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  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Forgotten Family Tree Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,564 views

    This morning we’re going to look at a list in Matthew 1 that contains over 40 names, some who were “darlings” and many others who were “disasters.”

    The manager of a large office noticed a new employee and asked, “What’s your name?” The worker replied, “John.” The manager scowled and said, “Look, I don’t know where you worked before, but I don’t call anyone by their first name. It breeds familiarity and that leads to a breakdown in authority. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Women Of Jesus' Geneology

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,219 views

    It’s good to know that Jesus welcomes such damaged people into his family!

    Matthew 1 3rd Sunday of Advent: December 11, 2005 The Women of the Genealogy of Jesus A few months ago I was beginning to read the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew has the genealogy of Jesus right away. Often when I hit a passage like that, I skim over it to get to the good parts – the stories. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Sajeev Painunkal, SJ avatar

    Pulling Down Walls Of Discrimination

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,711 views

    An advent sermon, learning to beat discrimination, learning from the geneology of Jesus

    In one of the parishes where I worked, there were two families who were fighting over a property dispute. Both the families were rich and influential. Both tried to get the support of the local church in their favour. So they wrote to the parish council expressing their views and claims. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Michael Luke avatar

    It's All In The Genes

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    The genealogy of Jesus teaches us some important lessons about God

    (adapted from a message by Darryl Dash) SPECIAL DAY: CHRISTMAS TEXT: MATTHEW 1:1-17 TITLE: “IT’S ALL IN THE GENES” INTRODUCTION: A. How do you feel about the genealogies in the Bible? 1. Do you feel it’s about as exciting to read as the phone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Will It Cost Me To Be Used By God?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,167 views

    This message looks at the cost to Mary of bearing Jesus (in terms of scandal and reputation) and then asks what the cost might be for us to obey God.

    - just read vv. 1-2 to open sermon. - only 4 women (besides Mary) are mentioned in this genealogy and they aren’t the big names of the O.T. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE INCLUSION OF THESE WOMEN? - Three of the four of them were associated with sexual sin. - v. 3 - Tamar (dressed as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    The Smallville Of Nazareth Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,980 views

    Everything that Superman aspires to be in imaginary tales, Jesus is in reality—and so much more. The story of Superman is really a modern day parable for the story of Jesus Christ. This is the first in a series of youth lessons title: Jesus Is My Superher

    The Smallville of Nazareth Between the child rocketed from the doomed planet Krypton and the symbol of truth and justice Superman is destined to become, lies a vitally important aspect of Superman mythology—Smallville. Catching fire upon entering Earth’s atmosphere, the baby Kal-El’s spaceship ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Malcolm Chester avatar

    The Ancestors Of Jesus

    Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,800 views

    A sermon based on Matthew’s account of the genealogy of Jesus

    Introduction There seems to have been a big increase recently in people tracing their family history. I think those programmes on TV where famous people have researchers who do all the work have helped to increase the popularity. I’ve sometimes thought about trying to do it but I think it’s time ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    God's Christmas Gift: Our Past Doesn't Determine Our Future Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,551 views

    The skeletons in Jesus’ family tree demonstrate how Jesus would be the savior and redeemer of the world.

    Several years ago I remember getting very interested in my family tree, my genealogy. I can’t remember why. Perhaps it was the old black and white pictures my grandfather showed us of our ancestors and their stories I never knew. What brought them from Germany to the U.S.? Did they come to here ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Your Worth At Christmas!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,201 views

    God proved how vauleable you are unto Him through sending His only Son as a baby! ( Show flim clip of George Bailey "It’s a Wonderful Life.") 3 truths to remember!

    Your Worth at Christmas Text: Matthew 1:1,18-21 1.The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: 18.After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Christmas: To Grandmother’s House We Go? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,980 views

    The genealogy of Jesus Christ demonstrates how gracious God is and His love for sinners, because God included some unlikely grandmothers in the mix.

    To Grandmother’s House We Go? (Matthew 1:1-16) 1. What scandals does your family have in their closets? A few years ago, I wrote up the Vasicek family history for our family members only. On the front page, I wrote, "Not suggested for those under 18." Most of you, if you traced back a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Moyer avatar

    The Genealogy Of Grace

    Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,259 views

    One of major purposes of Matthew’s Gospel is to establish Jesus’ right to Israel’s kingship. this genealogy is not just showing the royalty of Christ but the Grace of God. Four ways Matthew shows us the grace of God.

    Title: The Genealogy of Grace Introduction: Most of you know I like to do a little woodworking. Have you ever been sawing a board and run into a knot. The saw blade just grinds its way through and slows it down. Well, Jesus’ family tree has some knots in it. Usually when we read the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Seeking

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 2, 2009
     | 2,481 views

    How can we use the example of the "wise men" who sought to worship the Christ child as a guide to our own searching?

    Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / Seeking Intro: Have you even misplaced something in your house? You know it is there; but, you can’t find it. One day this week, I lost my car keys. Barbara and I searched all over the house for those keys. They were nowhere to be found. I borrowed Barbara’s keys, got in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    The Gifting Of Grace

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,276 views

    Communion message the second Sunday of Advent. Gifting doesn’t come from stores but from our Lord in the incarnation of the Eternal Son, Jesus Christ

    Gift-wrap has either been tossed out or neatly put away and saved for another time. Boxes may have been recycled and hopefully the toys aren’t all broken yet. CD’s have been played, DVD’s watched and those new clothes worn. Christmas is officially over. So what’s the good news? It is a mixed bag. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Carol Mote avatar

    Spring Cleaning Winter Series

    Contributed by Carol Mote on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,721 views

    Rediscovering your eternal birthright.

    The question of where do you begin at the start of Advent has been on my mind recently. How can you gain a sense of setting out on the Advent journey, towards the miraculous Birth of Christ; and feel purposeful, focused and perhaps more importantly, humbled as you consider the true wonder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Of Heritage Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,711 views

    The coming of Jesus was the fulfillment of the promises of God.

    A Messiah of Heritage Text: Matt. 1:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Jewish father was concerned about his son. He had not truly raised him to be grounded in the faith of Judaism… So, hoping to remedy this he sent his son to Israel so the boy could experience his heritage. A year later the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist