Sermons on Matthew 1:18-2:21:

Unwrapping God's Purpose Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 22, 2004

Jesus purpose was to bridge the gap between God and man. His birth as a man and the sacrifice he made brings us into relationship with God. God had a purpose for Jesus and he has a purpose for each of us.

Four Christmas Gifts Worth Unwrapping “Unwrapping God’s Purpose” 12/26/04 Intro: Merry Christmas! I hope you had a great day of celebrating the arrival of Jesus. Hopefully your day was filled with friends, family and a beauty of soul. We have been looking at gifts God has given us this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Merry Christmas! Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004

The theme will be relationships. This worship experience will focus on our relationships with family and friends. The challenge will be to move from merely going through the activities of Christmas with our family and friends to knowing those we love on a

Last week we learned that the spirit of Christmas is relationships, beginning with our relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Today we see that to have a merry Christmas involves relationships with people. It seems that God screams this message to us every year through the writers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Teach The Children The True Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Dec 23, 2004

Don’t neglect your children’s spiritual well-being - give them the gift of knowing what they are really celebrating – Jesus’ birthday.

TEACH THE CHILDREN THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS The arrival of the Christmas season brings with it thoughts of decorative outdoor lights that turn yards into a beautiful kaleidoscope of colors. During this time of year we also think of evergreen trees with their enchanting scent of pine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus - His Name ... His Mission ... His People

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 6, 2003

"There’s Something About That Name" - See how the text reveals - His Name ... His Mission ... His People.

Jesus - His Name…His Mission…His People Matthew 1:18-25 (Focus - vs. 21) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Christ was given as the perfect Christmas gift. God’s preparation and timing was perfect.

The Perfect Gift Scripture Ref: Genesis 3:14-15 II Sam. 7:8, 12-14 Isaiah 7:14 Romans 5:12 Galatians 4:4 Micah 5:2 Matthew 2:1-11 1. Introduction a. Discuss the anticipation of receiving an anticipated gift. EXPOUND (i.e., kids at Christmas) b. Discuss the preparation that goes into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

The Nativity Story: The Courage Of Joseph Series

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 19, 2006

Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world.

THE COURAGE OF JOSEPH Matthew 1:18-25 The Main Idea Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. Moral. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world. Manly. He demonstrated his courage when, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Magi: Hope: Shopping For God

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

The Magi

How can you tell a married man from a single man in a department store?A married man is holding a purse. Women just love to shop – Men hate to shop. Why is that? Women are gatherers. Men are hunters. Women have to look at each and every item on the rack even if there is no possibility that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nativity Story: The Hope Of The Wise Men

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 30, 2006

The Magi followed the directions of God’s Word to Jesus and submitted to Him as their King. We should follow in their footsteps!

THE HOPE OF THE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 The Main Idea The Magi followed the directions of God’s Word to Jesus and submitted to Him as their King. We should follow in their footsteps! Outline GOD IS THE SOURCE OF HOPE The Magi were looking forward to the coming of the King of the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Throught The Eyes Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Craig Lee on Nov 1, 2006

Christmas as seen from the earthly father of Jesus Christ.

Christmas Through The Eyes of Joseph Matt. 1:18-25, Micah 5:2-5, Luke 2:1-7 Last week we began a series entitled, Christmas Through the Eyes of… Mary had a prospective on Christmas that you and I will never understand. I believe that Joseph had a prospective that we can learn from as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is On The Throne?

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006

Illustrates the battle between the flesh and spirit for life or death in the kingdom of your herart.

Who’s on the throne? Matthew 2:1-20 Generally when we read this verse of scripture we talk of the Christmas story and we talk of a babe in a manger, three wise men etc…. Today I would like to look at this a little bit different I want to see the big picture of this scripture. What I saw in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Miracles For Real People

Contributed by W F on Nov 5, 2006

The miracles of Christmas have real solutions for real people today.

Part 1 - REAL MIRACLES FOR REAL PEOPLE Big Idea: The miracles of Christmas have real solutions for real people today. 1. THE VIRGIN BIRTH/CONCEPTION (Matthew 1:18-25) a. The virgin birth shows us that Jesus is God. Matthew 1:23 b. The virgin birth shows us that Jesus is sinless. 1 Cor 15:22; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

The Unwise Wise Men

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

A Christmas Message.

THE UNWISE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: One of the real dangers of the Christmas season is that we lose sight of reality in the midst of all the traditions we observe. There is nothing inherently wrong with Christmas lights, gifts, trees, and even Santa Claus. The value of each custom depends on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody But Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

The true meaning of Christmas.

NOBODY BUT JESUS MATT. 1:21 I. INTRODUCTION WE HAVE ENTERED INTO THE FESTIVE TIME OF YEAR, OF SHINING LIGHTS, MELODIOUS MELODIES, WRAPPING PAPER, GIFTS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER. THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS A TIME OF YEAR WHEN THE HEARTS OF HUMANITY SEEMS TO RADIATE AND PERCOLATE WITH PASSION. YES MY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Reaction Of The Wisemen Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 31, 2004

This is the last in a series of four different reactions to the birth of Jesus Christ.

The Reaction of the Wisemen Matthew 2:1-12 I. They Were Drawn to and Found the Savior (v. 1-8) A. God initiated their search for Christ 1. God caused them to look to His creation 2. God used the creation to reveal Himself to them B. They were passionate in their search for Christ 1. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 1, 2005

Out of all the characters in the Christmas saga, Joseph is the one most overlooked and forgotten. Someone has pointed out that there is no place in God’s Word where any of Joseph’s words is recorded. But we can learn a great deal from Joseph and his godly

JOSEPH MATTHEW 1:18-25 Introduction: Out of all the characters in the Christmas saga, Joseph is the one most overlooked and forgotten. Someone has pointed out that there is no place in God’s Word where any of Joseph’s words is recorded. But we can learn a great deal from Joseph and his godly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist