Sermons on Matthew 2:12:

My Dangerous Companion-Anger

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This sermon deals with the destructive power of Anger looked at in a Christmas context.

My Dangerous Companion--Anger 12/17/ 00 Genesis 4:1-18 Matthew 2:1-12 Text Matthew 2:16-18 We are now in the middle of the Christmas season. We are told "tis the season to be jolly" and "it will be a time of peace and good will to all." But if we would actually look into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Spirit To Engage Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2000

Discover a new passion for Christmas and overcome Christmas anxiety.

Series: Discover Christ in Christmas A Spirit to Engage Matthew 2:3-8, 16 December 10, 2000 Introduction I. The Story of the Grinch: One of my favorite holiday shows is the cartoon classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story revolves around an old, crusty, nasty, absolutely rotten ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:3-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Wise Men Still Seek Him.

Contributed by James Wilson on Dec 11, 2000

A historical look at the Wise Men’s quest.

Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 This morning our text is Matthew 2:1-12, the passage of scripture that describes the wise men’s search for the Messiah so they could worship Him and give ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of The Wise Men: How The Grinch Stole Christmas Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 14, 2000

Within people there is a desire for meaning in life. This is a sermon for those who are searching.

Introduction . . . Illustration: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Years ago, Dr. Seuss wrote a book called "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." It’s also been made into a video. Many of you know the story which happens in the town of Who-ville. The Grinch hated seeing and hearing all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Are You Among The Magi

Contributed by Marvin Penner on Dec 15, 2000

An examination of the obsticals that the Magi overcame to worship Jesus used to help us overcome the same obsticales

Are You among the Magi? Meeting Creek Christmas Banquet Dec. 1/00 Objective: To tear down the barriers to worshipping Jesus. Read Matthew 2: 1-12 Are you among the Magi? - this Christmas will you worship Jesus? - worship it is a simple attitude of willing service five obstacles the Magi had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 26, 2000

The Christmas spirit is many things.

THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO.- What is the Christmas spirit? It all depends on who you are. ILL.- Here’s a story called “The Christmas Spirit,” which is one of the best I’ve found. “Pardon me, Sir, I’m a stranger in town. I thought you might be able to tell me what’s going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Child

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 2, 2001

The greatest Christmas gift of all time is the child God gave to you to create peace between you and Him.

The Peace Child We actually know very little about them. And there has been quite a bit of tinkering and modifying done to their role in the story through the years. I’m speaking about those characters who appear in everyone’s nativity scene known as Wise Men. Wise Men. Now there are two words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Home Another Way

Contributed by Dm Schnur on Jan 8, 2001

Contact with Jesus Christ, will send you home different then how you came.

Mt 2:1-12 — Going Home Another Way I. Story Behind Text: A. Wise men = MAGI = the original denotes learned men of eastern nations. Devoted to Astronomy, Religion, & Medicine. They were held in the highest esteem 1. Wise men are still coming from the East to worship Him 2. These men from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Why Were The Wise Men Wise?

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that men have been brought from far to WORSHIP CHRIST.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Stewart, Georgia I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Matthew 2:1-12 II. THE LARGER CONTEXT: Now, before we begin, allow me to share with you some HISTORICAL TRUES regarding THE BOOK OF MATTHEW. For example, in the Book of ...read more

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

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Three Wise Men

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001

What can we learn from the Three Wise Men and their devotion to finding the Christ Child

Read scripture: Whenever we have new challenges and opportunities arise we are faced with making choices. This story from Matthew tells of many decisions that these wise men were faced with making as they pursued their journey with finding the baby Jesus. We, too, are pursuing things here at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

They Returned Another Way

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

Looks at how the Magi returned from their visit to the stable.

The camels cast eerie shadows as they made their way across the desert sands. The full moon lit the desert floor like a giant spot light and the caravan wove unerringly through the trackless night. Their mission complete they now returned to their distant home, as mysterious in their departure as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

"The Wisdom Of The Wisemen" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 10, 2001

Why were the wise men wise? Will we be wise this Christmas? We will if we do what they did.

THE WISDOM OF THE WISEMEN Text: Matthew 2:1-3; 7-12 Introduction- I would like to speak today on the subject- "The Wisdom of the Wisemen." They were wise, very wise, indeed! Will we be wise this Christ- mas? We will, if we do what the wise men did. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3, Matthew 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Balthazar Of Bhagdad: A Magi's Story"

Contributed by William Groover on Dec 11, 2001

Dramatic monologue on one of the Magi

TEXT: Matt. 2:1-12 TOPIC: "Balthazar of Baghdad" AUTHOR: Dr. Bill Groover, East Hill Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Fl. bill@easthill.net Copyright 2000. NOTE: Very little is known about the Magi. The things I have written come from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 11, 2001

A Poetic Sermon that the Holy Spirit helped me with about Jesus’ Divinely-guided escape from Herod and how JESUS is the Reason for celebrating Christmas. Be blessed, in Jesus’ Name!

"The Reason" By Sterling Franklin Let’s open up with a word of Prayer... Our Mighty Lord, we Praise You for who You are, what you have done, are doing, and WILL do. Father, thank You SO MUCH for sending Your Only Begotten Son to earth, not to condemn the world, but to Save it. Bless us with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's So Great About Christmas

Contributed by Paul Larsen on Dec 15, 2001

Everything has a crack in it, Christ comes to make all things new.

Christmas Eve Edna Hong’s book, Bright Valley of Love, is the true story of a physically challenged child who found a haven of love. Gunther was born near the end of World War I. His father was away at war. His mother would not care for him because he was deformed suffering from a severe case ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran