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  • David Coe avatar

    The Man God Chose To Raise His Son

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 3,778 views

    A sermon on the character of Joseph.

    THE MAN GOD CHOSE TO RAISE HIS SON Matthew 1:18-25 So very little is known about Joseph. What we do know is a good example to the men of our day. I. TAXPAYER - Luke 2:1-5 (this automatically puts him in with the "common man") II. PURE - Matt. 1:18 (even though they were "in love" and espoused ...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
     | 5,718 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

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Matthew 1:18-23 Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 148 ratings
     | 11,929 views

    The greatest gift given was the gift God gave when he sent Emmanuel.

    - I would assume, that almost everybody here has one of these set up in there home. If you haven’t yet, you probably will at some point soon. Some have real ones, others have fake ones. It all depends on your family tradition. The tradition of my brother-in-laws is to not only get a real tree, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christmas Angel

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 12,136 views

    An advent perspective on the message of the angel to Joseph, Mary and the Shepherds.

    The Christmas Angel Matthew 1.18-25 December 10, 2000 The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he didn’t know that.) Joseph, chagrined ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    Born To A What Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,849 views

    A message on the Virgin Birth of Jesus

    "Born of a What?" SERIES: Who is This Jesus? Advent 2000 ©December 17, 2000 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche It is not uncommon when you get a group of mothers together that they begin telling the stories about the birth of their children. There are horror stories of labor that lasted for days. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Awake To Christmas

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    Disappointment can be followed by discovery and renewed dedication.

    AWAKE TO THE TRUTH OF CHRISTMAS "When Joseph woke, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him..." (Matthew 1 : 24). Matthew’s Gospel indicates that Joseph went to bed with a problem on his mind! A problem that exercised his mind greatly, that is, what to do about a pregnant fiancee! ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dwight Gunter II avatar

    The Journey Of Mary & Joseph Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 16,732 views

    How can we deal with the unexpected curves along the journey of life? Mary and Joseph serve as a model for us.

    Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000
    based on 121 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    From Joseph’s experience, we learn that God is with us in major decisions of life.

    Intro: Joseph experienced a great dilemma with the news of Mary’s pregnancy. He deliberated long and hard as to what to do. When the angel appeared to him in his dream, he made a decision to follow God’s direction in this matter. We too have dilemmas in life requiring much deliberation. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fulfillment Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 13,671 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

  • Scott Terrell avatar

    Obedience

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,519 views

    Are we obedient enough?

    Obedience -How many here tonight made a New Years resolution? -How many have already been broken? -Do you know what the #1 resolution is every year? -lose weight/get in shape -Some others are to quit smoking, call grandma more, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    The Benefits Of Presence Not Presents

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,279 views

    I talk about the benefits of Jesus presence in our lives during the Christmas season. Everyone loves to get presents during the holidays, but we should all love the abiding presence that Christ provides, I show why and how this can be accomplished.

    Title: The Benefits Of Presence Not Presents Text: Matt 1:18-23 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: An American Express survey about Christmas gifts found that the fruitcake was chosen most often (31%) from a list of "worst" holiday gifts. It even finished ahead of "no gift at all." When asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bud Ross avatar

    There's A Black Sheep In The Family Tree Series

    Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,866 views

    A study of 5 people in Jesus’ genealogy who had tainted reputations illustrates that none of us have to be chained to our past.

    THERE’S A BLACK SHEEP IN THE FAMILY TREE I recently became interested in family genealogy. I found some ancestors who intrigue me, like the civil war veterans and the Baptist preacher who was shot in the back during the Civil War. (I don’t know if he wore the wrong color coat or if his sermons ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Immanuel God With Us

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,830 views

    God with us is a message of assurance of God’s love and care for us

    Imagine you’re the king of a nation surrounded by enemies who are threatening your entire world. They’ve formed an alliance that appears irresistible. But imagine at the same time that your nation is one that God has chosen as his own special nation. What would you think as you listened to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Juan Lane avatar

    It's Not What It Looks Like

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,914 views

    God may be using what seems to be a terrible situation to bring forth his greastest gift in your life

    It’s Not What It Looks Like Sermon Scripture: Matthew 1:18 - 21 (KJV) Matthew 1: 18- 21 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Woolsey avatar

    0101 Christmas I: God's Problem Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,712 views

    How Joesph�s problem with Mary is illustrative w/God�s problem with mankind.

    Sermon: God�s Problem Text: Matt 1:18-25 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, December 26, 2004 Occasion: Christmas I Who: Mark Woolsey I . Intro "Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privately." (Mat ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican