Sermons on Mattityahu 1:23:

Hope Of Christmas: Immanuel

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

He alone holds the power to turn around any difficult season or loss we may be facing, and bring great blessing and good through it all …

Opening Thought: Often when things don’t seem to go right in this life, we start feeling like we’ve been left on our own. Pressures surround, troubles cling, we may be facing huge loss, or we find ourselves in long seasons of waiting. God’s timing seemed off during the 400-year gap between the OT ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaving Heaven

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

To think of Jesus in such a light seems almost irreverent. There’s something about keeping Him divine that keeps Him distant and predictable.

Summary: God in all of His wisdom hid the real date of His Son’s birthday and even His physical attributes ... “She will bring a Son to birth, and when she does, you, Joseph, will name Him Jesus--'God saves'--because He will save His people from their sins." (Msg.) v.22-23 “All of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Other Name Acts 4:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2024

Acts 4:12 declares the exclusive and saving power of the name of Jesus Christ. Let's explore how this truth transforms our lives and impacts our eternal destiny.

No Other Name Acts 4:12 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth found in Acts 4:12, which declares the exclusive and saving power of the name of Jesus Christ. Let's explore how this truth transforms our lives and impacts our eternal destiny. "There is salvation in no one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Matthew 1:23, Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mother's Day 2024

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2025

Mary, an example of a godly woman.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 1:26-38; 46-56 1. Sixteen years. How old was Mary when Jesus was born? 2. She needed a Savior. What is our reaction to the claim Mary was born without sin? (Immaculate Conception). “My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior” (1:47). B. HOW WAS MARY AN EXAMPLE OF A GODLY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-48, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Behold The Glory Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025

From the beginning of time, the glory of God has been revealed in creation, in covenant, in commandment—and ultimately in Christ.

Go! And Behold the Glory of Christ Introduction: The Glory of Christ in Our Midst Have you ever tried to look at the sun? Even for a brief second, its brilliance is overwhelming, blinding. And yet the glory of the eternal Son of God is infinitely greater. From the beginning of time, the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3, John 1:5, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Philippians 2:6-7, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 1:22-23, Luke 2:13-14, Hebrews 13:8, Proverbs 3:6, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And See The Glory Of The Word Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2025

The greatest miracle in all of history. God became man. Eternity entered time. The invisible became visible. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

Go! And See the Glory of the Word Made Flesh John 1:14 (NLT): “So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.” Introduction – The Eternal Word Who Stepped Into Our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:12, Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 1:23, 1 Corinthians 6:19, John 12:23-24, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Matthew 5:16, John 1:14, Philippians 2:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did Joseph Know Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025

Call His name Jesus ... this fulfills the prediction of Isaiah.

A. WHAT DID JOSEPH KNOW? MATTHEW 1:18-19 “These are the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. His mother Mary was legally engaged to Joseph before they came together. But Joseph found out she was pregnant. Being a good man, he decided to break the engagement privately, not publicly” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19, Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels Announce Christ's Birth Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025

The Son was conceived by the Holy Spirit.

A. AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH 1. Joseph was not involved physically, but his emotions, reputation and outward life were severely influenced by Mary’s pregnancy. 2. A pregnancy cannot be long hidden. Who found out? “She was found with child” (Matt. 1:18). 3. Matt. 1:18-25, ELT). “When Mary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dancing With God - Step By Step Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 15, 2025

Go with us as we travel with Joseph as he learns how to follow God’s Will one step at a time.

Theme: Discovering God’s Will – Advent Style – Joseph Title: Dancing with God – Step by Step Go with us as we travel with Joseph as he learns how to follow God’s Will one step at a time. Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6; Matthew INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus The Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 16, 2025

Jesus, as Emmanuel, demonstrates God’s personal presence with His people, bringing comfort, guidance, and victory in every circumstance.

JESUS THE EMMANUEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 1:23 Key Verse: “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.” – Matthew 1:23 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 7:14; John 1:14; Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2025

A sermon for the 1st Sunday of Advent.

Matthew 1:18-25 Peace Have you ever gone through an incredibly disturbing time in life? Have you ever been hit so hard by some bump in life’s road that you felt knocked down, and perhaps nearly knocked out? Ever hit rock bottom? I would imagine most of us who have been alive for a certain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

2 More Than Perfect Plans Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 5, 2025

What do you do when life doesn’t go to plan? In this week’s Christmas message, we look at Joseph’s story in Matthew 1:18–25 and reminds us that even when our plans fall apart, God’s purpose still stands.

1. Introduction – When Plans Go Wrong Have you ever had one of those perfect plans — only for it to completely fall apart? Maybe a family dinner that turned into chaos, or a Christmas trip that went sideways. I found a saying the other day, and it’s, “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Hope At Christmas Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 6, 2025

This sermon proclaims that the heart of Christmas is God’s promised hope fulfilled in Jesus—the Light who breaks our darkness, conquers sin, and invites us to live in the peace and confidence of His eternal reign.

The Heart of Christmas: Hope Isaiah 9:2-7; Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 15:4 Christmas is almost here! It truly is a special time of year. Before we open God’s Word together, I’d like to invite you on a short journey into the past—to remember what Christmas has meant to you through the years. Many of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2025

An advent series focused on how God crashes our stories and life changes.

God Crashes our Story November 30, 2025 Matthew 1:18-25 Have you ever had your plans blown up? You were planning on a great vacation, but then an illness or injury happened. And everything changed. Maybe you weren’t planning on attending a family function, you know, too much drama, but you did, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Trust The God Who Is With Us – The Miracle Of Immanuel - Isaiah 7:14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2025

There are moments in life when fear speaks louder than faith.

Go! And Trust the God Who Is With Us – The Miracle of Immanuel - Isaiah 7:14 Introduction — When Darkness Demands a Saviour There are moments in life when fear speaks louder than faith. Israel faced such a moment. Armies marched toward Jerusalem. Panic filled the palace. King Ahaz shook like a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:22-23, John 1:14, Luke 19:10, Isaiah 53:5, Philippians 2:6-8, Matthew 28:20, John 14:16-17, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal