Joseph: The Making of a Borrowed Dad for Jesus | 12.7.25

A Sermon from Matthew 1:18-25

 

1. Proximity — those CLOSEST to us test our relationship with God
the MOST!

 

2. Authenticity — not our ACTIONS but our REACTIONS reveal our character!

3. Purpose — not my will be done but God’s will be done

 

4. Ambassador — let the MESS of my life be GOD’S MESSAGE to
the world!

 

GOSPEL CONNECTION
“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the
government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness from then on and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.”
    Isaiah 9:6-7

APPLICATION
What area of your life do you need to submit to God’s will?

MEMORY VERSE
“But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord
appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 “She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:20-21