Sermons on A Great Star:

Waiting For Jesus: Wise Men Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

The wisest men on earth were brought to their knees by the Son of God.

Good morning. My name is Caspar, and I’m a senior fellow at the Babylonian Institute for Astrological Studies. We - that is my colleagues and I - have waited a long time to tell the story of our long journey to Palestine because, I tell you frankly, we didn’t know what to make of it. What we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Purpose Of Election Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 17, 2021

Bible is the holy scripture. It does not give us sequences of what we want from it. But God has revealed at various seasons and at several times for the benefit of all. The careful reading and observing the Word of God unfold the revelation of God to all of us.

Theme: Purpose of Election of Abraham Text: Genesis 12:1--3 Introduction: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and His love endures forever. Bible is the holy scripture. It does not give us sequences of what we want from it. But God has revealed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

2020 My Year Of Greatness

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020

The Lord says Y2020 is our year of Greatness!!!! I pray that this prophecy shall come to pass in your life. Let’s look at three bible characters Abraham, Moses and Joshua whom God promised greatness as we proceed in this message:

The Lord says Y2020 is our year of Greatness!!!! I pray that this prophecy shall come to pass in your life. Let’s look at three bible characters Abraham, Moses and Joshua whom God promised greatness as we proceed in this message: How did Abraham become great? “Yes, think about Abraham, your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Exodus 32:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Silent Night

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 16, 2015

On a silent night nearly 2000 years ago the cry of a newborn baby ushered in a new beginning for mankind. A saviour had arrived one who would set us free for all eternity. His cry is the one the whole world longs for but finds so very difficult to hear.

Silent Night Matthew 1:18-2:12 Who is this Jesus and why has He come in this way? Why did God use this Jewish couple to reveal the Messiah to the world? If God wanted to save the world from sin why didn’t He make it big news? Why reveal His plan in such an ordinary understated ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wise Men Worship Jesus Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

In Search of the King

A. IN SEARCH OF THE KING – MATTHEW 2:1-2 1. Why were Mary and Joseph still living in Bethlehem?  So their son could be near the Temple.  So their son could identify with David. Bethlehem is the city of David and the angel predicted Jesus would sit on David’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 21, 2020

What does it mean to be light?

Jesus Christ who we celebrate during Christmas stated in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." What did Jesus mean that He is the Light of the world? Jesus of course was giving a word picture, a metaphor; ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How God Deals With Those Who Know Almost Nothing About Him Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 27, 2013

A look at what outsiders the Magi were and the amazing fact that God invited them into the Christmas story anyway.

ASTROLOGERS?! REALLY?: God doesn’t care how little you know about Him. - Matthew 2:1-2 – “Magi” - The Christmas story and its details are so familiar to us that we fail to see the uncomfortable details that should shock us. - One such detail: Magi come to bow down to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Life And Death Struggles Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2021

Today we are in a struggle like that between Moses and Balak, or between Jesus and the religious authorities, a battle to the death between God’s people and a pagan secular culture.

Homily for Monday in 3rd Week of Advent Balaam was a prophet for hire. He was a wealthy and respected prophet of Yahweh, but he was not an Israelite. Balak, a king who was in the way of Israel as they moved toward the Promised Land, was nervous about all these people moving across his territory. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:2-7, Numbers 24:15-17, Matthew 21:23-27, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Becoming Christmas Wise Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

The newborn King of the Jews

1. “Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time some astrologers from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the newborn King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in far-off eastern lands, and have come to worship him.’” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Giving That Prompts Greatness

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

The outline is origional the il;ustrations and statistics were compiled mainly from sermon central contributers.

Giving That Prompts Greatness Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ October 21, 2001 A wealthy older gentleman had just recently married a lovely young lady, and was beginning to wonder whether she might have married him for his money. So he asked her, "Tell me the truth: if I lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost - With Great Power!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

As a group, they weren't very impressive – just Galilean fishermen, a zealot, & a tax collector. Yet, they turned the world upside down. With little of what we have today, they spread the Gospel all over their world!

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Acts 1:8 - 4:33 A. I’m sure most of us here this morning would agree that the greatest single event in human history is the resurrection of Jesus. And just a few weeks ago much of the world celebrated that occasion. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Great A Salvation

Contributed by Quintin Marrow on Oct 18, 2000

I. The Entreaty (v.

I. The Entreaty (v. 1) a) Do heed the Word b) Do not drift away II. The (no) Escape (vv. 2-3a) a) Our salvation is great because of its price (the life of the Savior) b) Our salvation is great because of what it procured for us (eternal life) III. The Evidence (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Our Great God Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

Our God is truly great, as shown in the Israelites' prayer.

OUR GREAT GOD Nehemiah 9,1-29 BACKGROUND - Vss. 1-5 Vs. 1 - There was fasting and the wearing of sackcloth and earth on the head. These indicate mourning. Vs. 2 - There was separation. God's people got together to do business with God. This was not an evangelistic campaign. This was revival. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Of Great Faith

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 24, 2000

A study of the great faith of cousins Mary and Elizabeth.

Mothers of Great Faith (Luke 1) [HTTP formatted copy of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/mothers.html] The Bible tells us in Luke 8:31-32 how to be true disciples or students of Jesus Christ, by abiding (living, being at home) continually (day by day) in His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-66

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Marks Of A Great Church

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

A sermon to show the direction of the church.

THE MARKS OF A GREAT CHURCH Acts 2:41-47 1. IT’S RELATION TO CHRIST · Personal 1:3,4 * 4:13 · Performance 1:4 * 1:13 · Prayer 1:14, 24 * 2:42 * 3:1 * 4:31 · Place 1:15 * 2:1, 46 · Power 2:4 * 4:8, 31 · Praise 2:47 * 3:12,13 2. IT’S RELATION TO CHRISTIANS · Peace 1:14 * 2:1, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist