Sermons on pregnant:

Joseph And Mary – A Story Of Love Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016

Christmas is the confirmation that your life matters to God and that He loves you more deeply than you will ever know.

Back when Mary and I were teaching high school students at our church in Albuquerque, I came across a Christmas quiz that we used to give to the kids each year. Since then I’ve also used it with adults and found they often don’t do a whole lot better than the kids did. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving & Joy

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 21, 2002

The First Family, Mary and Joseph, modeled the qualities of Thanksgiving and Joy.

Thanksgiving and Joy Modeled by the First Family Luke 1: 26-56 As we enter this Thanksgiving and Advent season I want us to look at the First Family – Joseph and Mary – as a family that modeled “thanksgiving and joy.” Luke chapters1 and 2 the background is given about the miracle of two births – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Women Of Jesus' Geneology

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 14, 2005

It’s good to know that Jesus welcomes such damaged people into his family!

Matthew 1 3rd Sunday of Advent: December 11, 2005 The Women of the Genealogy of Jesus A few months ago I was beginning to read the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew has the genealogy of Jesus right away. Often when I hit a passage like that, I skim over it to get to the good parts – the stories. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: *other

Out Of Frustration...peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 11, 2006

Just as God worked in the frustration of the first Christmas, He can use our frustrations and hurts to bring peace to us and to others.

Introduction: [“12 Crazy Days of Christmas” video from Sermonspice.com] Holiday frustration. I think that little clip sums it up pretty well. The time of year when we focus on peace, we often find very little of it. The season that is supposed to celebrate the birth of the “Prince of Pease” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Holy Trip

Contributed by John Hickman on Dec 6, 2013

Scripture is silent on the details of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. But imagine if you were taking the journey today. What would that feel like?

As I look out among you today, I see that the vast majority of us have of us have had babies. But not all of us. For example, I’ve done a lot of things in my life and had a lot of experiences, but I’ve never given birth to a baby. Yes, I know this surprises you. So help me here. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Five Mothers Of Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 12, 2012

Matthew's mothers help us celebrate Mother's Day with lessons that challenge us, but bring us to deeper faith.

Happy Mother’s day! Today’s lesson will be a brief overview of the mothers listed in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew with a focus on the most prominent quality of each. What would you say is the defining characteristic or quality in your own mother? Of all the things that stand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Expectations

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 1, 2018

An advent series focused on our expectations at the Christmas season.

Christmas Expectations! What Difference Does Christmas Make Luke 1:46-55 December 2, 2018 It feels so strange for me to think that the Christmas season has officially begun. Yes, according to stores that started on November 1st, the day after Halloween. To be honest, I’m not really into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2015 (Elizabeth)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 8, 2019

In Luke 1, we discover a relateable story of motherhood. Elizabeth experience as a mom was struggle-filled, satisfaction-filled, and spirit-filled! Happy Mother's Day!

Mother’s Day 2015: Elizabeth Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/10/2015 Happy Mother’s Day! Have you found that perfect Mother’s Day gift yet? Each year Americans spend roughly $670 million on Mother’s Day cards and another $1.9 billion on flowers. When your kids are younger, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Jacob The Father Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 30, 2021

Tell the Christmas story from the perspective of Jacob the father of Joseph. It was messy.

This was a candlelight service. You are more than welcome to use this however you want, I don't hold any copyrights on it. I used a tool belt and rolled a flannel shirt in sawdust for props. Christmas Eve Joseph’s Dad December 24, 2021 Open: My Soul Magnifies the Lord – Special Call to ...read more

Denomination: Friends

God Chose A Father For His Son

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Father’s day message about Joseph, the adopted father of Jesus.

READ: Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15; 2:19-23. Today is FATHERS’ DAY. I want to speak to you about a man - a FATHER - who is very often overlooked, I think. In some quarters he is overshadowed by the prominence given to his wife. I’m talking about JOSEPH, the husband of Mary and the adopted father of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Sees Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This sermon focuses of Hagar's wilderness experience

The God Who Sees Genesis 16:1-10 We’ve been looking at people in the Old Testament who passed through the wilderness, some literally and physically and others spiritually and emotionally. The Judean wilderness was a barren, harsh, bleak place and became a Jewish metaphor for the painful and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

This Is Christmas: God With Us Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 19, 2017

What does that mean, that God is with us? God is faithful, God is powerful, God is love, God is present.

December 17 God with us Matthew 1:18-25 What does that mean, that God is with us? 1. God is faithful Isaiah 41:10 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Isaiah 26:3 2. God is powerful 3. God is love “Let Him into the mire and muck of our world. For only if we let Him in can He pull us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Come, Long Expected Jesus

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 8, 2015

If we obey God’s will for our lives like Mary and Elizabeth did, we will be richly blessed like they were because we will be blessed by the light and life of Christ-a light that shines brightly in our dark, sinful world.

Anne couldn’t think of a good reason that God should give her a grandchild. And even though it was one of her deepest desires, she had almost given up on the idea. God had already blessed her with two wonderful children. Her son decided to remain single and had devoted his life to Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Anglican

Why Joseph

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 2, 2011

Out of all the men who God could have chosen to be His earthly father, why did He choose Joseph?

WHY JOSEPH Matthew 1:18-25 Intro: There’s a story of a poor family - hard-working parents with a large number of children - where the woman discovers that she has an incurable illness and will die within a year. Her husband is a good man, but obviously incapable of looking after the large ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dreams Shattered On The Rocks Of Reality. Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 7, 2011

What happens when our plans and our dreams are shattered by reality?

Introduction: The year was 1929. The Roaring Twenties were in full swing. People were happy; the economy was in full boom. Despite the dangers of speculation, many believed the stock market would climb indefinetly. After all, in a six year period, the Dow Jones had risen 5 fold. Then it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church