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The Man Who Hated Christmas

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

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Today we are going to talk about a real person, an individual who plays an important part in the Bible's account of Jesus' birth, but who is seldom mentioned in Christmas programs or sermons. His name is King Herod.

The man who hated Christmas. Who am I talking about? Is it Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser whose motto for Christmas was "bah-humbug"? Or is it The Grinch, the creature who tries to steal Christmas because he can't stand to see people happy? Well, neither. Today we are going to talk about a real ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Luke 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Out Who Really Cares

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 31, 2003

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Who really cares about you? Not those who, like Herod, are so scared they will do anything to save themselves. Rather those like the wise men, who give gifts for the future, or like Joseph, who make sacrifices for your protection. For Epiphany.

Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Some people have acquaintances. But everybody has somebody you do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited just to transactions. Everybody deals with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What The Baby In The Manger Didn't Do Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

based on 48 ratings

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Christmas shows us that evil will ultimately be knocked out.

"What The Baby In A Manger Didn’t Do" Christmas In The Real World Series December 15, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We sing it every year during this special season: "Joy to the World." The inspiration for this hymn came to Isaac Watts from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

King Herod Or King Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 7, 2006

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The Holy Spirit passed Herod by - why?

NR 08-01-06 Epiphany is the time when we celebrate the coming to the three Wise Men to meet Jesus and their encounter with King Herod Story: But have you ever stopped to think what would have happened if it had been the three Wise Women instead of three Wise Men? 1. They would have asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Finding Out Who Really Cares

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2006

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Who really cares about us? Not this world’s Herods, for fear lashes out destructively. We find care in those who, like the wise men, believe in us and give gifts for the future; and who, like Joseph, sacrifice for us. Epiphany at National Baptist Memor

Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Most people have acquaintances. But everybody has people to do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited to transactions. We deal with people who may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Innocents

Contributed by William Mouser on Jan 10, 2006

based on 15 ratings

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This jarring episode is just as much a part of the Christmas season as the manger scene. Though grim, the fate of the Innocents shows us how and why we share the hope they had in Christ’s second advent

Psalm 124, Jeremiah 3:15-17, Revelation 21:1-7, Matthew 2:13-18 The Holy Innocents The Gospel lesson that is read today is actually from the lectionary for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, which in the liturgical calendar is celebrated on December 28 – four days ago. The Book of Common Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Mother To Die For

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

based on 214 ratings

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Mary showed devotion, strength, guidance, and patience as she raised Jesus to fulfil the purpose for which He was born.

A Mother to Die For Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 2:1-23; John 2:1-11 Abraham Lincoln was a great statesman who is credited with ending slavery and holding a nation together. After he had risen to power he is quoted as saying “All I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” You’ve heard the worn out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Slaughter Of The Innocent Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

based on 10 ratings

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the holy innocents slaughter.

THE SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENT MATTHEW 2.13-18 I hope you had a nice Christmas together. What were the familiar sounds of Christmas? Presents being opened, children’s excited voices, food being eaten, bells, carols and probably snoring. There are smells and there are sounds which remind us each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Only The Star Remains

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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When Christmas is past - the joy and the glory of it - what do we have left? This sermon tells us what remains after the strains of "Silent Night, Holy Night" have ceased.

Only The Star Remains; Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2: 1-18 The miraculous, glorious birth is over. The shepherds have probably left the birth-place to return to their keeping watch over their flocks. The friendly beasts that attended this birth, feeling the stir of excitement that animals feel when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-9, Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of It All

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Why do major disasters happen in God’s world? How can we make sense of it as Christians

By Michael Prabaharan This sermon is rated R18. It contains strong violence, adult themes and disturbing content. Making sense of the week that was Our reading from Matthew reminds us of one aspect of the Christmas story that doesn’t get much airplay. The visit of the Magi in search of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

After Christmas Let Down

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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The message is about the natural let down after Christmas.

After Christmas Let Down Matthew 2:13-19 Have you noticed how the day after Christmas is sort of let down? I wrote this little poem to express how I feel. Twas the day after Christmas and everything changed. The Christmas Tree is still in the corner, but seems somehow strange. Stripped of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-19

Denomination: Methodist

Shaken Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Feb 9, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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The people surrounding the virgin birth of Jesus were shaken in different fashion—whether they were moved to praise God, or stimulated into humble submission or was agitated or shook up to insecurity, the thing to remember is that around the time of Chris

The whole earth shook not because of an earthquake; nor a meteor at a high speed hit the earth with a loud explosion. The whole earth shook not because of another volcano that’s been asleep for a long time awoke then suddenly erupted. The whole earth and its inhabitants were shaken when the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Making Necessary Adjustments For The New Year

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

based on 21 ratings

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There are some adjustments we can make in order to have a more productive New Year. Are we willing to discipline ourselves in order to see it happen?

January, 2007 “Making Necessary Adjustments for the New Year” Matthew 2:13-23 INTRODUCTION: STORY: A supermarket in the Midwest could not understand why at a certain time every winter there sales plummeted. They studied their product line and interviewed customers. They did everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Starting Over

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 15, 2007

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A look at three principles that guided Joseph (the adopted father of Jesus) from Bethlehem to Egypt and back to Israel.

This time of year is always the same. People make a big deal over Christmas, and there are all kinds of services, newspaper articles, magazine articles, T.V. shows, and movies that relate to Christmas. Then, right on the heels of that, we hit all the "year end" festivities. Once again, there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Most Dangerous Baby

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

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Christmas Season - focussing on the revolutionary nature of the birth of Jesus

Introduction The sight of a sleeping baby causes most people to think “ahh” they look so peaceful, until they wake and start yelling! The Christmas story can be like that - it seems so comfortable, so safe, so cute, after all who can resist a little baby. Well we know some people could – Herod for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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