Sermons on Matthew 1:18-2:22:

Christmas Gifts Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

Gifts to the King: Gold for Christ rules on earth, frankincense for worship, and myrrh symbolizing His sufferings and death.

A. MATTHEW 2:1-12 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’ When Herod the king ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Names Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

The birth names of Jesus. “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given."

1. Jesus. “Thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). The Greek name Jesus comes from the Hebrew Joshua. “Jehovah Saves.” Links His birth to His purpose to provide salvation. 2. Immanuel. “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Christmas Wise Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

The newborn King of the Jews

1. “Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time some astrologers from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the newborn King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in far-off eastern lands, and have come to worship him.’” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency Of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 5, 2024

Isaiah 55:6 is a divine invitation for every one of us to draw near to God, not later, not tomorrow, but right now.

Seeking the Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Introduction: Today, we will explore a verse that speaks to the urgency of seeking God—Isaiah 55:6, which says, “Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.” (NLT) This is a divine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6, Matthew 6:33, John 14:23, Proverbs 27:1, Matthew 1:23, Hebrews 3:15, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unveiling The Scriptures: Navigating Ancient Interpretations In A Modern World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 8, 2024

With our modern expectations, sometimes we find it difficult to understand the Bible. By adjusting our expectations we can correctly understand God's Word and apply His truth to our lives.

Unveiling the Scriptures: Navigating Ancient Interpretations in a Modern World Today, we’ll explore a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of Scripture: how the authors of the Bible interpret earlier portions of the Bible, and how we, with our modern expectations, sometimes find these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 2:15, Hosea 11:1, Revelation 13:1-2, Jeremiah 29:11, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, Filling Up Israel's Gaps (Isaiah 7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 9, 2024

Builds off Brandon D. Crowe's article "Fulfillment in Matthew as Eschatological Reversal." Broadening people's perspectives on how the NT "fulfills" the OT.

Today marks an expected rabbit trail off our rabbit trail. I'm going to try to introduce you to one of the most complicated subjects in all of biblical study-- the way the NT uses the OT. And then next week, we will inch our way back closer to the rabbit trail I'd planned on taking. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17, Isaiah 8:5-10, Matthew 1:18-23, Matthew 5:17-18, Matthew 2:13-15, Hosea 11:1-7, Matthew 23:23-39  (view more)  (view less)

My Name Is .... Yeshua (God In Flesh - Salvation) Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 14, 2024

Number 4 in a series of five names of God - looking at what God in Flesh called Himself - Yeshua - Salvation

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21 Series – Names of God Title: My name is Yeshua (Salvation) Sermon looks at the name God gave Himself as He came to Earth as God in Flesh – Jesus – Yeshua. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Good morning! Over the last few weeks, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, John 3:16-17, Luke 2:11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gospel Of Matthew: An Introduction

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 3, 2024

Matthew's account of the life of the Lord Jesus Christ was written to show his fellow Jews that Jesus was the Promised Messiah, liberating them not from the tyranny of Rome, but from the tyranny and condemnation of sin. His death and resurrection freed all of us from this curse.

Dr. Frank Turek, the noted Christian apologist, said that the writers of the New Testament did not create the account of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, but that the resurrection created the writers of the New Testament. If Jesus had not risen from the dead, His life would have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 53:1-12, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Royal Lineage Of The Lord Jesus (Matthew 1:1-18)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 3, 2024

We tend to skip the list of names in the first verses of Matthew's gospel, but each name is there for a reason, and it is to show the royal line of the Lord Jesus Christ and HIs right to the throne of David as King and Messiah.

Matthew wastes no time in establishing his case to prove that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Promised Messiah and the heir to David's throne as the true king of Israel. His opening statement reads as follows: "The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the son of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:10-14, Matthew 1:1-18, 2 Samuel 12:1-25, Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The King Who Was Born A Fugitive (Matthew 1:18-2:23)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 4, 2024

Matthew's Gospel records the account of the circumstances surrounding the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, including the attempt on His life by the hands of Herod and the horrendous events that followed.

Joseph and Mary were betrothed to one another. It involved a marriage arranged by both sets of parents and the details were negotiated by the signing of marriage contracts. This time of betrothal was as binding and serious as the marriage itself, which would not take place until a year later. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-23, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:1-20, Jeremiah 31:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Without Christ!

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Nov 13, 2024

So, can we look beyond the way Christmas is celebrated today, and find any real meaning, any message for our lives today?

It is November…. just a month away from Christmas…As the days go by, everyone irrespective of religion gets impatient to get into the Christmas Eve. Special lights decorate many houses, shops, town centres and malls along with shiny decorations, and huge advertising boards of promotional season ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 1:21, 1 John 3:5, Colossians 2:9-10, John 3:16, Isaiah 9:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Star Must Shine (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025

Every man carries a star, which represents his destiny, glory, and divine assignment on earth. Stars are symbols of divine light and manifestation of God’s purpose in one’s life.

MY STAR MUST SHINE (PART 1) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 2:1-2 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1, Daniel 12:3, Numbers 24:17, John 1:5, Philippians 2:15 INTRODUCTION: Every man carries a star, which represents his destiny, glory, and divine assignment on earth. Stars are symbols of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Star Must Shine (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025

God created every man with a destiny to shine. A star represents glory, visibility, and divine relevance.

MY STAR MUST SHINE (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 2:1-2 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1-3, Numbers 24:17, Genesis 37:9-10, Job 22:28, John 1:5 INTRODUCTION: God created every man with a destiny to shine. A star represents glory, visibility, and divine relevance. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 51 - Obedience God Desires Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 17, 2025

Joseph and Mary are great examples of ones who implicitly obeyed God, and thereby were instrumental in being channels to bring forth and raise Jesus, the Son of God. Are we willing to obey God, despite not having logical reasons to do so and even when it is hard to do so?

For our meditation today we will consider 1 Samuel 15:22, “And Samuel said, “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.” (ESV) The prophet Samuel spoke these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22, Matthew 1:18-19, Matthew 1:20-21, Matthew 1:24-25, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 2:13-14, Matthew 2:22-23, Luke 1:30-31, Luke 1:34-35, Luke 1:38, Matthew 22:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Mother's Day 2024

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2025

Mary, an example of a godly woman.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 1:26-38; 46-56 1. Sixteen years. How old was Mary when Jesus was born? 2. She needed a Savior. What is our reaction to the claim Mary was born without sin? (Immaculate Conception). “My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior” (1:47). B. HOW WAS MARY AN EXAMPLE OF A GODLY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-48, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist