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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Jesus-The Son Of David Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 19, 2009
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     | 5,579 views

    If you look at it one way, Jesus came from a very dysfunctional family and a dysfunctional family line. If God has set about to save the world, shouldn’t He have made things a little better along the way? Actually, it’s really a cool part of God’s salvati

    Matthew’s gospel was one of the first written in the decades after the resurrection (50 A.D.). At the time the many forms of Judaism were on the wane. After the fall of Jerusalem, in fact, only two remained: one was Rabbinic Judaism (which came from the Pharisees) and Jewish Christianity. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Lessons From Joseph (New Testament)

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,115 views

    Why did God choose Joseph to be the foster-father of our Lord Jesus? What were the godly qualities that Joseph possessed? I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give a brief feedback.

    Lessons from Joseph (NT) (First preached on 25/12/2005) Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Don’t get confused with OT Joseph and NT Joseph. Cana of Galilee and Jesus’ cross – Joseph is not mentioned. So, Joseph might have probably died in Jesus’ adulthood. 1. Righteous Man (v. 19) Joseph had a right ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
     | 3,068 views

    We often think of Christmas in terms of peace … and this can begin to be reduced to that which is cozy and comfortable. But the events that we are invited to enter… begin with the opposite…

    As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,009 views

    Looking at Joseph’s response to the news Mary is pregnant

    Matthew 1.18-25 “The Characters of Christmas: Joseph” 1. [Read text] 2. Luke doesn’t tell us the rest of the story or at least the part of the story from Joseph’s viewpoint. For Luke, Joseph becomes a dutiful husband who allows Mary to have this child and who seems to be alright with ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,169 views

    Names meant something in the Bible.What’s in the name of Jesus? There is Salvation, Preservation and Glorification in the name of Jesus.

    What’s In A Name? There is one thing in our lives over which we have little control--our names. We were given names by our parents before we even knew who we were. Some of us were named for our parents as in the case of a boy who is named for his father and must go through life carrying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,307 views

    The nearer we draw to the Lord, the greater will be our appreciation of His gifts

    GOD’S GREATEST GIFT Text: Mt. 1:20, "But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost." Intro: The gifts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Power Against Unclean Spirit

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 36,753 views

    The Bible makes us to know that God has given believers authority to be able to do certain things. We have to learn about those things and walk in that authority which is the birthright of every child of God.

    POWER AGAINST UNCLEAN SPIRIT Dr. D. K. Olukoya This week, by the grace of God, we are going to learn about power against unclean spirits. The Bible makes us to know that God has given believers authority to be able to do certain things. We have to learn about those things and walk in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Virgin Shall Be With Child"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,058 views

    Belief in the virgin birth of Jesus is fundamental to all doctrines of the atonement. A Christmas sermon.

    “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her, desired to put her away secretly. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Believing The Impossible

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,017 views

    Joseph was asked to believe the impossible. This Christmas, we are asked to do the same.

    Matthew 1:18-25 Believing the Impossible (communion this Sunday) Is it good or bad to be skeptical? Sometimes, it’s good, isn’t it? When you receive an email from someone you don’t know, and that someone says to you that they want to help you, but they need some information. If you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unwrapping Christmas

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    A simple sermon with props for a ’Carols by Candlelight’c service for our older folks

    UNWRAPPING CHRISTMAS MT 1:18-25 Silver Service (older folks) Carols by candlelight, Thurs 2nd Dec 2004 Props: a present due to be unwrapped in 3 layers The little girl was sitting with her grandmother, who had presented her with her first little children¡¦s Bible, in an easy-to-read translation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Come Home To Christmas

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,763 views

    Christmas is a sign of God’s welcome to all just as President Bush’s speech reminded Canadians regarding their welcome to Americans in their hour of need.

    Dec. 1, 2004, U.S. President George W. Bush remembered what Canada means to Americans. In a speech he gave he thanked Atlantic Canadians for helping the US on Sept.11. 3 years ago thousands of US citizens were stranded here due to the terrorist attacks on his country. Pres. Bush said, “You opened ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Part Of The Plan Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,446 views

    This is the second in a series of messages looking at the Advent story. It examines the plan of God for the salvation of His people and our invitation to be a part of that plan.

    The Stories of Advent Pt 2 Part of the Plan Matthew 1:18-25 In our celebration of Advent we come now today to the story of the Angels of Advent. Four times during the Advent story Angels play a decisive part in the narrative of Messiah¡¦s coming. First with Zacharias, then Mary, then Joseph, then ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Born Of The Virgin Mary Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,418 views

    This sermon looks at the Virgin Birth of Jesus by examining the biblical statements, our Confessional Statement, the attacks, and the importance of the Virgin Birth of Jesus.

    Today is the third Sunday of Advent. This is the third in a series of Advent messages on “The Marvel of Christmas.” My sermon is titled “Born of the Virgin Mary.” Let us read Matthew 1:18-25: "18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    The Reaction Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,901 views

    This is the second in a four sermon series on the birth announcement of Christ and the reaction of those most involved in the events.

    The Reaction of Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 I. Joseph Reacted With Mercy (v. 18-19) A. His mercy reached past the circumstance (v. 18b) 1. He did not allow the circumstance to rule him 2. He did not allow the circumstance to dictate his character B. His mercy reached out due to personal righteousness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    What Is Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,271 views

    This sermon explores what Christmas is not, and also what Christmas is.

    Scripture In Matthew’s description of Jesus’ birth, we read that before Mary and Joseph came together to consummate their marriage, Mary was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose Mary to public disgrace, he had in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed