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  • C Jordan avatar

    Christmas: The Giving Of Gifts Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 14, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 23,789 views

    It’s good to give gifts. The story of the wise men giving their gifts to Jesus teaches us three things about giving today: Give an unexpected gift, give a gift with genuine joy, and give a gift that will last.

    CHRISTMAS: THE GIVING OF GIFTS INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever heard anyone say, “Christmas isn’t really about the gifts”? • “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights.” (James 1:17). God loves to give good gifts! • “Thanks be unto God for His ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    How To Know You Are Worshiping The Saviour

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 29, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,439 views

    How do you participate in worship? Did you come to watch worship or did you come to do worship? That is the difference that God is looking for in your life.

    How to Know You Are Worshiping the Saviour On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King-Priest Is Worshiped At His Birth And Honored At His Death Series

    Contributed by Napoleon Malabuyo on Dec 22, 2015
     | 4,217 views

    This Christmas, consider the three gifts the wise men brought to our infant Savior. They represent our Lord’s person and work. He is True God whom we are to worship. He is True Man, our Priest, Prophet and King.

    Scripture Readings: Psalm 45:6-7; Matthew 2:7-12; John 19:38-42 Congregation of Christ: Everyone loves the Nativity scene: a cute baby in a manger holding out his hands in blessing; Mary and Joseph in wonderment of their firstborn son; lowly shepherds and three kings kneeling in worship; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Finding The King[2015]-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2015
     | 3,568 views

    5 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

    FINDING The KING-V...FINDING The KING’s WORTH—Matthew 2:1-12 Mr. 'M’s' cemetery plot in Carrabelle. There is an archway & small gazebo. It is always beautifully landscaped with flowering plants. During Christmas I discovered that the plot is also rigged for lights & has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Was Was Hidden Has Been Reveled

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 7, 2013
     | 3,440 views

    A sermon for the epiphany

    A man was once eating fish and chips at the bus stop, and a lady with a small dog came along to wait for her bus. The dog clearly liked the smell of the fish and chips, and kept jumping up around the man’s legs to try and get at them. In the end the man smiled at the lady and asked, “do you mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hitch Your Life To A Star Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,430 views

    We have a fascination with stars. But have you ever hitched yor life to one?

    “Faith-Full Living: Hitch Your Life to a Star” Numbers 24:15-19; Mt. 2:1-12; “Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are; Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky; Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are.” “Star light, star ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Should I Do When I’m Not Sure Of God’s Leading? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,551 views

    This passage deals with the myth that the Magi followed the Star of Bethlehem all the way to Jerusalem. In truth, the star disappeared and then reappeared after they were in Jerusalem. The message applies this phenomenon to the way that God often guides

    STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The Magi followed the star from their homes all the way to Jesus. - This is the version of the story that we’ve seen shared in countless Christmas plays, movies, and cards. - And, as we’re going to be discussing at several points in this series, the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Seeking?

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2019
     | 7,876 views

    In this sermon, we examine the truths involved in the wise men coming to see Jesus after His birth. There are many lessons we can learn from their visit.

    Introduction: A. I like the old joke that asks the question: What would have happened if it had been three wise women rather than three wise men who followed the star to Bethlehem? 1. Answer: They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, and helped deliver the baby. B. Here are a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tune In To God's Will For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 11, 2018
     | 8,964 views

    God wants: 1. To work through our limitations (vs. 1-3). 2. Us to link-up with other Christians (vs. 3-6). 3. Us to listen to wise council (vs. 4 & 7-13). 4. Us to love the Lord supremely (vs. 13). 5. Us to lean on the Lord completely (vs. 14).

    Tune in to God's Will for Your Life The Book of Acts - Part 75 Acts 21:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 22, 2015 *If you are my age or older, you probably watched a TV with rabbit ears on top. That was the shiny metal, indoor antenna that looked like two short fishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bethlehem: Back Where He Comes From - For You

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 16, 2021
     | 2,291 views

    Micah prophecies the coming of the Messiah in dark and dismal times - to give peace and security.

    12.16.21 Micah 5:2–5 2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, from you, will go out the one who will be the ruler for me in Israel. His goings forth are from the beginning, from the days of eternity. 3 Therefore the LORD will give them up, until the time ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    The Christmas Story - Part 3 - Days 14-22 Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,544 views

    This series gives a thought for each day taking us through the events of the birth and early life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Part 3 includes Days 14-22

    DAY FOURTEEN When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a star appeared in the sky. Wise men in the east saw the star. They knew the Scriptures and the meaning of the star. There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel. Numbers 24:17 They prepared for their long journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Of The First Christmas-Joseph Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,857 views

    Joseph is really the unsung hero of the Christmas story. He did have a crucial role to play, and best of all, he obeyed God when he was told to do something. Joseph, we salute you!

    Introduction: Joseph, the husband of Mary, could be called the unsung hero of the Christmas story. He was a just or righteous man, he obeyed the instructions he received from God, and he also obeyed the command or decree from the Roman emperor when he was told he had to go to Bethlehem, home of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    A Tale Of Two Kings

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 26, 2022
     | 2,512 views

    In the story of the birth of Jesus, we encounter the clash of two kings, both called the King of the Jews. In Jesus and Herod we find two opposite ways to live, and come to understand the real meaning of life. Hopefully all of us will choose to follow King Jesus rather than King Herod.

    Introduction: A. Today I want to begin by talking about The Scrooge and The Grinch. 1. Personally, I have always enjoyed the story of the Grinch more than the story of the Scrooge, probably because of the humor of the Grinch and his little dog dressed up like a reindeer. a. The Grinch also has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas: Gifts Of The Magi (Frankincense) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024
     | 1,430 views

    In Matthew 2, the wise men bring the newborn Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Share the meaning and significance of these precious gifts with your congregation this Christmas! Part two: Frankincense.

    The Gifts of the Magi (Frankincense) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/17/2017 If you’re just joining us, we’re using the three Sundays leading up to Christmas to talk about Christmas presents. No, we’re not taking turns reading our Christmas wish-lists. Rather, we’re taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Epiphany (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 777 views

    Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 60:1-9, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12. A). MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE. Psalm 100:1-5. PSALM 100:1a. This “Psalm of praise” is known in some liturgical circles as ‘Jubilate’, after the first word of the Latin version. The English translation of the original Hebrew is “Make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational