Sermons about Matthew 2:21-5:24

Trust In God's Protecting Care

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 4, 2002

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Like Joseph, the foster father of our Lord Jesus, may we trust in God’s protecting care...with a faith like Joseph’s that listens...with a faith like Joseph’s that obeys.

A boy was given a part in the Christmas program at his church. He was asked to play the part of Joseph—the foster father of Jesus. The day before Christmas Eve, when the children were suppose to have their program, the boy became sick. His mother was very concerned about him missing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"Jesus' Baptism Is A Model For Understanding Christian Baptism.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002

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Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ Baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17

Year A. The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Jesus’ baptism is a model for understanding Christian Baptism.” Matthew 3: 13-17 John baptizes Jesus after objecting that Jesus should be baptizing John. Afterwards, the sky opens, the Spirit of God descends on Jesus and the Father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

"Now Is The Time!"

Contributed by Daniel Schroeder on Jan 7, 2002

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Sometimes we aren’t sure if “now” is the right time for things. At the Jordan River, about 30 years after Jesus was born, now was the time. Time for what? It’s time for Jesus to be baptized.

“Now Is The Time!” I. For Jesus to step in line with sinners (13-15) II. For the Father to state a line of acceptance (16-17) Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “When it’s the right fit, it’s the right fit. You know it. I just felt it.” That was the quote in the newspapers headlines ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Slaughter Of The Innocents

Contributed by Howard Tyas on Jan 7, 2002

based on 28 ratings

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Protecting the "newborn child" when the Herods of this world are threatened.

This story of Mary and Joseph’s flight into Egypt with their newborn child and Herod’s slaughter of the infants in Bethlehem is a story that is not preached on very much, if at all. And for obvious reasons. Who wants to spoil the beauty and the joy of the Christmas season with a story of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Jeremiah 31:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Call In Stars And Dreams

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 8, 2002

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In the dim light of a Star and the witness of dreams wise men were guided by God to find and worship Jesus, how much more ought we who have the plain Word of God to do so!

When God Speaks Through Dreams Matthew 2:13-23 What do you think about dreams? The Greek words for dream occur only 9 times in the New Testament; six times in Matthew, where every one of them has a message from God. Acts 2:17 and Jude 8 contain the other three. Acts speaks of the evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watergrave

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 8, 2002

based on 48 ratings

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When we are baptized with the water we are also baptized with the Holy Spirit and, as a result, receive a full measure of the same grace and love Jesus received when He showed us the way with His baptism.

Watergrave Do any of you remember your baptism? I remember mine. You see, I can remember mine because I was 17 at the time. I was baptized and brought into membership in a Baptist church. Now, it wasn’t because I was a Baptist that I was older when I had this experience of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baptism Of Our Lord A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jan 10, 2002

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"Oh How I Love Jesus" We hear the words spoken to Jesus at his baptism, before his ministry has begun that, "This is my beloved, with whom I am well pleased" and the same is said to us without us having to earn it. Our response is love for God and love

Baptism of Our Lord Matthew 3:13-17 3 January 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen “O How I love Jesus O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, Because he first loved me.” Because he first loved me. Before I could do anything, before I could even think of needing to do something, Jesus loved me. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Amazing Grace Of Baptism"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 10, 2002

based on 78 ratings

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A sermon on the theology of baptism.

Matthew 3:13-17 “The Amazing Grace of Baptism” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Why was Jesus baptized? Scholars have debated this question over and over again , and have found no single answer. But it happened, and Jesus initiated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Baptism As Epiphany

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002

based on 175 ratings

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Sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

First Sunday after the Epiphany Baptism of Jesus Sermon Matthew 3:13-17 "Baptism as Epiphany’’ This morning, I would like to do something different! I propose to tell you three stories and as you listen to them think about how each of them relate to Baptism. Story 1. A dying judge said to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The World's Only Way Out--Repent

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002

based on 30 ratings

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Second Sunday in Advent

2nd Sunday in Advent Matthew 3:1-12 "The World’s Only Way Out Repent" There is a purely American art form that has been lost to the American scene over the last 20 to 15 years. It is the Circus Poster. Some of you can remember those colorful posters that were hung about a month before the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Baptism And Ours

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2002

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Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist to fulfill all righteousness. What does that have to do with me? Let’s see what the scriptures say.

Jesus Baptism and Ours Mat 3:13 Then Jesus arrived^ from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" 15 But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Romans 6:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God's Goodness Is Eclipsed

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

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One struggle of the Christian life is to maintain hope in the goodness of God. Christmas promises us that God is good even in the midst of the most adverse circumstances.

When God’s Goodness is Eclipsed / Matthew 2:13-23 Christmastide, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 30 December 2001 Phyllis was a 25 year old mother of a 6 month old little baby boy named, Jeremy. Phyllis and her husband, Oliver, a animal skin tanner in Bethlehem were happy parents. Phyllis ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Baptism: His Inauguration

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 12, 2002

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Jesus’ baptism publicly affirms that he is the Savior of all mankind.

Last year at this time our nation was reeling over a great controversy – the presidential election. But by mid-January the controversy was put to rest. That month marked the inauguration of our 43rd president. Inauguration Day marks a special time in our nation’s history. It is the day on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Temptations Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Jan 12, 2002

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There are some people who would dismiss the account of the temptation of Jesus. Some would call it complete fiction, the result of an imaginative journey. But whatever is said about it, the events are necessary. If we are to make sense out of the life

There are some people who would dismiss the account of the temptation of Jesus. Some would call it complete fiction, the result of an imaginative journey. But whatever is said about it, the events are necessary. If we are to make sense out of the life of Jesus. It represents an essential step ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

God's Unfolding Plan Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 13, 2002

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God has been working through history to bring salvation through Jesus Christ.

God’s Unfolding Plan Text: Matthew 2:13-23 Introduction When the church I was pastoring decided to build, the county required us to file our blueprints, the plan for our project. Any project of significance requires a plan to ensure all the working parts come together in the right way. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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