Sermons on Matthew 1:23:

Christmas Courage: The Story Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 28, 2006

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

Hope Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To offer the hope of Christ to people during the holidays.

Bishop Kenneth Shamblin told a story about a Christmas experience he had with his five year old son Ken Jr. More than anything else Junior wanted a red toy truck for Christmas. It seemed that is all he talked about. Whenever he saw a picture of it in the ads he pointed to it. Whenever they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Methodist

"Why Did My Savior Come To Earth?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 5, 2012

A look at just eight of the reasons stated in the New Testament of why Jesus left the glory of heaven and came to this earth.

“Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?” Text: Matthew 1:18-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Perhaps many of you remember singing "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" out of the old Christian Hymns Number Two book in preparation for the Lord’s Supper. It was sung almost every Sunday for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Told By The Prophets Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This message looks at the Old Testament prophets predictions about the birth of Jesus and teaches how God had a plan and still has a plan.

Christmas as Told by The Prophets Matthew 1:18-24 -Today we are going to start a sermon series building up to Christmas. We really don't know when Jesus was born, but the tradition of the church is to celebrate it on December 25th. Even though we don't know the exact day when Christ was born, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Immanuel – God With Us Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

God Is with Us.

Focus Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Supplemental Passage: And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14 NASB) Introduction: Long ago, there ruled in Persia a wise and good king. He loved his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is With Us Then Show Me A Sign Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012

I was on the internet recently and was discussing the Christian faith with someone who had posted some remarks that were simply not accurate about what Christians believe. After writing back and forth with this individual I learned that she was an atheis

Finding God at Christmas “If God is with us, then Show me a Sign” Matthew 1:18-23 I was on the internet recently and was discussing the Christian faith with someone who had posted some remarks that were simply not accurate about what Christians believe. After writing back and forth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Appearances Can Be Deceiving Part 3

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Today we are continuing our series with part 3 on fear. Four times in the Christmas story, someone is told not to be afraid. Today we are looking at the story of Joseph.

APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEIVING Part 3 TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Matthew 1.18-25 The Surprising Birth Of The Messiah Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 1.18-25 The surprising birth of the Messiah

Matthew 1.18-25 The surprising birth of the Messiah Manuscript Last week I preached on Matthew 1.1-18 and today I would like to continue with the rest of this chapter. So we will spend some recapping vs 1-17 before we move on to vs 18-25. Please open Bibles Mt 1.1-17 – mostly genealogy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

We Need A Joseph's Heart Series

Contributed by James May on Nov 27, 2011

A series for the Christmas Season, or anytime of the year. Why did God choose those who went to see Jesus and to know that He had come into the world? Each of the characters we will examine had a special heart after God and qualities that we all need to

What Does It Take to See Jesus? Part 1 - We Need a Joseph’s Heart By Rev. James May Thanksgiving, with its family gatherings and feasting has now passed into history and we find ourselves filled with thankfulness for all of the blessings of God that he has bestowed upon us. Even with all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Favorite Jesus - Pt. 1 - Infant Baby Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 29, 2011

Favorite team. Favorite shirt. Favorite food. But a favorite Jesus? What if we miss Him because He doesn’t show up in our favorite way?

Favorite Jesus Pt. 1 - Infant Baby Jesus I. Introduction I have a lot of favorite things in life. I have a favorite pizza. I have a favorite car. I have a favorite football team. I even have favorite people. And for all of his laughable and stomach turning theology, like Ricky Bobby most of us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Immanuel – God With Us

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 4, 2012

Jesus is God with us.

Immanuel – God with Us December 2, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is God with us. Focus Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Supplemental Passage: And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2012

What would the world be like if there was no Christmas and No Jesus? This message was inspired by John Ortberg's message "Who is this Man?"

It’s a Wonderful Life (Begin with Clip from “It’s a Wonderful Life” scene where George meets Clarence and wishes he had never been born” It’s a Wonderful Life has consistently been ranked in the top 100 movies of all times, it has been called the number one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

"And It Came To Pass"

Contributed by Roshelle Deas Roberson on Dec 9, 2012

The human mind cannot explain (defend, excuse) the plan God have for our lives, but by faith we must see it through.

“And it came to Pass” Luke 1: 27-31 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 And when she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Silent Joseph: A Godly Man

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 10, 2012

A short Christmas-themed sermon directed mostly at men that can be shorted to be a devotional, but also easily expanded extemporaneously.

Silent Joseph: A Godly Man December 9, 2012 TEXT: Matthew 1:18-24 – “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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophets Preach The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Burr on Dec 14, 2012

Throughout the Old Testament, God showed bits and pieces of Christ's coming birth to the Prophets to give them hope during Israel's times of trial. How much more hope should we have in our times of trial having the full message of His birth at our disposa

“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”- which means, “God with us.” Matthew 1:22-23 The Christmas story is one in which we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God