Sermons on Gifts Of The Wise Men:

God's Gift-My Gift

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 26, 2005

“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” (II Cor. 9:15).

A. WHAT HAS GOD GIVEN ME? “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” (II Cor. 9:15). 1. Life. God has given us life, “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul” (Gen. 2:7). Because we have this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Men Loved Darkness Rather Than Light

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

How much do sinners love the darkness, and what lengths are they willing to go to in order to justify their sin.

SCRIPTURE: John 3:19 "And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show how much sinners love darkness, and also to show the great lengths that sinners are ...read more

His Gift - Our Gift Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 18, 2019

God has given us the greatest gift imaginable in Jesus -- it compels us to want to give a gift to him. The ultimate gift we can give is ourselves which we show by doing justly; loving mercy; and walking humbly with Him.

1. I put a question on the church’s FB page: “What is one of your favorite Christmas memories?” Responses had to do with family and with gifts (Santa stories). 2. The coming of Jesus represents God’s ultimate gift to us (John 3:16-17) a. Response to receiving a gift is to give a gift in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Gift Worth Giving Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

The first of a four part series that focuses on the birth of Christ

A GIFT WORTH GIVING John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Please turn with me to Matthew, Chapter 2 for the reading of the story. It’s one that we’ve read and heard hundreds of times. And yet true to not only the story of the spirit of Christmas, but to the tradition that I think we’ve had at Skyline for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Become Wise

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 10, 2016

These trained students (these were astrologers) of the stars observed an unexplained phenomenon in the heavens, and somehow interpreted this sign with a change in the way things were. They saw it as a sign of the Messiah’s birth!

How to Become Wise Matthew 2: 1-2, 10-11 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

Someone said, "Most men blame all accidents on fate - but feels personal responsibility when he makes a hole-in-one on the golf course."

It is absolutely amazing how and when we use that word, "responsibility." Illus: That word used to be used when a child was attending school. On one side of the report card all the grades for the subjects, such as math, English, science and social studies were listed so you could tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become Wise

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus.

Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus. Intro.: 1. There is a tremendous emphasis in today's world on getting an education. a. Many fields require Master's degrees that once needed only HS diplomas. b. People today go through years of study--PS, Kindergarten, 12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

The Poor Wise Man

Contributed by Terry Hagedorn on Dec 1, 2007

THe fourth WIse Man is the most important of all.

The Poor Wise Man Pastor Terry Hagedorn Calvary Baptist Church Reedsville, WV There was another wise man. There were not just three wise men! Tradition says that there were three because the wise men brought three kinds of gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh. (Gold speaks ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise And Foolish Man Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 22:Sermon on the Mount Series - ...Therefore, anyone who hears these Words of mine AND puts them into practice, is like a wise man...

The Great Commission Part 21 – Sermon on the Mount – Mere Professing Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Beatitudes - We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the World † Hate is same as murder ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Bible Church

Living A Wise Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2011

Proverbs is a guide book that teachings its readers how to lead wise, godly lives and how to avoid the pitfalls of unwise, ungodly behavior.

PROVERBS 1:1 LIVING A WISE LIFE [Proverbs 10: 17] The book of Proverbs is sound sense for successful living. It is so needed today because as late British poet T. S. Eliot asked; "Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?" We are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Exercise Freedom Wisely Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 12, 2020

Exercise our freedom in Christ wisely and with love. Our care for the weak and love for the lost should guide and restrain our liberty in Christ, for the sake of the Gospel.

Hello everyone. • We are going to read Acts 15 (the 2nd part) today. The title is, exercise freedom wisely. The Gentile believers were urged to exercise their freedom in Christ wisely. • Acts 15:22-35. We will start at verse 19, the concluding remarks of James, the leader of the Council, at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35, 1 Corinthians 8:4-13, Romans 14:13-21, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 9, 2010

How would you react to a sermon composed entirely of questions?

How would you react to a sermon composed entirely of questions? Are you intrigued when the questions refuse to give you answers, leaving you puzzling over the text for yourself? Are you cross- isn’t it the preacher’s job to explain things? - Isn’t the preacher not doing his or her job properly? ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Why Is There A Pink Candle (An Advent Sermon About Joy)

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 9, 2025

Week 3 of Advent is Joy. The Christmas story shows us Joy promised, joy delayed, and joy expressed.

Why’s There a Pink Candle? (An Advent Sermon About Joy) James Jackson / General Adult   Every year during the month of December, we have the Advent wreath onstage. This is my ninth Christmas season as your pastor, and I know we've had it as long as I've been here, and I checked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hey, Wise Guy! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 15, 2011

A study of chapter 9 verses 1 through 18

Ecclesiastes 9: 1 – 18 Hey, Wise guy! 1 For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all: that the righteous and the wise and their works are in the hand of God. People know neither love nor hatred by anything they see before them. 2 All things come alike to all: One ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Real Wise Guy

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

Do we have knowledge? or wisdom?

A Real Wise Guy 1. James starts with ? Look around. Who is wise & understanding? In this section, James tells us what wisdom is & how it may be attained. 2. Wisdom is not a hidden character trait. If foolish man keeps quiet some will judge him wise, but wise man can’t. He is responsible for the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed