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Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2009

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The reality is that our lives were not called into retreat… but RISK.

As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shocking Birth Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

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Matthew 1:18-25 declares 3 ways that the virgin birth impacts my life.

A Shocking Birth Series: Beginnings of a Legacy December 6, 2009 This morning I want to quote from one of the great theological minds of our time… Dr. Seuss! As a kid, (I don’t know about you), but I used to love reading his books and especially looking at the pictures… books ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Labor Pains Of Christmas

Contributed by Gus Lohrum on Dec 21, 2010

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Consider the spiritual struggle of Joseph in his dream as spiritual labor pains we all go through as God leads us.

The Labor Pains of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 December 12, 2010 When a woman gives natural birth to a child there is immense pain. Comedian Carol Burnett said the pain was like imagining what we would feel if someone pulled your eye lid back over your head. But ultimately out of the pain of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Is This Baby Immanuel?

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 23, 2010

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Christmas is so much more than a birth, even a miraculous birth. The name Immanuel reveals the mystery of Christmas. A) Because he's our God in the flesh, born of the virgin. B) Because he is our Jesus, come to save us.

Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Theme: Why Is This Baby Immanuel? A. Because he's our God in the flesh, born of the virgin B. Because he is our Jesus, come to save us Season: Advent 4a Date: December 19, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Why-Is-This-Baby-Immanuel_-Matthew1_18-25.html ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Faces Of Christmas - The Face Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 23, 2010

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Christmas Eve message that looks at why God came through Christ.

The Face of God Matthew 1:18-25 Christmas Eve 2010 What does it mean that God showed his face among men? It means he loves us (John 3:16) It means he wants to be with us (Matthew 1:23; Slide Merry Christmas. We are glad that you are here this evening to worship Jesus, the Christ as you begin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jan 5, 2011

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There are many nativity stories. Matthew has one too. Every story has its own focus. Matthew focuses on David's lineage, fulfilled prophecies, Jesus' name and love.

Many Nativity stories - Matthew has one too - every story has its own focus - Mark starts with grown-up Jesus getting baptized by John, heading right into ministry and his final days in Jerusalem - Luke makes sure he has the history right, dating it while Quirinius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Congregational

The Man That God Called Daddy

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 1, 2010

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God used Joseph, who was a man of conviction and compassion, to be the earthly "daddy" of Jesus.

Intro. Joseph - Greatness is the backdrop of the Godly man we will observe today. Not much is known of his life. But I believe when we get to heaven, Joseph will be honored beyond belief. He was a good man. A hard working, carpenter. We do not find him in the Scriptures after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 3, 2010

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The virgin birth is not just an option to be considered indeed what we need to understand is that the Virgin Birth rests on the “great divide” that separates those who believe the Bible is God’s Word, and those who don’t.

The Reality of the Virgin Birth Matthew 1:18-25 We live in a day of Oprah-style “cafeteria religion,” people believe that they can just pick and choose what to believe they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Conceptions- A God Thing

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 11, 2010

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A word that promises to challege all who listen. We are created to be fruitful, grow and produce.

Conceptions- A God Thing Matthew 1: 18-23 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph Of Bethlehem

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

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Joseph the forgotten figure of Christmas, (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Joseph the forgotten figure of Christmas, Reading: Matthew chapter 1 verse 18-25. ill: • 800,000 words in the English language. • 300,000 are technical terms. • Average person knows about 10,000 words; • And on average uses about 5,000 words. Words of course play an important part in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Brethren

Emmanuel

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

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Emmanuel. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Emmanuel - Xmas carol service 2008 Ill: • A couple of years ago an advert challenged different celebrities to; • ‘Describe Christmas in three words’. • One celeb replied: ‘Eating too much’. • Another replied; ‘Morecombe and Wise’. • Others suggested ‘filling a stocking’. • Another replied; ‘The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Brethren

The Promise Of The Gift Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2010

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Gifts are a major part of the Christmas celebration, our theme this year looks at "The Gift" that made Christmas what it is. Part one looks at the promise of that gift.

The Gift of Christmas 1 When you think of Christmas what comes to your mind? Before you answer let me tell you a story I heard many years ago. It happened in a grade four Sunday School Class and the teacher was asking the class a question, I don’t know what the context was or why she was asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The True Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010

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To so many, the mystery of this event brings a magic to their celebration like none other. Let’s unwrap the greatest Christmas gift ever given and discover the REAL REASON for the SEASON... Why was Jesus Born?

I think that we both would agree that Christmas is more than the cards and gifts, more than the trees and lights, more than family and food. There is a much deeper meaning, a much more fulfilling notion than that of a fat, bearded man on a sleigh. It is the birth of the Christ child: the true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Deciding To Wait On God Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 11, 2010

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Waiting on God

I. The Woeful Dilemma That Joseph Encountered (Matthew 1:18–19) A. The Circumstances of Joseph B. The Character of Joseph C. The Compassion of Joseph II. The Wonderful Dream That Joseph Experienced (Matthew 1:20–23) A. The patience of Joseph (20a) B. The provision for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Faces Of Christmas - The Face Of Courage Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 12, 2010

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How do we walk a godly life? It takes great courage to live a life that follows God and not ourselves. What are some of the characteristics of a person who lives a life of courage? This morning we are going to see how Joseph exemplified courage to foll

The Face of Courage - Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25) The Faces of Christmas Series Slide Introduction Courage What picture comes to mind when you think of the word courage? I think there are a lot of people that think for a person to be courageous, they need to be fearless or do dangerous things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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