Sermons about Magi From The East

Chapter 1 - Running From God Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 30, 2020

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God said to go east, so he goes west. God says to go overland, instead he takes off toward the sea. Sent to the big city, he tries to flee to the end of the world.

Jonah Chapter 1 – Running from God February 2, 2020 Jonah 1:2-6 NIV “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:2-6, Matthew 12:39-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Am I Receiving So Much Flack For Trying To Follow God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 10, 2013

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A look at the negative reaction the Magi received when they arrived in Jerusalem. Often in our lives our attempts to follow God are not met with positive responses from those around us.

THE RESPONSE THE MAGI RECEIVED IN JERUSALEM: Their question didn’t bring joy, but instead brought surprise, anger, embarrassment, and fear. - Matthew 2:1-7. a. Surprise. - Matthew 2:3. - The people are surprised by this news. We know this because of the response. No one has any idea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Tale Of Four Kings Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

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Part 3 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. The Three Magi who sought a "new" king, and the pompous ruler who feared the rumor - these unique perspectives on the birth of Jesus point us to our own hunger and fears for the one who came as a child...

TALE OF FOUR KINGS Part 3 of the Christmas Perspectives Series Matthew 2:1-20 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 2:1-2 (NIV) 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Star Trek

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

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Like the Magi, we are all on a star trek. Some are searching for something; some may be the star God uses to guide others to Jesus. The magi weren’t wise because they sought Jesus; we call them wise because they found Jesus.

The First Star Trek Matthew 2:1-12 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION For all of you who are looking for Santa this week, I need to read a memo to you. To: All Southern USA Residents From: Santa RE: Replacement Santa “I regret to inform you that effective immediately, due the growing population, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The King Is Worshiped Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 15, 2008

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We are going to look at how the Magi worshiped the newborn king and seek to learn how we might worship this King like no other.

A King is Worshiped Worship by seeking (Matthew 2:1-10) Worship by giving (Matthew 2:11-12) By giving your self (v.11a) By giving your stuff (v. 11b) By giving your service (v. 12) Slide Over these last several weeks we have been looking at Jesus as the newborn King, as a King like no other. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I See A Star A Shining Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2011

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Can you name the top two Christmas lighted "tree toppers?" Do you know why they grace most Christmas Trees? And do you know the kind of light that Jesus prefers?

OPEN: In many homes across the US, and around the world various families have set up Christmas trees. And these trees have all kinds of lights and ornaments on them But there is one decoration that stands out from the rest, because it sits on top of the tree, all by itself. It’s called a tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Affects Generations Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

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Holy Spirit illuminated Christians live a life that says, “My hope is in Christ” and they affect generations to come.

Affects Generations Holy Spirit illuminated Christians live a life that says, “My hope is in Christ” and they affect generations to come. Matthew 2:1 says, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea… Magi from the east came to Jerusalem…” Who were these “Magi?” The Bible does not say much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Rebel Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2011

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Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY* FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: REBEL Matthew 2:1-15 Big Idea: Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Mark 12:29-31; Acts 4:12; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15 SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Praise Of The Wise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2013

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Why would the Wise Men travel so far, at such expense, and over dangerous roads? Jesus wasn't "their" King was He? And what can we learn from how they responded to Jesus wasn't they arrived?

OPEN: When I was a boy, every December we’d sing: We Three Kings Of Orient Are” Stand with me and let’s sing just the first verse together: “We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. O star ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promotion Does Not Come From Different Places, From Human Beings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 19, 2016

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To show that promotion never came from east, from west or from south, all three directions of mankind, but it came from North the one that is not mentioned among the 4 directions.

I. EXORDIUM: Will I get promotions? Yes. GOD promotes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that promotion never came from east, from west or from south, all three directions of mankind, but it came from North the one that is not mentioned among the 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Promotion Does Not Come From Different Places, From Human Beings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

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To show that promotion never came from east, from west or from south, all three directions of mankind, but it came from North the one that is not mentioned among the 4 directions.

I. EXORDIUM: Will I get promotions? Yes. GOD promotes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that promotion never came from east, from west or from south, all three directions of mankind, but it came from North the one that is not mentioned among the 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

By A Different Road

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Dec 20, 2012

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On Epiphany, we celebrate the Magi’s visit to see Jesus, and note how they were transformed by their experience of the Christ child. As we start a new year, let’s resolve to make things different; to live a life transformed by Jesus.

I suspect that nearly every one of us has a nativity scene, or crèche displayed somewhere around the house during the Christmas season. And if your crèches are anything like mine, they include Mary and Joseph, shepherds, plenty of animals, three wise men, and of course, the baby Jesus. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Finding Christ In Spite Of The Barriers

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

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Christmas sermon discussing how the Magi overcame many obstacles to find and worship Christ and how we can help others overcome barriers to Him as well.

Finding Christ in Spite of the Barriers Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Top 10 Reasons why there was no room for Joseph and Mary in the Inn. 10. The Roman Government’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jonah: A Vine, A Worm, And A Scorching East Wind

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 10, 2015

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This is an exposition on the fourth chapter of Jonah, which teaches us patience, grace, and the value of not getting too angry with the small things in life or we may be overwhelmed when big trials come our way

Jonah and A Vine, a Worm, and a Scorching East Wind Introduction: Let me begin by telling you a story about a little girl that pretty well sums what I’m talking about here. A little girl was reading on an airplane when the man beside her noticed her storybook, entitled, "Jonah and the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Sense Of The Mess In Israel And The Middle East

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2002

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An attempt to clarify the details of the murky situation in Israel and the Middle East.

[This message was written during the unrest in Israel during the spring of 2002.] Our Goal: “Being aware of the situation when you ‘pray for the peace of Jerusalem.’” The Two Major Combatants: 1. Israel. - almost exclusively Jewish. - the vast majority of its people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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