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  • Simon Harrison avatar

    Hopes And Dreams At Christmas

    Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,440 views

    We all need to treat our own dreams and the hopes of those around us with respect, because it is easier to crush someone’s hope than to be with them as they look towards a difficult future.

    Hopes and Dreams- Langdon Christmas Service (A Secure Forensic Hospital for patients with psychiatric and/or learning disabilities) Christmas is quite a strange time, full of contradictions. For many, it is a time of happiness and excitement- for others, a time carrying many sad memories. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Rob Short avatar

    The Twelve Days Of Christmas

    Contributed by Rob Short on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 171 ratings
     | 12,407 views

    A fun sermon for Christmas.

    The Twelve Days of Christmas Cardiff Heights Baptist 25th December 2000 (As we went through the twelve days of Christmas people were given objects; instruments and instructions about what to do and asked to do demonstrations. It created a fun celebratatory atmosphere and at the end of the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    A Father Of Vision

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 31, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 8,100 views

    Joseph was not the biological Father of Jesus, but he certainly was a good example of the CHARACTERISTICS OF A VISIONARY FATHER.

    The first two chapters of Matthew’s gospel contain five different dreams or visions. FOUR OF THESE DIVINE DREAMS WERE GIVEN TO JOSEPH - THE EARTHLY FATHER OF JESUS. It is clear to see that Joseph was a father of vision - God’s vision! Joseph had a particular responsibility among men. He would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joe's Dilema

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 2,624 views

    oh dear what can the matter be Mary is pregnant who can the father be?

    As you can see from this mornings reading Joseph had a dilema to face. To be quite honest it’s not really the sort of dilema that many of us will have to face, I now for a fact that no one here will ever be told that there wife to be is expecting a child concieved by the Holy Spirit . So I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Anderson avatar

    The Little Warrior Is Coming!

    Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 2,382 views

    Christ came as a frail baby and defeated Satan.

    Advent Sermon ~ “The Little Warrior is Coming!” Matthew 1:20-21 As the night chilled the air and the moonlight, perhaps, sifted between the clouds to spotlight here and there over the landscape, Joseph lie sleeping... And an angel came to him to announce a big thing coming in a small way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Anderson avatar

    Mystery Hidden For Ages

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    The many mysteries of Old Testament prophecies come together pointing to Jesus as Messiah.

    Sermon: "Mystery Hidden for Ages Past" 2 Sam. 7:1-11,16; Ro. 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 + + + Listen again to these fascinating words inspired upon the lips of the Apostle Paul by the omniscient Holy Spirit: 25 Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Favored But Fruitless

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,895 views

    A crying shame in the church today is to be the favored and the blessed of God and yet be spiritually barren.

    MAT.1:20 1 SAM. 1:1-11, 19-20 Ephraim,=.double fruit, fruitfulness, to bear fruit. To be or make fruitful to grow increase) Elqanah-Elkanah = "God has possessed" or "God has created"; God has obtained KJV-- Hannah. from 2603;= favored: Peninnah = Jewl ( Pearl ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Have No Fear. Jesus Brings Peace.

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    Christmas sermon that looks at the "Fear Nots." surrounding the birth of Christ

    Have No Fear. Jesus Brings Peace. Luke 1,2: Matthew 1:18-25 Intro: Compare Fear vs. Peace I. Have no fear. God answers prayer. (Luke 1:13) "Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John". A. God answers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Abel avatar

    Joseph: On Being A Real Father

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 14,080 views

    This sermon uses the name JOSEPH as an acrostic with each letter representing a characteristic in the life of this famous father figure.

    JOSEPH (Matthew 1:18-21) There are many monumental statements we associate with fathers. Statements that reverberate down through the corridors of time. Statements like: Ask your mother. I was watching that! It’s only blood, wipe it off. I’m not lost. I’m taking a short cut. Today as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Surviving The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 341 ratings
     | 77,766 views

    Chances are your "perfect Christmas" will have some interruptions.

    Christmas In The Real World Series Surviving The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year 1 of 3 December 1, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Show clips of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation *No perfect Christmas speech *Grandma saying grace *National ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Are You Ready For Christmas?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 537 ratings
     | 61,162 views

    When I ask, "Are you ready for Christmas?" I am asking about more than your activities. I am asking about your attitudes, because every once in a while I hear someone say, "I just cannot get into the Christmas spirit!"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2012) A. A question we’ll undoubtedly hear many times between now & Dec. 25th is this, "Are you ready for Christmas?" I suppose what is really being asked is, "Have you put up all your Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Jesus Saviour Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,291 views

    exposition of matt1v18-25

    JESUS - SAVIOUR Matthew 1 v. 18 - 25 v. 21 "Thou shalt call His name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins." Notice :- Joseph’s Discovery.v. 18 Mary was "found with child" Joseph’s Dilemma v. 19 - He could divorce her publicly (stoning) or privately - (his intention) Joseph’s Dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Fox avatar

    The True Gift Of Christmas Is Jesus!

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,459 views

    Get the best gift of the season

    The True Gift of Christmas is Jesus! Matthew 1:18-25 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    An Understanding Man Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 7,600 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Christmas Surprises". This sermon looks at Joseph and some things we can learn from his role in Jesus’ birth.

    Sunday Morning December 2, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Christmas Surprises [#3] AN UNDERSTANDING MAN? Matthew 1:18-24 Introduction: When it comes to my wife, I am a very jealous man. If I thought my wife was “cheating” on me I would not understand. By nature men are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    The Perfect Gift

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,189 views

    The birth of Christ.

    THE PERFECT GIFT MATT. 1:20 I. THE TEXT THIS TEXT POINTS TO THE PROVIDENTIAL, PROPHETIC PRE-VIEW OF THE BIRTH OF THE CHRIST CHILD. A CHILD WHO IN ONE SENSE WILL BE BORN YOUNGER THAN HIS MOTHER, AND IN ANOTHER SENSE, HE IS AS OLD AS TIME BECAUSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist