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This passage seems to reveal how Mary, Joseph and Jesus prioritized God’s things in their routines, regards (or affections), and relationships.
Today, as we continue our study in the book of Luke, we come to a rather peculiar passage that provides a rare glimpse into Jesus’ childhood. The other gospels vary in how much they share about Jesus before his public ministry begins. Matthew devotes about 48 verses to Jesus’ early years (some of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52
Denomination: Baptist
What were your expectations for the Christmas holiday? Did you have an expectation of a perfect time with family and getting that perfect gift? Did reality meet with your expectations? Mary and Joseph had high expectations, but a disruption was placed in
Sermon Brief Date Written: December 21, 2010 (edited) Date Preached: December 17, 2006; Repreached Dec 26, 2010 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Christmas Sermons Sermon Title: Disruptions of The Christmas Season Sermon Text: Matt 1:18-25 ...read more
This sermon explores the divine revelations and human responses in the birth of Jesus, emphasizing Mary's maternity, the shepherds' message, and Mary's reflections. Key
Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to stand before you today, to share in the love and unity that is ever present in this gathering of God’s children. We are here by divine appointment. We find ourselves drawn together in this sacred space, not to merely listen to a sermon, but to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
Topics: Treasured Things, Christmas
Joseph and Mary lost Jesus in Jerusalem but they weren't the last people to lose him. Insights on how we lose Jesus in our lives
Losing Jesus So, where were you when you lost your kid? Seriously, if you have children you’ve lost one at some point or another. And if you haven’t lost one yet you will. Maybe it was in a grocery store, or on a street, at Disney Land or perhaps at church. But you remember the ...read more
Denomination: Wesleyan
This morning we are going to follow Mary and Joseph’s dilemma and think about how we too might lose sight of Christ, how Jesus can become LOST IN THE SHUFFLE of our busy lives, especially during this Christmas Season.
TITLE: LOST IN THE SHUFFLE SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:41-52 I am excited this morning to begin our Advent series. I look forward to and love this time of year and bring messages leading up to the greatest announcement the world has ever heard. I hear so many preachers say they no longer do an ...read more
Week 3 of Advent is Joy. The Christmas story shows us Joy promised, joy delayed, and joy expressed.
Why’s There a Pink Candle? (An Advent Sermon About Joy) James Jackson / General Adult Every year during the month of December, we have the Advent wreath onstage. This is my ninth Christmas season as your pastor, and I know we've had it as long as I've been here, and I checked ...read more
We can learn much from Saint Joseph about the ways to fight acedia and to recover the joy of evangelization.
Feast of St. Joseph 2015 Joy of the Gospel It is humbling to lead this prayer service on a solemnity, especially that of St. Joseph. He is the patron of fathers, of workers, of carpenters, of social justice, and of the universal Church. He has titles such as St. Joseph the Worker and St. Joseph ...read more
Scripture: Romans 4:13-22
Denomination: Catholic
2nd sermon in a series on Christmas.
Last Sunday our story of the birth of Jesus has it very beginning. It began when young Mary said yes to God and would see her entire earthly life change. But it was that yes to God that opened our story to fulfill prophesy’s of old and allowed it to unfold through out eternity. The best I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Denomination: Independent/Bible
We sing O Little Town of Bethlehem, but it seems like a strange choice for Mary and Joseph to travel 120 km when Mary was "Great with Child". This message seeks to answer some of the questions
O Little Town of Bethlehem, So you probably know the story, the Angel Gabriel appears to Mary and tells her the exciting news, she’s going to be a mom, even though she is still a virgin, they work out the details but then there is the entire process of telling her parents and her fiancé, in ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7
This sermon uses the name JOSEPH as an acrostic with each letter representing a characteristic in the life of this famous father figure.
JOSEPH (Matthew 1:18-21) There are many monumental statements we associate with fathers. Statements that reverberate down through the corridors of time. Statements like: Ask your mother. I was watching that! It’s only blood, wipe it off. I’m not lost. I’m taking a short cut. Today as we ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21
Luke's gospel tells us that Mary and Joseph offered the poor person's sacrifice when taking Jesus to the Temple. Why would God have chosen for His Son to be born into a poor family?
TWO YOUNG PIGEONS: Jesus’ family gave the poor offering. - Luke 2:24. - Leviticus 12:8. - Unless you know the Old Testament background, the mention of dove/pigeon offering is one that we would pass right over. We have no frame of reference on what it means. - When we look back in Leviticus, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:21-24
Who are angels and what is their role. Three times an agel of the Lord appeared and significantly altered the life of Joseph and Mary.
WSMM 22-12-2013 The Christmas Story Dr. Billy Graham relates a story in his book "God's Secret Agents" about missionary John Paton and his wife in The New Hebrides. It is said that one night they were surrounded by hostile natives who wanted to kill them. They prayed through the night for ...read more
Denomination: Anglican
A sermon for Christmas Eve 2020
“An Odd Cast of Characters” Luke 2:1-17 A sermon for Christmas Eve, 2020 Pastor John Bright Luke 2 “1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-17
Denomination: Methodist
Second message in a series on the Gospel of Luke. Mary & Joseph discovered that their son Jesus was missing. What would you do if you discovered that Jesus was missing in your life?
The Gospel of Luke Chapter 2:41-51 Today is our second message in a series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good news” So, you could say that this series is about “The good news of Luke” What exactly is this good news? Simply put, it’s the life story of Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:41-51
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The story of Mary and Joseph in the first Christmas teaches us about the greatest gift that God has given to us - His Son Jesus, and salvation, joy, peace and hope.
PREPARATION FOR THE VISITATION THE BIG IDEA: The story of Mary and Joseph in the first Christmas teaches us about the greatest gift that God has given to us - His Son Jesus, and salvation, joy, peace and hope. • Christmas is all about celebrating Jesus – the Saviour of the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Denomination: *other
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