Sermons about Matthew 1:1-28:20

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas?

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 29, 2005

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This message looks at the question that is raised from Narnia about always winter but never Christmas. It is count down to the importance and blessings of the fact that there was a Christmas and Christ is there for us.

What if there were No Christmas? Matt. 1:18-25 Intro.: A. Well, Christmas Day is Tomorrow. We gather here tonight to Celebrate and Worship the Birth of Jesus Christ, as Savior and Lord. The whole world sings, decorates, give and share in this special time of Year and I want to extend to you a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Adventist

What Happens When Fishermen Don't Fish?

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 30, 2005

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This message challenges Christians to become actively involved in evangelism.

What Happens When Fishermen Don’t Fish? Matthew 4:18-22 NIV [18] As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. [19] "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Should I Forgive

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

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Understanding what forgiveness really involves and why its so important.

Why Should I Forgive? Brennan Manning tells a story in his book The Ragamuffin Gospel. 25 years ago, he had a drinking problem. He voluntarily entered a 28-day treatment program. Early on in the treatment program they had to sit in a circle with a leader and tell the other people in the group, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Heart For The Poor

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

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What responsibility does a Christian have for meeting the needs of the poor?

God’s Heart for the Poor March 2005 I was about 27 years old, Still in the Navy, and I was driving across the country, to some Navy base or other. stopped in at this truck stop for dinner. Business was slow, only 3 or 4 other customers in there, and I sat down and ordered a dinner. The waitress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40, Matthew 25:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Risk And Reward

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

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is ther any risk that you will make for God?

Risk and Reward Matthew 14:22-33 Many of you might remember the Lethal Weapons movies of a few years back. In these movies there was a good safe cop who did things conservatively, by the book, who wasn’t in to taking unnecessary risks. Then there was the character played by Mel Gibson who was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Congregational

Christ's Precepts For Answered Prayer

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 31, 2005

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How Jesus clearly taught us to guarantee answers to our prayers.

A clearer understanding of Christ’s instructions on prayer and a thorough follow-through in your life will result in your prayers being answered! Here’s what Jesus said. 1. Find someone to agree with you in prayer. Matthew 18:19 (Amplified Bible) "Again I tell you, if two of you on earth agree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Answer Prayer? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 31, 2005

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This sermon seeks to show how God answers prayer.

Scripture Today is January 1, 2006, the first day of the New Year. It is also the first day of our annual Week of Prayer. Therefore it seems appropriate to preach a message on the subject of prayer. All Christians pray. Some pray frequently; others pray infrequently. However, all Christians have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Years Day: God Is Working His Purpose Out!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 1, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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A sermon given on New Years Day, encouraging and challenging the church to know our Bible better this year, to work together, to listen to God in the tough decisions, and to learn from the character of Joseph - a righteous man.

Have you ever looked back at a chain of events and been amazed? 14 years ago I was involved with Camberley Youth for Christ. In faith we booked a band called ‘Triumph’ to come and spend a few days in a local school. We needed £650 to run the event; we had about £50 available. The band came, had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Faith To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006

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Stepping out

Aboard - A piece of lumber that may be used to repair your boat. Adrift - A method of moving across the water when nothing on your boat works. Astern - A type of look. Your spouse gives you astern look when you attempt to buy things for your new boat. Bow - This is what you do in front of your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crumbs From The Table

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006

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The Canaanite Woman

[Linda Begins] The comedian Jeff Foxworthy became famous with his routine, "You might be a redneck if . . .” You know the ones. Like: You might be a redneck if you took a fishing pole to Sea World. or You might be a redneck if your dad walks you to school because you’re both in the same grade. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying In The New Year

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 1, 2006

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If we fail to pray we fail to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. We miss out on one the greatest privileges of our life. Connecting with the creator of the Universe! So we know prayer is a privilege but I also want to look at it’s purpose, pattern, an

Intro: Is our church looking to have a purposeful, powerful year for the Lord Jesus Christ in 2006? As your pastor I am expecting great things from this New Year. Shall we go to seminars to find out how to be purposeful and powerful for the Lord? Shall we have guest speakers that will encourage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God More In The New Year

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 1, 2006

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Sermon given on January 1, 2006 to challenge the congregation to love God more in the New Year.

Loving God More in the New Year Matthew 22:34-39 Interviews and polls taken in America reveal that a high percentage of Americans, 85%, say they believe in God or a higher power. If you walked downtown on the streets of San Jose and asked the question – “What do you believe about God?” You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-39

Denomination: Free Methodist

Golden Rule

Contributed by Tony Grant on Jan 2, 2006

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God demonstrated the ultimate love, and now God asks us to “pay it forward.” Do to others what you would have them do to you.” Amen.

Golden Rule 01/02/05 Matthew 7:12 I now invite you to turn in your Bibles to the gospel of Matthew, chapter 7, and follow along as I read verse 12, which is one of the most important verses in scripture: "In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Glows In The Dark

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006

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Jesus has come, the Light that was promised for centuries. His gospel glows in the darkness of human sin and cannot be extinguished.

The Gospel Glows in the Dark Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 January 1, 2006 I remember that afternoon very clearly. I had just begun my research for my doctoral project on clergy burnout and was interviewing a pastor from another denomination about the difficulties he was facing in his current ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 3, 2006

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This is a brief ten minute sermon preached at a funeral and it focuses on how Jesus is the One we need to focus on during the inevitable storms we face in life.

“The Storms of Life” Matthew 14: 22 – 33 The first thing I want to say is that storms are inevitable. As we consider what has been happening around our world over the last several months – with so many hurricanes causing so much devastation and damage – this seems more true than usual. And it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

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