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  • Mark Winter avatar

    The Wise Men's Greatest Act

    Contributed by Mark Winter on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 290 ratings
     | 14,612 views

    Worship was the Wise Men’s greatest act

    What was the wise men’s greatest act? Was it their diligent study of the heavens, which resulted in the discovery of the Christmas Star? The Wise Men, also known as the Magi, were probably not kings, but a priestly band of scholars and stargazers. We don’t know what brilliant star these Magi saw. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.D. avatar

    What Have You Learned From The Wise Men?

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,627 views

    We sing about these wise men, and then rarely act like wise men ourselves? What can we learn from them?

    IN MANY NATIVITY SCENES COMMEMORATING THE BIRTH OF JESUS ONE CAN ALWAYS CATCH A GLIMPSE OF “THE WISE MEN”. WE SEE THEM REPRESENTED ON CHRISTMAS CARDS, WE HEAR AND SING SONGS SUNG ABOUT THEM AND THEIR COURAGEOUS JOURNEY. MOST HOLIDAY SCENARIOS SUGGEST THAT THESE MEN (WHO TRADITION SAYS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Christmas: Wise Men Still Seek Him.

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,210 views

    The question isn’t does God still speak. The question is are we listening?

    Wise Men Still Seek Him After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod heard this he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    They Presented Gifts To Him

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,398 views

    The visit of the Magi to Bethlehem, the star that guided them, and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child testified to His Messiahship.

    THEY PRESENTED GIFTS TO HIM "When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they had come into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Balog avatar

    Same Old Story

    Contributed by Tom Balog on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    Scriptures should always be looked at with a fresh set of eyes so that new insights can be seen.

    I’ve heard the story before. I mean I know it backwards and forwards, I can probably tell it in my sleep. Do I have really have to hear it again, let alone preach on it? Heck, there is even a song about it, “We three kings of orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar, la la la la la la lalala ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    The Threatening Baby

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 2,830 views

    Herod was threatened by the Baby Jesus. Are we threatened by Christ? Afraid he might rule our lives?

    Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Santasiere avatar

    How The Grinch Stole Christmas Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 228 ratings
     | 23,303 views

    This is the first message in a series looking at classic Christmas stories and relating them to the biblical account of Jesus’ birth.

    “Christmas Classics” HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS December 7, 2002 Introduction Tonight we begin a very special holiday message series on Christmas classics. For the next three weeks, we will look at a different classic Christmas story and apply biblical principles from the story of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Beehler avatar

    Wise Men And Women Still Seek Him

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,105 views

    If we are wise people we can say with conviction, "we have come to worship".

    Wise Men (and Women) Still Seek Him 1. Revisit the familiar story of the Magi. a. Called 3 kings or 3 wise men. Could have been 2 or 4 or 20 b. Pretty sure men & not women c. Wise women would have: 2. History of Wise Men – little is known a. Magi – plural for magus, Matt. Tells us more ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Who Invented The Christmas Present

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,594 views

    A sermon on the wise men and the wisdom they showed in bringing their gifts to Jesus and worshipping Him.

    Who Invented The Christmas Present The Wisdom Of The Wise Men Matt. 2:1-12 Introduction This week I heard the classic short story by O’Henry, "The Gift of the Magi" read over the radio. The story, which I hadn’t read since High School intrigued me so much that I went to the library and checked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Robertson, Jr. avatar

    Right Place Wrong People

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,726 views

    This is a Christmas sermon that teaches that we should be careful about the people to whom we associate. Christmas should remind us to avoid the Wrong People

    There are some times when we find ourselves in the Right Place but with the Wrong People. There are some places that are all right but the people are all wrong. In Some Marriages, we can say, right place but wrong people. The institution of Marriage is a wonderful place to find fulfillment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Gifts For The Christ Child

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,150 views

    The journey of the magi and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child still inspire us today.

    GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD Matthew 2: 1-12 The birth of our Lord Jesus was announced in three magnificent ways: the annunciation by the angel to Mary (Luke 1: 26-33); the angelic choir (Luke 2: 8-14) and the star in the east (Matthew 2:2). It is the visit of the wise men that we will consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Santasiere avatar

    A Christmas Story Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 286 ratings
     | 30,258 views

    Looking at the classic movie "A Christmas Story", we look at the perfect gifts of the Magi and the perfect gifts God has given us.

    “Christmas Classics” A CHRISTMAS STORY Matthew 2:9-11 Introduction When I was a little kid, from about the age of 8 until the age of 10 my Granny would keep a jar for me in her kitchen cabinet. Whenever she had an extra dollar or a little extra change, she would put it in that jar for me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    The Savior Is Saved

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,259 views

    The baby Jesus is saved from a horrific end due to faithful obedience of Joseph and Mary.

    The Savior is Safe! Matthew 2:13-23 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On December 15, 2002 CIT: The baby Jesus is saved by the foresight of God and the obedience of Joseph and the wise men. MOT: Even Jesus was not immune to suffering and the attacks of Satan. CAA: The Laurel church should ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Breaking Christmas Chains

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,832 views

    Part 1 of a series based on Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol"

    Slide 1—Advent Candles Welcome, to the beginning of our Christmas Celebration here at Bethany. This is the first Sunday in Advent—which means we are begiining a look forward to clebrating both the first and seconding coming of Christ. I’m Pastor Don and I’m especially honored to have guests ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    What If God Gave You A Mission Like He Did The Wisemen?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    What would be your response if God gave you a mission like He did the wisemen?

    Someone once asked the question: "Do you know what would have happened If it had been Three Wise Women, Instead of Three Wise Men?" The answer: They would have asked for directions, Arrived on time, Helped deliver the baby, Cleaned the stable, Made a casserole, Brought practical gifts and There ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist