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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Handling Disappointments At Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,572 views

    This sermon deals with the reality that Christmas brought disappointment to the lives of the participants in the first century and still does the same for us today.

    Handling Disappointment At Christmas GNLCC 12/16/2001 Isaiah 7:13-14 Luke 1:26-38 Text Matt 1:18-25 Everything about the way the world celebrates Christmas gives the impression of a wonderful time of joy, fun, excitement, and happiness. The lights are beautiful, Santa is a jolly old ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "The Truly Righteous Person Is Also Merciful.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 5,779 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kenneth Sauer avatar

    "What A Difference God Makes!""

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,716 views

    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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Touched By An Angel

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Christmas: From Joseph's Eyes

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 102 ratings
     | 9,905 views

    God’s grace is evident in how Joseph trusted in God.

    Adam and Eve. Romeo and Juliet. Archie and Edith Bunker. Those are just some of the famous couples throughout history. Some are more famous or infamous than others. What makes these people so memorable is that we can relate to them and the experiences in their lives. We understand the joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Petticrew avatar

    The Unsung Hero Of Christmas

    Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,138 views

    A sermon based on Matthew 1:18-25 challenging people to see Joseph’s significance and follow his example.

    The Unsung Hero Of Christmas Introduction Over the last few years the code breakers who worked in secret at Bletchley Park in England deciphering the German’s secret messages have emerged as the great unsung heroes of the last war. It is impossible to calculate how many lives their work saved or ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    "Virgin Birth: Does It Matter?" Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    To really understand Christmas you have to look closely at the Virgin birth.

    Year A – 4th Sunday of Advent - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I heard a reference to our gospel text during my first trip to Wal-Mart last Tuesday. It was in that aisle where they have wrapping paper and bows hopelessly strewn in piles, along with ribbons, and gift bags. I had just ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Neal Gray avatar

    The Father Has A Son!

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,060 views

    The Father allowed His precious Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to take birth in this human race. Imagine how the Father must have felt as Jesus was being born!

    "The Father Has a Son!" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Purpose: The Father allowed His precious Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to take birth in this human race. Imagine how the Father must have felt as Jesus was being born! INTRODUCTION Opening We have a tradition in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jason Patrick avatar

    The Best Gifts Come In Small Packages

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,092 views

    We need the joyful reminder that God is present with us not only in life’s most difficult moments but especially in the midst of life’s tragedies.

    The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages / Matthew 1:18-25 Advent 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 23 Dec. 2001 A little boy and girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in heavenly beans." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Flight To Egypt

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,904 views

    After all the excitement and celebration, Jesus and his parents are alone. The realities of the opposition to Christ are to be dealt with.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration of when I worked for land developer. After new subdivision launched, we would build model homes and have big opening celebration. Next day, I would return to fond lonely real estate agent waiting for a potential buyer to come. The reality of the work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Coe avatar

    The Man God Chose To Raise His Son

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 2,943 views

    A sermon on the character of Joseph.

    THE MAN GOD CHOSE TO RAISE HIS SON Matthew 1:18-25 So very little is known about Joseph. What we do know is a good example to the men of our day. I. TAXPAYER - Luke 2:1-5 (this automatically puts him in with the "common man") II. PURE - Matt. 1:18 (even though they were "in love" and espoused ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Matthew 1:18-23 Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 148 ratings
     | 10,516 views

    The greatest gift given was the gift God gave when he sent Emmanuel.

    - I would assume, that almost everybody here has one of these set up in there home. If you haven’t yet, you probably will at some point soon. Some have real ones, others have fake ones. It all depends on your family tradition. The tradition of my brother-in-laws is to not only get a real tree, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Christmas Angel

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,923 views

    An advent perspective on the message of the angel to Joseph, Mary and the Shepherds.

    The Christmas Angel Matthew 1.18-25 December 10, 2000 The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he didn’t know that.) Joseph, chagrined ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    Born To A What Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 4,640 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

  • Norm Beckett avatar

    Awake To Christmas

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,467 views

    Disappointment can be followed by discovery and renewed dedication.

    AWAKE TO THE TRUTH OF CHRISTMAS "When Joseph woke, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him..." (Matthew 1 : 24). Matthew’s Gospel indicates that Joseph went to bed with a problem on his mind! A problem that exercised his mind greatly, that is, what to do about a pregnant fiancee! ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness