Sermons about Matthew 1:1-4:25

Delivered To Deliver Others

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003

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Do we get caught up in the festivities of the Christmas season, or do we hear God’s call to discipleship? This Sermon is for the observation of the Holy Innocents, December 28.

Delivered to Deliver Others! Well, here we are, on the other side of Christmas. The gifts are opened, the parties are over, and the meals and cookies are consumed. Perhaps even some of the gifts have been returned. I haven’t yet seen my first Christmas tree on the curb, but I’m sure it can’t be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

278 – Follow The Leader

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

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Following the Leader for PURPOSE, PRACTICE, PERFECTION, PRIZE, PAIN.

Opening Humor: A little boy offered up a Thanksgiving Day prayer for the family and prayed: "Dear God, this is Jimmy. Thank you for Thanksgiving and Christmas and all of the holidays. Thank you for the turkey and dressing and Mom and Dad and even for my little sister, even though some times she can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Not Too Late To Worship Jesus

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003

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Five characteristics of true worship we can learn from the worship of the baby Jesus by the Magi.

“It Not Too Late Too Worship Jesus” Matthew 2:1-12 When I told you the text you may be thinking, “Bro John Christmas is over!” But in reality the story of the Wise Men which has always been associated with the Christmas story did not happen at the same time as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Wise Guys"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Dec 29, 2003

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When He becomes born in you, you see things through His eyes. Your talk changes. Your friends change. Your interests change. You become a “Wise Guy”.

"Wise Guys!!!” - Matt. 2:1a, 12b - " Now when Jesus was born… they departed into their own country another way” The story: (Matt. 2: 1 – 12) Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The River To The Wilderness

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003

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Satan’s intention in the temptation was to make Jesus sin and frustrate God’s plan for the redemption of mankind.

From the River to the Wilderness Matthew 4:1-2 Satan’s intention in the temptation was to make Jesus sin and frustrate God’s plan for the redemption of mankind. God’s purpose in the temptation was to prove Jesus is His Son, sinless and a worthy Savior. Immediately after the heavens were open Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

From The Wilderness To The Temple

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003

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In the testing of Jesus the devil’s goal was to get Jesus to question His son ship and distrust His Father’s love.

From the Wilderness to the Temple Matthew 4:3-7 In the testing of Jesus the devil’s goal was to get Jesus to question His son ship and distrust His Father’s love. He wanted Jesus to follow the course Israel had taken throughout their history. Satan wanted Jesus to immediately satisfy His hunger. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3-7

Denomination: Holiness

From The Temple To The Mountain

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003

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The worst temptation was reserved for the last.

From the Temple to the Mountain Matthew 4: 8-11 The worst temptation was reserved for the last. Sometimes the saint’s last temptation is the hardest to overcome. Although we have been and are attacked by the tempter we must prepare for worse. We must be armed for all attacks, with the armor of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-11

Denomination: Holiness

From The Wilderness To The Mission Field

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003

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When Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody He went into Galilee

From the Wilderness to the Mission Field Matthew 4:12-17 When Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody He went into Galilee not only for His own protection, knowing that the Pharisees in Judah were enemies as Herod was John’s and to build upon the good foundation John had laid. God will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Holiness

An Industrious Preacher

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003

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Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom.

An Industrious Preacher Matthew 4:23-25 Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom. The grace and glory of the kingdom that is to come was forcefully preached by Jesus. It shall survive and surpass all the kingdoms of the earth. The gospel is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Holiness

Who Does God Think He Is, Talking To Astrologers!!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 31, 2003

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Why did God reveal himself to the Magi - a priestly caste that practised astrology?

Saxlingham/ Thornage 04-01-04 Epiphany We know the story of the Magi coming to worship Jesus very well. But have you ever stopped to wonder why God revealed Jesus to the Magi. After all, in the eyes of the Jewish people to whom St. Matthew wrote his Gospel - they had two strikes against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Wise Men Overcome Worship Obstacles

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2003

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The wise men encountered three obstacles as they sought to worship Christ - distance, unbelief, and lowliness. So do we.

MATTHEW 2:1-12: WISE MEN AND OVERCOME WORSHIP OBSTACLES (Distance, unbelief, lowliness) “Let’s worship God.” “Welcome to worship.” “Come and worship Christ on Christmas.” We use the word “worship” a great deal around here. What does it mean to “worship” God? What pictures fly into your mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Miracle Greater Than The One On 34th Street Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003

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First in a series of sermons called "A Classic Christmas." Using a short clip from some Christmas Classics, these messages seek to help the hearer focus on the true meaning of Christmas.

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS: A GREATER MIRACLE THAN THE ONE ON 34TH STREET Matthew 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Over the past few years I have had a growing appreciation for some of the old classic movies 1. I suppose that it all began with April and Alan getting involved in the plays at school a. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Give In To Evil! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 2, 2004

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We must have the courage to go a different way.

DON’T GIVE IN TO EVIL! Matthew 2:1-12 S: Wise Men Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO GO THE DIFFERENT WAY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Temptations (to avoid) TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 2:1-12 three temptations to avoid so that we have the courage to go the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Misconceptions

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 3, 2004

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Message taken from the episode of Herod’s attempt to kill the baby Jesus.

The Danger of Misconceptions Matthew 2:13-18 January 4, 2004 Introduction This morning we take a look at one of the more gruesome episodes in the Bible. In the midst of the Christmas miracle, the visit of the magi, the shepherds, the manger, and all that, we come to this portion of Matthew that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Name Above All Names: Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 5, 2004

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The very name of "Jesus" is God’s promise to deliver his people.

“...and they gave him the name Jesus!” And what a wonderful name it is! “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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