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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    State Of The Heart Worship

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,336 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,909 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Stokes avatar

    A Risky Christmas

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seeking

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,845 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith Or Fear

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
     | 3,786 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Grinch . . . Named Herod

    Contributed by Arthur Page on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,164 views

    Why is it our Christmas joy, peace, and hope are so fleeting? Perhaps, as nearly happened 2000 years ago, someone or something is trying to steal our joy.

    A favorite bed time story at this time of year is the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, by Dr. Seuss. It begins . . . Every Who Down in Who-ville Liked Christmas a lot... But the Grinch, Who lived just north of Who-ville, Did NOT! The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Teach The Children The True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 44,611 views

    Don’t neglect your children’s spiritual well-being - give them the gift of knowing what they are really celebrating – Jesus’ birthday.

    TEACH THE CHILDREN THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS The arrival of the Christmas season brings with it thoughts of decorative outdoor lights that turn yards into a beautiful kaleidoscope of colors. During this time of year we also think of evergreen trees with their enchanting scent of pine ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Love Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,150 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Christmas Brings".

    Series: Christmas Brings¡K[#5] LOVE Matthew 2:13-23 Introduction: A standard complaint heard at Christmas time is that Christmas is too costly. Is Christmas too costly? The answer to this question depends on each individual¡¦s viewpoint. Matthew 2:13-23 Christmas¡¦ Cost What about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dark Christmas

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,283 views

    The Magi came in the dark to the Light. Harod stays in the dark.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-20 Most of you will recall that in these last few weeks of the year we are looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Christopher Hooton avatar

    His Story

    Contributed by Christopher Hooton on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,699 views

    Jesus shares in the story of Israel, coming out of egypt; he shares in our story as well.

    I. Jesus shares the history of Israel A. Suffering of the children 1 Like Moses · Puppet song B. Called out of Egypt 1 Remember Israel treated like a son 2 Remember God carried them II. Jesus share in our history A. Took on flesh 1 Suffered 2 Tempted ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Sense Of It All

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,630 views

    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    After Christmas Let Down

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,983 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Baker avatar

    Divine Directions Series

    Contributed by Ron Baker on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,683 views

    This sermon should motivate people to see that God was directing the events at the incarnation and He has given us directions as well.

    Divine Directions (4 of 4 in the series “Jesus our Messiah” – Matthew 1-2) Text: Matthew 2:12-23 - Date: December 17, 2006 INTRODUCTION We see here in this narrative section of Scripture that there was a lot of Divine Directions taking place. God seemed to be directing all these events ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Jones avatar

    Reactions To Christmas

    Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,198 views

    Messages looks at the reaction of Herod, the Magi, and Mary and Joseph in Matthew 2.

    Reactions to Christmas Matthew 2:1-23 Pastor Don Jones Introduction When Mary Wyly was pregnant with her first son, her husband took her shopping for maternity clothes. After they purchased several very pretty and expensive outfits, he put his arm around her. She was delighted when she heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    The First Melancholy Christmas

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,511 views

    The Christmas season is a difficult time for some to celebrate when they have suffered tragedy during the year. That first Christmas also had their share of tragedies.

    Matthew 2:13-23 The First Melancholy Christmas Introduction – I Heard the Bells Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was filled with sorrow at the tragic death of his wife in a fire in 1861. The Civil War broke out that same year and it seemed this was an additional punishment. Two years later, Longfellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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