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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Ready For The Journey Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2023
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     | 3,852 views

    The wise men are a surprising twist to the narrative from Matthew. What does their presence indicate and how does getting to know them help us prepare for Christmas?

    You may have noticed the chalkboard signs that are scattered around the church building. Each has a different saying- “Be the Branch,” “Catch the Wind,” “Wreck the Roof,” “Grip the Plow,” and “Empty the Jar.” They come from a small group video Bible study our groups participated in a while back. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    A Dividing Peace

    Contributed by James May on Dec 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
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    The Prince of Peace was born in Bethlehem but his birth didn’t bring the peace this world longs for. Instead, he brought a sword. The peace that Jesus offers is a peace with God.

    A DIVIDING PEACE Luke 2:13-14, "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." One of the best things about Christmas has always been that people were kinder and more generous ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Special Light

    Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021
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    The Star of David – the Star of Bethlehem This special star, shining bright enough to catch the attention of people who were looking for something – guided people to find someone extraordinary. Jesus.

    A Special Light Matt 2 (all) The Star of David – the Star of Bethlehem This special star, shining bright enough to catch the attention of people who were looking for something – guided people to find someone extraordinary. Jesus. • It was a special star – V2 – ‘for we saw HIS STAR” – this star ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'your God Will Be My God'

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 28, 2005
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     | 7,812 views

    Ruth chose to follow Naomi back to Bethlehem, declaring "Your God will be my God". That decision had results far beyonf what Ruth might have draemed possible

    Ruth 2:1-20a In that reading from Ruth tonight, we actually had quite a big chunk of that book of four chapters, which has been described as of the most charming stories ever written. Certainly it sits here in the midst of the history books of the Old Testament, and it seems something very ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 4, 2013
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     | 8,334 views

    Naomi returns to Bethlehem despondent and embittered by sorrow and loss. What she fails to see, is what we often miss as well – that God is already at work behind the scenes!

    Running On Empty - Ruth 1:19-22 - February 3, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #3 As some of you will know, I have a sister. She lives in Calgary, and has a growing family of her own, so we don’t see each other very often – certainly not as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Dark Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 2, 2014
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    Why does Matthew add the story of the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. First becasue it is fact and second to trigger assocaiations between Jesus birth and Moses birth (see details in sermon)

    I came across this excerpt from a sermon from the Early Church Father St. Quod-vult-deus (Sermo 2 de Symbolo: PL 40, 655) “A tiny child is born, who is a great king. Wise men are led to him from afar. They come to adore one who lies in a manger and yet reigns in heaven and on earth. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When Christmas Came To Nazareth

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003
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    We followed Him to Bethlehem, we followed Him to Egypt, we now follow Him to Nazareth. Incidentally, when was the last time you made it a habit, a practice to follow Jesus?

    WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME TO NAZARETH Scripture Reference: Matthew 2: 20-23 INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago we went to Bethlehem where Jesus was born. Joseph and Mary traveled the 5-day, 90-mile journey because Caesar Augustus, the Roman Emperor at that time, decreed that a census should be taken throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A King Born

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 13, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,139 views

    Seek, worship and rejoice in Jesus.

    A KING BORN. Matthew 2:1-12. It is unusual for somebody to be born already possessing the title of “King” – but this was the case with Jesus. Matthew’s report simply states that Jesus was born in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1): but he quotes the identity of Jesus as “born King” from the lips of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Christmas Outline And Prophecies

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 7, 2020
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     | 2,650 views

    Where can I find the pieces to build the Christmas story and the prophecies associated with it? Right Here!

    The CHRISTMAS OUTLINE Angel Brings News to Mary Luke 1:26-38 Mary Visited Elisabeth Luke 1:39-45 Mary Praised the Lord. Luke 1:46-55 Mary Returned Home Luke 1:56 News for Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Birth of Jesus Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Herod And The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021
     | 5,328 views

    The wise men were religious outsiders who traveled a good distance while the religious insiders were sitting on the front porch of Bethlehem but failed to take another step. The religious insiders watched the religious outsiders pass right by them.

    Today, we begin a short Christmas series entitled The Characters of Christmas. All throughout the story of Christmas, there are major and minor characters who play an important role in making the story of Christmas great theatre. Now, I love to watch a good movie, and I imagine many of you are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Have You Any Room Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 1, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,768 views

    There was no room to be found for Mary and Joseph to stay in Bethlehem? Seriously? You'd think someone would have taken pity on a VERY pregnant woman that day, but no one did. Why not?

    Several years ago, a church held a Christmas pageant with a group of 4 year-olds. Everything went along pretty well until Mary and Joseph “arrived” at the inn. The 4 year-old Joseph asked: “Do you have any room for us?”. “No,” replied the innkeeper, “the inn is full.” “But it’s so cold outside, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Waters David Craved

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 27, 2014
     | 12,456 views

    David's desire for water from Bethlehem was prophetic of the believer's desire for the Holy Spirit in Christ. Once you've gotten the taste of Jesus in your mouth, no other water will do! He's worth the fight & effort to obtain.

    THE WATERS DAVID CRAVED 1 Chr. 11:9-10, 15-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ALL CHANGE 1. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was visiting New York City. During one of his walks, in full costume and beard, he passed a small snack bar called “Benjy’s Hot Dogs.” 2. As he wanted to try everything, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Micah's Song Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2018
     | 9,629 views

    If you want to find real peace in your time of distress, trust Jesus as your Sovereign to restore you; trust Jesus as your Shepherd to secure you; and trust Jesus as your Savior to rescue you. In a word, trust Jesus as your PEACE, your Shalom.

    Valerie Kulhavy of Casper, Wyoming, took her three young children through the food line at a recent church dinner. As she juggled everyone's plate and drink, she told the kids to be on their best behavior. When they were finally seated, she sighed with relief and told her children they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Discover The Christ Who Will Come Again Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    Jesus is not only the incarnate God who was born in Bethlehem, he is also the God who will come again in power and glory. This truth gives our lives a new perspective and a new purpose.

    Luke 21:25-36 “Discover The Christ Who Will Come Again” INTRODUCTION Spending time with someone gives you the opportunity to discover things about them and get to know them better. This is true for our relationships with each other, and our relationship with God. Not that God needs to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    About To Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,083 views

    If God is about to create a new world, it needs to be one that realizes His promises of fulfillment, reconciliation, and peace. In the babe of Bethlehem those promises, though not yet complete, have come to be.

    When I was a boy, my brother and I slept in an upstairs bedroom, and always, on Christmas morning, the door at the bottom of the steps would be shut tight. Normally it was kept open, but on Christmas morning, not so. Things were happening on the other side of that door, things we were not to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist