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King Herod Or King Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 7, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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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

Shaken Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Feb 9, 2006

based on 8 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

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

Narnia: Turkish Delight, Christmas Sorrow

Contributed by Vincent Leoh on Dec 4, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 2,254 views

Our greatest struggle in life is SIN Our greatest need is FORGIVENESS So God sent us a SAVIOR

NARNIA: TURKISH DELIGHT, CHRISTMAS SORROW (Mat. 2:1-18) Movie: NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE It is a Christmas story. It also illuminates the crucifixion of Christ in this dramatic, moving, and breathtaking story of salvation Narnia, the world beyond the wardrobe, is about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

State Of The Heart Worship

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 5, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Why some people worship Jesus (the Wisemen) and some don’t (Herod).

The difference between those who worship Jesus and those who do not is the state of their heart. Herod did not want Jesus worshiped. He desired no rival to his position and power. The wisemen on the other hand were anxious to worship the newborn king. When you examine the hearts of the wisemen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

based on 35 ratings

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Advent is a time of preparation and repentance, and it turns out that Joseph’s story has a few things to teach about those very things.

Joseph…the husband of Mary. The Bible doesn’t really tell us that much about Joseph. Legend has it that he was an elderly widow. Supposedly that explains why he was able to honor Mary’s virginity during the first months of their marriage and why he quietly disappears from the narrative sometime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Risky Christmas

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

based on 12 ratings

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Carol Service sermon focussing on the disturbing ’bad news’ we prefer to leave out of our cosy Christmas celebrations.

I wonder - have you ever thought how risky Christmas is? It’s official. RoSPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents - has issued regular warnings about a whole range of hazards just waiting to happen... all of them arising from what you thought were innocent, Christmas-related ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeking

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

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Carol Service sermon focussing on the search by the Magi and encouraging people to join in that search.

Some of the questions people ask about pregnancy - and answers ! Should I have a baby after 35? (No, 35 children is enough.) How will I know if my vomiting is morning sickness or the flu? (If it’s the flu, you’ll get better.) What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Or Fear

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

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Carol Service sermon looking at responses to Jesus - Herod’s fear and the Magi’s faith.

According to the Daily Mail, being here is good for you! In a section entitled "Making the most of your life" the Mail gave 12 reasons as to why this special time can be good for you and why you should rejoice on Christmas Day, one of which was ’Carol Singing’ It stirs the soul and takes us back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Christmas Responses Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2005

based on 119 ratings

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Our text today has much to say to us about our response to the king of the Jews and Savior of sinners. Let us observe three different responses to the birth of Jesus the Christ.

Scripture As we consider the birth of Christ today, I would to consider three Christmas responses. Let’s read Matthew 2:1-12, 16-18: "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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Slaughter Of The Innocent Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 6,984 views

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

Releasing Your Child Series

Contributed by James Harless on May 31, 2005

based on 23 ratings

| 4,383 views

This sermon describes what to include in your child’s ’suitcase’ when sending them into adulthood

RELEASING YOUR CHILD Let me read to you some phrases that a parent says during the child rearing years. See if you have either heard these or maybe even said them … • Oh, let me hold her! • How’s my little angel? • Hush, baby girl. • Aren’t you sleepy yet? • It’s okay. Don’t cry • No, no. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Christmas Came To Bethlehem

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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Something can happen when Christ comes to your Bethlehem. Something will change you from what you were to what you can become.

WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME TO BETHLEHEM Scripture Reference: Matthew 2.1-16; Luke 2:1-15 INTRODUCTION A small boy was writing a letter to God about the Christmas presents he badly wanted. "I’ve been good for six months now," he wrote. But after a moment’s reflection he crossed out "six months" and wrote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16, Luke 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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