Sermons on Matthew 1:1-2:20:

When The Excitement Of Christmas Is Over What's There To Do?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001

Contrast the magi and Herod’s response to Christmas and rate our response to theirs.

When the excitement of Christmas is over what’s there to do? by Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Text: Matt.2:1-12 overheard: I love Christmas, I receive a lot of presents I just can’t wait to exchange. Yes, Dec.25th 1999, a memory now. Had a great two days, choir was great, music ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

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

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation Of God's Nature Through His Names.

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001

This sermon is about the nature of God as revealed in His Names.

REVELATION OF GOD’S NATURE THROUGH HIS NAMES. OUTLINE 1.JESUS 2.EMMANNUEL 3.JEHOVAH-RAPHA 4.JEHOVAH-JIREH 5.JEHOVAH-SHALOM 6.JEHOVAH-NISSI 7.EVERLASTING FATHER THE MESSAGE REVELATION OF GOD’S NATURE THROUGH HIS NAMES. 1.JESUS Matthew 1;21 The name Jesus means that he will save ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Question Of The Magi: Where Is He? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

A call to self-examination

The Questions of Christmas (4) The Question of the Magi Where Is He? Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 They had traveled over miles and miles of desert, leading a caravan of camels loaded with servants and supplies in their wake. They were wealthy noblemen, astrologers, sages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Become Wise

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus.

Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus. Intro.: 1. There is a tremendous emphasis in today's world on getting an education. a. Many fields require Master's degrees that once needed only HS diplomas. b. People today go through years of study--PS, Kindergarten, 12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

After The Glory

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Oct 18, 2000

A Sermon for After Christmas.

We are living in the waning moments of another year. The “holiday season” is quickly drawing to a close. The rush of preparation has culminated in a few hours of “quality time” spent with friends and family. The gifts have been opened, the food has been devoured; and for some, the house has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Morning In Bethlehem

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. One of our most treasured memories from my childhood is the memories of Christmas morning.

1. One of our most treasured memories from my childhood is the memories of Christmas morning. Waking up early to see what was stuffed in the stockingwhich hung by my bedroom door. Usually there was candy and chocolate and some special little toys. And then to go downstairs to see what presents had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Flight To Egypt

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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

Scripture: Matthew 1:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship Like The Magi

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Finding ourselves in the story of the Magi and responding in worship

Worship Like the Magi – Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2001 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: “The God of power, as he did ride In his majestic robes of glorie Resolv’d to light; and so one day He did descend, undressing all the way.” - George Herbert Context: I think George Herbert, in that simple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jun 5, 2002

Jesus, the Baby who was born to die

DEAD MAN WALKING The specially invited, all-be-it reluctant, audience stands transfixed. Their eyes are focused on the figure the other side of the glass. His gaze fastens on to the woman. Unblinking, he continues to stare at her, seeming to gain strength from her very presence. The tubes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Apostolic

Joseph--Father Of Jesus

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002

A man who doesn’t speak, but whose life speaks volumes.

“Joseph—Father of Jesus” (A Father’s Day Message) Matthew 1:18-25 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One summer evening during a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was just about to turn off the light when he asked in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Congregational

Candle Of Love (Salvation)

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002

Brief sermon outline on the advent season. This sermon deals with the candle of Love.

1. I Corinthians 13-The love candle. All of our previous weeks have worked in concert with this love candle. -Light love candle. 2. Now we take this idea of these four candles and they are all focused around the one candle in the center the candle of salvation. The Hope in Salvation. The Peace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

What Jesus' Moms Taught Me

Contributed by Jan Spencer on Mar 19, 2002

Essential Truths from the five women whose names appear in the geneology of Jesus.

WHAT JESUS’ MOMS TAUGHT ME Introduction Illustrations: WHAT IS A MOTHER? Somewhere between the youthful energy of a teenager and the golden years of a woman’s life, there lives a marvelous and loving person known as "Mother." A mother is a curious mixture of patience, kindness, understanding, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:3-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

'tis The Season To Be Extravagant Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A new look at Christmas

Intro: Theme: There is no gift that you could bring that would be too great for your Jesus! Extravagant - "going beyond the bounds of reason; excessive" Who are these Wise Men? They are worshippers. ...They understood that He was worth the effort (2:1) These men travelled from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Chose A Father For His Son

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Father’s day message about Joseph, the adopted father of Jesus.

READ: Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15; 2:19-23. Today is FATHERS’ DAY. I want to speak to you about a man - a FATHER - who is very often overlooked, I think. In some quarters he is overshadowed by the prominence given to his wife. I’m talking about JOSEPH, the husband of Mary and the adopted father of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal