Sermons on Magi Ay Dumating Sa Jerusalem:

Acceptance And Rejection Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 3, 2015

The Magi come to worship the King, but Herod rejects Jesus' claim to the throne.

Matthew 2:1-12 “Acceptance and Rejection” INTRODUCTION The glittering packages that were neatly arranged under the Christmas tree have been transformed into brown boxes, clothing and other items, which now lay in a helter skelter pattern. Gifts have been given and received. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Rise Up And Follow The Star / Epiphany

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 4, 2013

Just as the Wise Men, be ready to meet God in the midst of your everyday activities, then rise up and follow the star. What you believe should determine how you behave. Be willing to put feet on your faith; then rise up and follow the star.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7.10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12and Matthew 2:1-12. Let us pray....... O Heavenly Father we thank-you for the gift of your son. Help us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Innkeeper-A Monologue

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

Traces the thoughts of the innkeeper from the night of the birth of Christ till after the visit of the Magi.

S20051028 Luke 2:7-38; Matthew 2:1-12 THE INNKEEPER. A MONONOLGUE Note: The following monologue has some anachronisms. They have been put there deliberately by the author for two reasons: first, to make the old story seem more contemporary; and secondly, for sake of some humor. The dates given ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 9, 2022

The gifts of the magi reflect what the Scriptures say the Messiah will be: Prophet, Priest, and King.

INTRODUCTION • Christmas is fast approaching! • Have you racked your credit card balance looking for that perfect gift for those who are important to you in your life? • I was telling Robyn the other days about my memory of being a young kid when my parents would take me to the town square to see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flight To Egypt

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

How do you respond to Christ the King Who is the fulfillment of the ages? Like Herod, and all Jerusalem with him, do you hate Him and fear Him? Or, like the shepherds and magi’s, do you bow down before Him and worship Him?

Opening illustration: A young boy desperately wanted a bicycle for Christmas, so he asked his parents for the bike; His parents wanted to teach him the importance of prayer, so they suggested the young boy should write a letter to Jesus and pray for one instead." Not pleased with the response of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ang Panginoon Ang Aking Pastol At Ang Coronavirus

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 23, 2020

Ano ang dapat na tugon ng isang Kristiyano sa Coronavirus na alam na ang Panginoon ang ating Pastol.

Ang Panginoon Ay Aking Pastol at Ang Coronavirus Awit 23: 1-6 Santiago 4: 13-15 Sa pagtingin natin sa mga pagsasara ng mga paaralan, pagkansela ng mga pangyayaring pampalakasan, pagdiriwang na itinakda muli at kahit na pagsara ng mga simbahan, titingnan natin kung "ano ang nasa gitna ng mga ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Will The New Universe Be Like?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

What if I told you everything around you, every chair, every building, every blade of grass was destined for destruction

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:12, Revelation 21:1-7, 2 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Hope For A New Year

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 4, 2010

Facing a new year we can learn from how the Magi visited Jesus

It is disheartening when someone you’ve respected in their chosen field ends up being nothing more than a lost soul. John Antrobus, a playwright and author, shared a Christmas he spent with Peter Sellers in a December 27 article. He got a call in 1977 inviting him to come over Christmas Day. During ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Not Too Late To Worship Jesus

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003

Five characteristics of true worship we can learn from the worship of the baby Jesus by the Magi.

“It Not Too Late Too Worship Jesus” Matthew 2:1-12 When I told you the text you may be thinking, “Bro John Christmas is over!” But in reality the story of the Wise Men which has always been associated with the Christmas story did not happen at the same time as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Four Good Lessons From The Life Of Ezra

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 12, 2020

Introduction: Ezra was the second of three key leaders to leave Babylon for the reconstruction of Jerusalem. Zerubbabel reconstructed the temple (Ezra 3:8), Nehemiah rebuilt the walls (Nehemiah chapters 1 and 2), and Ezra restored the worship.

Four Good Lessons from the Life of Ezra Introduction: Ezra was the second of three key leaders to leave Babylon for the reconstruction of Jerusalem. Zerubbabel reconstructed the temple (Ezra 3:8), Nehemiah rebuilt the walls (Nehemiah chapters 1 and 2), and Ezra restored the worship. Ezra was a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8, Ezra 7:8, Ezra 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Gifts For The Christ Child

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 12, 2002

The journey of the magi and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child still inspire us today.

GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD Matthew 2: 1-12 The birth of our Lord Jesus was announced in three magnificent ways: the annunciation by the angel to Mary (Luke 1: 26-33); the angelic choir (Luke 2: 8-14) and the star in the east (Matthew 2:2). It is the visit of the wise men that we will consider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Footprints Of Hope Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006

Discover the meaning of true, biblical hope in this message about the Magi and their journey to see the Christ child.

“Footprints of Hope” Matthew 2:1-12 Let’s take our Bibles and locate Matthew 2…today we journey in the footprints of the Magi – “we three kings of Orient are” – the three wise men (by the way, none of those actual titles are true. There weren’t technically three and they weren’t kings. But more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Epiphany Of The Lord-- The Divine Light Within

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 31, 2021

The only evidence the Magi had as they entered the shabby surroundings of a manger was that this baby was being shined on by a star.

I saw a comic strip recently about the star that guided the magi from the east. The star is nervous and sweating while placing a desperate 911 call, saying: “Operator, these three men on camels have been following me all night! I stop, they stop. I go, they go. I’m so scared….” The epiphany is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Is Your Christmas Making A Difference? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

We are called to make the most of Christmas by making a difference

Is Your Christmas Making a Difference? Matthew 2:1-11 Series: Christmas with the Classics December 4, 2011 Morning Service One of the great Christmas classics, It’s a Wonderful Life, tells the story of George Bailey. George believes that his life has amounted to little and means even less ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

They Presented Gifts To Him

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 4, 2002

The visit of the Magi to Bethlehem, the star that guided them, and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child testified to His Messiahship.

THEY PRESENTED GIFTS TO HIM "When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they had come into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist