Sermons on Mattityahu 1:22:

Jesus, Begotten Son Of Man

Contributed by Andy Taylor on Dec 17, 2006

The human nature of Jesus, essential to us

Jesus, Begotten Son of Man He is so much more than meets the eye, Psalm 2:7 · Are we sure this is about Jesus? Acts 13.33 The Humanity of Jesus, not either/or, but both/and 1] The Mystery of the OT A) “Son of Man”In the OT used 107 times, twice of Jesus (1) Means descendant of Adam 1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Embracing God During Confusing Times

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Dec 19, 2006

What if your fiance announced she was pregnant with someone else’s child? Talk about confusion. How do we embrace God during confusing times? We’ll use Joseph and Mary as examples.

God With Us: Embracing God During Confusing Times Circumstances have a way of making us feel that God isn’t with us. See if you feel the confusion in these verses Matthew 1:18-25 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Through The Eye Of Joseph

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 3, 2007

The love Mary & Joseph had for each other, coupled with the love they had for God, culminates in one of the greatest love stories ever told - the story of Christmas.

Christmas: From Joseph’s Eyes I’ve watched the Jerry Springer Show a few times. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a Jerry Springer junkie, but the few times I have seen the show has given me a pretty good idea of how that program operates. You bring people onto the show with really messed up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Love” -- The Third Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

3rd in Advent Series about Christmas Gifts

A little boy was coming into the world who was going to teach something to everyone about religion and what religion really is. You see, up until this little boy was born, religion was following hundreds of rigid laws, following a set guideline for living. But after He was born, religion was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Courage Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

Today, our Scripture tells of the third major party to the incarnation and his response to it. It is a story of courage that is told every Christmas season. But it is also a story we often miss because this hero of the story is usually in the background.

The Courage of Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 

Every day for the first 10 months after Katrina, I would drive home on I-10 and there was an indelible image which would strike me. On a billboard just before I got off on my exit was the image of a female New Orleans police office submerged in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Unwrapping The Gift Of Courage Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 2, 2008

Looks at Joseph and the courage he received from the Lord when God called him to be the earthly father of Jesus so we might be able to unwrap the gift of courage and have it in our own life.

Unwrapping the Gift of courage Courage is unwrapped by ordinary people Courage is unwrapped by righteous people Courage is unwrapped by obedient people Slide Christmas time is here. People are going to be gathering with family & Friends Some will gather with extended family that they haven’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Virgin Conceived A Son"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2008

The fact of the virgin birth of Jesus is essential to Christian doctrine.

“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 and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly. 20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Orthodox

Merry Christmas In 129 Languages

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 7, 2008

My wife Marge and I have been in many different countries during the Christmas season. As we pray for you to have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year we thought it would be nice to send this Christmas Greetings I had sent to me via email in the following

Merry Christmas in 129 Languages My wife Marge and I have been in many different countries during the Christmas season. As we pray for you to have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year we thought it would be nice to send this Christmas Greetings I had sent to me via email in the following multitude ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-25

Why A Baby?

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 8, 2008

Christmas is all about kids. But there are far more significant reasons why God chose to send His savior through birth. The fact Jesus was born as a baby is vitally important in God’s plan. See why it is so important that Jesus was born as a a baby.

WHY A BABY? The Christmas season is all about kids. This morning we have had a baby dedication, which as we discussed is much more a dedication of the parents. But Christmas is a wonderful time to focus on these precious babies. Christmas is the most fun when you are a child, especially a young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The King Is Born Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 9, 2008

How the birth of Jesus was special and the special events that God orchestrated and how that affects us today.

A King is Born Born to a Woman who was a Virgin Born to a Man who was Virtuous Born in Fulfillment of a Vision Born to be God with Us Slide Intro As the ushers collect our offering, I want you to listen to this story. There were hundreds of people that were gathered outside to get a glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Christmas Love"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 9, 2008

Christmas tells of first that God loves us. Secondly, that He is preparing a place for us. He trusted us to go share that Good News.

“Christmas Love” December 14, 2008 “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Holiness

Filling In The Background: God Can Get It Done Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 28, 2008

Keeping Christ in the middle of your Christmas focus and letting God finish the picture of your perfect Christmas...

Filling in the Background: God Can Get it Done Well, we’re getting closer and closer to Christmas. Things are getting busier, our calendars are full and our wallets are empty. Some are preparing to travel, some are preparing to entertain. Some of you have all of your shopping done, and I’ll see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Joseph's Story

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

Long ago there happened a wonderful love story. The kind you read about in story books. A look at Joseph’s perspective of Christmas

Long ago there happened a wonderful love story. The kind you read about in story books. And it had all the traditional clichés that we all know about. These two grew up in the same small town, have known each other their whole lives. He has always liked her, and just knew he would marry her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Servicio Musical: Luces De Navidad.

Contributed by Luis Marquez on Jun 10, 2008

Muchas luces se encienden en estos días, hoy queremos destacar aquellas luces que se encendieron en Belén y que deben permanecer encendidas en nuestros corazones.

SERVICIO MUSICAL: LUCES DE NAVIDAD. Introducción: En una mesa o lugar destacado, se colocan 4 velas similares y apagadas. Al centro de ellas una vela mayor que representa la Luz de Cristo (vela final). Para los textos bíblicos se puede asignar “lectores” o hacerlo como coro hablado. Para el ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

His Birth Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

“Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus Christ” “His Birth” Matthew 1:17-25 In his book The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey recounts an episode of the TV show Thirtysomething in which Hope, a Christian, argues with her husband Michael, a Jew, about the holidays. "Why do you even bother with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist