Sermons about Matthew 1:18-2:6

Seek Jesus

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

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The lesson of the wise men shows us that seeking Jesus first is always the best choice.

Seek Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Did you have a good Christmas? Did you get everything you wanted? Did it make you happy? It is interesting as one grows older, you begin to see more and more that the things of this earth provide no lasting joy or happiness. So many of the toys and trinkets that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Faithful Follower Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

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Christmas sermon

Lead Characters in a Christmas Drama: The Faithful Follower: Mathew 1:18-25 In churches all across America there will be Christmas dramas. You can almost excuse the ones with little kids in bathrobes with towels on their heads and angels with paper wings. The ones that are hard to take are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Christmas Courage: The Story Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 28, 2006

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There are three points to this sermon. 1. God gives courage to ordinary people. 2. God gives us courage to overcome our doubts and fears. 3. God gives us courage to face the future.

(This sermon is a re-working of “The Nativity Story: The Courage of Joseph” by C. Raymond van Pletsen. I used some of the same wording and illustrations but changed the outline and applications. I only spoke of movies I had seen and since I am not a sports fan changed the ending.) Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise Men

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006

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The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER THE WISE MEN TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer. "Where did they come from?" We don’t know. "How many were there?" We really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Grinch Going To Steal My Christmas? Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006

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The story of Herod and the Wise Men: Herod completely missed Christmas. The Wise Men found a king. Who will we be more like?

Is the Grinch going to steal my Christmas? “A Reel Look at Christmas” Matthew 2:1-11 Intro: Video…“Heart two sizes too small” What does it feel like when my heart is too small? • My life is a mess. • I am not happy. • I am isolated. • I don’t really enjoy it when others are happy. Herod is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roots

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

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Christ’s heritage

"Roots" Matthew 1 4/6/97 Intro: This morning, we are going to start a new series that may take weveral weeks. We are going to begin looking at Jesus as we see him presented in the gospel of Matthew, and in so doing, look at what it means for us to be like him. This morning we’ll start in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

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What do we do in times of trouble

"When the Going Gets Tough" Matthew 2 4/13/97 Intro: Did you hear about the little boy who came back to school the day after report cards were passed out and told his teacher, "I don’t want to get you worried, but dad said if my grades didn’t improve, someone was going to be in BIG trouble!" Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph, A Just Man Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 24, 2006

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Joseph encounters an angel of the Lord who gives him the startling news that Mary will be the mother of the Son of God (Matthew 1:18-25)

1. Matthew 1:18-25 (NKJV) Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Men Seeking A King Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 24, 2006

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Like of Wise Men looking for the young child Jesus, people today need the wisdom to seek the King.

1. Matthew 2:1-12 (NKJV) 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, 2 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." 3 When Herod the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man God Chose To Raise His Son

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

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A sermon on the character of Joseph.

THE MAN GOD CHOSE TO RAISE HIS SON Matthew 1:18-25 So very little is known about Joseph. What we do know is a good example to the men of our day. I. TAXPAYER - Luke 2:1-5 (this automatically puts him in with the "common man") II. PURE - Matt. 1:18 (even though they were "in love" and espoused ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Hated Christmas

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

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Today we are going to talk about a real person, an individual who plays an important part in the Bible's account of Jesus' birth, but who is seldom mentioned in Christmas programs or sermons. His name is King Herod.

The man who hated Christmas. Who am I talking about? Is it Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser whose motto for Christmas was "bah-humbug"? Or is it The Grinch, the creature who tries to steal Christmas because he can't stand to see people happy? Well, neither. Today we are going to talk about a real ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Luke 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men Still Worship

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

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The Wise Men remind us that true worship comes from the heart.

Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Presents Series

Contributed by Dave Collins on Nov 22, 2000

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This sermon will be to show that at the end of their search for the King of the Jews the Magi gave their gifts in worship, and found the perfect Christmas present; that present is still available to us.

Scripture Reading- Intro: "We three kings"…were they kings? There are conflicting theories regarding that. "Bearing gifts"…they each had a gift and today we'll look at each one means. I. Presented with Gold Anchor verse: Matthew 2:11 The gold represents His royalty. II. Presented with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Greatest Gift For The Lowliest Servants (Shepherds)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 26, 2000

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The story of the faithful shepherds on the night of Jesus’ birth shows us how God in grace can give the greatest blessings to the humblest of servants.

THE GREATEST GIFT FOR THE LOWLIEST SERVANTS (Shepherds) (LUKE 2:8-20) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is loacted at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/shepherds.html] REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Matthew 1:18-23 Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Dec 7, 2000

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The greatest gift given was the gift God gave when he sent Emmanuel.

- I would assume, that almost everybody here has one of these set up in there home. If you haven’t yet, you probably will at some point soon. Some have real ones, others have fake ones. It all depends on your family tradition. The tradition of my brother-in-laws is to not only get a real tree, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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