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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    A Father Of Vision

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 31, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 7,238 views

    Joseph was not the biological Father of Jesus, but he certainly was a good example of the CHARACTERISTICS OF A VISIONARY FATHER.

    The first two chapters of Matthew’s gospel contain five different dreams or visions. FOUR OF THESE DIVINE DREAMS WERE GIVEN TO JOSEPH - THE EARTHLY FATHER OF JESUS. It is clear to see that Joseph was a father of vision - God’s vision! Joseph had a particular responsibility among men. He would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Treston avatar

    Joe's Dilema

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 2,320 views

    oh dear what can the matter be Mary is pregnant who can the father be?

    As you can see from this mornings reading Joseph had a dilema to face. To be quite honest it’s not really the sort of dilema that many of us will have to face, I now for a fact that no one here will ever be told that there wife to be is expecting a child concieved by the Holy Spirit . So I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Attributes Of God - Active In The Life Of Christ To Leader

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,649 views

    Praises for the attributes of God from one who was active in the life of Christ to the Leader

    255. God Who Was Active in the Life of Jesus Christ – I praise you Father for actively working in and through Christ and His ministries while He was on earth. “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel - which means, ‘God with us.” (Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Flight To Egypt

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,186 views

    After all the excitement and celebration, Jesus and his parents are alone. The realities of the opposition to Christ are to be dealt with.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration of when I worked for land developer. After new subdivision launched, we would build model homes and have big opening celebration. Next day, I would return to fond lonely real estate agent waiting for a potential buyer to come. The reality of the work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Patrick avatar

    The Best Gifts Come In Small Packages

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,241 views

    We need the joyful reminder that God is present with us not only in life’s most difficult moments but especially in the midst of life’s tragedies.

    The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages / Matthew 1:18-25 Advent 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 23 Dec. 2001 A little boy and girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in heavenly beans." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    A Man Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,118 views

    A sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent

    4th Sunday in Advent Matthew 1:18-25 "A Man of Faithfulness"   A father was telling his small son the story about the lost sheep who left the other 99. He explained, how the little sheep crawled through the hold in the fence -- running and skipping and playing in the sunshine. Out of the woods came ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    2 - Matthew’s Genealogy Of Jesus

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,279 views

    Jesus’ Genealogy is like a sine wave! Some cool points about Jesus’ Genealogy in the account of the apostle Matthew.

    > Matthew’s Genealogy of Jesus < Matthew was a tax collector of Jewish descent. He wrote this Gospel with a main focus to a Jewish audience. Old Testament prophecies are mentioned in Matthew’s Gospel when the prophecies are fulfilled (He does this 9 times in this Gospel). Parallel to some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    When Life Takes A Wrong Turn...i Need A Miracle Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 83 ratings
     | 9,431 views

    Things don’t always go as expected. Joseph found it out, and so have you. What do I do when life seemingly takes a wrong turn and I need a miracle?

    For Horace Walpole life had taken a wrong turn somewhere along his journey. Life had become drab and dreary, just an existence. I won’t ask for a show of hands though I think some of you could relate to Horace’s situation. It is where you are right now. You made plans in life and somewhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Just Joseph

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 2,966 views

    Joseph conducted himself nobly in a very difficult situation.

    JUST JOSEPH MATTHEW 1:18-25 18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    The Angel's Message To Joseph: Salvation Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 8,409 views

    The angel gave Joseph a message that changed his plans. We will want to obey God too, when we realize Jesus saves us from our sins.

    The Christmas Angels – Part 3 CCCH 12-19-99 INTRODUCTION Step with me, if you will, for a moment into the world of the Middle East around 3 B.C. It’s difficult to do, I know, but we have a good reference here. A. After learning about Mary’s pregnancy, Joseph was faced with a tough decision. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    A Delicate Situation

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,319 views

    Faced with a decision such as the one Joseph faced, what would you decide to do? Could you believe Mary? Could you accept her situation? How about accepting God’s involvement in the event? What is your decision today?

    This week at our house the Christmas decorations have been going up. It’s funny how even the hanging of the decorations have their traditions and rituals about them. Once every waterglobe is set out, once all the candles are lit, once every piece of evergreen garland is restretched from its long ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • J. Douglas Duty Jr. avatar

    Have You Heard The News?

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    sermon on the annunciation

    Have you heard the news? Luke 1:26-38 / Matthew 1:18-25 News – we have news channels all over the T.V. – CNN, MSNBC, CSPAN, NEWS8. We have papers galore – The Times, The Post, The Messenger and the Journal, the National Enquirer. You can even get news updates on your pager or your cell phone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 568 ratings
     | 67,837 views

    When we get to know Joseph and Mary more personally we will see Christmas from their point of view.

    December 13, 1998 INTRODUCTION (Use an object lesson of our Nativity Scene from home – pull figures out of a box one at a time while talking) One of my favorite parts of Christmas preparation is putting up the Nativity set. Each year, like many people, you may pull yours out of storage, dust it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Hudnall avatar

    Becoming A Person God Can Trust

    Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 8,593 views

    Lessons from the life of Jesus’ stepfather Joseph. How we can learn to become a person God can trust.

    INTRODUCTION When you own something of great value you want to make sure it is kept in trustworthy hands. You want your money to be with a bank you can trust. If you own stock, you want the stock to be in a trustworthy company. As any owners of Enron stock recently learned; It’s risky to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William Groover avatar

    Joseph's Story

    Contributed by William Groover on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,150 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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