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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Royal Games

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,602 views

    When Kings come together, there must be a yeilding of some athority. Epiphany-The sharing of the light to the gentiles.

    Royal Games Mathew 2:1-12 This morning we are going over one of the Good verses Evil stories that are all through the bible. We are talking about a clash of kings, sort of. We have at least 3 kings involved and it could be 5 or more. There are a lot of holes in the story because we are just ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Gospel According To The Wise Men

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
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    The gospel as told by the attitudes and gifts the Wise Men brought.

    WHO? The Wise Men were Magi from the east (Persia?) They were educated in astronomy, maybe astrology. Being influenced by Daniel and Mordecai, they were well versed in the OT. As men treated like royalty, they probably arrived with a large entourage with great fanfare. WHAT? They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    The Journey To Jesus

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,527 views

    Christmas

    The Journey to Jesus, Matthew 2:1-12 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 22, 2002 Wise men traveled a great distance to worship Jesus, yet there were important intellectuals who wouldn’t go six miles out to see if the rumors were true... Jerusalem 6 miles from Bethlehem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Is Not Too Late To Worship Jesus

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,690 views

    Five characteristics of true worship we can learn from the worship of the baby Jesus by the Magi.

    “It Not Too Late Too Worship Jesus” Matthew 2:1-12 When I told you the text you may be thinking, “Bro John Christmas is over!” But in reality the story of the Wise Men which has always been associated with the Christmas story did not happen at the same time as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Walker avatar

    "Wise Guys"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,652 views

    When He becomes born in you, you see things through His eyes. Your talk changes. Your friends change. Your interests change. You become a “Wise Guy”.

    "Wise Guys!!!” - Matt. 2:1a, 12b - " Now when Jesus was born… they departed into their own country another way” The story: (Matt. 2: 1 – 12) Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Does God Think He Is, Talking To Astrologers!!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,347 views

    Why did God reveal himself to the Magi - a priestly caste that practised astrology?

    Saxlingham/ Thornage 04-01-04 Epiphany We know the story of the Magi coming to worship Jesus very well. But have you ever stopped to wonder why God revealed Jesus to the Magi. After all, in the eyes of the Jewish people to whom St. Matthew wrote his Gospel - they had two strikes against ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Wise Men Overcome Worship Obstacles

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
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    The wise men encountered three obstacles as they sought to worship Christ - distance, unbelief, and lowliness. So do we.

    MATTHEW 2:1-12: WISE MEN AND OVERCOME WORSHIP OBSTACLES (Distance, unbelief, lowliness) “Let’s worship God.” “Welcome to worship.” “Come and worship Christ on Christmas.” We use the word “worship” a great deal around here. What does it mean to “worship” God? What pictures fly into your mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    A Miracle Greater Than The One On 34th Street Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    First in a series of sermons called "A Classic Christmas." Using a short clip from some Christmas Classics, these messages seek to help the hearer focus on the true meaning of Christmas.

    A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS: A GREATER MIRACLE THAN THE ONE ON 34TH STREET Matthew 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Over the past few years I have had a growing appreciation for some of the old classic movies 1. I suppose that it all began with April and Alan getting involved in the plays at school a. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Give In To Evil! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,655 views

    We must have the courage to go a different way.

    DON’T GIVE IN TO EVIL! Matthew 2:1-12 S: Wise Men Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO GO THE DIFFERENT WAY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Temptations (to avoid) TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 2:1-12 three temptations to avoid so that we have the courage to go the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Misconceptions

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,128 views

    Message taken from the episode of Herod’s attempt to kill the baby Jesus.

    The Danger of Misconceptions Matthew 2:13-18 January 4, 2004 Introduction This morning we take a look at one of the more gruesome episodes in the Bible. In the midst of the Christmas miracle, the visit of the magi, the shepherds, the manger, and all that, we come to this portion of Matthew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Black avatar

    Name Above All Names: Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 42,935 views

    The very name of "Jesus" is God’s promise to deliver his people.

    “...and they gave him the name Jesus!” And what a wonderful name it is! “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Name Above All Names: "Immanuel" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 269 ratings
     | 40,074 views

    Jesus/ Immanuel is God’s promise to never leave us nor forsake us; to be with us always!

    There are many names given to Jesus in the Bible– each one gives us a fuller and clearer picture of who He is and What He means for us... And so, as we are unpacking the various names of Jesus we are asking ourselves “Who IS this man that we have put our hope in?” The very name Jesus means ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Joseph Of Nt

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    his dream/dilemma/decision

    Joseph’s Dilemma, Dream, & Decision Mt. 1:18-25 Matthew presents the birth of Christ from the vantage point of His earthly dad (Joseph was not the father). God was the father who planted His sinless seed into the virgin womb of Mary, who was engaged to Joseph. The blood comes from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Joys False Or Complete Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,252 views

    For Epiphany: As Richard Foster wrote about "Money, Sex, and Power", is it possible the Wise Men’s gifts are warnings to Jesus and His family about these things? Complete joy comes from what Jesus did with these issues.

    Who we are and what we have are two entirely different things, but we confuse them. We insist on identifying who we are by what we have. Who we are and what we have are not the same thing. We are more by far than the material goods we possess. And yet everywhere we are identified by our stuff. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Genesis To Understanding

    Contributed by Robert Diffin on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,104 views

    This sermon is a collection of sentiments from different sources as well as my own concerning the reality of Genesis.

    From Genesis to Understanding Robert Diffin Source: From the book of Genesis, the book of Matthew, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on Genesis 1:1 and a sermon by Ray C. Stedman. Noted Physicist: Stephen Hawking maintains that the universe began in a single, immeasureable location in space. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God