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  • Richard White avatar

    Three Men And A Baby Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,457 views

    THe Magi came from the East seeking the one born King of the Jews. We can learn from them how to be Wise men and women for Christ

    Three Men and a Baby Text: Matthew 2:1-12 1st Illustration: What if Christ had not come? A striking Christmas card was once published with the title “What if Christ had not come?” It was founded on Jesus’ words “If I had not come.” (John 15:22) It has a pastor falling asleep dreaming of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Have Seen The Light

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,869 views

    A descriptive look at how the Star of Bethlehem and the Light of Jesus Christ provide striking similarities in the work of their respective ministry to man.

    "I Have Seen the LIGHT!¡¨ Matthew 2:1-12 page 681 in pew bible Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) ¡§We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him!¡¨ ¡§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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Horgan avatar

    After 2000 Years, They're Still Wise Men

    Contributed by Ronald Horgan on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 1,094 ratings
     | 25,346 views

    A look at the "wise men" and what we can learn today as modern wise men and women

    I guess that male bashing is the order of the day in some circles and now it’s reached even to the three wise men. Recently, I saw something that suggested that if the wise men had been women, things would have been different and better. First, if the wise men had been women, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Through The Eyes Of...the Wise Men & Herod Series

    Contributed by James Wilson on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 10,855 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 This morning our text is Matthew 2:1-12, the passage of scripture that describes the wise men’s search for the Messiah so they could worship Him and give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About The Magi

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 2,812 views

    Wise men still seek him, but who were the wise men. really?

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 Intro. A boy was once asked what he was going to give his sister for Christmas, he replied, “Well,” he said, “last year I gave her the measles.” What will we give Jesus for Christmas? Hopefully a genuine worship that involves our whole lives, that’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Home By Another Way

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,923 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

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    God And Our Suffering

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
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    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
     | 8,214 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

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    Walk The Way Of The Wise Men

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,154 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
     | 2,487 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

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    The Journey To Jesus

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,413 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

  • Chris Talton avatar

    The Grinch Who Tried To Steal Christ

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 179 ratings
     | 14,491 views

    5 signs that will enable you to identify the grinches in your life

    Dec. 17, 2000 Matthew 2:1-18 “The Grinch who tried to steal Christ” INTRODUCTION One of the best known Christmas stories of all time is the story written by Dr. Seuss – “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. This popular Christmas allegory has become the most popular Christmas movie of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Star Trek: The Next Generation

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,605 views

    Contrasting the Magi with Herod to show the acceptance of outsiders in the Kingdom of God and a warning to the insiders to be careful.

    Introduction Ever since I first started preached I have longed to preach this sermon, or rather a sermon with this title. It just struck me as the perfect title for a sermon on the story on magi’s visit to Jesus, Star Trek, but then it is not only about the story of the magi but about how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When Christmas Came To Bethlehem

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,552 views

    Something can happen when Christ comes to your Bethlehem. Something will change you from what you were to what you can become.

    WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME TO BETHLEHEM Scripture Reference: Matthew 2.1-16; Luke 2:1-15 INTRODUCTION A small boy was writing a letter to God about the Christmas presents he badly wanted. "I’ve been good for six months now," he wrote. But after a moment’s reflection he crossed out "six months" and wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Only The Star Remains

    Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,572 views

    When Christmas is past - the joy and the glory of it - what do we have left? This sermon tells us what remains after the strains of "Silent Night, Holy Night" have ceased.

    Only The Star Remains; Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2: 1-18 The miraculous, glorious birth is over. The shepherds have probably left the birth-place to return to their keeping watch over their flocks. The friendly beasts that attended this birth, feeling the stir of excitement that animals feel when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist