Sermons on Matthew 1:20-21: showing 1-15 of 883

When You've Said Jesus You've Said It All!

Contributed by Dm Schnur on Mar 18, 2001

An Evagelistic, Faith building message on the name of Jesus and His power.

Is 9:6 — For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Mt 1:21 — And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:21

Hopes And Dreams At Christmas

Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001

We all need to treat our own dreams and the hopes of those around us with respect, because it is easier to crush someone’s hope than to be with them as they look towards a difficult future.

Hopes and Dreams- Langdon Christmas Service (A Secure Forensic Hospital for patients with psychiatric and/or learning disabilities) Christmas is quite a strange time, full of contradictions. For many, it is a time of happiness and excitement- for others, a time carrying many sad memories. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Twelve Days Of Christmas

Contributed by Rob Short on Apr 7, 2001

A fun sermon for Christmas.

The Twelve Days of Christmas Cardiff Heights Baptist 25th December 2000 (As we went through the twelve days of Christmas people were given objects; instruments and instructions about what to do and asked to do demonstrations. It created a fun celebratatory atmosphere and at the end of the message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Warrior Is Coming!

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

Christ came as a frail baby and defeated Satan.

Advent Sermon ~ “The Little Warrior is Coming!” Matthew 1:20-21 As the night chilled the air and the moonlight, perhaps, sifted between the clouds to spotlight here and there over the landscape, Joseph lie sleeping... And an angel came to him to announce a big thing coming in a small way. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Mystery Hidden For Ages

Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001

The many mysteries of Old Testament prophecies come together pointing to Jesus as Messiah.

Sermon: "Mystery Hidden for Ages Past" 2 Sam. 7:1-11,16; Ro. 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 + + + Listen again to these fascinating words inspired upon the lips of the Apostle Paul by the omniscient Holy Spirit: 25 Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Baby's Name Is…?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 4, 2001

This interactive message asks a series of questions seeking answers from the congregation that will lead individuals to receive God’s gift of salvation in Jesus.

Topic: Salvation Theme: God’s Gift of Salvation Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to receive God’s gift of salvation in Jesus. Response: Individuals will raise their hand to indicate they are receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior. Visual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21, Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joseph’s Christmas Story

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

There are 4 parts to the story, & in each of these parts you will see how much Joseph loved Mary. (Powerpoints available - #100)

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) (Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge - just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #100.) If you were going to make a list of the great loving couples of history, who would be on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Weapon Formed Against You-Christmas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 26, 2001

No weapon formed against us can defeat us when we stay true to the Lord as Mary found out in the Christmas story.

No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper 12/20/98 Christmas Sunday Luke 1:26-38 Matt. 1:18-25, 2:13-18 Have you ever had the experience of planning to make something absolutely wonderful and at the last moment something went wrong and messed it all up? Have you ever played in a game, ...read more

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

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words Of Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

What do you think about when you think of Christmas? What words pop into your mind? Home? Family? Gifts? Crowds? Jesus? Food? Santa Claus? All of these, & more, I imagine! (PowerPoints available - #195)

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) (PowerPoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #195.) Why does Christmas seem to be so much more important than all the other holidays of the year? Why is so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would Jesus Say To Santa Claus

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

The title says it all.

Well it won’t be long now. Just eight more days and it will be Christmas Eve and then we all know what happens then right? That’s right, Santa comes. Whether we like to admit it or not the primary figure in most homes this Christmas won’t be Jesus it will be Santa. And we can rant and rave about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

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 Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2001

The message given by the angels is a message of hope for all of the world! God has sent His Son.

The Message of Christmas Selected Passages December 16, 2001 Introduction Every person in America is bombarded each and every day with a wide variety of messages. Messages come in many forms and fashions. There are printed messages that come to us through books, newspapers or magazines. There are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Truly Righteous Person Is Also Merciful.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2001

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.”

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.” Matthew tells the story of the origin and naming of Jesus, the Messiah, from Joseph’s perspective. We have precious little reliable information about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

"What A Difference God Makes!""

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Dec 18, 2001

A sermon for the fourth Sunday in Advent, or Christmas Eve.

Matthew 1:18-25 “What A Difference God Makes!” By: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I was talking with a colleage of mine this past Tuesday morning, and he was telling me about his family. He was telling me how excited he was that his children would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Touched By An Angel

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 19, 2001

Through an angel, God changed Joseph. What "angel" does God use today to change us? How can we be "angels" to others?

Matthew 1:18-25 “Touched by an Angel” Have you ever heard of the show “Touched by an Angel”? It’s a pretty popular show. I did some research on the show, and here’s what I’ve found. The show usually begins with a person or some people who have problems. Maybe they brought these problems upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran