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  • Rev. Timothy Porter avatar

    God's Word Speaks To Our Condition

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 16, 2014
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     | 3,363 views

    A sermon on applying God's word to our lives and how we should listen when we hear His Word

    God's Word Speaks To Our Condition Introduction: The apostle Paul declared, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16). If we are to grow as God's childern, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Story Of The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014
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     | 3,516 views

    Character Series designed to look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior.

    Christmas Stories Series: Take a look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior... Isaiah 60:1-6 (Approx 700 BC) 1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Taylor avatar

    God Is Radically Committed To Winning People’s Hearts Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014
     | 2,479 views

    The Mission of God: God is Radically Committed to Winning People’s Hearts

    The Mission of God: God is Radically Committed to Winning People’s Hearts Matthew 2:1-12 God is on a mission to win the hearts of people. The coming of Jesus is about God taking the initiative to overcome the infinite chasm between us and him by coming to dwell among us, identifying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    How Many Wise Men Worshipped The Christ? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2011
     | 3,265 views

    We often focus on issues that are insignificant rather than seeing the glory of the Lord shining through what has been written.

    “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Celebrating Christmas When You Don’t Get What You Want Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 11, 2011
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     | 6,989 views

    How do we celebrate Christmas when we have wanted something so badly but then we don’t get it? We need to understand what celebrating Christmas is all about. Sometimes not getting what we want helps us to understand sacrifice and then we can truly under

    Celebrating Christmas when we don’t get what we want Transition slide Christmas shopping is in full swing. People are making lists, checking them twice. In our house we do a grab bag among ourselves. We draw a name out of a hat and buy that person something. We have a running text message ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Craig Benner avatar

    What Star Are You Chasing, Anway?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 11, 2011
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     | 2,875 views

    The star that some should be following is not always the Star that leads wise men to the King of kings. Take a good long look at what you are following.

    Starstruck, Stargazing, or Stardom? What star are you chasing? The Star in the East speaks of: 1.)God's Glory, 2.)His Guidance, and 3.)God's Gift Matthew 2:1,2,7-10 2 Peter 1:19 19 ¶ We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Star Of Christmas

    Contributed by David Buffaloe on Dec 12, 2011
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    Jesus Christ is the Star of Christmas

    FOCAL Matthew 2:10-11 (KJV) When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshiped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    King Jesus

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 28, 2012
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     | 2,072 views

    KING JESUS THE FIRST BOOK IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, MATTHEW, SPEAKS TO THE FACT THAT JESUS CHRIST WAS THE PROMISED, MESSIANIC KING PROPHESIED IN THE OLD TESTAMENT WRITINGS. MANY BIBLICAL SCHOLARS RECOGNIZE THE KEY WORD IN MATTHEW IS “KING”. MANY BIB

    KING JESUS THE FIRST BOOK IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, MATTHEW, SPEAKS TO THE FACT THAT JESUS CHRIST WAS THE PROMISED, MESSIANIC KING PROPHESIED IN THE OLD TESTAMENT WRITINGS. MANY BIBLICAL SCHOLARS RECOGNIZE THE KEY WORD IN MATTHEW IS “KING”. MANY BIBLICAL SCHOLARS ALSO RECOGNIZE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Greatest Command 3: A Pledge Of Allegiance Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 10, 2014
     | 2,183 views

    The magi brought the child, Jesus three symbolic gifts. These gifts can be interpreted in light of the greatest command as a pledge of allegiance to him.

    1. Red Skelton Pledge of Allegiance -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGHdFmu5GU 2. The Greatest Command is a "pledge of allegiance" to God -- Deuteronomy 6.4-9 3. The Wise Men gave a Pledge of Allegiance to Jesus with their gifts -- Matthew 2.1-11 a. Typically we see the gold as Royalty; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Are You Wise?

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014
     | 2,158 views

    What we can learn from the journey and joy of the Wise Men.

    Are you WISE? January 5, 2014 Matthew 2:1-12 Well, we made it through last week. That was fun, wasn’t it? We shoveled 5 times last Sunday, then the cold hit, and we all huddled in our homes. But that’s behind us. Now, can you believe we’re almost half way through January? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Sunday After Christmas Sermon Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 45,280 views

    How did Christmas 2014 feel to you? Maybe your Christmas wasn’t all you expected. Now that Christmas is over, maybe the excitement has passed and life is already returning to some kind of normal. Whatever normal might be in your life!

    The Sunday after Christmas sermon How was your Christmas? Yesterday I went to buy some petrol and as I was queuing up to pay I heard another driver ask the cashier: “How was your Christmas?” Her response was “I am SO HAPPY that Christmas is over!” - I find that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Napoleon Malabuyo avatar

    The King-Priest Is Worshiped At His Birth And Honored At His Death Series

    Contributed by Napoleon Malabuyo on Dec 22, 2015
     | 2,726 views

    This Christmas, consider the three gifts the wise men brought to our infant Savior. They represent our Lord’s person and work. He is True God whom we are to worship. He is True Man, our Priest, Prophet and King.

    Scripture Readings: Psalm 45:6-7; Matthew 2:7-12; John 19:38-42 Congregation of Christ: Everyone loves the Nativity scene: a cute baby in a manger holding out his hands in blessing; Mary and Joseph in wonderment of their firstborn son; lowly shepherds and three kings kneeling in worship; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Three Gifts We Can Give This Christmas

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 22, 2015
     | 2,292 views

    The Gospel is the best gift that can be given to anyone this time of year

    Three Gifts We Can Give This Christmas Matt 2:1-11 Intro: Isa 60:6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall bring good news, the praises of the LORD. - Illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Anderson avatar

    Going Home A Different Way

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 24, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,440 views

    The wise men were changed after being in the presences of Jesus, the King of kings. True worship should cause a change in us also...When we leave we should go home a different way.

    Today's scripture is a very familiar during the Christmas season...the story of the wise men and their visit to see Jesus. (Matthew 2:1-12) (1 Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Jesus The Refugee

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 26, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    Christmas message based on Matthew 2 where Herod tries to kill Jesus

    “Jesus The Refugee” Introduction: Washington Post article (Dec 24, 2015) - Infertility, divorce, shame, mass murder, astrologers, injustice and doubt: these are a few of the topics that appear in the birth narratives of Matthew and Luke, but it is unlikely that they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal