Sermons on Matthew 1:23-24:

Reverence For The "irrelevant" Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2023

If there was a "least likely to be the Messiah" award, Jesus would have been a contender for it.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Matthew 1. Well, this is the beginning of the last week of 2022, which means, of course, that every time you turn the TV on you’re going to get a “Best of 2022” list. I was scrolling through ESPN.com this week, looking at their top ten of 2022 list. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 43:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Secrets Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

The secret of the star is based on the fact that the more precious the gift the greater the secrecy connected with it. A precious gift is meant to be a surprise and so it is kept secret.

C.S. Lewis is one of the most read and most quoted Christian scholars of the 20th century, but he had to endure the burden of a very heavy secret in his life. He fell in love with a divorced woman and his church, the church of England, forbid marriage to one who was divorced. Joy Davidman, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25

His Wonderful Name Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

The name of this baby was so important to God that God himself selected it. He chose the name that He would honor above all names. God left most naming of people, creatures and things to man but He wanted to name this special child Himself.

Some people are born risk-takers. Such was the case with Dr. John Haldane who was born in Scotland in 1860. His professional life was spent in seeing how close he could come to dying without actually ending up dead. He wanted to learn why it is that carbon monoxide kills people. So he got himself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Uniqueness Of Jesus - A Virgin’s Birth! (Sermon #2) Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Sep 19, 2021

There's no one on this planet who could be born to a virgin without any kind of involvement of a man. It was only Jesus who was born to a virgin by the power of the Holy Spirit.

This is not a made up story, this is History! The whole world believes in this very truth that Jesus was born to Mary who was a virgin. Scientifically it is impossible for woman to give birth to a baby without a man's involvement. That's where even Mary could not understand how this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18, Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:34-35

Have A Blessed Life Sermon V: Blessed By The Coming Of God's Living Word Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 23, 2020

In America we are blessed n ways that the world at large can only dream about and hope for. Let us celebrate God's Living Word of Salvation through Jesus Christ, God's Son and our Savior!

BLESSED BY THE COMING OF GOD’S LIVING WORD OF SALVATION In the 119th Psalm, David celebrated God’s Word – a lamp unto his feet and a lamp unto his path. In the 41st verse, David expressed a deep longing in his heart for the coming of God’s Living Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Isaiah 9:6-8, Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20  (view more)  (view less)

Heaven Came Down/ Christmas Eve Service Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

Can we stop for a moment to imagine the excitement of heaven as Jesus comes to begin His redemption of mankind on earth. That God would send His Son Jesus is mind blowing.

Heaven came down Yesterday, we read the Christmas story as recorded in Luke 2 as part of the service. I spoke of God’s love for “all people”. That God would send His Son Jesus to redeem mankind. (God’s love blows my mind) We saw God’s love was unconditionally for all and God’s love does not go by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Nazarene

His Name

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 24, 2019

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

HIS NAME SCRIPTURE: READ Matthew 1:18 - 25 and Luke 1:26 - 35 *Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Luke 1:31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-35, Luke 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Isaiah 53: 1 - 12

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Mar 10, 2019

The book reveals the prophecy about Jesus and how He became our sin offering.

Isaiah 53: 1 - 12 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him, There is no beauty that we should desire Him. He is despised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, John 14:1-3, John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choices: A Teenage Dream Or A Greater Purpose Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

Many Americans are star struck, enamored with stardom. It is like we idolize celebrities, to include animated and fictional characters. Hollywood stars are put ahead of the heroes of faith, as mentioned in the book of Hebrews. Sport celebrities are stronger figures in our mind than people of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"4 Elements Of The Birth Of Jesus We Can Believe"

Contributed by Brad King on Dec 1, 2020

A challenge with basing our lives upon philosophical naturalism is that the birth narrative is full of God's supernatural mighty work. So we have a decision to make. Is the birth of Jesus to be viewed only as any other?

Matthew 1:18-25 offers four elements about the birth of Jesus we can believe. 1. We can believe the birth of Jesus involves supernatural origins. 1:18 2. We can believe the birth of Jesus involves supernatural interventions. 1:19-20 3. We can believe the birth of Jesus involves supernatural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story - Part 2 - Days 7-13 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 5, 2020

This series gives a thought for each day taking us through the events of the birth and early life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Part 2 includes Days 7-13

DAY SEVEN Mary had left Nazareth in a hurry. Three months later she returned, obviously pregnant. Joseph didn’t want to marry this woman who was pregnant by another man. He decided to annul his betrothal. He didn’t want Mary to be killed for being pregnant outside of marriage, so he decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Accept The Son On His Birthday?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 6, 2020

The first part of this sermon is going to review Matthew 1:18-25 to explain how the first Christmas came about. The last part of this sermon is going to focus on four things one must do this Christmas to accept God’s gift of the Son.

Can you Accept the Son on His Birthday? Matthew 1:18-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What was the best gift that you opened at Christmas? While many gifts that we receive quickly fade in importance over time others stand out as being special. One can easily ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Advent : Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 6, 2020

Service to God requires faith – and faith requires obedience.

Advent : Mary & Joseph December 6, 2020 Morning Service Second Sunday of Advent Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Service to God requires faith – and faith requires obedience. Focus Passage: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 Supplemental Passage: And without faith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Humble Man For A Heavenly Mission

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020

This sermon focuses on Joseph as a good example of a A Humble Man for a Heavenly Mission

A Humble Man for a Heavenly Mission Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: When God moved in time to send His Son Jesus into the world, God chose the perfect vessel when He chose the virgin named Mary. Of course, since the birth of Jesus was to be a virgin birth, there would be no need for a human male ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph's Courageous Obedience Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 12, 2020

A look at the courage and obedience of Joseph

Courageous Obedience Matthew 1:18-25 December 13, 2020 Have you ever watched those TV programs or youtube videos about people who do crazy things. They jump over cars, they do things I wouldn’t do on the ground, but do them 20 stories high. I’m not sure if you call that courage, bravery, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist