Sermons on Matthew 1:1-20:

Home For Christmas - Code #2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 16, 2020

Christmas is a special time of year! But do we know the code that could make Christmas feel like home rather than just a season?

Home For Christmas Pt. 2 - Code #2 I. Introduction A human baby mistaking taken to the North Pole by Santa is raised by elves and learns the elf code by which he lives his life. Then after being informed by Santa that he has a human father in New York, Buddy the Elf travels to find him and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Son Of David Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 9, 2018

We can be far from God, or we can be close. Whatever our situation we can find restoration and hope because Jesus is the Son of David ... and God will act for the sake of His Son.

Message Matthew 1:1 Name Above All Names - Son of David We are going to continue our sermon series on the names of Jesus. We started this series only last week and we are looking at the names of Jesus as they appear in the New Testament from Jesus being the Word who was there “in the beginning” up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1, 2 Samuel 7:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Son Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

To be a part of God's family we all need to trace our spiritual heritage back to Abraham, but calling Abraham our father is also not enough. Jesus connects us to Abraham and gives us faith.

Message Matthew 1:1b Name Above All Names - Son of Abraham In the weeks leading up to Christmas we're looking at a series of under the general title of “Name above all Names.” This series focuses on the titles of Jesus that come up in the New Testament, from the time from before he was born, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1, Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

The name Jesus is the personal name of our Saviour. This name allows us to completely identify with the one who is like us in every way.

Message Matthew 1:21 Name Above All Names - Jesus As we continue our series on the Name Above all Names we come to the name … Jesus. As we think about the name of Jesus I want you to just stop for a minute and I want you to think about your own name. And imagine if you had a different name would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Many Names Of Jesus Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2018

The many names and titles of Jesus

1. Jesus is His human name. “You . . . shall call His name Jesus” (Luke 1:37). It comes from the Hebrew, Joshua, “Jehovah is salvation.” 2. Christ is His cross name. The Greek title Christ comes from the Hebrew Messiah. It means anointed. “Messiah . . . who is called the Christ” (John 4:25). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, John 4:25, Matthew 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Getting Ready For Christmas: Jesus' Family Tree"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 28, 2018

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent.

“Getting Ready for Christmas: Jesus’ Family Tree” Matthew 1:1-17 The last church I served had an amazing ministry aimed at helping the more than 150 children living—full-time--in nearby extended-stay hotels. We had an after-school tutoring, mentoring and feeding program—not unlike Safe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

A Christmas Carol: Stave One Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2018

This message looks at the how Christmas and it's main characters are introduced in the OT and Luke and Matthew. Like Dickens Christmas Carol the five parts are each called Staves. (if it was good enough for Dickens)

A Christmas Carol Stave one When Angela and I first got married she told me that one of the things that she did with her dad each Christmas was to watch A Christmas Carol. But it had to be the Alastair Sim one from 1951, and not the colourized version either. The movie was first released in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Congratulations - It's A God! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2018

Isaiah said the virgin birth was a "sign." Matthew picked up on that, as did the angels. But why was this "sign" so important to us?

OPEN: A Sunday School put on their own impromptu Christmas pageant. The teachers read the story and provided some props; then they stood back and let the kids dramatize the story on own. One girl grabbed the doll and said, “I’ll be Mary.” A boy shouted, “I’ll be Joseph,” Some of them put on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating Christmas When The Grinch Shows Up Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 3, 2018

How can you still celebrate Christmas when you're surrounded by troubles? So were Mary and Joseph at the first Christmas, but Christmas still came and God brought healing to their world!

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WHEN THE GRINCH SHOWS UP INTRODUCTION A. CHRISTMAS IS ALWAYS A WONDERFUL TIME? 1. This whole month of December we’re looking at Christmas through the eyes of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. So keep an eye out for his green skin! 2. Have you ever had some major plans disrupted and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Micah's Song Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2018

If you want to find real peace in your time of distress, trust Jesus as your Sovereign to restore you; trust Jesus as your Shepherd to secure you; and trust Jesus as your Savior to rescue you. In a word, trust Jesus as your PEACE, your Shalom.

Valerie Kulhavy of Casper, Wyoming, took her three young children through the food line at a recent church dinner. As she juggled everyone's plate and drink, she told the kids to be on their best behavior. When they were finally seated, she sighed with relief and told her children they were ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-6, Matthew 2:6, John 10:10-11, John 10:27-30, Matthew 1:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Advent 2018 - The Provenance And Providence Of God Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 7, 2018

Many people need proof of the authenticity of Jesus the Christ who was born in a manger long ago. Matthew uses the genealogical record of Jesus in order to show Jesus' royal lineage. He also includes some folks in that lineage to show that the heart of the Lord is open to all!

The Continuing Provenance and Providence of Jesus Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Matthew 3:9, Matthew 27:24, Mark 3:11, Matthew 16:16, Mark 9:7, Mark 10:46, Luke 8:27-29, Luke 2:8-12, Romans 10:14, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Have A Blessed Life Sermon V: Blessed By The Coming Of God's Living Word Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 23, 2020

In America we are blessed n ways that the world at large can only dream about and hope for. Let us celebrate God's Living Word of Salvation through Jesus Christ, God's Son and our Savior!

BLESSED BY THE COMING OF GOD’S LIVING WORD OF SALVATION In the 119th Psalm, David celebrated God’s Word – a lamp unto his feet and a lamp unto his path. In the 41st verse, David expressed a deep longing in his heart for the coming of God’s Living Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Isaiah 9:6-8, Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20  (view more)  (view less)

"a Baby Changes Everything"

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2020

Perhaps you would agree with the statement made in that song, “A baby changes Everything.” It’s true. We have 4 children.

“A Baby Changes Everything” Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1:18-24 Perhaps you would agree with the statement made in that song, “A baby changes Everything.” It’s true. We have 4 children. When had been married 6 months when my wife became pregnant and when our first child entered our lives, everything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Choices: A Teenage Dream Or A Greater Purpose Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

Many Americans are star struck, enamored with stardom. It is like we idolize celebrities, to include animated and fictional characters. Hollywood stars are put ahead of the heroes of faith, as mentioned in the book of Hebrews. Sport celebrities are stronger figures in our mind than people of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"god With Us: Our Savior"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2020

Jesus came to save us from our sins.

“God with Us: The Savior” Matthew 1:20b-21 Excited about Christmas, a little boy was finishing a letter to Santa with a list of the Christmas presents he badly wanted. And then, just to make sure he had covered all his bases, he decided to send his Christmas wish list to Jesus as well. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: United Methodist