Sermons about Matthew 1:1-20:20

Listen To The Advent Voice Of John

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

based on 106 ratings

| 13,199 views

Preparing for the season of Advent

2nd Sunday in Advent December 9, 2001 Sermon Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Listen to the Advent Voice of John 1. Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near 2. Produce fruit in keeping with repentance Matthew 3:1-12 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2 and saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Truth About Rest Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 7,108 views

By accepting the truth about rest we can find the peace and joy that God intends to bring through the seasons of life.

STRESS-FREE HOLIDAYS: THE TRUTH ABOUT REST Matthew 11:28-30 & various I. INTRODUCTION A. Stress-Free Holidays — I believe they can happen! 1. The desire of my heart is that you receive everything the Lord has for you in this holiday season, for each individual and each family. 2. I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Relax, Will Ya? Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002

based on 29 ratings

| 6,471 views

A key to longetivity and effectiveness in life and ministry is finding real relaxation. Here are 3 ways to find what you need.

I. INTRODUCTION A. READ The Devil’s Convention. B. Stress-Free Holidays is just the cover for the season because the holidays are so hectic. 1. But these messages – last week, today, and thru December – are applicable to whatever season or depth of busy-ness is overwhelming you. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Foursquare

The Truth About Heavenly Treasures Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 2, 2002

based on 60 ratings

| 7,145 views

Jesus wants us to say, "I will invest in things that last forever."

July 8, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 2 INTRODUCTION (Show Video clip from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – Elsa, Indy’s girlfriend, chooses to reach for the grail in a chasm and falls to her death. Indy also reaches for it, but his father persuades him to let it go.) It is a poor bargain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth About Earthly Treasures Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 2, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 5,374 views

Jesus wants us to realize, "My stuff is not safe here."

July 1, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 1 Look at your outline in the bulletin. If you don’t have a bulletin, grab a prayer request card, or some scrap of paper. Draw a line, and underneath it, in a column, put the numbers 1, 2 and 3. Here’s what I want you to do. On the line, write down one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seek Ye First At Thanksgiving

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

based on 173 ratings

| 11,694 views

Where do your priorities lie? Originally written as a Thanksgiving sermon, most of this sermon would be appropriate to challenge people to examine their priorities (e.g. beginning of the year, Lent, etc).

<P>Thanksgiving Eve Service - November 22, 2000 A Money magazine article several years ago told of the life of a woman who saved 80% of everything she earned, investing it all in the stock market and turned it into a $22 million fortune within 50 years. It sounds like an incredible success story, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Practicing Your Piety In Secret

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

based on 91 ratings

| 5,958 views

The life of faith is low-profile. We minimize ourselves so that God can be magnified and glorified. Contrasts showy piety and quiet faith actions.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day in Lent, the season of the church year during which we focus our attention on our devotion to God before Easter. Ash Wednesday gives us an unusual opportunity to focus on our mortality and our sin. These are not popular topics, nor issues that we like to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Topsy-Turvy Kingdom

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

based on 75 ratings

| 6,437 views

Approaches the Beatitudes as the promise of a future great reversal of fortunes (uses images from Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame).

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, blessed are the meek, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, blessed are the merciful, blessed are the pure in heart, blessed are the peacemakers, blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake." Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Everything According To His Design

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 3, 2002

based on 70 ratings

| 3,452 views

WHAT DOES GOD SAY TO US WHEN WE ENCOUNTER CHANGES IN OUR PLANS AND EXPECTATIONS?

Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did not help me’ button if the message they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Immanuel

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 3, 2002

based on 81 ratings

| 9,162 views

A sermon outlining how in the best and worst, God is with us.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Christmas I December 30, 2001 Is. 63:7-9, Heb. 2:10-18, Mt. 2:13-23 “Immanuel” “In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them; in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; he lifted them and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking Care Of Business Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 3, 2002

based on 180 ratings

| 10,312 views

This is the 1st sermon in the "Kingdom Business" series. This sermon is about the stewardship of life and the most important decision one can make.

Sunday Morning January 6, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Kingdom Business [#1] TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Matthew 19:16-26 Introduction: 1. When I say the word stewardship what is the first thing that comes to mind? Now you can be honest. I’m sure your first thought is money, but money ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Hate Test

Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 4, 2002

based on 21 ratings

| 3,829 views

To be reminded that we are going to have test, and how from an example from Christ we are overcomers.

I Hate Test! James 1:2 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” The other day I over heard a High school student make this statement. “I Hate Test.” She went on to explain how she was to have a test in a particular class that day. I don’t recall the subject, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:2-10, James 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trust In God's Protecting Care

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 4, 2002

based on 155 ratings

| 16,354 views

Like Joseph, the foster father of our Lord Jesus, may we trust in God’s protecting care...with a faith like Joseph’s that listens...with a faith like Joseph’s that obeys.

A boy was given a part in the Christmas program at his church. He was asked to play the part of Joseph—the foster father of Jesus. The day before Christmas Eve, when the children were suppose to have their program, the boy became sick. His mother was very concerned about him missing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Epiphany: His Grace Revealed

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 4, 2002

based on 181 ratings

| 23,847 views

God’s grace is revealed in his Word. His Word leads us to worship him with our lives.

When was your last “epiphany”? “What’s an epiphany?” you might ask. Well, an epiphany is one of those moments in life when something profound is revealed to you. For example, when Albert Einstein conceived the mathematical equation, E=MC2, that was, to him, an epiphany. Something new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 148:1

Denomination: Lutheran

"Jesus' Baptism Is A Model For Understanding Christian Baptism.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002

based on 276 ratings

| 23,771 views

Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ Baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17

Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17 John baptizes Jesus after objecting that Jesus should be baptizing John. Afterwards, the sky opens, the Spirit of God descends on Jesus and the Father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermons on Matthew 1:1-20:20:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 2, 2002

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 2, 2002

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 3, 2002

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 3, 2002

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 3, 2002

Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 4, 2002

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 4, 2002

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 4, 2002

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002