Sermons on Mattityahu 1:22:

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by John Newton on Dec 28, 2023

The angel told Joseph to name Mary’s baby “Jesus” for a reason...

If you were expecting a baby—and you knew it was going to be a boy—what do you think you would name him? Well, in Canada apparently the most popular name for boys right now is Noah, followed closely by Liam and William. (And for the record, the top three girls’ names are Olivia, Emma and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Finding The Gift Of God’s Favor (Mary) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 28, 2023

Finding the Gift of God’s Favor (Mary) Series: Finding the True Gift of Christmas Brad Bailey – Dec. 24, 2023

Finding the Gift of God’s Favor (Mary) Series: Finding the True Gift of Christmas Brad Bailey – Dec. 24, 2023 Intro Tonight... we join millions and millions of lives around this planet... engaging the birth of Christ. [1] It is my favorite gathering of the year... because it still fills me with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23, Luke 2:19, Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Messiah Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 13, 2024

Jesus Christ is the messiah. No one is going to come after him. Why are you waiting. Look at him. He is the source of all blessings.

Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Theme: Jesus the Messiah   Greetings: I wish you all a Merry Christmas.   Joke: Two men were discussing after their Christmas gift to their wives: First Man: ‘My wife warned me that if I got her another senseless gift this Christmas, she would burn it.’ I brought a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Joseph’s Obedience Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jan 1, 2023

Joseph is the unsung hero of Christ's early life. Through obedience, he impacted Mary, he impacted Jesus, he impacted the other children, and I think he impacted Jesus’ entire ministry.

Sometimes there's words that we just don't like. Sometimes it's because of the way they sound. Some sound weird or sometimes they conjure up something kind of gross. One word that I don't like is the word ‘maggot.’ Really, if you think of maggots, is anything pleasant ever really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Mary Was Inconvenienced Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

Focusing on Matthew 1 and Luke 1, turning the question around to, "What did Mary know?" (Seedthoughts from: https://www.gotquestions.org/Mary-did-you-know.html)

HoHum: From the Pregnancy Resource Center: Tania couldn’t believe it was happening. They had been careful, but somehow she was pregnant. She called an abortion clinic and set an appointment. She said she knew people expected her to have an abortion because “I am young and not married.” Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:19-23, Isaiah 7:14, Daniel 7:13-14, Luke 1:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Christmas Family Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 18, 2024

A closer look at Mary, Joseph, and Jesus.

THE CHRISTMAS STORY: THE CHRISTMAS FAMILY A. For the past three Sundays we have been looking at the central figures vital to the Christmas Story. 1. The Angel Gabriel informing Mary that she had been chosen by God to give BIRTH to His Son. 2. The chorus of ANGELS who sang the PRAISES of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed By Truth: "be Patient When It Gets Weird" Matthew 1:18-25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024

Matthew 1:18-25 teaches us about patience, trust, and obedience when life takes unexpected turns. Joseph waited for God's guidance even when things got confusing.

Transformed by Truth: "Be Patient When It Gets Weird" Matthew 1:18-25 (NLT) Introduction Today, we are going to delve into a story from the Gospel of Matthew that teaches us about patience, trust, and obedience when life takes unexpected turns. Our focus will be on how Joseph reacted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 1:18-19, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 1:20-21, Psalm 32:8, Matthew 1:24-25, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saved From Sin Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 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

What Did Joseph Know Lesson 2

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

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