Sermons about Matthew 1:22-2:23

Unwrapping Christmas

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 30, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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A simple sermon with props for a ’Carols by Candlelight’c service for our older folks

UNWRAPPING CHRISTMAS MT 1:18-25 Silver Service (older folks) Carols by candlelight, Thurs 2nd Dec 2004 Props: a present due to be unwrapped in 3 layers The little girl was sitting with her grandmother, who had presented her with her first little children¡¦s Bible, in an easy-to-read translation, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Come Home To Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 1, 2004

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Christmas is a sign of God’s welcome to all just as President Bush’s speech reminded Canadians regarding their welcome to Americans in their hour of need.

Dec. 1, 2004, U.S. President George W. Bush remembered what Canada means to Americans. In a speech he gave he thanked Atlantic Canadians for helping the US on Sept.11. 3 years ago thousands of US citizens were stranded here due to the terrorist attacks on his country. Pres. Bush said, “You opened ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wise Men Finds The Truth About Jesus Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004

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There are three kinds of people with different kinds of reactions regarding the birth of Jesus and which also show that not all people are wise.

Wise Men Finds the Truth about Jesus Christ Matthew 2:1-12 (Christmas Series) Matthew 2.1-12 (RSV) reads as follows: 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, 2 "Where is he who has been born king of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Catching The Real Spirit Of Christmas"

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 2, 2004

based on 60 ratings

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What the real Christmas spirit is all about.

***Matthew 2:1-11 One of the phrases often heard in the Christmas holidays by Christians and non Christians alike is The spirit of Christmas. Many are mistaken about what the real spirit of Christmas is; 1. Its not something that you catch in December after the thanksgiving holidays ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Forget About Christmas Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 6, 2004

based on 87 ratings

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We all know the story but what is it we forget about Christmas?

Christmas, it’s probably the most celebrated holiday in the world. If you were to stop your average man on the street and ask him about Christmas, I’d be willing to bet that you would hear all of the essential ingredients of the Yule time. The virgin birth, Mary and Josephs trip to Bethlehem, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Part Of The Plan Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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This is the second in a series of messages looking at the Advent story. It examines the plan of God for the salvation of His people and our invitation to be a part of that plan.

The Stories of Advent Pt 2 Part of the Plan Matthew 1:18-25 In our celebration of Advent we come now today to the story of the Angels of Advent. Four times during the Advent story Angels play a decisive part in the narrative of Messiah¡¦s coming. First with Zacharias, then Mary, then Joseph, then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

The Other Side Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 7, 2004

based on 76 ratings

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Part 1 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! There is ANOTHER SIDE 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.

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 day of fun, festivities, that is almost impossible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Of The Virgin Mary Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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This sermon looks at the Virgin Birth of Jesus by examining the biblical statements, our Confessional Statement, the attacks, and the importance of the Virgin Birth of Jesus.

Today is the third Sunday of Advent. This is the third in a series of Advent messages on “The Marvel of Christmas.” My sermon is titled “Born of the Virgin Mary.” Let us read Matthew 1:18-25: "18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Emmanuel: God With Us

Contributed by Sam Greene on Dec 9, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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This sermon explores the significance of Jesus’ title: Emmanuel.

What is so significant about Emmanuel: God With Us? •Notice the word ’with’ (Gr. prep. met-ah’)- a preposition properly denoting accompaniment; in the same way the instrmentalists accompany our singing. •Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

They Shall Call Him Emmanuel

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Dec 9, 2004

based on 47 ratings

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IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE MIRACLE THAT THIS NAME IMPLIES, THE MYSTERY THAT THIS NAME IMPLIES, AND THE MEANING THAT THIS NAME IMPLIES.

THEY SHALL CALL HIM EMMANUEL Matthew 1:23 Before the advent of the Christmas carol, celebrations of Christmas had become so depraved and rowdy that the observance of the joyous season was once forbidden by the English Parliament. The meaning of Christmas had become lost in a maelstrom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Wise To Follow The Wise Men For Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 10, 2004

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We need to choose asthe wise men did.

IT IS WISE TO FOLLOW THE WISE MEN FOR LIFE MATTHEW 2:1-16 When one takes time to read both sacred and secular history they will come across some people of great learning and great purposes in life who have chosen to follow Christ. Many who have been distinguished in scientific knowledge have also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Never Underestimate Jesus

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 10, 2004

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Jesus has often been underestimated from his birth until now ! Don’t understimate him !

Never Underestimate Jesus Matthew 2:1-19 Introduction: The shepherds believed what the angels had revealed to them, and came to Bethlehem and worshipped the Lord. The Wisemen traveled a great distance believing what revelation they had received. They brought gifts, and bowed and worshipped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Reaction Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 11, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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This is the second in a four sermon series on the birth announcement of Christ and the reaction of those most involved in the events.

The Reaction of Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 I. Joseph Reacted With Mercy (v. 18-19) A. His mercy reached past the circumstance (v. 18b) 1. He did not allow the circumstance to rule him 2. He did not allow the circumstance to dictate his character B. His mercy reached out due to personal righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Season Of Seeking

Contributed by Jeremy James on Dec 12, 2004

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We do not seek Jesus on our own, instead we seek Him because He seeks us.

Wise Men & Shepherds We know the story of the three magi or wise men well. We have heard it time and again, about how they saw the star in the East that told them that the King of the Jews had been born. The traveled far to find this king and they wished to honor Him. What is interesting is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Christmas At The Movies Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2004

based on 78 ratings

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Why did Herod want to kill the Christ child? His motivation has much in common with those today who want to kill Christmas.

OPEN: (I sat on a stool on stage, reading the following from “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” I taped my sermon into the pages of the book and used the book as both prop and way to hide my sermon notes). Every Who down in Who-ville liked a Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, who lived just north of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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