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  • Dan Cale avatar

    I Joseph Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,047 views

    This is part one of a 4 part advent series. These are stand alone sermons that are tied in to the 4 weeks of advent. This second message is a first person narrative message considering the angels message to Joseph.

    I Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 One of the greatest jobs in scripture for angels is as heralds of God to man- bringing news and help from on high. Angels were the messengers- the Heralds of Messiahs coming The Angel Gabriel brought the message to Mary - telling her “you will conceive in your womb, and ...read more

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    Part Of The Plan Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,480 views

    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

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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Miracle On 42nd St - Christmas At The Movies Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,205 views

    The miracle in the movie: "Miracle on 34th St" depended upon letters from the US Post Office. But the miracle on "42nd" St depended upon a different paper trail.

    (Suggest playing a clip from Miracle On 34th St. – Where the Post office delivers mail for Santa Claus to the Court Room proving Kris Kringle to be Santa Claus) OPEN: Is there a Santa Claus? Nearly a century ago or more, there was a newspaper article written to a little girl named Virginia. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Born Of The Virgin Mary Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    The Reaction Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,934 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Forgotten Family Tree Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,911 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

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    And You Shall Call His Name Immanuel, Not!

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,885 views

    We all know the prophecy, but his name was not called Immanuel, it was called Jesus, what happened?

    And You Shall Call His Name Immanuel, Not! Denn Guptill Matthew 1:23 “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and he will be called Immanuel (meaning, God is with us).” Now that’s a familiar verse, isn’t it? We hear it every Christmas, We read it with every reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    What Would Joseph Do? Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,976 views

    As we consider all the things that must have been going through Joseph’s mind before the birth of Jesus, we ask ourselves: "What Would Joseph Do?" I. About a pregnant fiancee? II. About an angelic visit?

    Advent 4 Matthew 1:18-25 I have a confession to make. What I am about to tell you is not something that I’m proud of, but it is true, and I feel you should know about it. The fact of the matter is: I’ve watched the Jerry Springer Show a few times. There, I said it. It feels good to get that off my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • 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
     | 2,228 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

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    Have A Merry Christmas! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,650 views

    The theme will be relationships. This worship experience will focus on our relationships with family and friends. The challenge will be to move from merely going through the activities of Christmas with our family and friends to knowing those we love on a

    Last week we learned that the spirit of Christmas is relationships, beginning with our relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Today we see that to have a merry Christmas involves relationships with people. It seems that God screams this message to us every year through the writers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    Why Did He Come?

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 24, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,315 views

    A simple sermon on Why Jesus came, preached the day after Christmas 2004.

    Why Did He Come? Matthew 1:18-25 Intro. Why did Jesus come? -Just to be a good man? -Just to be a good teacher? -Just to set us an example? I. He came because there was a great need. -The need was someone to save us from our sin. -Matthew 1:21 1 John 3:5 And ye know that he was manifested ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Immanuel God Is With Us

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,300 views

    This sermon looks at the promises held in the name Immanuel. God is with us.

    Immanuel ¡V God With Us! Matthew 1:18-25 Well, Christmas is over. For some of you that¡¦s a happy thing ¡V your house will start getting back in order ¡V life will begin to slow down into winter mode, the stress of family, food, and parties is over. For others it¡¦s a sad time ¡V the magic is ...read more

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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Joseph

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,087 views

    Out of all the characters in the Christmas saga, Joseph is the one most overlooked and forgotten. Someone has pointed out that there is no place in God’s Word where any of Joseph’s words is recorded. But we can learn a great deal from Joseph and his godly

    JOSEPH MATTHEW 1:18-25 Introduction: Out of all the characters in the Christmas saga, Joseph is the one most overlooked and forgotten. Someone has pointed out that there is no place in God’s Word where any of Joseph’s words is recorded. But we can learn a great deal from Joseph and his godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Who Is This Jesus?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,052 views

    Jesus Christ is: 1. God 2. One of us 3. Lord of all

    A recent Newsweek poll found that “84 percent of American adults consider themselves Christians, and 82 percent see Jesus as God or the son of God. Seventy-nine percent say they believe in the virgin birth, and 67 percent think the Christmas story — from the angels’ appearance to the Star of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Believing The Unbelievable

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,918 views

    Jospeh was just the first one to see how upside down Christ really was going to make the world.

    Believing the Unbelievable (Reasoning with the Unreasonable?) Intro: There’s a book out you’ve probably heard of – it’s called Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus, and its general point is that Men & Woman pretty much live on different planets. Well, when it came to finding out about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist