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"In Search Of..."

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Dec 17, 2001

based on 87 ratings

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On the Magi

“In Search Of…” Matthew 2:1-11 Years ago there was an interesting T.V. show – called “In Search Of…” The whole premise of the show was to search out some mystery of the times. Everything a pharaoh’s pyramid to aliens to big foot. And yet as each episode progressed it seemed that they were doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005

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First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pray For Peace In God's Path Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 18, 2019

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Peace of mind is one of the greatest blessings we can enjoy, and one of the most difficult to attain. It is not difficult because it is not available, it is difficult because we do not seek it in God’s way.

Pray for Peace in God’s Path Luke 1:76-79 Introduction Peace of mind is one of the greatest blessings we can enjoy, and one of the most difficult to attain. It is not difficult because it is not available, it is difficult because we do not seek it in God’s way. During this Advent series ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Responses To Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2006

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Three different responses to the news of Christ’s birth: (1) the Magi, passionately seeking Christ to worship Him; (2) King Herod, eager to get rid of Christ, do not want Him to sit on his throne; and (3) Jerusalem, apathetic to the prophecies rega

Matt 2:1-12, 16-18 We see here 3 different responses to the news of the birth of Jesus Christ. • First, we see the Magi in a passionate search for the child Jesus. • Second, we have King Herod also eagerly seeking to find the child, but so that he could kill him. • And thirdly, we see the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Unto Us A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 18, 2007

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Exposition of Isaiah 9:1-7 about God’s plan to reconcile and forgive Israel and graft in the Gentiles with a baby who would be a Wonderful Counselor, etc.

Text: Isaiah 9:1-7, Title: For Unto Us a Child is Born, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/23/07, AM A. Opening illustration: elaborate on choosing a name for Mackenzie: the daughter of a wise leader B. Background to passage: This prophesy is given to the northern nation of Israel as the Assyrians moved in for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

El Primer Villancico De Navidad

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 4, 2005

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Una exposición del canto de María

EL PRIMER VILLANCICO DE NAVIDAD Lucas 1:46-55 INTRODUCCIÓN · ¿A cuántos de ustedes les gustan las canciones de Navidad? Los villancicos (cantos de Navidad) están presentes en cada lugar durante esta época. Los himnos que cantamos son ejemplos de canciones compuestas desde hace 250 años, y que nos ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Second Coming.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 6, 2000

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2nd Sunday of Advent Year C

2nd Sunday of Advent Year C Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Opening Prayer Heavenly Father empower each of us here today to be an example of John the Baptist to other people in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Among The Magi

Contributed by Marvin Penner on Dec 15, 2000

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An examination of the obsticals that the Magi overcame to worship Jesus used to help us overcome the same obsticales

Are You among the Magi? Meeting Creek Christmas Banquet Dec. 1/00 Objective: To tear down the barriers to worshipping Jesus. Read Matthew 2: 1-12 Are you among the Magi? - this Christmas will you worship Jesus? - worship it is a simple attitude of willing service five obstacles the Magi had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Before Jesus Came.

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 23, 2000

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The Coming of the Lord.

The Day before JESUS came to Earth! ( Just as He came then, He will come AGAIN! ) 1. Some were LOOKING for HIM. a. Simeon..luke 2:25-32...in jerusalem, in church for us...,holy ghost on him, in us now... b. Anna..luke 2:36-38...she was looking while she served Him..., widow for 84yrs... c. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Prayer

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 8, 2003

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Sometimes overlooked, Mary’s prayer is one of the most noble of Christian hymns.

Mary’s Prayer Luke 1:46-55 LK 1:46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me--holy is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glory To God

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 10, 2003

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“Glory to God in the highest on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” Does this verse stir your heart with joy and happiness?

“Glory to God in the highest on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” Does this verse stir your heart with joy and happiness? If the angels announced the birth of Jesus with singing shouldn’t there be a song in our heart? Shouldn’t our heart be glad and our spirits rejoice? There are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Holiness

The Adoration Of Baby Jesus

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2003

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If Jesus was the promised Messiah one might expect that He would be received with all the ceremony possible.

The Adoration of Baby Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 If Jesus was the promised Messiah one might expect that He would be received with all the ceremony possible, that crowns and scepters would be laid at his feet, and that the high and mighty princes of the world would humble themselves and bow before Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Looking Forward In Hope Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003

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The Advent season provides us a time to reflect and prepare for our Lord’s coming, not just at Christmas, but today, and at the end of time

Be alert, Jesus tells us. Good advice, as there are now only 25 shopping days until Christmas. Being alert will give you the edge to make this the best Christmas ever. Being alert will allow you to hunt out and sneak into the only vacant parking space in the entire parking lot. Being alert will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Prepared For Christ's Coming Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 1, 2002

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1 of 9 in a series that celebrate the Advent season

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Love 1. God Showed His Love To Us. 2. We Show Our Love To God. 3. We Show Our Love To Others. Fellow Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Luke's Presentation Of Jesus To The World

Contributed by David Phillips on Dec 4, 2002

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DR. LUKE WAS VERY ASTUTE IN DETAIL OF THE PRESENTATION OF JESUS TO THE WORLD. AS WE LOOK AT LUKE 1:1-4, LET’S SEE HOW LUKE PRESENTED OUR SAVIOR TO THE WORLD

FROM DAMASCUS ROAD CHURCH--BOONVILLE, INDIANA--DECEMBER 2002. THE PRESENTATION OF JESUS TO THE WORLD WAS ONE THING THAT DR. LUKE DID IN A SUPERB WAY--HIS COMING TO EARTH WAS SO IMPORTANT TO LUKE THAT HE TOOK PAINSTAKING TIME AND RESOURCES TO SHOW THE WORLD THAT JESUS WAS NOT ONLY MESSIAH, BUT ALSO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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