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  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    The Real Joseph

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,067 views

    Why did Joesph REALLY want to divorce Mary, the answer may surprise you.

    Christmas: Mt. 1:18-25 The Real Story of Joseph! Intro. A little boy was lost in a mall. He didn’t know what to do so, knit hat in hand, he just stood and cried. People passing felt bad and wanted to do something, so they started putting money in his hat. A short while later a Security Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Simon Harrison avatar

    Hopes And Dreams At Christmas

    Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,530 views

    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

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Harper Brady avatar

    Narnia: "Saving The World: Lion On The Move” Series

    Contributed by Harper Brady on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 1,952 views

    3rd sermon in 3 part series on "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe." #1 was on the wardrobe, #2 was on the Witch, and this one deals with the Lion. Aslan came to set Narnia free from the spell of the witch. Jesus is the one who has come to set us fr

    “SAVING THE WORLD: LION ON THE MOVE” Matthew 1:18-25 [Sermon 3 of 3] “Always winter and never Christmas” is the way that Narnia is described at the beginning of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Narnia is that way because of the spell of the White Witch. It is truly a dreary and dismal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    A Mystery, A Miracle And A Total Life Make-Over

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,164 views

    Mary gets a lot of attention in the Christmas story, but what about Joseph? Video clip suggestion. Easy to use outline and narrative.

    A MYSTERY, A MIRACLE AND A TOTAL LIFE MAKE-OVER. Matthew 1:18-25 Video clip suggestion: “Joseph’s Quill” available at www.sermonspice.com Opening Ilustration: My wife Cambria and I have been blessed with three wonderful kids. We love them equally. They are hilarious to watch. Looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    The Bloodline: Shaking Up The Family Tree Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,223 views

    WHat we can learn from Matthew’s Genealogy

    Intro: Do you remember the Disney cartoon version of Robin Hood? I used to love watching that and recently we’ve gotten it at home and I have sat and watched it with my kids and I still love it. Robin Hood is the dashing hero who brings relief and care to a poor oppressed people, who are under ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • C. Raymond van Pletsen avatar

    The Nativity Story: The Courage Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 108 ratings
     | 32,650 views

    Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world.

    THE COURAGE OF JOSEPH Matthew 1:18-25 The Main Idea Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. Moral. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world. Manly. He demonstrated his courage when, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joao Cruz avatar

    Jesus In The House Of Mary

    Contributed by Joao Cruz on May 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,924 views

    Mary hosting Jesus

    JESUS IN THE HOUSE DE MARY Introduction: MARY - HEBREW: LADY, SOVEREIGN. Filoxenia = Greek word for Friend of the foreigner. She loved a stranger in her home. Maria Jesus’ mother. She opened her heart to God and her house for His son. I. The Birth of Jesus (Mt 1:18-25) A. Maria was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Birth Of Christ; Saviour Of The World

    Contributed by Chew Chew on May 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,692 views

    Jesus is the only saviour of the world

    Title: Birth of Christ; Savior of the World Text: Matthew Chapter 1: 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Three Ways To Stay Home For Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,619 views

    This sermon is about being "home" for Christmas by Having HOPE in the Messiah!

    Last year at this time, I was busy talking about making the trip home to Ohio for Christmas! Home, as in where I grew up, the place of my roots. And I recall reflecting about how Joseph and Mary had to make that trip to Bethlehem, the city of David, to the place of the lineage of Joseph a direct ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Joseph, A Remarkable Father

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,545 views

    To many, Joseph is a mere footnote in biblical history but we can be sure that God was as concerned with who would be the earthly “father” of His Son as He was of who would be His mother.

    JOSEPH, A REMARKABLE FATHER The birth of Jesus Christ came about this way: After His mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, it was discovered before they came together that she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 19 So her husband Joseph, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    What Is Your Christmas Dream?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,571 views

    The first of Three 2006 Advent Sermons

    (1) Last year I heard an incredible song that was the background to a house whose lights were set to this song. Those of us who have e-mail probably received it at least once last season. After I tracked down the title, I tracked down the CD and Susan gave me the CD as a birthday present. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    We Are Not Home Alone Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,562 views

    3 of 4 on Christmas. This message is on Joseph

    Classic Christmas December 24, 2006 Home Alone Christmas Breakfast at Big Boy Home Alone is a movie about a boy named Kevin who wishes that his family would just disappear. And this time his wish comes true as he is accidentally left home as his family travels to France for Christmas. At first he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    Born To A What Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    A message on the Virgin Birth of Jesus

    "Born of a What?" SERIES: Who is This Jesus? Advent 2000 ©December 17, 2000 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche It is not uncommon when you get a group of mothers together that they begin telling the stories about the birth of their children. There are horror stories of labor that lasted for days. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph: Faith Put Tothe Test

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,574 views

    Joseph stands as an outstanding example to every believer as he exercises extraordinary faih in submitting to God’s plan.

    Joseph: Faith Put To The Test Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph stands as an outstanding example to every believer as he exercises extraordinary faith in submitting to God’s plan. Introduction - What Is Faith? According to Webster: 1 a allegiance to duty or a person: LOYALTY. b fidelity to one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    The Incarnation (Matthew 1:18-25)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007
     | 7,867 views

    Let’s stop pretending that we know a lot about God! If we want to know God at all, we’ve got to start from the human end of God - Jesus. ...

    "Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. (19) Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican