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The Best Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 11, 2001

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This sermon deals with why Jesus is the best gift of all and revisits our value systems

S120901 The best Christmas gift John 3:16 Beginning: Ask this rhetorical question: What was the most expensive gift you ever received for Christmas? What was the most expensive gift you ever gave? A pastor friend of mine says most of us go too far into debt buying gifts we can’t afford to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Gifts Do You Bring Him?

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007

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The three gifts of the Magi symbolically represent gifts that we too can bring our Lord.

“What Gifts Do You Bring Him?” Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Giving and Receiving What do you enjoy more, giving gifts or receiving? I know that I was very excited to give Alisha some of her Christmas gifts this year. There were at least a couple of BIG surprises for her! And maybe we enjoy giving because we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men Seeking A King Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 24, 2006

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Like of Wise Men looking for the young child Jesus, people today need the wisdom to seek the King.

1. Matthew 2:1-12 (NKJV) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." 3 When Herod the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Response To The Incarnation

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

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Christmas

Luke 2 v. 8-20, Matthew 2 v. 1-12 The Response to The Incarnation THE ANGELS HAD THE JOY OF REVEALING THE INCARNATION Luke 2 v. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Holiness

Christmas Came Just The Same

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2007

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How do you regard Christ: 1) Responding with Hostility (Herod), 2) Responding with Indifference (chief priests and scribes) 3) Responding with Worship (Magi)

Quote: “Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did Not!” Although I do not poses an edgy voice like Boris Karloff, I am sure many of you recognize the line from arguably the most famous of Dr. Seuss’ books: The Grinch that Stone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Other

In Search Of Messiah. Matthew 2 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 10, 2025

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Who were the Wise men? And what happened in their search for the King of the Jews? How do you acknowledge this King of the Jews? With Acceptance or Rejection?

2025.01.12. Sermon Notes. Matthew 2. Seeking the Messiah. Wise men seek HIM. IN SEARCH OF MESSIAH. MATTHEW 2 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Who were the Wise men? And what happened in their search for the King of the Jews? How do you acknowledge this King of the Jews? With Acceptance or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Micah 5:2, Daniel 2:48, Numbers 24:17, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 11:1, Psalm 68:29, Psalm 72:10-11, Romans 1:16, Hosea 11:1, Jeremiah 31:15, John 1:45-46, Isaiah 53:2-3, Numbers 6:1-21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A King To Be Worshipped

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 20, 2003

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3 lessons we can learn from the journey of the magi.

Matthew 1:1-12 A King to be Worshipped Woodlawn Baptist Church December 21, 2003 Introduction One of the things I love about Christmas is that it is traditionally a time of celebration. For some reason, at Christmas time, people suddenly start thinking about family and friends and love and peace, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Man Of Sorows Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 16, 2015

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Jesus was born so that he could suffer and die for our sins.

MAN OF SORROWS - LOVE A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had an extensive collection including many works from famous painters. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art. The son went off to war and one day the father received a letter saying ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Magi’s Prescient Gifts (Full Version) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 20, 2020

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Nothing is in God’s Word by accident. The gifts given to Jesus by the Magi tell us some important things about this baby in a manger.

The Magi’s Prescient Gifts (Full Version) Chuck Sligh December 20, 2020 A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12 – “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Luxury's Lament

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 23, 2004

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Babylon’s fall will incite lamentation on the part of her dependents. A loss of luxury produces lamentation in her constituents. What lamentations come to those who are economically dependent? A lament of the economically dependent is for a LOSS OF...

LOST LUXURY’S LAMENT—Revelation 18:9-19 Babylon’s fall will incite lamentation on the part of her dependents. Lost luxury produces lamentation in her economic dependents. What lamentations come to those who are economically dependent? 3 lamentations of the economically dependent. 1—A lament of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Responding To Christmas" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 3, 2007

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From the examples of Herod and the Wise Men, we can learn about how we should respond to the message and meaning of Christmas.

The gifts that the Magi brought to honor Jesus are often cited in any attempt to explain the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas. Too often, however, our focus at Christmas is more of the gifts we receive, rather than the Gift God gave. A family celebrated Christmas each year by singing “Happy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Magi’s Prescient Gifts

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 12, 2011

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A brief sermon after giving gifts to all our workers, explaining the meaning behind the gifts of the Magi, using both Scripture and the well known Christmas carol, We Three Kings.

The Magi’s Prescient Gifts Chuck Sligh December 11, 2011 A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 2:11 – “And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lowly King Of Kings Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

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When people came looking for the Messiah they expected to see “a reed shaken in the wind,” or a wealthy and mighty king. Instead of finding a wealthy king, they found the Christ who was meek and humble; born in a place of low esteem.

Our message for today is a reflection on the lowly and humble estate of our King of Kings. To begin this morning, turn in your Bibles to Isaiah chapter 9, and we will look at verses 1-2, and 6-7. What I am about to read are the words of the prophet Isaiah concerning the entrance of our Savior ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 11:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Oh Christmas Three

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 5, 2022

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Gifts are an important part of Christmas. They demonstrate how we Love - Care For - And Value Others. In part, the tradition of giving Christmas gifts goes back to the Wise Men

(This is not an original sermon, ideas from I believe, Jason Dexter. I have expanded main points and updated for my particular style) TITLE: OH CHRISTMAS THREE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 2:1-12 I am excited and ready to begin our Advent Journey together as we march toward Christmas Day, which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want For Christmas Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026

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Wise Men still seek the Savior

All I want for Christmas is Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-24-2025 Harry It was the biggest night of the year in a little town called Cornwall. It was the night of the annual Christmas pageant. All the children get to try out for the roles in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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