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  • The Tragedy Of The Innocents

    Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,578 views

    A message in response to the tragedy of the school shooting in Connecticut and its relation to the killing of the innocent children of Bethlehem by Herod after the birth of Jesus.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church December 16, 2012 David K. Simpson The Tragedy of the Innocents Matthew 2:13-18 The unspeakable happened on Friday. Twenty Innocent children and six of their teachers, all women, were murdered. As the Connecticut governor said: "Evil visited this community." It ...read more

  • The Part Of The Christmas Story That Speaks To Sandy Hook Tragedy

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2012
     | 3,500 views

    A look at the slaughter of the innocents story in light of the recent tragedy in Conn.

    Prop: put a skull and crossbones “ornament” on the sanctuary Christmas tree. Talk about how it doesn't fit with the image. There's a story in the Bible that's part of the Christmas story that creates a similar disconnect. In fact, the disparity between it and the way we want the ...read more

  • Three Types Of Men And Their Legacies

    Contributed by Alan Holden on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    The Epiphany story is often overlooked, or focuses only on the first part of the story. The Epiphany story groups manhood into three groups.

    Three Types of Men and Their Legacies Matthew 2:1-23 The Wise Men A. Wise Men Seek, v. 1, Magi Searched the Scriptures (background) B. Wise Men Ask, v. 2 C. Wise Men Knock, v.11 D. The Legacy of Wise Men Is Riches The Mad Man A. The Mad Man Causes Intrigue B. The Mad Man Causes Trouble C. The Mad ...read more

  • The Contrast Of Two Kings

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,565 views

    The story of the Wise Men of Christmas shows the sharp contrast of two kings:King Jesus and King Herod. It also shows the sharp contrast of two Kingdoms.

    The Contrast of Two Kings of Christmas Matthew 2 I. King Herod WAS: A. preoccupied with power, prestige and possessions B. preoccupied with paranoia and self-preservation. II. King Jesus IS still: A. filled with promise. B. filled with peace and paternal glory: Nazareth: “the ...read more

  • The Murderous Search Of Herod Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
     | 4,783 views

    This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ. Today’s scripture is disturbing at best. It is not a story we sing about, or is on the cover of Christmas cards. Most of us wo

    King Herod’s Murderous Search Matthew 2:1-16 Typically in Advent, we look at the passages and stories leading up to the birth of the Christ child like the prophet’s announcment of Jesus’ birth, Mary’s encounter with the angel, the Magnificat and the journey to Bethlehem. ...read more

  • In The Year Of Our Lord Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 15, 2013
     | 4,409 views

    We say we believe that God is in control. But do we really believe it?

    “Faithful Living: In the Year of Our Lord” Matthew 2:13-23 A few years ago Twila Paris recorded a sing entitled “God is in Control.” It was quite a testimony and many of us sang along with gusto and conviction! It stated musically what we believe theologically - that “No matter what, God is in ...read more

  • Herod - The King Who Couldn't Kill Jesus Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,263 views

    Lent 6 Mid-week: Herod’s treachery, brutality and paranoia showed itself in the taking of many lives. This kind of evil drives some very difficult questions. These find their answer in Jesus, whose love, suffering and sacrifice gave live to many.

    During the mid-week Lenten worship services, we’ve spent our time considering the earthly kings who served as leaders of Israel. It’s been a pretty motley crew – hasn’t it? Life at the top of the food chain during the history of God’s people has not been much different from what we find at the ...read more

  • "A Messiah Who Understands" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,599 views

    In Jesus, you have a Messiah who understands what you’re going through.

    The Messiah Who Understands Text: Matt. 2:1-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man put up a sign in his yard that read: "Puppies for Sale." Among those who came to inquire was a young boy. "Please, Mister," he said, "I’d like to buy one of your puppies if they don’t cost too much." "Well, son, ...read more

  • Seeking The King

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    How convenient does God have to be for you to Seek Him?

    Matthew 2 The Visit of the Magi (Wise men) (v.1-12) - (v.1-2) Magi (Wise men) were a group of scholars who studied the stars. - The text does not reveal to us how many there actually were. They would usually travel in caravans. - The Magi would most likely be robbed if they traveled in two or ...read more

  • Star, Dreams And Scriptures

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,553 views

    God wants us to hear his voice and heed what we hear. Matthew 2 provides good examples of those who listened and one who didn’t.

    Matthew 2 tells the story of Jesus’ birth and early childhood. Jesus is in danger as soon as he comes into this world. Herod wants to kill him, later the Jewish leaders will pick up where Herod left off and eventually succeed in having Jesus killed. Jesus has entered enemy territory as ...read more

  • “the Real Out Of Egypt Story” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,334 views

    This is a part of the Christmas story that is not included in the Christmas carols. I have never seen a Christmas card that depicts this part of the Christmas story, and yet it very real.

    “The Real Out of Egypt Story” Matthew 2:13-23 Last week we examined the story of the Magi as they made the long and dangerous journey following the star to worship the new born ...read more

  • "There Is Great Hope Despite Power, Self-Interest And Greed"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,460 views

    A sermon about two different roads.

    Matthew 2:1-23 “There is Great Hope despite Power, Self-Interest and Greed” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com The heroes of our Gospel Lesson for this morning certainly seem familiar to us. Each year, we probably all ...read more

  • Dealing With Your Herod

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 21, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,296 views

    In studying the slaughter of the innocents we can learn how to deal with the Herods of our life.

    1st Sunday after Christmas Matthew 2:13-23 Dealing with your Herod Another year is quickly drawing to a close. The holiday season is just about over. The gifts have been opened, the food has been devoured. Now what are we faced with? The hectic pace of the holiday season can leave us longing for ...read more

  • Joseph Had A Dream

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 25, 2010
     | 4,029 views

    Sermon of Joseph for the first Sunday after Christmas, year A.

    Matthew 2: 13 – 23 / Joseph Had A Dream Intro: As my children were born and grew up, I, like most parents, had dreams of what they would become. I dreamed my oldest son would become a college professor because he liked to read and debate. I dreamed my middle son would be an engineer ...read more

  • Christmas Is About Christ

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
     | 5,092 views

    Christmas is about Christ, not about gifts, family, or even me.

    Christmas Is About Christ Matthew 2:1-23 INTRODUCTION Christmas is about Christ. This story is shared by Matthew in a way to remind us that Christmas is about Christ. There are two ways in which Matthew shows us that Christmas is about Christ. The first way is by showing us the obvious ways in ...read more

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