Sermons on Matthew 1:23-24:

The Greatest Christmas Gift

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 21, 2022

God gave us the best gift we could ever receive, the most beautiful and holy of gifts. Whether or not His birth is on December 25, it is the celebration of the most important gift we have ever received.

TITLE: THE GREATEST CHRISTMAS GIFT SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 1:18-23 This time of year is profoundly fraught with multi-layered meanings – • Family traditions • Economic success for merchants • The winter solstice • The pause between the end of the lunar year and the longer solar year • Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Mr. Irrelevant Series

Contributed by Steven Ferber on Dec 22, 2022

If anyone was considered irrelevant, it would have been Jesus, born to poor parents, in a back-water town, in a land under the thumb of a brutal regime. But Jesus, "Mr. Irrelevant", was actually Mr. Indespensable.

What do you call the last player chosen in the annual draft of the National Football League? I know what some of you are thinking, “Pastor, I just don’t care!” That’s awesome! You obviously have a life! For many of the rest of us, who live and die by the sword of our favorite team’s record, two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cure- Immanuel Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2022

This is the 129th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 9th sermon from Romans. This is Christmas Sunday.

Series: Action [#129] THE CURE- IMMANUEL Romans 5:12-21 Introduction: As we have been studying in Romans, we need a cure for sin; and that cure is Jesus. That is exactly who we are celebrating today. Matthew 1:22-23 Romans 5:12-14 Sin’s... 1. Start. Sin began with Adam. The problem is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21, Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Emmanuel, God With Us

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022

The title Emmanuel reflects the very nature of his office, the God with us, who willingly condescend to embrace a relationship with mankind. In Christ Jesus, God chose to walk we man in human form. The Christmas story is the salvation story!

Subject: Emmanuel, God With Us Mt 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, John 1:14, John 1:17-18, Romans 8:31-32, Romans 8:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Saved From Sin Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God is a relational God who saves us from the power of sin and is always with us, empowering us to live with courage.

Today, I've got a cool object lesson to help us understand it better. But first, let me ask you a question: Have you ever felt trapped or stuck in a bad habit or situation? Yeah, we all have. But guess what? God wants to help us break free from those things! I have a mousetrap here. Imagine this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Moral Courage, Sin Redemption, Faithful Living

The Stepfather Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 6, 2025

Joseph adopted and "raised" Jesus because God determined that Joseph was the right man for the job. What was it about Joseph that made him right for the challenge of raising our Savior?

Several years ago, a 3rd grader (Danny Dutton, age 8) was given a homework assignment – where he was asked to “Explain God.” And these were some of the things he wrote: “You should always go to Church on Sunday because it makes God happy, and if there’s anybody you want to make happy… it’s God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: The Remarkable Gift To Humanity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Explores the uniqueness of Jesus, His role as our Savior, and the profound impact He has on humanity.

Hey there, church family! Isn't it just wonderful to be gathered here today in the presence of our Lord? I hope you're all feeling as blessed as I am to be in this house of worship. There's something so special about coming together as a community, isn't there? Today, we're going to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Topics: Jesus, Gift, Humanity

Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon celebrates the birth of Jesus, emphasizing the hope it brings to humanity and the manifestation of God's extraordinary love through this event.

Greetings, beloved family of Christ. As we gather together in His name, let us cast our minds back to that humble stable in Bethlehem, where the world first met its Savior. A night of profound significance, a night when the divine intersected with the ordinary, a night when the heavens echoed with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Topics: Living, Serve, God

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His roles as a source of joy, a justifier of the righteous, and a guiding light in life.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are gathered here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family bound by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It's a joy to see each one of you, and it's my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: Know Him

Mary, Did You Know? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

This sermon explores the obedience and willingness of Mary and Joseph in accepting God's divine plan for the birth of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family of believers, united by faith and a shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to celebrate His grace, to marvel in His mercy, and to grow in our understanding of His divine plan. Today, we turn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: God's Action

Immanuel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores the birth of Jesus, emphasizing God's unending love, His promise to guide and save us, and His divine presence in our lives.

Good morning, dear friends! It is indeed a joy to gather together in this sacred space, in the presence of our Heavenly Father, to reflect on His divine Word. We are here to immerse ourselves in the richness of His teachings, to find comfort, guidance, and hope in the divine narrative of His love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: God With Us

A Savior Is Born PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

Good morning, dear ones. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as children of the same Heavenly Father, bound by the thread of shared faith, and united in our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We're here to celebrate, to learn, and to grow. We're here to bask in the warmth of God's ...read more

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

Topics: Birth Of Jesus

O Come, All Ye Faithful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon explores the birth of Jesus, emphasizing His divine nature, His majesty, and His mission to save humanity, encapsulating the essence of Christian faith.

Good morning, beloved family! As we gather in this sanctuary today, we are here to celebrate, to learn, and to draw near to our God who is ever so near to us. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, and it is my joy and privilege to share it with you. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Topics: Coming To Jesus, Adoring Jesus

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility in faith and reflects on the significance of Jesus's birth and His role as Emmanuel, our Savior.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love, bound by the unbreakable thread of faith. We gather, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, sharing in the joy and peace that His love brings. We are here to seek comfort, wisdom, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: Christmas, Salvation, Emmanuel

God's Chosen Parents Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 8 "Joseph and Mary"

GOD’S CHOSEN PARENTS (MATTHEW 1:18-25) The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has kept track for many years of the cost of raising a child through its survey of over 15,000 families on the cost of a child’s housing, food, transportation, clothing, health care, child care, education and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible