Sermons on Matthew 1:17-21:

The Birth Of The Messiah Foretold

Contributed by Peter Reece on Nov 27, 2022

The genealogy of Jesus in Matthew's gospel looks ultra boring, but does in fact have important things to say. Matthew shows not only that Jesus is the Messiah, but He is the only possible Messiah.

I love watching all those television programmes where people explore their ancestry. Do you? In the words of the Ancestry website – it brings their back-story to life. Which is exactly what Matthew seeks to do with his genealogy of Jesus. Matthew wants to bring the back-story if Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Signs Of Christmas!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2022

I’m sure that as you look around this week you will see more & more signs of Christmas. That is what I want us to consider this morning – “Signs of Christmas.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23, 2:1-15; Luke 2:8-20 Last Tuesday I turned on our TV to a Fox ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21-23, Matthew 2:1-15, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 29, 2022

If you want to see God turn your disappointments into dreams come true, then like Joseph just trust and obey Him.

Dave Barry talks about one of his most vivid childhood memories of Christmas. It was the annual Nativity Pageant at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Armonk, NY. It involved almost all the Sunday School kids, and Mrs. Elson, who had experience in the Legitimate Theater, was the director. Barry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Christmas Perspective

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 30, 2022

Mary and Joseph have different perspectives about Mary's pregnancy

A Christmas Perspective Matthew 1:19-25 & Luke 1:26-38 Good Morning… The dictionary defines perspective as a particular attitude toward or a way of regarding something; or a point of view. I read a story this week about a man named George, walking down the street as he passed a construction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph Shows Us God's Way To Cope With A Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 5, 2022

What should we do when a crisis comes? 1. Keep pursuing God's plan for our lives (vs. 18, 24-25). 2. Keep growing in God's goodness (vs. 18-20). 3. Keep trusting God to guide us (vs. 20-23). 4. Keep trusting God to take care of us (vs. 21-23).

Joseph Shows Us God's Way to Cope with a Crisis The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (New version prepared December 4, 2022) MESSAGE: *One of Dave Berry's favorite childhood Christmas memories was the annual Children's Christmas Program at his church in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Through All Generations Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 5, 2022

Based on Matt. 1:1-17 - Sermon encourages hearers to know that God has always been with us, is with us now, & will be with us in all generations to come.

“…THROUGH ALL GENERATIONS” Matt. 1:1-17 FBCF – 12/4/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – K & K missionary video – Only way they can stay where they are & do what they are doing is b/c they KNOW that God is w/ them! And that’s the subject of this sermon series for the next month: “GOD IS WITH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes Of Righteous Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 6, 2022

We will learn three important life principles of through Joseph and Mary: Joseph had a Misunderstanding about Mary, then he had the Mystical Understanding from an angel, and finally they had the Mutual Understanding.

Theme: Attitudes of the Righteous Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: This month let us think about the FAVOR OF GOD based on (Luke 1:28). Today, We will think about the attitudes of the Righteous during crises and issues. Attitude is a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

God Gives His Wisdom Even To Sinners Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2022

To Jesus, Son of God and son of Mary, we must all pledge obedience and honor, and trust in Him for our salvation.

Novena pre-Christmas Dec 17 Today we begin what is known as the pre-Christmas novena, nine days of celebration that ends with the Nativity of Jesus celebration on December 25. In our Vespers celebration this evening, the Divine Office prescribes the use of the first of the “O” antiphons when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Psalm 72:6-7, Genesis 49:2, Genesis 49:8-10

Denomination: Catholic

...in Life's Circumstances Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 12, 2022

Based on Matthew 1:18-25 - Encouragers hearers to consider the circumstances surrounding Joseph's discovery of Mary's pregnancy & how God was at work in that.

“…IN LIFE’S CIRCUMSTANCES” Matt. 1:18-25 FBCF – 12/11/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Saw a sign for a lost dog that read: “LOST DOG: 3 legs, blind in one eye, missing right ear, tail broken, recently castrated – answers to the name, ‘LUCKY.’” Ever feel that way sometimes? One thing after another. Get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples On Fire Like The Burning Bush Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2022

Jeremiah’s God was not a center of vengeance, but of love for His people, Israel.

December 18 of pre-Christmas Novena The “O” antiphon we heard before the Gospel, which will be repeated during our Evening Prayer later today, prays: “O Adonai, [sacred Lord] of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai: O come, stretch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Jeremiah 23:5-8

Denomination: Catholic

Joseph As A Role Model

Contributed by Petter Kringberg on Dec 12, 2022

A sermon for Advent 4, Year A

“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit” ? In Nomine + ? Joseph and Mary were, for lack of a more accurate word, engaged. Most scholars believe that Mary herself was around 15 years at the time. They didn’t even live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Night Jesus Was Born

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 14, 2022

This message will answer the following questions: Who should be told about the birth of the Savior? What did the shepherds do after they left Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus? What did Mary do? What other events might Mary have pondered in her heart?

Who should be told about the birth of the Savior? (Luke 2:8-16) God chose to tell His good news to the lowly. He sent His angels with the message to shepherds, who were watching their sheep in the fields that night. An angel said, "A Savior, who is Christ the Lord, has been born today in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Luke 1:26-37, Luke 1:31, Luke 1:35, Luke 1:42, Luke 1:39-45, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:25-38, Matthew 2:1-11, Matthew 2:13-14, Matthew 2:16-18, Matthew 2:19-23, John 19:25-27, Acts 1:3, 1 Corinthians 15:6, Acts 1:6-14, Acts 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 15, 2022

The name of Jesus demons flee, sick healed, salvation happens, and dead are raised.

Matthew 1:18-25 “The Name of Jesus” 1. Names of universities, NBA teams, baseball teams, and NFL teams etc…all associate or connect with their Cities or States New Orleans Jazz, Pittsburg Steelers make steel , New York Yankees WV Mountaineers(mountain momma) Florida State Seminoles Indians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Phobeo!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 16, 2022

Using Joseph as an example and the word for "fear" in Greek (Phobeo) used by the Angel, we too can overcome the fears that keep us from the pursuit of holiness (sanctification).

PHOBIA! AS DEFINED, IT MEANS “AN EXTREME OR IRRATIONAL FEAR OF OR AVERSION TO SOMETHING.” FEAR CAN BE GOOD! FEAR HELPS PROTECT US. IT MAKES US ALERT TO DANGER AND PREPARES US TO DEAL WITH IT. FEAR CAN BE LIKE A WARNING, A SIGNAL THAT CAUTIONS US TO BE WATCHFUL AND CAREFUL. HOWEVER, FEAR CAN ALSO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, John 16:33, Psalm 56:3-4, Proverbs 3:5-6, Micah 6:8, James 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Joseph's Jesus Story

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 16, 2022

The birth of Jesus Christ is multi-layered and filled with mystery. The details are scandalous and messy. The focus of Matthew’s account is on Joseph’s Jesus story.

Joseph’s Jesus Story Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction What is your picture of the perfect Christmas? Beautiful decorations, lovely family, delicious food, well-selected gifts, and children that know how to behave! How many of us really have a Christmas like that? In reality, Christmas - is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ