Sermons on Marys Extravagance:

Why Are Jesus' Genealogies In Matthew And Luke Different?

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 21, 2023

From https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/why-are-jesus-genealogies-in-matthew-and-luke-different This post is adapted from the Four Portraits, One Jesus: Jesus’ Birth, Childhood, and Early Ministry, a free online course taught by Dr. Mark Strauss. My notes will be added later.

The birth narratives in both Matthew and Luke help answer the question, “Who is Jesus and where did he come from?” One of the ways each book does this is by recounting Jesus’ genealogy. The problem is: the genealogies are different. The Old Testament predicted that the Messiah would come from the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

A Dream Of Joseph.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013

Joseph was not afraid to take the lead in his family, and opened his heart and his home to the Son of God.

JOSEPH’S DREAM. Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph was a dreamer. This was true of the Old Testament Joseph, the son of Jacob, derogatively referred to as “this dreamer” (cf. Genesis 37:19). It was also true of the New Testament Joseph, recognised here as “the son of David” (Matthew 1:20). Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Not Home Alone Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

3 of 4 on Christmas. This message is on Joseph

Classic Christmas December 24, 2006 Home Alone Christmas Breakfast at Big Boy Home Alone is a movie about a boy named Kevin who wishes that his family would just disappear. And this time his wish comes true as he is accidentally left home as his family travels to France for Christmas. At first he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Him Your Best And He Will Do The Rest!

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 7, 2010

This is a message that deals with doing what we can for God.

Give Him your Best, ant HE will do the Rest! 1/7/10 Mark 14:3-9 And being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured it on His head. But there were some who were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: *other

Turning Weeping To Joy

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 26, 2011

Reasons why our weeping can always be turned to joy.

A young couple began attending a midwest church. They had been saved only about 8 months when they announced that they needed prayer; they had experienced several miscarriages and had just discovered they were with child again. The congregation responded. And the young couple had the most ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christmas Story - Fact Or Fiction? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2012

I used this abbreviated sermon on the Sunday of our special Christmas themed service.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who got tired of all the Christmas hoopla and commercialism. 1. So, he decided not to send Christmas cards, feeling that the expense and effort were non-productive. a. For the first ten days of December he felt good about his decision. b. But then, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Helps With Death

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead encourages us in ministering to those who have lost loved ones.

JESUS HELPS WITH DEATH John 11:1-46 INTRO: Many different people help with death. Doctors and nurses work to prevent death and to help people die in comfort. Insurance personnel urge people to protect loved ones. Funeral directors help bury the body. Many people help us with our deaths. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

God's Hope In Troubled Times

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006

Through the birth of the Christ child and the visitation of the angels to the shepherds we see a God who cares and comes to us at our worst times to deliver us.

When we read the Christmas story of the birth of Christ I think we have a tendency to gloss over and glamorize what really happened. We sing our Christmas songs and envision this postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It’s beautiful, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Set My Soul Afire Lord

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Feb 22, 2023

They had the heartburn

SET MY SOUL AFIRE LORD LUKE 24:32 24:32 And they said one to another, did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? A little background here from this passage and what is going on. Here we find where the Bible says two people were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32

Denomination: Baptist

A Supper With Sister Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

I heard God calling me the other night. It wasn’t something powerful or amazing, it was just a quiet questioning in my spirit saying, ‘Do you have some time for me today?’ Of course part of my mind says, ‘Lord, what do you think I’ve been doing all week

Introduction: I heard God calling me the other night. It wasn’t something powerful or amazing, it was just a quiet questioning in my spirit saying, ‘Do you have some time for me today?’ Of course part of my mind says, ‘Lord, what do you think I’ve been doing all week? I’ve been preparing sermons ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 1.18-25 The Surprising Birth Of The Messiah Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 1.18-25 The surprising birth of the Messiah

Matthew 1.18-25 The surprising birth of the Messiah Manuscript Last week I preached on Matthew 1.1-18 and today I would like to continue with the rest of this chapter. So we will spend some recapping vs 1-17 before we move on to vs 18-25. Please open Bibles Mt 1.1-17 – mostly genealogy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The First Miracle

Contributed by Gary Holt on Aug 20, 2024

In other word, the miracles that Jesus did: o were intended to say to people: o PAY ATTENTION! o This is the Son of God… this is the one you need to listen to!

Credit: o Some parts are from Troy Burst. o Some thoughts from John McArthur’s sermon on this text o Some of the opening illustrations and some of the body is from Jeff Strite. “The First Miracle” John 2:1-11 Do you know about miracle of Jesus turning water to wine? - Jesus was at a wedding ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas: The Perspective Of Elizabeth: Trusting The God's Heart

Contributed by Gina Krause on Dec 4, 2023

• Over the next four weeks, we’re going to take a fresh look at Christmas through the eyes of some of the people who were involved in the story of Christ's birth.

Christmas God’s perspective Elizabeth: Trusting the Master’s heart through disappointment • Over the next four weeks, we’re going to take a fresh look at Christmas through the eyes of some of the people who were involved. Last year we looked at • Zechariah an elderly priest who becomes the ...read more

Joseph's Story

Contributed by William Groover on Dec 11, 2001

Dramatic monologue on Joseph

“Joseph’s Story” Dr. Bill Groover Tallahassee, Florida © 1998, 2002, William A. Groover Jr., Ph.D. Preachers may use this sermon or any part in worship if no publication is involved. No credit to the author is required, but an e-mail to DrBillGroover@aol.com will be appreciated. I’d also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Nativity Story: The Courage Of Joseph Series

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 19, 2006

Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world.

THE COURAGE OF JOSEPH Matthew 1:18-25 The Main Idea Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. Moral. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world. Manly. He demonstrated his courage when, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ