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  • David Anderson avatar

    Mystery Hidden For Ages

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,092 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Attributes Of God - Active In The Life Of Christ To Leader

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,267 views

    Praises for the attributes of God from one who was active in the life of Christ to the Leader

    255. God Who Was Active in the Life of Jesus Christ – I praise you Father for actively working in and through Christ and His ministries while He was on earth. “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel - which means, ‘God with us.” (Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Real Joseph

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,082 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

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What Would Jesus Say To Santa Claus

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,749 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    A Man Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,383 views

    A sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent

    4th Sunday in Advent Matthew 1:18-25 "A Man of Faithfulness"   A father was telling his small son the story about the lost sheep who left the other 99. He explained, how the little sheep crawled through the hold in the fence -- running and skipping and playing in the sunshine. Out of the woods came ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What's In A Name? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,651 views

    Reflecting on Jesus and the meaning of His names gives the Christmas season meaning.

    WHAT’S IN A NAME? MATTHEW 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION… Our kids’ names (p) 1. Abigail Jo = “Father’s Joy”, woman who cared for David and his men when he was running from King Saul (1 Samuel 25) and later married David after her husband died. Jo is a family name belonging to her mother, grandmother, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Because Of Christmas

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 310 ratings
     | 15,082 views

    Because of that first Christmas, the child of God is recipient of three great assurances that provide comfort and strength throughout our life.

    BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS "And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: ’Behold the virgin shall be with child, and bear a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    The Best And Worst Day

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,138 views

    Matthew places his emphasis on Joseph during his retelling of the birth of Jesus. Joseph’s trust in God is an amazing story.

    The Best and Worst Day Matthew 1:18-25 Preached at Laurel Church of Christ On Sunday, December 8, 2002 Introduction: I. Robert Beringer writes about a geography lesson from elementary school A. He learned that the southern most tip of Africa is a point, which for centuries has experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Valuing Relationships Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,670 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
     | 5,400 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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    Denomination: *other

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    What A Strange Way To Save The World

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,537 views

    On the first Christmas God chose a strange way to save the world!

    What a Strange Way to Save the World Selected Passages December 15, 2002 Introduction If there was one word that could be used to describe the first Christmas; it might be strange. That’s right I said strange. Take just a moment to think about the people and places that are involved in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Gullick avatar

    God Is With Us.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,571 views

    A Advent/christmas sermon that discusses how God is with us today!!!!

    MT 1:20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Conley Bordeaux, Sr. avatar

    The Doorway To Eternity Series

    Contributed by Conley Bordeaux, Sr. on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,350 views

    Using words heard basically at Christmas only. The words here are "brought forth"

    The Words of Christmas – Bring Forth A Son… The Doorway to Eternity Matthew 1:21-23 December 22, 2002 1. The Sunday before Christmas and excitement is in the air 2. Christmas means many things to many people – time off – bonus money – travel to family - rest and relaxation – for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    His Name

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 14,566 views

    A message on the Name of Jesus and it’s importance.

    His Name By:Charlse Kyle Matthew: 1:21 And she shall bring forth! a son and His Name shall be called Jesus; for he shall save his’ people from their sins. Luke 2:21, his Name was called JESUS, I want to say at the beginning of this morning that there is a great importance attached to a Name. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joe's Dilema

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 9, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 1,942 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