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  • Sajeev Painunkal, SJ avatar

    Pulling Down Walls Of Discrimination

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,713 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

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    It's All In The Genes

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,860 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

  • Gary Huckaby avatar

    The Virgin Birth Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 13,759 views

    There is a controversy in our world today concerning this major Bible doctrine. Upon this doctrine lay the truth of how God was able to become like sinful mankind, yet without sin.

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Todays Sermon Title THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST By- Evangelist Gary L. Huckaby D.D. Matthew 1:1, and 17. Verse 1, "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham." Verse 17, "So all the generations ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Savior Worth Waiting For Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,544 views

    While Joseph was silent in the Scriptures, this quiet man of character left behind something that speaks much louder than his words ever could.

    A Savior Worth Waiting For Do you have your Christmas shopping done for everyone on your list? When I was growing up, I always waited until Christmas Eve to begin shopping for my four sisters. They always dreaded opening my gifts because they never fit or they were just plain junk. I was offended ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Season To Embrace Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,189 views

    An examination of the grace of God as shown through the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

    A Season to Embrace Matthew 1:1-17 December 3, 2000 Morning Service Introduction I. We are starting the Advent season A. The season of Christ’s birth B. A new message series: Discover Christ in Christmas 1. The series will focus on the message of Christmas 2. This morning’s message will be A ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Fulfillment Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 13,413 views

    We see the fulfillment of OT prophecies culminate in the book of Matthew.

    Christmas B.C.: The Fulfillment Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2000 (Evening) Kids, its great being out of school for a few days, isn’t it? Now that it’s Christmas vacation, no one needs to come up with an excuse to get out of classes – at least until January. I came across some actual excuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jan Spencer avatar

    What Jesus' Moms Taught Me

    Contributed by Jan Spencer on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 317 ratings
     | 22,730 views

    Essential Truths from the five women whose names appear in the geneology of Jesus.

    WHAT JESUS’ MOMS TAUGHT ME Introduction Illustrations: WHAT IS A MOTHER? Somewhere between the youthful energy of a teenager and the golden years of a woman’s life, there lives a marvelous and loving person known as "Mother." A mother is a curious mixture of patience, kindness, understanding, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Family Tree

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 15,867 views

    A look at the four women appearing in the genealogy of Jesus and why they are there.

    The Christmas (Family) Tree of Jesus Preaching Passage: Matthew 1:1-17 Sermonic Process: Analytical I. Charlie Brown didn’t have much of an eye for trees. But then are there really any perfect Christmas trees out there. Strange how a tree that looks so good in the lot can suddenly develop a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Strange Land, Foreign Land, Promised Land Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    A poetic, impressionistic rendering of Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus, presented by two readers in dialogue

    Every day is unique, every time is new. Never before have these same things happened, never again will this moment come. But the one who made this day, the one who is ever new, knows this moment. And knew that moment in which all things would be fulfilled. Each day is a gift. And each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    What's In Your Family Tree? Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,770 views

    This is the first message in a series through the Book of Matthew

    What’s In Your Family Tree? Have you ever been around people who seem to chatter on and on and in the end, you wonder what they said? Or heard people who have the appearance of knowledge yet when you check it out discover though it sounded right, it was off base? In the first century ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The "White" Sheep Of The Family

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    We need grace, just like Jesus’ family.

    THE “WHITE” SHEEP OF THE FAMILY Matthew 1:1-17 S: Salvation Th: The Need of Salvation Pr: We need grace, just like Jesus’ family. ?: Why? KW: Illustrations TS: We will find in Matthew 1:1-17 Five Illustrations that demonstrate the same need of grace in our lives. The _____ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What I Learned From Jesus' Mothers

    Contributed by Don Hawks on May 8, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,174 views

    Today’s lesson for this Mothers day worship service is "What I Learned from Jesus’ Mothers"—yes that’s right Jesus had more than one mother.

    (Powerpoint presentation and audience outline accompanies this message). Slide 1 Happy Mothers Day to you from BUMC. If you are a mother or have been like a mother to someone please stand so we can recognize you. Today’s lesson for this worship service is What I Learned from Jesus’ mothers—yes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Ritter avatar

    The Gracious King Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 8,071 views

    There are 3 proofs of His right to royalty in Matthew 1: His Coming, His Claim, & His Character.

    The Gracious King A Study of Matthew’s Gospel Matthew 1:1-17 A crown, a robe, or a scepter usually identifies kingly royalty. King James V of Scotland would on occasion lay aside the royal robe of king and put on the simple robe of a peasant. In such a disguise, he was able to move freely about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,582 views

    This is the 5th study in the study "God Is On The Job". This study looks at God’s over all purpose being fulfilled.

    GOD’S PURPOSE Ruth 4:13-22 Through my years of school, I have taken many history classes. One of the things that always interested me was in trying to figure out if any of those famous people were in my family line. I remember one day talking to my Mamma, my dad’s mother, about her parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Flight To Egypt

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,612 views

    After all the excitement and celebration, Jesus and his parents are alone. The realities of the opposition to Christ are to be dealt with.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration of when I worked for land developer. After new subdivision launched, we would build model homes and have big opening celebration. Next day, I would return to fond lonely real estate agent waiting for a potential buyer to come. The reality of the work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed