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  • David Anderson avatar

    The Little Warrior Is Coming!

    Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 2,488 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
     | 5,201 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

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    A Father Of Vision

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 31, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 8,664 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
     | 2,763 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

  • Norm Beckett avatar

    Awake To Christmas

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,255 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
     | 16,908 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

  • Doug Warren avatar

    God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000
    based on 121 ratings
     | 4,997 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
     | 13,829 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

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Joseph’s Christmas Story

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 20,011 views

    There are 4 parts to the story, & in each of these parts you will see how much Joseph loved Mary.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) If you were going to make a list of the great loving couples of history, who would be on your list? Romeo & Juliet? Anthony & Cleopatra? Mary & Joseph would probably not be on your list, for when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    No Weapon Formed Against You-Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,140 views

    No weapon formed against us can defeat us when we stay true to the Lord as Mary found out in the Christmas story.

    No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper 12/20/98 Christmas Sunday Luke 1:26-38 Matt. 1:18-25, 2:13-18 Have you ever had the experience of planning to make something absolutely wonderful and at the last moment something went wrong and messed it all up? Have you ever played in a game, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Glenn Abel avatar

    Joseph: On Being A Real Father

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 14,310 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

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Flight To Egypt

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,771 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

  • Dwight Gunter II avatar

    Extraordinary Things Can Happen (The Miracle Of Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 7,883 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak

    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

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Through The Eyes Of...joseph Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 577 ratings
     | 25,600 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) If you were going to make a list of the great loving couples of history, who would be on your list? Romeo & Juliet? Anthony & Cleopatra? And if you turn to the Bible maybe you would add the names of Abraham & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    The Real Joseph

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,799 views

    Why did Joesph REALLY want to divorce Mary, the answer may surprise you.

    Christmas: Mt. 1:18-25 The Real Story of Joseph! Intro. A little boy was lost in a mall. He didn’t know what to do so, knit hat in hand, he just stood and cried. People passing felt bad and wanted to do something, so they started putting money in his hat. A short while later a Security Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed