Sermons on Joseph And Christmas:

God Meant It For Good!

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007

This is a narrative sermon of the story of Joseph.

Introduction: Joseph’s story is a story that has everything in it, including political intrigue, sibling rivalry, love and hate, jealousy and compassion, lust and ambition, heroism and pity. Of course, Joseph is the Hero, but as we will see God is the main character as well as the director. One ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Through The Events Of Life

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jan 6, 2022

Joseph and the trials that formed him

We don't seek to escape this life by dreaming of heaven. But we do find we can endure this life because of the certainty of heaven. Heaven is eternal. Earth is temporal. Those who fix all their affections of the fleeting things of this world are the real escapists, because they are vainly ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Place Prepared.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2024

Joseph comforts his brothers.

A PLACE PREPARED. Genesis 45:3-10. Joseph went from his father’s favour, to the pit, and into slavery. In Potiphar’s house, he went from his master’s favour to false accusation to prison. In prison, Joseph went from the warder’s favour, to the forgetfulness of his surviving former cell-mate: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Child Is This

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 20, 2012

A Christmas Sunday message answering the question who is the baby and why does it matter

WHAT CHILD IS THIS? John 1:1-14 Christ’s birth means that God intervened in the history of human affairs to redeem a creation that had rebelled against him. INTRODUCTION I thought it would be a good idea for us ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Name Shall Be...jesus - Savior Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

An examination of the name "Jesus" geared to help the audience understand the huge significance of the saving work of Jesus on the cross and embrace His work as our Savior

What does your name mean? If you’re not sure, you can probably look it up on the internet and find out pretty quickly. Surnames in particular often meant something about a person’s ancestors - Many names tell us about a person’s parentage, like O’brien, Anderson, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship Like The Shepherds

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Finding ourselves in the story of the shepherds and responding by worshiping God

Worship Like the Shepherds ¡V Luke 2:8-20 Steve Simala Grant ¡V Dec. 8/9, 2001 Intro: I want you to think about God. Just for a moment, concentrate on God in your mind. Use your imagination if you like, or reflect on God¡¦s characteristics, or meditate on all that God has done for you. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2000

Year C. 4th Sunday of Advent

Year C. 4th Sunday of Advent December 24, 2000 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor Heavenly Father, thank you for your unexpected grace and the Word of promise that we have inherited eternal life because of your Son. Amen. Title: “God’s Grace.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare The Way For The Lord

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This is an advent sermon.

I. God’s Comfort. “I think my water broke!” “Your what did what?” I replied. “I think my water broke!” “Not now. We’re at church.” “No, this is it. We gotta go to the hospital.” “Uh, okay. Let me ask mom to take Victoria.” We were off to the hospital. It wasn’t supposed to be for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

History Of Our Hope

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

Too often we have a tendency to lose hope. We fight battles with each other or face tremendous trials and we just cannot seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel

The History of Our Hope” SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:44 “Then He said to them, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” INTRODUCTION: Advent is the season of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seeking God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 10, 2005

Christmas reveals a seeking God, who endeavour to speak to us, and a sacrificial God, who is willing to sacrifice for our good.

1 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4, Hebrews 2:5-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Brought You Out To Take You In

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 5, 2006

God delivered a nation through Moses. He delivers the world through Christ. In delivering a people several things that grip us must be broken.

HE BROUGHT YOU OUT TO TAKE YOU IN Advent Series-Part 1 Acts 7:20-37 Sunday, December 3, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read Acts 7:20-37 • THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CHRISTMAS TO AMERICANS The Barna Research Group poll, conducted for the Lutheran Hour Ministries found that: 37% of adults in the national ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:20-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thinking Outside The Crib Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 29, 2008

Fourth in a series of sermons developed around and following the Magnificat (Luke 1)

Thinking Outside the Crib Luke 2:4-7 INTRODUCTION: What was God thinking? Why did God choose the time and place He did for the birth of his son, the savior of the world? To quote Victor Hugo in Les Miserables, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” What he said about eighteenth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Greatest Birthday Celebration Series

Contributed by James Crain on Dec 14, 2007

This sermon describes the birth of Jesus Christ. It focuses on unique manner in which God brings about events as opposed to the world. God choses the person, the place, the time, he announces the birth, he sends out invitations to the most unlikely people

THE WORLD’S BEST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION God’s Marvelous Method Of Sending His Son Into The World God Chose the Host • They were NOT rich, popular, or famous • They were poor from an obscure village. • She was pure, a virgin. • He was a just man, • They knew God’s Word. • They were humble. • They ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Emmanuel

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Jesus

Matthew 1:18-25 Emmanuel 21 and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. I. His Name identifies His Person... A. "JE" is the abbreviation for Jehovah. B. "Sus" is the abbreviation for Saviour. II. His Name identifies His Purpose: to be "the saviour of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

“worth The Wait”

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Simeon

Luke 2:25-35 “Worth The Wait” I. The Spiritual Walk of Simeon (25-27) A. His Character 25 “..the same man was just [toward man] and devout [toward God]...” B. His Comfort 25 - “...waiting for the consolation of Israel...” C. His Consecration ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Holiness