Sermons on Matthew 1:1-2:23:

The Nazarene

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008

Jesus "fills full" the prophecies that Messiah would be a Nazarene and a light to the Gentiles. His place of birth and service is part of his humiliation as God reached down to lift us up.

Matthew 2__19-23 The Nazarene "Jesus of Nazareth" Jesus moved from Bethlehem in Judea to Nazareth in Galilee with a stopover in Egypt. Saying you are from Nazareth is a bit like saying you live in Shelbyville or Knightstown. You aren’t living in a place known for its class or appeal. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Anglican

What Will We Give Jesus At Christmas?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

What gift would really make Jesus happy?

WHAT WILL WE GIVE JESUS AT CHRISTMAS? MATT. 2:1-12 Well it’s Christmas time again, the time when we see all the decorations, and people are putting their trees up with all the beautiful lights, people are running frantically here and there trying to find gifts for friends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2008

Names meant something in the Bible.What’s in the name of Jesus? There is Salvation, Preservation and Glorification in the name of Jesus.

What’s In A Name? There is one thing in our lives over which we have little control--our names. We were given names by our parents before we even knew who we were. Some of us were named for our parents as in the case of a boy who is named for his father and must go through life carrying the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

"Christmas Love"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 9, 2008

Christmas tells of first that God loves us. Secondly, that He is preparing a place for us. He trusted us to go share that Good News.

“Christmas Love” December 14, 2008 “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Holiness

Christmas Themes For Christian Living

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Dec 10, 2008

Things we see in the Christmas message should be a daily part of Christian living

Note - This outline is original in content and context. Any resemblance of this outline with other material on this website is coincidental. CHRISTMAS THEMES FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING MATTHEW 2 & LUKE 2 I. THE BIBLICAL ACCOUNT OF CHRISTMAS A. How many people believe in the reality of the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Worship More, Spend Less Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 11, 2008

Part 2 of our Advent Consiracy series, comparing and contrasting King Herod, the Wise Men, and how they parellel our lives today.

Stephen N. Collins Millville - 12/07/08 simplechristmas Part 2: Worship More, Spend Less Icebreaker: After assessing the cost of Christmas presents during the economic downturn, Larry called for a family meeting. He lined up his children and explained, "It’s too late to make adjustments for this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Greatest Discovery This Christmas Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 11, 2008

THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE CHRIST CHILD THIS CHRISTMAS AND OUR CHOICES.

MATT 1: 18 -24.THE GREATEST DISCOVERY THERE WAS ONCE A SHEEP RANCH OWNED BY A MAN NAMED MR. YATES. MR. YATES WASN’T ABLE TO MAKE ENOUGH ON HIS RANCHING OPERATION TO PAY THE OVERHEADS AND THE INTEREST ON THE MORTGAGE, SO HE WAS IN DANGER OF LOSING HIS RANCH. WITH LITTLE MONEY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist