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A New Year - A New Start!

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Jan 7, 2009

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Sermon for the 1st Sunday after Epiphany, exploring the Baptism of Jesus with reference to the visit of the Magi, and God’s ongoing revelation of His will in Jesus and His desire for peace, justice and hope: a revelation made possible only through repenta

Mark 1:4-11 A New Year – a New Start So, here we are at the start of a New Year! It’s mind-boggling to think that it is now more than 2000 years since the birth of Jesus Immanuel (God-With-Us) there in Bethlehem; more than 2000 years have passed since the visit of the of the shepherds, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Do You Hear What I Hear Series

Contributed by Chris Hill on Dec 6, 2005

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Using Narnia and those involved in the birth narratives calls the hearers to idenitfy how they respond to Jesus.

Where It’s Winter But Never Christmas: Do You Hear What I Hear Advent Series 2005 Matthew 1:18-21 (NLT) Now this is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. [19] Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

What Excitement Does Christmas Bring You

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

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What are you living for this Christmas?

There was always a lot of excitement at my house on Christmas morning. The night before, we would be debating with my parents about what time we could wake them up. Usually they would start somewhere around 7:00 and my brothers and I would start somewhere around 5:00. We would usually compromise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit: Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 16, 2009

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How does the Spirit grow faithfulness in us?

Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness Galatians 5:22-23 What is Faithfulness? In our culture: The opposite of “Unfaithfulness” - Unfaithfulness is usually used in the context of marriage – to speak of an affair – going outside the marriage to find what should only be found within the marriage. – we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: *other

Simeon: A True Worshipper

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

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True worshippers are both godly and devout.

A. SIMEON: A TRUE WORSHIPPER: LUKE 2:25-32 “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 2 Joseph's Difficult Road Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 3, 2009

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Many times we think of Mary’s role in the birth of Jesus, but Matthew records the difficult road Joseph had to travel in protecting this little life that the enemy wanted to snuff out.

Have you noticed that the first chapters of Matthew are really Joseph’s story? Luke records Mary’s version of events and has her genealogy, but Matthew one is Joseph’s lineage, and her in Chapter 2 we find God again speaking to Joseph about caring for the safety of the Messiah. As a father, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Birth Of Hope

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 21, 2013

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The birth of Jesus has brought hope to millions. Let us examine as Luke tells us about the birth of hope.

Luke 2:1-20 Intro: A common passage used at Christmas, our text tells us about the birth of Jesus Christ, and His birth has brought hope to millions. Let us see the events that transpired leading up to the His birth. As we see this passage, we will see God's plan unfolding, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Nativity Set:: The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Dec 13, 2011

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The story of the Shepherds reminds us that to find the heart of Christmas we must look beneath the wrapping paper.

The last few embers of the fire are dying out. The air hangs heavy with a silence broken only by the occasional bleat of a lamb. Huddled together for warmth, the shepherds are alone with their thoughts. Each one scanning the horizon. Looking. Perhaps casting a longing eye to the distant lights of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Gift Of The Magi

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 30, 2015

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The Magi were humbled by the state of reverence that they felt for the Christ Child. That, my friends, is the appropriate motivation for worship in our church services today. We need to put away our pride and worldly baggage and worship Christ sincerely.

Well, the 12 days of Christmas are over for another season. All of the decorations are down and put away for another year, and the presents have been opened. The craziness of the Christmas season is over for the secular world, but here in the church, we have some more of the Christmas story to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Anglican

Phillips Brooks, A Bishop To All Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 8, 2013

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The life of the man who wrote the carol

While visiting Copley Square in Boston’s Back Bay, you can’t miss Trinity Church, regarded as one of the most impressive buildings in America. On the Boylston Street side of the church is a statue of Phillips Brooks, one of the most highly regarded ministers of his day. He was born in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

A Visionary View Of Christmas: Celebrating The Divine Tapestry Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 16, 2023

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Let us embark on a visionary journey into the heart of Christmas, exploring the divine tapestry of redemption woven through the birth of our Messiah.

Title: "A Visionary View of Christmas: Celebrating the Divine Tapestry of Redemption" Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, on this Christmas Day, our hearts unite in the joyous celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, let us embark on a visionary ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:7, Philippians 2:7-8, Luke 2:10-11, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14, Colossians 1:19-20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strange Gifts For A Newborn King

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Dec 30, 2016

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This message is one which was delivered on Christmas morning 2016. It looks at how strange and peculiar were the gifts that the Magi gave to the baby Jesus, while having also a great prophetic message as to who He would be.

STRANGE GIFTS FOR A NEWBORN KING Matthew 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today is that wonderful day when we celebrate the birth of Jesus into this world. A.) This morning we have exchanged and opened gifts. aa.) I’m sure that this morning has been a very hectic and exciting time for those with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Announcement Brings Joy And Worship Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 22, 2024

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We can bring good news to a people who desperately need to know who He is! This is not about church membership, or joining a religion, but about eternity because God has given us the only path to forgiveness through His Son, Jesus.

2024 Christmas Series – Part 4 Sermon 4 – God’s Announcement Brings Joy and Worship Luke 2:1-15 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, we continue our series on Advent -- For us: Advent is the fulfillment of God’s desire to restore a relationship with us -- Way to remember it: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15, Micah 5:2, Revelation 4:8-11, Acts 4:12, John 3:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Reactions

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 13, 2025

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What do we do when we hear the Good News?

Divine Reactions Good Morning, and Happy Epiphany. For those of you who came in after announcements, I again let everyone know what we have been doing in our 8:30 Sunday School Class, to which everyone is invited. We’ve been looking at prayer in the Bible, but there are other fun tangents and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Truth About The Magi

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001

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Wise men still seek him, but who were the wise men. really?

Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 Intro. A boy was once asked what he was going to give his sister for Christmas, he replied, “Well,” he said, “last year I gave her the measles.” What will we give Jesus for Christmas? Hopefully a genuine worship that involves our whole lives, that’s what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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