Sermons on San Mateo 1:20:

Christmas Eve 2017

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2018

This is not so much a sermon as it is a narrative and Scripture reading of the Birth of Jesus as found in the Gospels with video and Christmas Hymns mixed in. Requires several readers.

Christmas Eve 2017 Opening Video – Messiah.wmv Prayer – Pastor #1 (Points of the prayer) - The fabulous account which we retell each year - How precious it is to those who believe - Help us to set aside the worldly distractions from the story - Make it real to those who do not yet believe - Be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-24, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Live Right Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 19, 2018

Five excellent ways to live right based on the life of Joseph, the father of Jesus. Live right and be on your way to God's blessings. How to live right?

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Introduction: It is always easy to travel downstream than to travel upstream. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:25, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Christmas Past Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2018

The Bible reveals: Christmas past – Who Jesus was (All the way back to the Beginning) – Christmas present (Jesus who is present tense – Emmanuel the God who is with us right now) and the Bible reminds us that Christmas future is coming to this world

Theme: Christmas Miracles: past-present-future Thesis: The Bible reveals: Christmas past – Who Jesus was (All the way back to the Beginning) – Christmas present (Jesus who is present tense – Emmanuel the God who is with us right now) and the Bible reminds us that Christmas future is coming to this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian Point Of View

Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 18, 2018

But how do we keep a 'right' point of view about Jesus and the Christmas Story in the face of so much that influences us otherwise?

How we interpret our feelings about a particular event or circumstance is not always the same as someone else. When others take great risks in life, you might tend to label them foolhardy. When you take chances, you are adventurous. If someone else suggests a correction, are they nit-picky or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day - He Did What God Asked

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 1, 2015

We want to talk about a step-dad who was given the tremendous responsibility of raising God's Son. His name was Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Today is known as Father's Day, & the commemoration of this special day began back in 1910 in Spokane, WA. Necktie & shirt manufacturers have rejoiced ever since. ILL. Then a few years later, as the celebration began to catch on, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas - Are You Ready For Christmas?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 22, 2015

"God expressed His love by living among us, by walking with us, & talking to us." That's what Christmas means. But what are the right attitudes we ought to have so that Christmas can really happen in our homes & lives?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. A question we'll undoubtedly hear many times between now & Dec. 25th is this, "Are you ready for Christmas?" I suppose what is really being asked is, "Have you put up all your Christmas decorations? Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

The name Jesus is the personal name of our Saviour. This name allows us to completely identify with the one who is like us in every way.

Message Matthew 1:21 Name Above All Names - Jesus As we continue our series on the Name Above all Names we come to the name … Jesus. As we think about the name of Jesus I want you to just stop for a minute and I want you to think about your own name. And imagine if you had a different name would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Carol: Stave One Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2018

This message looks at the how Christmas and it's main characters are introduced in the OT and Luke and Matthew. Like Dickens Christmas Carol the five parts are each called Staves. (if it was good enough for Dickens)

A Christmas Carol Stave one When Angela and I first got married she told me that one of the things that she did with her dad each Christmas was to watch A Christmas Carol. But it had to be the Alastair Sim one from 1951, and not the colourized version either. The movie was first released in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Congratulations - It's A God! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2018

Isaiah said the virgin birth was a "sign." Matthew picked up on that, as did the angels. But why was this "sign" so important to us?

OPEN: A Sunday School put on their own impromptu Christmas pageant. The teachers read the story and provided some props; then they stood back and let the kids dramatize the story on own. One girl grabbed the doll and said, “I’ll be Mary.” A boy shouted, “I’ll be Joseph,” Some of them put on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apostles' Creed: Jesus, Christ, Son, Lord Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

A close look at the meaning and message of Jesus Christ, the Son, the Lord

APOSTLES’ CREED: Jesus, Christ, Son, Lord ***I began with a video of a Jesus dashboard bobblehead. You could use some pictures of Jesus, tattoos, or other cultural images of Jesus**** Who or what is Jesus? For some, he is a figurehead, a good luck charm, a cultural icon. For others, he is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21, Hebrews 1:1-3, Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Filled With The Holy Spirit, Even From Mother's Womb! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

The Bible teaches that man is created in the image of God.

The Bible teaches that man is created in the image of God. Lord Jesus Christ Who came as God in the flesh (1st Timothy 3:16) was being conceived by the Holy Spirit Born of the Virgin Mary. Matthew 1:18-21 states: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, Luke 1:15

Celebrating Christmas When The Grinch Shows Up Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 3, 2018

How can you still celebrate Christmas when you're surrounded by troubles? So were Mary and Joseph at the first Christmas, but Christmas still came and God brought healing to their world!

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WHEN THE GRINCH SHOWS UP INTRODUCTION A. CHRISTMAS IS ALWAYS A WONDERFUL TIME? 1. This whole month of December we’re looking at Christmas through the eyes of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. So keep an eye out for his green skin! 2. Have you ever had some major plans disrupted and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Micah's Song Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2018

If you want to find real peace in your time of distress, trust Jesus as your Sovereign to restore you; trust Jesus as your Shepherd to secure you; and trust Jesus as your Savior to rescue you. In a word, trust Jesus as your PEACE, your Shalom.

Valerie Kulhavy of Casper, Wyoming, took her three young children through the food line at a recent church dinner. As she juggled everyone's plate and drink, she told the kids to be on their best behavior. When they were finally seated, she sighed with relief and told her children they were ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-6, Matthew 2:6, John 10:10-11, John 10:27-30, Matthew 1:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Kill My Baby

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Dec 11, 2018

When we enter into a Spirit of Praise, God will birth in us a vision and answers to what our questions are. When this happens, people will either leave us or support us. There is no in between.

Don’t Kill My Baby Joel 2:28 "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Matt 1:18-21, 24 (20) Geneva Version 1599 18 now the birth of Jesus Christ was thus, when as his ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28, Matthew 1:18-24, Luke 2:4-7, Micah 3:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic