Sermons on Frankincense:

Christmas Without Christ Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 30, 2014

A look at what Christmas would look like if we removed everything connected with the Christmas Story.

Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” they have presentations at school that make no mention of the manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Bad Intel Causes Collateral Damage Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 15, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 2: 13 – 23

Matthew 2: 13 – 23 Bad Intel Causes Collateral Damage 13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christmas Stuff Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Jesus created all of the stuff of this material universe, and in His Incarnation He became personally involved with the animal, mineral, and vegetable kingdom. His goal is to redeem all of His creation from the effects of the fall, so that even stuff is a part of the plan of salvation.

Back in October of 1948, a young pastor and his wife took on the challenge of repairing and restoring an old church. Their goal was to have it done by Christmas Eve. But just two days before Christmas a storm dumped over an inch of rain, and the roof leaked, and right in front of the church the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 25 – Do Not Keep Sinning For Judgment Comes – Worthless Offerings Are Unacceptable Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

The efforts of sinful man to obtain his own acceptance with God is no more than sin wanting to shake hands with holiness and to say, “We are the same, just a bit different in appearance.” Judah was found wanting, wicked and ready for judgement. God gave them to Babylon.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 25 – DO NOT KEEP SINNING FOR JUDGMENT COMES – WORTHLESS OFFERINGS ARE UNACCEPTABLE PART 25 - Jeremiah 6:20-30 CHAPTER 6 [A]. THE WILFUL REJECTION OF THE PEOPLE TO GOD’S CALLING IN THEIR LIVES (a). VERSE 20 - WORTHLESS AND INSINCERE OFFERINGS ARE NOT ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:20-21, Isaiah 8:14, 1 Peter 2:8, Jeremiah 6:22-23, Jeremiah 6:24-26, Revelation 9:21, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Romans 3:10-12, Revelation 2:27, Joshua 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel According To The Wise Men

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 19, 2003

The gospel as told by the attitudes and gifts the Wise Men brought.

WHO? The Wise Men were Magi from the east (Persia?) They were educated in astronomy, maybe astrology. Being influenced by Daniel and Mordecai, they were well versed in the OT. As men treated like royalty, they probably arrived with a large entourage with great fanfare. WHAT? They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

When Christmas Is Over

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 7, 2003

The Story of the Magi has great things to teach us about what to do when the excitement of Christmas dies down.

The Story of the Magi has great things to teach us about what to do when the excitement of Christmas dies down. DEDICATION: Wise Men’s (Magi) Response Matthew 2:1-2 (NIV) 1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod. Magi from the east came to Jerusalem, 2and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Wise Men Who Missed The Saviour

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Dec 11, 2007

As we enter the Christmas season, most people are familiar with the account of Christ’s birth and all the characters involved. We know that the wise men came from the East by following a star in the sky. When the came, they were baring gifts of gold, fr

As we enter the Christmas season, most people are familiar with the account of Christ’s birth and all the characters involved. We know that the wise men came from the East by following a star in the sky. When the came, they were baring gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. As they arrived in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

"when He Appears"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 5, 2019

Sermon share what happen when he is present.

“I Saw Him” Isaiah 60: 1-6 Epiphany refers to appearance of Theophany refers to appearance of God Christophany appearance of Christ. 1. Israel is waiting and anticipating the one to come because Scriptures say the Deliver will come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons From The Wisemen's Journey Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013

This sermon looks at the journey of the wise men and draws life lessons from it.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 30, 2012 Take the Christmas Journey sermon series Message #4 based on Matthew 2 story of wisemen A few nights back I was listening to the forecast on TV when the weatherman said that there was a beautiful ring around the full moon. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Came, They Saw, They Worshipped Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2022

In Matthew 2:1-12 the wisemen reveal to us 5 important truths about worship.

They Came, They Saw,They Worshipped Matthew 2:1-12 OKAY MGCC – welcome to church! Welcome to week 3 of our study of Matthew’s Gospel. It has been awhile so I want to do a very brief review. IN WEEK ONE… As we looked at Matthew’s Genealogy we saw the main point is driving home is that Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is His Name On Your List

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 16, 2003

A simple sermon that can be used anytime before Christmas with the question of what are you giving God this Christmas.

Is His Name on Your List 12/15/03 Psalm 116:12 The time is almost upon us. We’ve made our list and have checked it twice; and the truth be known, we give whether they are naughty or nice. If you have kids like mine, you’ve had the countdown for many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12

Denomination: *other

Honey Moon Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 5, 2003

This is the 5th study in the study "Intimacy". This study looks at the consummation of Solomon’s marriage with the Shulamite woman.

HONEY MOON Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1 In our last study we saw the Wedding procession of Solomon and the Shulamite woman. We now come to the consummation of their marriage. In modern times we refer to this as the Honey Moon. This is a very important chapter of the Bible because it shows that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 11, 2001

A Poetic Sermon that the Holy Spirit helped me with about Jesus’ Divinely-guided escape from Herod and how JESUS is the Reason for celebrating Christmas. Be blessed, in Jesus’ Name!

"The Reason" By Sterling Franklin Let’s open up with a word of Prayer... Our Mighty Lord, we Praise You for who You are, what you have done, are doing, and WILL do. Father, thank You SO MUCH for sending Your Only Begotten Son to earth, not to condemn the world, but to Save it. Bless us with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Priceless Gift

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 11, 2008

God gave a priceless gift in His Son, Jesus Christ, and whatever we give back will pale in comparison to that. It doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try.

A Priceless Gift Griffith Baptist Church – 12/14/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Key verse: Matthew 2:11 - And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping The Indescribable Gift .

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 12, 2008

This is a Christmas message unpacking the gift of Christmas the Christ child.

“Unwrapping the indescribable gift.” Well everybody it’s Xmas eve, can I say you might be pushing it a little to late, if you haven’t found it that gift as yet. But don’t despair because there is a gift here tonight that you can personally receive 2 Cor 9:15 Thanks be to God for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist