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  • William Akehurst avatar

    The Greatest Gift - An Interactive Christmas Eve Service Outline Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 24, 2019
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    Interactive Nativity Set where individuals bring the figurines to the manager as the Christmas Story is read. Ending with song "What can I give HIM?" leading into an invitation to receive CHRIST.

    2019.12.24.Christmas Eve Service. The GREATEST GIFT William Akehurst, HSWC INSTRUCTIONS: This service is done with giving pieces of the Nativity Set to individuals to present and bring to the Manager Scene and assemble together as the Christmas Story is read. The Nativity is set up in the front ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reactions To The Birth Of Jesus

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2019
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    This is a Christmas Sermon.

    REACTIONS TO THE BIRTH OF JESUS Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: As Christians, many times we are discouraged from the world’s beliefs and actions towards God’s offer of salvation. Here in these verses we will see how men acted towards the birth of Jesus Christ. Matthew 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 After Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4 Questions Inspired By The Magi Series

    Contributed by Chris Miller on Dec 27, 2019
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    The Magi are brief on the Christmas scene, but they give us some essential take-aways. They inspire 4 questions within every seeker of Christ.

    Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction to Series A father was sitting in his office on a Saturday morning reading through the newspaper and becoming agitated by the advertisements jumping off the page at him reminding him Christmas was just four days away. All the ads were prompting the same questions. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    2 More Lessons From The Magi Series

    Contributed by Chris Miller on Dec 27, 2019
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    Brief but powerful in the Christmas account, the Magi give us some essential take-aways. Here are two more to go with seeking the Lord in 4 Questions Inspired by the Magi.

    Part 2: Share and Sense Matthew 2:1-12 concentrating on 2:11-12 Introduction We discussed last week the Magi have a brief appearance in Matthew’s Gospel, yet they leave us with some essential take-aways. We looked at the first take-away last week; the fact we need to seek the Lord. Our life should ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "looking For God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2020
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    A sermon for Epiphany Sunday.

    “Looking for God” Matthew 2:1-12 Today is Epiphany, according to the Christian calendar. Now what do we mean by that? Epiphany, really is that same word, as in, “Wow. I just realized something I had never thought of before. I’ve had an epiphany.” It’s a realization, a revelation, a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Gifts Fit For The King

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 15, 2020
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    If you ever wanted to know what the first birthday party for Jesus was like, it included worship. If you call yourself celebrating Christmas and not worshipping Him, you are not celebrating Christmas.

    Mat 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, Mat 2:2 saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." The Greek term ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Do The Magi's Gifts Mean Today?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021
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    The gifts that the magi presented to the baby Jesus have metaphorical meaning. What do they mean today?

    The story about the three magi visiting the baby Yeshua is a problematic story. If such an event took place, why is it only found in Matthew's Gospel? The idea of three magi traveling from Persia to Judea is fascinating. The narrative says that they followed the Bethlehem star. Many people ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Gifts Of The Magi Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 28, 2021
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    This message focuses on the wise men and the gifts they presented to the newborn Savior. In viewing the symbolism of the gifts, we can learn more about the great plan of our Lord to save His people from their sins.

    I wish to begin this morning with a prophecy of the Messiah found in Isaiah 60:1-3, and verse 6: “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Story Of The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014
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    Character Series designed to look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior.

    Christmas Stories Series: Take a look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior... Isaiah 60:1-6 (Approx 700 BC) 1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Word Speaks To Our Condition

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 16, 2014
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    A sermon on applying God's word to our lives and how we should listen when we hear His Word

    God's Word Speaks To Our Condition Introduction: The apostle Paul declared, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16). If we are to grow as God's childern, it is essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Came For All Of Us

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 22, 2015
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    The wise men represent us in God’s plan. They represent everyone who sets out in search of a king and finds the son of God. They gave Jesus the most precious material gifts they had and each and every one of us can give him something even better-ourselves

    Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. We remember the visit of the three wise men, but we also remember that Jesus came into the world for everyone-Jews and Gentiles, rich and poor, upper class people and lower class people, humble shepherds and wise men and so on. It is also a happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 2, 2015
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    The unexpected journey of the Eastern Wisemen

    Introduction: The outline for this sermon was obtained from “The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible,” Leadership Ministries World Wide. Anxious to include as many minorities, religions and disabilities as possible, the human resources department of the University of Alberta ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    What Are You Going To Do With Jesus?

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
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    Everyone will have to make a decision on what they want to do with Jesus.

    Mathew 2 Introduction: Illustration “Savior & Judge” - There are two common and typical responses to Jesus and the gospel I. You can hate Him and be angry (v. 16) - Illustration “A Father’s Will” A. Jesus was a threat to his position B. Jesus was a threat to his power C. Jesus was a threat to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Redefines Holiness

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 28, 2014
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    A perspective on Matthew 2: 1-12. It is a review of Christmas with its powerful message of freedom and grace.

    Matthew 2: 1-12 Christmas Redefines Holiness The festive season is over. The Christmas tree is gone and its decorations have been put away for another year. Our waistline has stopped expanding. Stress levels are generally lower since relative and friends have been catered for, and our minds are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wise Men Worship Jesus Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016
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    In Search of the King

    A. IN SEARCH OF THE KING – MATTHEW 2:1-2 1. Why were Mary and Joseph still living in Bethlehem?  So their son could be near the Temple.  So their son could identify with David. Bethlehem is the city of David and the angel predicted Jesus would sit on David’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist