone. Then you wake the next morning, and you can't say for sure, but you might be dead. Once in a while, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15, Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Episcopal

Unafraid - God Has A Plan Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

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Continuing Christmas series. A look at Joseph, the way his plans were submitted to God's.

All through these days, weeks, months, Joseph has been making a plan. God knew what He was doing when He created marriage and made it the central place where mankind would be reproduced, and nurtured. Little boys will grow up to become young men. Young men will feel the urge to establish their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unexpected News Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 28, 2021

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Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday. The original Christmas was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and turns from God. God loves doing the unexpected.

Video Transition: Mary did you know video! Series: Unexpected Christmas Thesis of Series: Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday. The original Christmas was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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