Sermons on Matthew 1:18-2:18:

God's Chosen Parents

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2023

Joseph

GOD’S CHOSEN PARENTS (MATTHEW 1:18-25) The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has kept track for many years of the cost of raising a child through its survey of over 15,000 families on the cost of a child’s housing, food, transportation, clothing, health care, child care, education and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Dreaming Of A Wise Christmas

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2023

Christmas Magi

I’M DREAMING OF A WISE CHRISTMAS (MATTHEW 2:1-18) I look with amusement once at Christmas e-cards prominently displayed on websites. The most frequent themes and images on the cards are Santa Claus, Snowmen, Christmas trees, stockings, reindeers, penguins, polar bears, candles, angels, tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Names Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 22, 2023

The message of salvation and God's atoning work through His Son is found not only in the name "Jesus," but its pronunciation!

CHRISTMAS! ONE CANNOT HEAR THAT WORD AND NOT ALSO THINK OF THE ANGELIC MESSAGE OF LUKE 2:10-11, “DO NOT BE AFRAID; FOR SEE—I AM BRINGING YOU GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY FOR ALL THE PEOPLE: TO YOU IS BORN THIS DAY IN THE CITY OF DAVID A SAVIOUR, WHO IS CHRIST,THE LORD.” THIS NEWS PROCLAIMED BY THE ANGEL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:10-11, Philippians 2:9-11, Acts 10:38, Colossians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Behold, The King Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2023

The birth of Jesus in Matthew 1:18-25 shows us that Jesus was the unexpected king of the Jews.

Introduction Our Advent Sermon Series this year is called, “Advent: The Unexpected King.” The Bible contains a record of some remarkable births. So far this Advent, we have examined the births of Isaac, Moses, and John the Baptist. Each of these births foreshadow the greatest birth of all, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Journey Shall We Make Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2023

This Christmas Eve Meditation focused on the example the Wisemen set for us in following the star to find Jesus. What can we learn from how they followed the star and worshipped Christ?

PLAY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpuQ8lAi8Pg (a clip of the opening scenes from “Ben-Hur”, the 1959 movie starring Charleston Heston and focusing on the arrival of the Wisemen to see Jesus) Tonight, we’re going to take a journey to find Jesus - but we will not be following the star. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Christmas Story

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2023

Sharing the Message of Christmas. We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only HOPE for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue them from sin and death. And to everyone who believes in HIM, to them HE gives the promise of eternal life.

2023.12.24.Sermon.Christmas Eve, Morning Service The Real Christmas Story William Akehurst, HSWC The Real Christmas Story (Message) Arranged by William Akehurst, Pastor of HSWC BIG IDEA: We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only HOPE for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:23, Genesis 3:1-4, Genesis 3:6, Genesis 3:14-15, Micah 5:2-3, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12, John 1:10-14, Colossians 2:9, Isaiah 53:3-8, John 19:16-18, John 19:30, John 19:40-41, Matthew 20:1, Acts 1:9-11, John 14:3, John 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship According To Wise Men

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 23, 2023

When these magi came to worship, they did not worship on the cheap. Their worship cost them something. The wise men gave to Jesus in 3 important ways. They gave of their Time, their Treasure, and their Trust.

Matthew 2:1-12 NKJV “Worship According to Wise Men” December 24, 2023 As we learn how the wise men worship the Lord 2000 years ago, they reveal certain characteristics of worship that should also be true in our own worship today. Their Worship Was Intentional. These men came to Jerusalem for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bad King, Pseudo-Kings & The True King!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 24, 2023

'Bad King, Pseudo-Kings & The True king!' - Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The wise men's question (vs 1-2) The foolish man's reaction (vs 3-8) The journeymen's adoration (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Bible Reading: Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 Ill: • In December 1903, after many attempts, • Wilber & Orville Wright were at last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

God With Us Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2023

Christmas Eve Service

God with us Matthew 1:18-25 Good evening everyone- It is Christmas Eve- Advent season is finished and in the books- DONE CHECK All presents, food, schedules down to the wire of getting done- if you are not done with them by now, it will be a late night for you. A cerebration, a time with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by John Newton on Dec 28, 2023

The angel told Joseph to name Mary’s baby “Jesus” for a reason...

If you were expecting a baby—and you knew it was going to be a boy—what do you think you would name him? Well, in Canada apparently the most popular name for boys right now is Noah, followed closely by Liam and William. (And for the record, the top three girls’ names are Olivia, Emma and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Finding The Gift Of God’s Favor (Mary) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 28, 2023

Finding the Gift of God’s Favor (Mary) Series: Finding the True Gift of Christmas Brad Bailey – Dec. 24, 2023

Finding the Gift of God’s Favor (Mary) Series: Finding the True Gift of Christmas Brad Bailey – Dec. 24, 2023 Intro Tonight... we join millions and millions of lives around this planet... engaging the birth of Christ. [1] It is my favorite gathering of the year... because it still fills me with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23, Luke 2:19, Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise Men

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Dec 30, 2023

These men came in search of the Christ Child .

The Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12) 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 2 “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” 3 When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Subject: The Christmas Star

Contributed by Risen Roi Calumag on Jan 11, 2024

Introduction The purpose of the star was to authenticate and publicize the incarnation and to draw men to worship the celestial King. Varied speculations about the star’s appearance and searches for a mechanistic explanation violate the very purpose of the gospel narrative.

I. It Was a Guiding Star “The wise men said, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him” (2:2). These wise men, or Magi, would never have been able to find, see, and know the young King Jesus had it not been for the star. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Jesus The Messiah Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 13, 2024

Jesus Christ is the messiah. No one is going to come after him. Why are you waiting. Look at him. He is the source of all blessings.

Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Theme: Jesus the Messiah   Greetings: I wish you all a Merry Christmas.   Joke: Two men were discussing after their Christmas gift to their wives: First Man: ‘My wife warned me that if I got her another senseless gift this Christmas, she would burn it.’ I brought a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Rejoice! I Say Rejoice!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 12, 2024

On this third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday), we change from penitence to rejoicing for what is to come.

John 1:6-8, 19-28 The shortest and darkest day and longest night of the year – the Winter Solstice – occurs this week. It is the onset of the winter season when the sun is the furthest from Earth and is often a time of darkness, doubt, and fear. And yet, Sunday is Gaudete Sunday - a beloved day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5, Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 1:21, John 14:2, Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah 61:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Luke 1:46-49, John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal