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  • Norm Beckett avatar

    Awake To Christmas

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,049 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

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    Joe's Dilema

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 9, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 1,927 views

    oh dear what can the matter be Mary is pregnant who can the father be?

    As you can see from this mornings reading Joseph had a dilema to face. To be quite honest it’s not really the sort of dilema that many of us will have to face, I now for a fact that no one here will ever be told that there wife to be is expecting a child concieved by the Holy Spirit . So I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Little Warrior Is Coming!

    Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 1,677 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Anderson avatar

    Mystery Hidden For Ages

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    God Chose A Father For His Son

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 1,539 ratings
     | 264,143 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Day The Angels Wept

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 3,350 views

    The ministry of angels in the life of Christ and an imaginary scene re the Incarnation

    The Day the Angels Wept Matt 1:18-25 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    The Perfect Gift

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,829 views

    The birth of Christ.

    THE PERFECT GIFT MATT. 1:20 I. THE TEXT THIS TEXT POINTS TO THE PROVIDENTIAL, PROPHETIC PRE-VIEW OF THE BIRTH OF THE CHRIST CHILD. A CHILD WHO IN ONE SENSE WILL BE BORN YOUNGER THAN HIS MOTHER, AND IN ANOTHER SENSE, HE IS AS OLD AS TIME BECAUSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man God Chose To Raise His Son

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 10, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 2,637 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

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    The Unsung Hero Of Christmas

    Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 21, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 7,655 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

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    "Virgin Birth: Does It Matter?" Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,716 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 23, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 1,825 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

  • Kenneth Sauer avatar

    "What A Difference God Makes!""

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,366 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

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    That Beautiful Name!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,560 views

    Of the wonderful names given to our Lord, and they are many, none is more precious than that name which is above every name...JESUS!

    THAT BEAUTIFUL NAME “She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21. One of the most beautiful hymns ever written is entitled “That Beautiful Name” by Jean Perry (1865-1935). The first two stanzas beautifully portray the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Valuing Relationships Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,626 views

    Part 3 of series based on Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol"

    Matthew 1:18-25 [18] Now this is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. [19] Joseph, her fiancé, being a just man, decided to break the engagement quietly, so as not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W F avatar

    How To Live A Life That Can Change The World

    Contributed by W F on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,386 views

    A character study of Joseph’s (Mary’s husband)life that challenges us to live life with awesome purpose.

    Matthew 1:18-25 HOW TO LIVE A LIFE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD INTRODUCTION Isn’t it true that a person’s real character comes out when they’re under stress? And stressful times can either be moments of growth or of devastation - or both. Take the Aussie bush for example. A fire (stress) can ...read more

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