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  • Wesley Esquivel avatar

    Joseph A Righteous Father

    Contributed by Wesley Esquivel on Apr 18, 2008
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    Why did God choose Joseph to be His only Son’s foster father? Because Joseph ws a righteous man.

    Joseph a Righteous Father– Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Adoption Agencies look for a good father to care for adopted children. They investigate their criminal background, family history, mental state of being, financial dealings, and so forth. Adoptions agencies look for a man that has honesty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Through Fear Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,913 views

    Fear can have a tight grip. Will we allow the grip of fear to keep us from growing in God?

    TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 TITLE: Growing Pain #3 - Growing through Fear TOPIC: Spiritual Growth SERIES: The Growing Church OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, April 20, 2008 PROP.: Fear can have a tight grip. Will we allow the grip of fear to keep us from growing in our trust of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Distress Delayed Delight Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Dec 2, 2007
     | 3,679 views

    Joseph, of the New Testament, encountered a new life when he and Mary became engaged. Little did he realize just what lay ahead for him when he started out on a "simple" journey of marriage.

    MATTHEW 1:18-25 DISTRESS DELAYED DELIGHT I. DREAD: A. Disappointing. B. Delays. C. Damages. II. DREAMS: A. Disturbing. B. Dignified. C. Detailed. III. DELIGHTS: A. Dutiful. B. Danced. C. Designated. This is the first of five special Christmas sermons dealing specifically with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What's In A Name? Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    The second in a series of messages on the person of Jesus as seen through the Christmas story. This message focuses on the names of Jesus as seen in the birth narrative.

    What’s in a Name? Selected Passages December 2, 2007 Morning Service Introduction When Elizabeth was pregnant with Abigail, she was due in early December. As we approached the holidays, there was a great anticipation. I will never forget the conversation that Elizabeth and I had about naming ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Day The Angels Wept

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,450 views

    A look at the role of angels, especially as they ministered to our Lord during His earthly life. Part of this sermon is in drama form.

    The Day the Angels Wept Matthew 1:18-25 WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT ANGELS? Not a lot, but we do know some things that the Bible teaches us about them. For example… o There are a lot of them—millions, in fact o They are very powerful—more so than us o They are mighty warriors—like Michael (see ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • C Jordan avatar

    Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 30,054 views

    Christmas is about declaring, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” God’s desire is that His people would be full of joy. Here are three keys to experiencing the joy of the Kingdom.

    EXPERIENCING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS ADVENT READINGS #1: HOPE OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing! ILLUSTRATION: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store ...read more

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    The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
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     | 4,004 views

    The doctrine of the virgin birth is an essential foundation of the doctrines of the divinity of Christ and the Incarnation.

    Series: The Doctrines of Christmas THE VIRGIN BIRTH Matthew 1:18-25 I. THE CASE FOR THE VIRGIN BIRTH Was Jesus really born of a virgin? A. Testified of by Scripture Old Testament Prophecies (Gen 3:15) AAnd I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Incarnation Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
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     | 6,978 views

    The doctrine of the Incarnation assures us that we have a God who can understand our every need and has the power to meet us in our deepest needs.

    Series: Doctrines of Christmas THE INCARNATION Matt 1:18-25 Isaiah 7:14, , John 1:1,14 A father put his four-year-old son to bed. Having finished prayers, stories, and all the little bedtime things, he kissed his son and turned the light off. His son started sobbing, "Don’t leave me. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There's Something About That Name

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,146 views

    There is no name like the name of Jesus.

    THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NAME Matt 1:21 (Read 1:18-21) And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Naming children in biblical times was important business. Names were not given to children just because they sounded good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,542 views

    The purpose of Christ coming into the world is to restore to man what man lost in the fall

    THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTMAS Matt 1:21 "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." As we enter the Christmas season most of us would be amazed at the large number of people who could not tell us the true meaning of Christmas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph: Portrait Of Selflessness Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,862 views

    Joseph was a portrait of selflessness in his role of in the Christmas story

    Series: Characters at the Cradle JOSEPH: Portrait of Selflessness Matthew 1:18-25 As God was assembling the cast of characters for the greatest event in the history of mankind: the birth of His Son Jesus Christ, He searched diligently for just the right players. This would not be a cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Separational Season

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,631 views

    God isn’t a God of normalcy. He doesn’t perform according to the standards of the world. Therefore, we at times will endure the Separational Season (a season of the wilderness).

    The Separational Season (Matthew 1:18-25) At a Friday Night Prayer Service, I received confirmation that the message this morning is truly not only for me, but also for the House of Transformation. This year we’ve experienced some wonderful times and some low times. There’s some stuff that many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas - Risking Your Reputation By Obeying God!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 15, 2007
     | 2,644 views

    Joseph had made a biblical, lawful and compassionate decision to quietly divorce Mary, but obeying God was more important to him than protecting his reputation. How about you?

    Joseph was a “righteous man” (1:19). He knew what was right and he was ready to act upon it. Joseph was engaged to Mary but they were not yet living together (1:18) and of course that immediately sounds strange to most 21st century people. Engaged but not living together! Yet there is even more to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Part V – The Angels – The Voice Of God Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,404 views

    This is part five in a series looking at the different characters in the Christmas narrative. In this message I focused on the angels who were the voice of God to the people.

    The Voices of Christmas Part V – The Angels – the Voice of God Sermon – Sunday, December 24th 2006 A few weeks ago I mentioned how the world has perverted what angels really are. There is no reason to be confused about angels. Scripture speaks more about angels than it does demons or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Immanuel: God With Us Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,526 views

    God’s coming into the world in human form was to be no surprise to the believer.

    Immanuel: God Is With Us Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Theme: God has done what all humanity desires, but questions whether He will. Illustration: Ancient civilizations visualized God in human and animal form and in the modern age many pictures have been given to us to visualize God. Introduction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist