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  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Emmanuel

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
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    In these 25 verses, most of which do read something like a phone directory, we have the theological stage set for all of the rest of Matthew’s gospel. And not only is the shape set forth for the rest of the gospel, the shape and form of the entire New Te

    Emmanuel Matthew 1 It was December 1944. Dietrich Bonhoeffer found himself celebrating his last Christmas on the earth. He was only 39. He had been a German pastor. Now, he was a Nazi war criminal. It was Christmas time. And he was pensive, with pen in hand, over his little diary. And the thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #2 - What Can We Learn From Mary & Joseph? Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007
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    The lesson of obedience that we learn from Joseph and Mary is something we can all benefit from.

    Lessons of the Christmas Story #2 – What We Can Learn from Mary & Joseph? Matthew 1:18-25 December 17, 2006 (Idea for this message from AboutSunday.com) Opening comments: Rules of chocolate: If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. Chocolate covered ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Real Santa Claus

    Contributed by Andy Anquoe on Feb 15, 2007
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    The Christlike attributes of Saint Nicholas.

    The Real Santa Claus Most of the time, this is the picture that comes to mind when we think of Santa Claus {video clip}... Actually, the “REAL” Santa Claus looks like this {picture of Saint Nicholas}... This is Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas was born 300 years after the birth of Jesus Christ. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Participating In Christmas Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007
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    It is not enough to simply enjoy christmas it is important that we participate in Christmas as well. this message focuses on Joseph and the Christmas narrative

    INTRODUCTION, A man in Phoenix called his son in New York on Christmas Eve and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough – I cannot take it any more!” The startled son replies, “Pop what are you talking about, you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Father Watches Over You Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
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    God’s Promise at Christmas-to be your Eternal Father

    Sermon Series: God’s Promises at Christmas for YOU Today’s Message: A Father Watches Over You Text: Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV) Pastor Ken Squires December 24, 2006 Edited by Dale Weaver (18) This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Know Emmanuel?

    Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    A brother once told me of a general contractor named Emmanuel that worked on his home. Calling Emmanuel to do a construction job translated to cost savings. If you know Emmanuel, he could save you some money on your home construction. Mexico and US is fam

    A brother once told me of a general contractor named Emmanuel that worked on his home. Calling Emmanuel to do a construction job translated to cost savings. If you know Emmanuel, he could save you some money on your home construction. Mexico and US is famous for people using names of other famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Immanuel - God With Us

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
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    Christmas message regarding the fact that God came to earth in Christ.

    Immanuel – God with Us Matthew 1:18-23 December 2, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: It’s easy for me to let the significance of Christmas get lost in the hassles of getting ready to celebrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mary: God Looks On The Heart Series

    Contributed by Donald Marsh on Feb 22, 2008
     | 3,166 views

    When we look at the nativity, who are the characters that capture our attention? This series looks at the characters of the incarnation record. This message focuses on Mary and the implied application of her experience to our lives.

    TITLE: "Mary: God Looks On The Heart" TEXT: Matthew 1:16-25; Luke 1:26-28 INTRODUCTION: Every one of us has moments in our lives that determine our destinies. Sometimes we don’t realize those moments until they are gone and irretrievable. Mary had several moments like that in her life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Find Jesus In Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,594 views

    If you look at the letters in the word Christmas, you will find Jesus.

    Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 26:3-4 Topic: How to see Jesus Christ in Christmas During this Christmas season, our Lord Jesus Christ should be the focal point of our Christmas celebration is because during this holiday season and on December 25th is the time that we celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Adult Christmas: Advent #3

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
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     | 8,564 views

    I wonder if we can reclaim Christmas from the children. Can we have an adult Christmas?

    An Adult Christmas: Advent #3 Dec 10, 2005 Matt 1:18-25; 2:13-14, 19-23 Intro: I wonder if we can reclaim Christmas. Of course we need to reclaim Christmas from the crass secularism and commercialism that substitutes “happy holidays” for “merry Christmas”, and that makes gathering around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus In The House Of Mary

    Contributed by Joao Cruz on May 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,440 views

    Mary hosting Jesus

    JESUS IN THE HOUSE DE MARY Introduction: MARY - HEBREW: LADY, SOVEREIGN. Filoxenia = Greek word for Friend of the foreigner. She loved a stranger in her home. Maria Jesus’ mother. She opened her heart to God and her house for His son. I. The Birth of Jesus (Mt 1:18-25) A. Maria was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Birth Of Christ; Saviour Of The World

    Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    Jesus is the only saviour of the world

    Title: Birth of Christ; Savior of the World Text: Matthew Chapter 1: 18 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. 19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Watching Wisdom Works Wonders

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 14, 2007
     | 2,508 views

    If we could have one perfect Dad on Father’s Day and the rest of the year, whom would we choose? While the answers may be varied and many, I would choose Joseph of the New Testatment, to be the all time winner of the "Father of all Times."

    MATTHEW 1:19-25 WATCHING WISDOM WORKS WONDERS I. REVERENCE: * A. Reflection. B. Rectitude. C. Regularity. II. REALITY: ** A. Resignation. B. Responsibility. C. Relationships. III. RELIABILITY: *** A. Resilience. B. Resourceful. C. Resolve. Although Joseph was the earthly father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Three Ways To Stay Home For Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,964 views

    This sermon is about being "home" for Christmas by Having HOPE in the Messiah!

    Last year at this time, I was busy talking about making the trip home to Ohio for Christmas! Home, as in where I grew up, the place of my roots. And I recall reflecting about how Joseph and Mary had to make that trip to Bethlehem, the city of David, to the place of the lineage of Joseph a direct ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Dream Keepers

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,214 views

    This sermon is about seeing the dreams and visions that God gives us, and then following His voice.

    I. (1) "For one man he was roller skating out of control on the main floor of Neiman-Marcus, a verocious tiger in hot pursuit. A woman stood astonished as her boss demanded that the office floor be painted in multicolors, immediately! Riding a horse in the country, another fellow suddenly found it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist