Sermons on Matthew 1:1-2:13:

Follow Me

Contributed by Arley Ellingson on May 29, 2008

Like Peter, from beginning to end, Jesus Christ is calling us to follow him, and to discover the beauty that is our relationship with him.

Proper 3A Mark 1:16-18; John 21:15-19 “Follow Me” About 10 years ago my son & my daughter, Bill & Erika, & I were out doing some caving in Virginia. Caving is when you go out & exploring a cave for entertainment & is sometimes referred to as "spelunking". We had reached the cave on a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

I Matter

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jun 4, 2008

This sermon is an idea of the meaning of Christmas many of us overlook. It works well if you have a projection system and someone knowledgable in Powerpoint.

I MATTER Merry Christmas! Wow! What an awesome time of the year this is. Let me ask you a question this evening. What does Christmas mean to you? Wait. Before you just shout it out for me, just think about what it means to you personally. Now I know that some of you are thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: *other

Servicio Musical: Luces De Navidad.

Contributed by Luis Marquez on Jun 10, 2008

Muchas luces se encienden en estos días, hoy queremos destacar aquellas luces que se encendieron en Belén y que deben permanecer encendidas en nuestros corazones.

SERVICIO MUSICAL: LUCES DE NAVIDAD. Introducción: En una mesa o lugar destacado, se colocan 4 velas similares y apagadas. Al centro de ellas una vela mayor que representa la Luz de Cristo (vela final). Para los textos bíblicos se puede asignar “lectores” o hacerlo como coro hablado. Para el ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Adventure In The Advent

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Christmas Series

THE ADVENTURE IN THE ADVENT (MATTHEW 2:1-12) Three weeks before Christmas, I was tricked by the moderator who wished worshippers with a “Happy Holidays” greeting at the start of worship. I echoed the same in return instead of saying “Merry Christmas!” For many years I was dismayed with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Dreaming Of A Wise Christmas

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Christmas Series

I’M DREAMING OF A WISE CHRISTMAS (MATTHEW 2:1-18) I look with amusement once at Christmas e-cards prominently displayed on websites. The most frequent themes and images on the cards are Santa Claus, Snowmen, Christmas trees, stockings, reindeers, penguins, polar bears, candles, angels, tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Courage Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

Today, our Scripture tells of the third major party to the incarnation and his response to it. It is a story of courage that is told every Christmas season. But it is also a story we often miss because this hero of the story is usually in the background.

The Courage of Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 

Every day for the first 10 months after Katrina, I would drive home on I-10 and there was an indelible image which would strike me. On a billboard just before I got off on my exit was the image of a female New Orleans police office submerged in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Passion Of The Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

Today, we look at the wise men. There is one thing which sets this God encounter apart from the others in the Nativity story. Mary, the shepherds and Joseph weren’t expecting or looking for anything special to happen in their lives. The Magi weren’t eithe

The Passion of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Jeff Vanderhoof writes, Earlier this month I was privileged to fly to England with the incoming class of ordinands, the Bishop, and others from our Conference. It was an outstanding experience, one that I will treasure for years to come. Part of me expected ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Unwrapping The Gift Of Courage Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 2, 2008

Looks at Joseph and the courage he received from the Lord when God called him to be the earthly father of Jesus so we might be able to unwrap the gift of courage and have it in our own life.

Unwrapping the Gift of courage Courage is unwrapped by ordinary people Courage is unwrapped by righteous people Courage is unwrapped by obedient people Slide Christmas time is here. People are going to be gathering with family & Friends Some will gather with extended family that they haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Virgin Conceived A Son"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2008

The fact of the virgin birth of Jesus is essential to Christian doctrine.

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly. 20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Orthodox

All I Want For Christmas Is...gold! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 5, 2008

What Birthday gift will you give Jesus? You would be wise to bring GOLD!

All I Want for Christmas is...Gold Matthew 2:1-11 When do you start your Christmas Shopping? • The Day After Christmas • The 4th of July • The Day School starts • Black Friday • ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Matthew 2:1-11 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Iwant To Believe In Something Bigger Than Me! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2008

Here is something to want for Christmas that is good for you!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is December; Christmas is going to be here in a few short days. Have you been buying all your gifts? • How many of you love electronic stuff? • I LOVE the latest techie gadgets. If I had an unlimited income, I would have everything electronic thing known to man. • I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O Little Town Of Bethlehem

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 7, 2008

This was written for the second week in Advent and focuses on the differences that the events in Bethlehem made in the lives of some

Wow, the second week of Advent, and as we were reminded earlier the second candle to be lit on the advent wreath is the Bethlehem candle. And it brings our focus to bear on the town of Bethlehem, the birth place of Jesus. We sing about it in Little Town of Bethlehem and Once in Royal David’s City ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Merry Christmas In 129 Languages

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 7, 2008

My wife Marge and I have been in many different countries during the Christmas season. As we pray for you to have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year we thought it would be nice to send this Christmas Greetings I had sent to me via email in the following

Merry Christmas in 129 Languages My wife Marge and I have been in many different countries during the Christmas season. As we pray for you to have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year we thought it would be nice to send this Christmas Greetings I had sent to me via email in the following multitude ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-25

Why A Baby?

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 8, 2008

Christmas is all about kids. But there are far more significant reasons why God chose to send His savior through birth. The fact Jesus was born as a baby is vitally important in God’s plan. See why it is so important that Jesus was born as a a baby.

WHY A BABY? The Christmas season is all about kids. This morning we have had a baby dedication, which as we discussed is much more a dedication of the parents. But Christmas is a wonderful time to focus on these precious babies. Christmas is the most fun when you are a child, especially a young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The King Is Born Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 9, 2008

How the birth of Jesus was special and the special events that God orchestrated and how that affects us today.

A King is Born Born to a Woman who was a Virgin Born to a Man who was Virtuous Born in Fulfillment of a Vision Born to be God with Us Slide Intro As the ushers collect our offering, I want you to listen to this story. There were hundreds of people that were gathered outside to get a glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational