Sermons about Matthew 1:18-2:2

Who Does God Think He Is, Talking To Astrologers!!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 31, 2003

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Why did God reveal himself to the Magi - a priestly caste that practised astrology?

Saxlingham/ Thornage 04-01-04 Epiphany We know the story of the Magi coming to worship Jesus very well. But have you ever stopped to wonder why God revealed Jesus to the Magi. After all, in the eyes of the Jewish people to whom St. Matthew wrote his Gospel - they had two strikes against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Wise Men Overcome Worship Obstacles

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2003

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The wise men encountered three obstacles as they sought to worship Christ - distance, unbelief, and lowliness. So do we.

MATTHEW 2:1-12: WISE MEN AND OVERCOME WORSHIP OBSTACLES (Distance, unbelief, lowliness) “Let’s worship God.” “Welcome to worship.” “Come and worship Christ on Christmas.” We use the word “worship” a great deal around here. What does it mean to “worship” God? What pictures fly into your mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Miracle Greater Than The One On 34th Street Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003

based on 53 ratings

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First in a series of sermons called "A Classic Christmas." Using a short clip from some Christmas Classics, these messages seek to help the hearer focus on the true meaning of Christmas.

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS: A GREATER MIRACLE THAN THE ONE ON 34TH STREET Matthew 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Over the past few years I have had a growing appreciation for some of the old classic movies 1. I suppose that it all began with April and Alan getting involved in the plays at school a. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Give In To Evil! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 2, 2004

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We must have the courage to go a different way.

DON’T GIVE IN TO EVIL! Matthew 2:1-12 S: Wise Men Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO GO THE DIFFERENT WAY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Temptations (to avoid) TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 2:1-12 three temptations to avoid so that we have the courage to go the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Name Above All Names: Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 5, 2004

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The very name of "Jesus" is God’s promise to deliver his people.

“...and they gave him the name Jesus!” And what a wonderful name it is! “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Name Above All Names: "Immanuel" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 5, 2004

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Jesus/ Immanuel is God’s promise to never leave us nor forsake us; to be with us always!

There are many names given to Jesus in the Bible– each one gives us a fuller and clearer picture of who He is and What He means for us... And so, as we are unpacking the various names of Jesus we are asking ourselves “Who IS this man that we have put our hope in?” The very name Jesus means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph Of Nt

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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his dream/dilemma/decision

Joseph’s Dilemma, Dream, & Decision Mt. 1:18-25 Matthew presents the birth of Christ from the vantage point of His earthly dad (Joseph was not the father). God was the father who planted His sinless seed into the virgin womb of Mary, who was engaged to Joseph. The blood comes from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

From Genesis To Understanding

Contributed by Robert Diffin on Jan 13, 2004

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This sermon is a collection of sentiments from different sources as well as my own concerning the reality of Genesis.

From Genesis to Understanding Robert Diffin Source: From the book of Genesis, the book of Matthew, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on Genesis 1:1 and a sermon by Ray C. Stedman. Noted Physicist: Stephen Hawking maintains that the universe began in a single, immeasureable location in space. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Gifts

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004

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On Christmas Eve, our family has a tradition of opening 1 gift. God also has some gifts for us to "open". 1. The gift of His Son 2. The Gift of God’s Care. 3. The gift of God’s Grace. 4. The Gift of Eternal Life

December 24, 2003 Title: God’s Gift Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Many families have Christmas Traditions... drinking egg nog around the fire place, singing Christmas Carols around the piano, Doing an act of kindness for a needy family, and many others... 2. One of the traditions in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Nazarene

Anger: It Wants You For Christmas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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This is a Christmas message dealing with the destructive power of anger. It can ruin what God wants to do in our lives during the holidays if we do not control it.

Anger—It Wants You For Christmas GNLCC 12/21/2003 Genesis 4:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Text Matthew 2:16-18 We are now in the middle of the Christmas season. We are told "tis the season to be jolly" and "it will be a time of peace and good will to all." But if we would actually look into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Would The Angels Say? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 4, 2004

based on 56 ratings

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Sermon 2 of 4: What would the angels say about the way we celebrate Christmas today?

Matthew 1:20-21; Luke 1:28-35; Luke 2:9-14 What Would the Angels Say? Introduction In this Christmas series, we have considered what Santa might say if He were in our services today, and last week we looked at what Satan might say if he were present. Today I want us to think about another group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Satan Say? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 4, 2004

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Sermon 3 of 4: What would Satan say about the way we celebrate Christmas today?

Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:12-14 What Would Satan Say? Introduction We began our Christmas series last week with somewhat of a humorous, yet serious look at what Santa, or Saint Nick might say if he were among us today. Remember that we said that the modern day Santa Claus has its origins in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For The Messiah

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 8, 2004

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Jesus ONLY reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly.(This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition).

(This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition) Main Idea : Jesus reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly. Historical background The Magi were men who were skilled in philosophy, medicine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Worship

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

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Simple observations about worship from the wise men. What does true worship require?

Christmas Worship Several years ago, I heard the story of Larry Walters, a 33-year-old man who decided he wanted to see his neighborhood from a new perspective. He went down to the local army surplus store one morning and bought forty-five used weather balloons. That afternoon he strapped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

On This Wise

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Nov 12, 2004

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A Christmas Sermon

On This Wise TEXT: Matt. 1:18-25 Matthew 1:18 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 just man, and not willing to make her a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

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