Sermons about Matthew 1:18-2:2

The Virgin Mary Had A What? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

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The Apostles Creed - Born of the Virgin Mary

Do we really mean it when we say, each week, that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary? Do we really believe that Jesus was born to a virgin? That Mary conceived Jesus supernaturally? Or doesn’t it really matter? This is one of those areas of doctrine that most people outside the church are likely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Stories Of Christmas: Lesson 3:

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2004

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Stories of Christmas

A. IN SEARCH OF THE KING. MATTHEW 2:1-2 1. Why were Mary and Joseph still living in Bethlehem? - So their son could be near the Temple. - So their son could identify with David. Bethlehem is the city of David and the angel predicted Jesus would sit on David’s throne. - Rumors in Nazareth. - The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Story Of Christmas

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 26, 2004

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There is a real story of Christmas. To the Bible characters who played an important role on that first Christmas day, it was not necessarily all peace and joy and love. If we were to analyze carefully their situations, we will agree that theirs was a sad

(This is an excerpt from my sermon compilation) Introduction It would be difficult to imagine Christmas without lights, good food; without new clothes, new shoes, new toys for the children, without parties; without merrymaking. Since childhood we have known Christmas in the Philippines to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 Benefits Of Presence Not Presents

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 14, 2005

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I talk about the benefits of Jesus presence in our lives during the Christmas season. Everyone loves to get presents during the holidays, but we should all love the abiding presence that Christ provides, I show why and how this can be accomplished.

Title: The Benefits Of Presence Not Presents Text: Matt 1:18-23 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: An American Express survey about Christmas gifts found that the fruitcake was chosen most often (31%) from a list of "worst" holiday gifts. It even finished ahead of "no gift at all." When asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

There's A Black Sheep In The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 24, 2005

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A study of 5 people in Jesus’ genealogy who had tainted reputations illustrates that none of us have to be chained to our past.

THERE’S A BLACK SHEEP IN THE FAMILY TREE I recently became interested in family genealogy. I found some ancestors who intrigue me, like the civil war veterans and the Baptist preacher who was shot in the back during the Civil War. (I don’t know if he wore the wrong color coat or if his sermons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Matthew 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Immanuel God With Us

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

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God with us is a message of assurance of God’s love and care for us

Imagine you’re the king of a nation surrounded by enemies who are threatening your entire world. They’ve formed an alliance that appears irresistible. But imagine at the same time that your nation is one that God has chosen as his own special nation. What would you think as you listened to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Making Sense Of It All

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

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Why do major disasters happen in God’s world? How can we make sense of it as Christians

By Michael Prabaharan This sermon is rated R18. It contains strong violence, adult themes and disturbing content. Making sense of the week that was Our reading from Matthew reminds us of one aspect of the Christmas story that doesn’t get much airplay. The visit of the Magi in search of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Birth Of A King

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

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The message contrast King Herod and King Jesus

The Birth of a King Matthew 2:1-12 This morning I want to ask you what is your favorite T.V. Christmas Special? Ginny has her favorite and I have mine. Ginny loves, “White Christmas,” and my all time favorite is, “Miracle on 34th Street.” But running a close second for me in, “How the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Are We There Yet, Daddy?

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005

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Focusing on the "blank years" of so many of the Bible’s saints, including most of the life-time of our Savior, this sermon exhorts to diligence in well-doing, until God brings us to that time for which all our lives are meant.

Second Sunday in Christmas Luke 3:1-17 One of the most enduring stock-comic situations in modern fiction and cinema is the spectacle of a family traveling in a car. The father is behind the wheel. The mother – looking slightly harried and worried – is in the front passenger seat; and, three, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

I Believe In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 29, 2004

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This sermon examines the significance of the name Jesus Christ.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in Jesus Christ. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christmas Star

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

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There is great significance to each of us in the star that was above Jesus’ birth place.

The Christmas Star Cornwall/Montreal December 20, 2003 Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for trees to be crowned with a star on the top, and with lights which shine as the stars in the sky under the special star of Bethlehem. I remember, growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questions Thinking People Ask Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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Part 1 of series of sermons on this topic--inspired by Adam Hamilton who did a similar series in his congregation, Church of the Resurrection

(I have included web sites that I researched in the text of the sermon) (Graphic: http://psalmpublishing.bei.t-online.de/cover.html ) SLIDE 1 Prayer Greeting, attendance pads, Class 101 Read gospel: SLIDE 2 Matthew 2:1-2 Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Birth Of Our King Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

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When Jesus came into the Word, His birth was not an ordianry birth, but a very unique birth. We will examine what was so special about His birth

“The Birth of our King” Introduction: I heard of a man reading the story of Jesus’ birth to some day-care children one morning. As usual he stopped to see if they understood. "What do we call the three wise men?" he asked. "The three maggots," replied a bright 5-year-old. "What gift did the Magi ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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