Sermons about Matthew 1:18-2:16

Immanuel

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 3, 2002

based on 81 ratings

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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

Trust In God's Protecting Care

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 4, 2002

based on 155 ratings

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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

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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

Let's Focus On The Magi

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 4, 2002

based on 26 ratings

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What can we learn from the attitude of the Magi

Morston/Field Dalling 06-01-01 “Let us examine our attitudes to Jesus.” Mt 2: 1-12 When I was first asked to talk on the story of the Magi, I groaned. It wasn’t a subject that came naturally to me. All I could think of was a story I had read in the Reader’s Digest. Story: “I wonder what would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Gospel According To The Wise Men

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 19, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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The gospel as told by the attitudes and gifts the Wise Men brought.

WHO? The Wise Men were Magi from the east (Persia?) They were educated in astronomy, maybe astrology. Being influenced by Daniel and Mordecai, they were well versed in the OT. As men treated like royalty, they probably arrived with a large entourage with great fanfare. WHAT? They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Day The Aliens Came

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001

based on 41 ratings

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Christmas Sermon on the Magi: God reveals Himself to all kinds of people – and the least likely are often the most open.

Intro I haven’t seen them for a long time, but about this time of year when I was a kid, we would see ads on TV that informed immigrants that they had to fill out certain forms to register with the government. Which wouldn’t have been that memorable, except that they didn’t call them immigrants. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Gifts Come In Small Packages

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 5, 2002

based on 17 ratings

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We need the joyful reminder that God is present with us not only in life’s most difficult moments but especially in the midst of life’s tragedies.

The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages / Matthew 1:18-25 Advent 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 23 Dec. 2001 A little boy and girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in heavenly beans." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Slaughter Of The Innocents

Contributed by Howard Tyas on Jan 7, 2002

based on 28 ratings

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Protecting the "newborn child" when the Herods of this world are threatened.

This story of Mary and Joseph’s flight into Egypt with their newborn child and Herod’s slaughter of the infants in Bethlehem is a story that is not preached on very much, if at all. And for obvious reasons. Who wants to spoil the beauty and the joy of the Christmas season with a story of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Jeremiah 31:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Epiphany A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jan 8, 2002

based on 69 ratings

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The Wise Men break into our little world and show us how awesome God’s breaking into our world truly is. We have sanitized the story and need to hear it once again as for the first time.

Epiphany A Matthew 2:1-12 6January 2002 Each Christmas in our home Barbara Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes out and quietly makes its way around. It is the story of a church, which is faced, with the drudgery of putting on the Christmas pageant for yet another year. The woman ...read more

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

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Call In Stars And Dreams

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 8, 2002

based on 17 ratings

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In the dim light of a Star and the witness of dreams wise men were guided by God to find and worship Jesus, how much more ought we who have the plain Word of God to do so!

When God Speaks Through Dreams Matthew 2:13-23 What do you think about dreams? The Greek words for dream occur only 9 times in the New Testament; six times in Matthew, where every one of them has a message from God. Acts 2:17 and Jude 8 contain the other three. Acts speaks of the evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Not What It Looks Like

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 31, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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God may be using what seems to be a terrible situation to bring forth his greastest gift in your life

It’s Not What It Looks Like Sermon Scripture: Matthew 1:18 - 21 (KJV) Matthew 1: 18- 21 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

0101 Christmas I: God's Problem Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 17, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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How Joesphï¿½s problem with Mary is illustrative w/Godï¿½s problem with mankind.

Sermon: Godï¿½s Problem Text: Matt 1:18-25 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, December 26, 2004 Occasion: Christmas I Who: Mark Woolsey I . Intro "Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privately." (Mat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

There's Just Something About That Name

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 26, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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Funeral Sermon for a faithful believer. Uses ’There’s Just Something About that Name’ by the Gaithers.

FUNERAL FOR **** **** PLAY SONG: "There’s Just Something About That Name" *** INSERT PERSONAL NOTES OR OBITUARY HERE *** Jesus, Jesus, Jesus There’s just something about that name Master, Savior, Jesus Like the fragrance after the rain Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Let all heaven and earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have Seen The Light

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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A descriptive look at how the Star of Bethlehem and the Light of Jesus Christ provide striking similarities in the work of their respective ministry to man.

"I Have Seen the LIGHT!¡¨ Matthew 2:1-12 page 681 in pew bible Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) ¡§We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him!¡¨ ¡§After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem [2] and asked, "Where is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Man Is This? Series

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Oct 16, 2002

based on 59 ratings

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This sermon addresses the character of Joseph and his agape love for his soon to be wife, Mary and her unborn child, The Messiah!

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (SERENITY*ATONEMENT*RESTORATION & HEALING) Lyons, GA. PRAYER- Heavenly Father, My God above...Even when I am a disobedient child You never fail to correct me through Your Divine grace and mercy. And everytime, God, You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-19, Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

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