Sermons on Matthew 1:13-2:21:

Christ In Us Through The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 25, 2011

Christ is formed in us through the work of the Holy Spirit, just like the Holy Spirit did in order for Jesus to be born in this world.

Key Text – Matthew 1:18 Key Idea – The Holy Spirit worked through a person to bring Jesus into the world. The same way today, the Holy Spirit works through us to bring Jesus to others. I. Matthew 1:18-20 a. “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christmas Told By The Prophets Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This message looks at the Old Testament prophets predictions about the birth of Jesus and teaches how God had a plan and still has a plan.

Christmas as Told by The Prophets Matthew 1:18-24 -Today we are going to start a sermon series building up to Christmas. We really don't know when Jesus was born, but the tradition of the church is to celebrate it on December 25th. Even though we don't know the exact day when Christ was born, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Wise Men Still Seek Him

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

We must seek after God with our whole heart.

Focus Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 Supplemental Passage: "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33 NASB) Introduction: Remarks about the different things that people seek today. Background on magi. Who were they? Where did they come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel – God With Us Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

God Is with Us.

Focus Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Supplemental Passage: And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14 NASB) Introduction: Long ago, there ruled in Persia a wise and good king. He loved his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Set Free To Be Blessed And A Blessing! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 20, 2011

Jesus continues the covenant that was established with Abraham and we are now under the eternal covenant.

Abraham set free to be blessed and a blessing! Genesis 17:1-22 Last week I had said that I was going to start a series called ‘Great Men warts and all’; it looks like I may have to change the name of the series to ‘Great People warts and all’ as there are some fairly warty women in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-9, Matthew 1:17, Genesis 15:6, Genesis 17:1-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Follow Your Gps" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 25, 2011

This message follows the wise men as they follow the star to Jesus. All of us need direction. This message shows us how to find it.

“Follow Your GPS!” Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the wise men has always been surrounded by mystery. When we look at the scripture we find that there are several questions we cannot answer from the Biblical text. For example: how many were there? We don’t know. Where did they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Les Cadeaux Prophetiques

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on May 28, 2011

Xmas presents....

LES CADEAUX PROPHÈTIQUES LECTURE : Matthieu 2 :1-14 INTRODUCTION L’usage sympathique de l’échange de cadeaux à Noël perpétue une tradition qui remonte aux origines du christianisme. Elle s’inspire semble-t-il de l’histoire des mages venus d’Orient, conduits par ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are Come To Worship Him

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 10, 2011

Worship him we must.

We are come to worship him Matthew 2 1Now 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, 2Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Jesus: Herod Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

Herod the Great waited for Jesus with fear and hatred.

Good morning from the Mediterranean News Network! I’m Aristarchus Vero, bureau chief for Judea, Decapolis, and all the other provinces of Roman Palestine Or, I should say, former bureau chief. My nephew Nikophoros took over a ten-day ago. It was about time, I suppose, I’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For Jesus: Joseph Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

When God asks you to step into the unknown, you may ask him for assurance.

Joseph couldn’t sleep. He had thought he would drop off immediately, after nearly twelve hours of travel through the rocky desert country south of Bethlehem. They had tried to get as much distance possible between them and Herod’s soldiers. But after he had made sure that Mary and the baby were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For Jesus: Wise Men Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

The wisest men on earth were brought to their knees by the Son of God.

Good morning. My name is Caspar, and I’m a senior fellow at the Babylonian Institute for Astrological Studies. We - that is my colleagues and I - have waited a long time to tell the story of our long journey to Palestine because, I tell you frankly, we didn’t know what to make of it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Part In The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 4, 2011

Matthew's genealogy of Jesus shows that all of us can serve Jesus in the present regardless of our past.

I think that most of us instinctively understand the importance of beginnings in our lives. As we embark on our journey through the life of Jesus, we’ll find that His beginnings had tremendous impact on his life here on earth and a significant influence on His ministry. So we’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons On Fatherhood From Joseph

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 17, 2009

A short message for Father’s Day in which we did some significant recognition of our fathers in attendance and remembrance of fathers passed on.

FATHER’S DAY 2009 “LESSONS ON FATHERHOOD FROM JOSEPH” MATTHEW 1:18-25 For many years, Lou Gehrig held the iron-man record of playing in 2,131 consecutive baseball games. Cal Ripken, Jr. broke that record on September 6, 1995. Ripken gave much of the credit for his success and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus-The Son Of David Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 19, 2009

If you look at it one way, Jesus came from a very dysfunctional family and a dysfunctional family line. If God has set about to save the world, shouldn’t He have made things a little better along the way? Actually, it’s really a cool part of God’s salvati

Matthew’s gospel was one of the first written in the decades after the resurrection (50 A.D.). At the time the many forms of Judaism were on the wane. After the fall of Jerusalem, in fact, only two remained: one was Rabbinic Judaism (which came from the Pharisees) and Jewish Christianity. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lessons From Joseph (New Testament)

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 21, 2009

Why did God choose Joseph to be the foster-father of our Lord Jesus? What were the godly qualities that Joseph possessed? I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give a brief feedback.

Lessons from Joseph (NT) (First preached on 25/12/2005) Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Don’t get confused with OT Joseph and NT Joseph. Cana of Galilee and Jesus’ cross – Joseph is not mentioned. So, Joseph might have probably died in Jesus’ adulthood. 1. Righteous Man (v. 19) Joseph had a right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God