Sermons about Matthew 1:20-2:23

Peace - The Mysterious Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

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The marvelous gifts that God gave to us on that first Christmas

(Based on a series by Paul Snoddy, Tri-Village Christian Church, Pataskala, OH) SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: MATTHEW 1:18-25 TITLE: “PEACE – THE MYSTERIOUS GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy and Charlie Brown are talking. Lucy says, “I hate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Encounter The Power Of The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Chris Regas on Dec 14, 2005

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Advent Lessons based on the release of the movie: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent ~ 1) On the FIRST SUNDAY we ENCOUNTERED THE POWER OF THE LION and saw that the Lion of Judah who was PREDICTED in the OT is also Lamb of God who was slain for our sins! As we light the PROMISE CANDLE we are reminded that Jesus is NOT SAFE – BUT HE IS GOOD – AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Mystery, A Miracle And A Total Life Make-Over

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2005

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Mary gets a lot of attention in the Christmas story, but what about Joseph? Video clip suggestion. Easy to use outline and narrative.

A MYSTERY, A MIRACLE AND A TOTAL LIFE MAKE-OVER. Matthew 1:18-25 Video clip suggestion: “Joseph’s Quill” available at www.sermonspice.com Opening Ilustration: My wife Cambria and I have been blessed with three wonderful kids. We love them equally. They are hilarious to watch. Looking for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

How Christmas Complicates Things

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 15, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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How you respond to Christmas depends on how you view Jesus as well as how you view yourself.

ILL. THE DANGERS OF CHRISTMAS Dr. Mateen Elass grew up in Saudia Arabia. In his youth he associated Christmas with reindeer, stars, colorful lights, sleigh bells, parties, and decorated trees. He remembers being told that the deeper meaning of Christmas was love and good will shown by giving and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Still With Us!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 16, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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God is still with us in spite of the secular world’s determination to eliminate Jesus from Christmas. So rejoice in the Lord with each other and remember “God is with us!”

God is still with us! On The Lighter Side of Life: Christmas Present It was the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco. Pastor Mike was looking at the nativity scene outside when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing from the figures. Immediately, Pastor Mike turned towards the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Funeral: Emmanuel

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 16, 2005

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Funeral message for 39-year-old who died of a brain tumor. Sermon based on Jesus’ name Emmanuel, showing that God is with us this season and during the loss.

Matthew 1:23 – Christmas Funeral: Emmanuel I was told of an elderly lady who slipped on the steps after leaving church one day, and died soon after with a broken hip. Many people came to the family to offer their sympathies. Some were saying to the sorrowing husband, "God must have had a plan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Did The Magi Do Magic? Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Dec 17, 2005

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Making sense of Christmas.

Christmas, have you felt the on rush of it? It’s been coming for a long time now, and here it is December! Our calendars are quickly being filled with parties to go to and bonus’ to think of, as well as presents to buy, places to go and people to see and food to prepare! This “Christmas” stuff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

3 Gifts Of Christmas

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 18, 2005

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looking at the meaning behind the three gifts that were presented by the wise men for Christmas

Intro: the story is told that some soldiers leaving an island at the end of World War 2 conveyed Christmas to the islanders with gifts and Christmas songs. Years later one of these men visited that island and was shocked to find a church there. He was invited to attend the service, which consisted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What I Want For Christmas

Contributed by James Tetley on Dec 18, 2005

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Joy at Christmas is the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus, this joy should be the thing we most desire at Christmas

What I want for Christmas – Matthew 2:1-12 Big Idea: Joy at Christmas in the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus Big response: When reflecting on Jesus to know joy and share that with others If I am going to answer this question of “What I want for Christmas” – we first need to think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

No Christmas

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006

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What if Satan had been successful at preventing Jesus’ birth?

No Christmas? Mt 2:1-15 INTRO: Last Year a small book by John Grishom called “Skipping Christmas” was a hit. About a couple Luther & Nora Krank tired of all the commercialism & stress of Christmas, decided to skip it, no lights, no gifts no celebrations. From that the book tells of all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Nativity Story: The Courage Of Joseph Series

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

based on 108 ratings

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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

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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

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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

God With Us: Embracing Jesus During Confusing Times

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 21, 2007

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Do you ever wonder where God is during the most confusing times of your life? I think I know the answer. I think I know one of most important steps you can take during these confusing times.

God With Us: Embracing Jesus During Confusing Times New Year’s can be a time of great confusion (what should I do this year?). Psalm 71:1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Never put to confusion? What is that about? It is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father Named Joseph

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 29, 2007

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If Jesus needed an earthly father, we do too.Evey child needs to experience the nearness of a Father, the nature of a Father, and the nurture of a Father.

A Father Named Joseph How many of you have ever heard a sermon on Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus? Every Christmas we hear of Mary the mother of Jesus and perhaps Mary and Joseph around the stall in Bethlehem. But we tuck them away until next Christmas. We Protestants try not to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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