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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Light Shines"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,123 views

    God has made known the Light of His eternal glory, so that the darkness of sin might be dispelled in us and in the world around us.

    ISAIAH 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 “The Light Shines” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A father told his young son to go to bed. The boy started up the stairs but realized it was dark and he couldn’t reach the light switch. So, he went back ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    When Christmas Is Over

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,561 views

    The Story of the Magi has great things to teach us about what to do when the excitement of Christmas dies down.

    The Story of the Magi has great things to teach us about what to do when the excitement of Christmas dies down. DEDICATION: Wise Men’s (Magi) Response Matthew 2:1-2 (NIV) 1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod. Magi from the east came to Jerusalem, 2and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Home By Another Way

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,929 views

    An Epiphany sermon - explores the way that we are changed after we meet the baby in the manger, just like the "wise men" were. (also makes reference to the James Taylor song of the same title)

    Grace be to you and peace from the One who was and is and is to come. Amen. As the story goes, the Magi in our gospel lesson had seen a star at its rising that they interpreted as announcing the birth of a king. Magi may have been dream-interpreters, astrologers, or astronomers, but not likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Philip Gill avatar

    God And Our Suffering

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    A response to suffering is to follow a process found in psalm 22 (among others): Pour the situation before God, come to realization that God is with us, enter again into a relationship of praise.

    God and Our Suffering When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated, and he sent and killed all the children in and around Bethlehem who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had learned from the wise men. Matthew 2.16 The murder of the innocents ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It Ain't Over Yet

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,236 views

    Ephiphany - keep Christmas all year

    Sermon: “It Ain’t Over Yet” Matt 2:1-12 January 5, 2003 READ SCRIPTURE As I sat yesterday in my living room amidst a room full of broken after Christmas toys, stale goodies and dusty decorations I realized I am ready for the Christmas to be over, ready for the decorations to be put away. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Walk The Way Of The Wise Men

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,165 views

    the visit of the wise men to see Jesus

    January 19, 2003 Matthew 2:1-12 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 king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Royal Games

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,508 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

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    The Gospel According To The Wise Men

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,549 views

    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

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    The Journey To Jesus

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,430 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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    An Ephiphany Ephiphany

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,137 views

    A look at the cost of our worship.

    An Epiphany epiphany Start with reading the passage – adding interpretation/teaching Debunk myths: Referring to the magi as “kings” – again not mentioned. Probably a poor translation at some time, or simply tradition that sounded nice – kings paying homage to the King of kings. Where did they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Gift Worth Giving Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 594 ratings
     | 163,811 views

    The first of a four part series that focuses on the birth of Christ

    A GIFT WORTH GIVING John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Please turn with me to Matthew, Chapter 2 for the reading of the story. It’s one that we’ve read and heard hundreds of times. And yet true to not only the story of the spirit of Christmas, but to the tradition that I think we’ve had at Skyline for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Are You Ready For Christmas?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 537 ratings
     | 61,231 views

    When I ask, "Are you ready for Christmas?" I am asking about more than your activities. I am asking about your attitudes, because every once in a while I hear someone say, "I just cannot get into the Christmas spirit!"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2012) A. A question we’ll undoubtedly hear many times between now & Dec. 25th is this, "Are you ready for Christmas?" I suppose what is really being asked is, "Have you put up all your Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Jesus Saviour Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,335 views

    exposition of matt1v18-25

    JESUS - SAVIOUR Matthew 1 v. 18 - 25 v. 21 "Thou shalt call His name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins." Notice :- Joseph’s Discovery.v. 18 Mary was "found with child" Joseph’s Dilemma v. 19 - He could divorce her publicly (stoning) or privately - (his intention) Joseph’s Dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Wise Men Still Seek Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,943 views

    exposition on matt ch 2

    Wise men still seek Jesus Matthew ch 2 Notice:- 1. The testimony they shared - v. 2 "where is He that is born" (a) Who came - wise men, (astrologers or king makers) (b) Where came - Jerusalem v. 1 obvious place for a king (c) Why came - v. 2 because of what they:- 1. sought "The king" 2. saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    Reflections From The Spirit Of Christmas

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 212 ratings
     | 16,848 views

    PEOPLE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT GETTING INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. THIS MESSSAGE IS ABOUT LETTING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS GET INTO YOU.

    REFLECTIONS FROM THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS MATT 2 & LUKE 2 I. THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS A. "Celebrate the spirit of Christmas" (words on a T-shirt). At this time of year you hear many people talking about getting into the Christmas spirit. What is the Christmas spirit? Can I even speak of the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God