Sermons on St Joseph:

1st Sunday After Christmas, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 2, 2023

DECEMBER 31st, 2023.

Isaiah 61:10-11, Isaiah 62:1-3, Psalm 148:1-14, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:22-40 A). THE BLESSINGS OF THE AGE TO COME. Isaiah 61:10-11; Isaiah 62:1-3. “The Spirit of the LORD God is upon me,” announces Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1). The prophet goes on to speak of restoration (Isaiah 61:4), and an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11, Isaiah 62:1-3, Psalm 148:1-14, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:22-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Righteousness Based On Love, Not Law"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2017

A sermon about Jesus' earthly father--Joseph.

“Righteousness Based on Love, Not Law” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your mind when you hear the word “righteous”? Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with beady eyes who points his finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Someone To Watch Over Me Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2003

Joseph, Pt. 2 of 4

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME (GEN 39) A biographer of Michelangelo told about the famous artist’s nagging problem with his work on a statue and his unconventional way of arriving at a solution to the problem. As he was working on a sculptor, the brilliant artist found that his own shadow on the statue ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Someone To Watch Over Me Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Joseph, Pt. 2

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME (GENESIS 39) A biographer of Michelangelo told about the famous artist’s nagging problem with his work on a statue and his unconventional way of arriving at a solution to the problem. As he was working on a sculptor, the brilliant artist found that his own shadow on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Godly Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 4, 2012

Whenever a person is chosen to be the subject for a sermon on godly men it is usually Joseph, and I am no different than anyone else, because he is my idea of the ideal man of God. I want to speak about godly men today, because we live in an age, when it

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Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dish Out The Best! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 30, 2013

When God’s favor is on a person the blessings come pouring in enormous measure.

Everything is yours Joseph! Genesis 45:20 “Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.” The pagan monarch Pharaoh looks at Joseph and tells him that the” good of all the land of Egypt is yours! “ This is absolutely bewildering! When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean To Put Christ 1st?

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 22, 2003

Using the event when Christ called His first disciples; and comparing that to what’s involved in putting Christ 1st in your life.

Larry C. Brincefield pastorlarry@pastorlarry.net Title: "What Does It Mean to Put Christ 1st?" Text: John 1:35-46 Introduction We have embraced the vision of Christ 1st for 2003. And in our desire to put Christ 1st... and learn more about Him... we have been studying different events from His ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Nazarene

"Godly Advice From A Godly Mother" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 31, 2018

Most moms, I believe, can really identify with what I am describing here. USA Today wrote recently that “while 84% of moms today believe the stereotype of the “perfect mom” is outdated, 90% of moms still feel pressured to be perfect”

“Godly Advice from a Godly Mother” John 2:1-11 So it probably dates me a bit but these were the kinds of TV shows I grew up with: • Brady Bunch • Father knows best • Andy Griffith show • Leave it to Beaver And I will admit they helped shape my idea of what a family should look like ……. and to me ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When Grace Isn't Enough?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 24, 2025

Jesus' hometown rejected him, even though they were impressed with His words of grace. Why? How did Jesus react? Is grace enough for you?

1.26.25 Luke 4:16–30 (EHV) 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. As was his custom, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and stood up to read. 17 The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: 18 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph - God's Plan For Us Is Best Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 3, 2006

We have choices to make throughout life. In every situation we have to choose whether we are going to follow our plan or follow God’s plan. Please know that God’s plan is much better than our plan. There are two criteria that, if followed, will enable

Joseph – God’s Plan for Us is Best The Characters of Christmas Series By Greg Johnson December 3, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Matthew 1:18-24 Joseph found himself in a tough situation in Matthew chapter one. Mary, the woman that he was engaged to be married, was found to be pregnant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 18, 2006

What can we as parents learn from the miracle of Jesus through the eyes of His parents, Mary and Joseph?

INTRODUCTION A. In looking at the Christmas season, we talked about the special meanings behind the Advent – a reminder that He’s Coming Back to Town but not like He arrived the first time. Not on any sleigh nor pulled by any reindeer but with a shout and in the clouds! We looked at the season ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 1, 2003

A look at the realities which Mary and Joseph had to face in living out God’s will.

My son-in-law was looking for Advent candles in a Christian bookstore. They use the Advent candles for family worship during this season so their hearts will be tuned to the true spirit and meaning of Christmas. As he brought the package of candles to the counter he asked the sales clerk if they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

When we get to know Joseph and Mary more personally we will see Christmas from their point of view.

December 13, 1998 INTRODUCTION (Use an object lesson of our Nativity Scene from home – pull figures out of a box one at a time while talking) One of my favorite parts of Christmas preparation is putting up the Nativity set. Each year, like many people, you may pull yours out of storage, dust it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:2-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Dealing With Joseph - Overall Look Series

Contributed by Marian Diceanu on Jun 14, 2001

The message deals with God’s providence in Joseph’s life: his journey from riches to rags; from rags to riches...back to rags and back to riches

Genesis 37. Study in the life of Joseph I must confess to you that when I finished reading the story of Joseph, the first words that came to my mind were the words of that hymn: When we walk we the Lord In the light of His word What a glory He sheds on our way While we do His good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Restorative Justice #3: Two Josephs Series

Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 11, 2001

Two 17-year-old Josephs, one 3900 years ago and one this week show us how God intends to bring good from even the worst human behavior. We must never let ourselves get so low or so high that we forget who we belong to.

Two Josephs Genesis 37:2-50:21 Restorative Justice Series #3 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence, RI September 30, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant The theme today is that God intends to bring good From the worst human behavior. As the deadline for deporting Liberians has once again been extended ...read more

Denomination: Methodist