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Christmas: The Giving Of Gifts Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 14, 2011

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It’s good to give gifts. The story of the wise men giving their gifts to Jesus teaches us three things about giving today: Give an unexpected gift, give a gift with genuine joy, and give a gift that will last.

CHRISTMAS: THE GIVING OF GIFTS INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever heard anyone say, “Christmas isn’t really about the gifts”? • “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights.” (James 1:17). God loves to give good gifts! • “Thanks be unto God for His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Journey Of The Wise Man!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 15, 2011

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In our journey through life we can learn much from the wise men's journey to see the Christ newly born King of the Jews.

Mat 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, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King’s Reception

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2011

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As we look at the narratives concerning the birth of Jesus we will see some interesting reactions!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE#1 • When you talk to people about Jesus, what kind of reaction do you receive? What kind of reception do people today give to Jesus? • In the NFL right now, Tim Tebow seems to be a lightning rod because of his very public display of his faith in Jesus. Mr. Tebow seems to upset ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Christ In Christmas

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 17, 2011

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We have many traditions celebrated during Christmas, where did they come from? Are they scriptual? In this sermon we discuss the Star, the Magi, and the Christmas tree, but they are nothing without Christ, Keep Christ in Christmas

Keep Christ in Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 There are many traditions related to Christmas time. Some are Bible based and some are not. Last week we discussed the origins of the date, and of Santa Claus, today I wish to discuss The Star, The Magi, and the Christmas Tree. 1. The Star: a. Some think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I See A Star A Shining Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2011

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Can you name the top two Christmas lighted "tree toppers?" Do you know why they grace most Christmas Trees? And do you know the kind of light that Jesus prefers?

OPEN: In many homes across the US, and around the world various families have set up Christmas trees. And these trees have all kinds of lights and ornaments on them But there is one decoration that stands out from the rest, because it sits on top of the tree, all by itself. It’s called a tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rediscovering The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 20, 2011

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Decorations and symbols are everywhere this Christmas season. But reviewing what are the meaning behind them can make this season more memorable.

Christmas symbols and characters are attractive on everyone’s eyes. But unless we discover their meaning and understand the stories behind them, they will remain as mere decorations. Let us therefore reflect with four usual symbols and characters of Christmas and see if we can get valuable lessons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008

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Christmas

The Gift In our Sunday school party today we talked about how the wise men came from afar to worship the new born king. How they brought gifts for Jesus and worshipped Him. But who were these wise guys and why did they journey so far? - Magi, wise men, astrologers from east of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Adventure In The Advent

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

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Christmas Series

THE ADVENTURE IN THE ADVENT (MATTHEW 2:1-12) Three weeks before Christmas, I was tricked by the moderator who wished worshippers with a “Happy Holidays” greeting at the start of worship. I echoed the same in return instead of saying “Merry Christmas!” For many years I was dismayed with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Dreaming Of A Wise Christmas

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

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Christmas Series

I’M DREAMING OF A WISE CHRISTMAS (MATTHEW 2:1-18) I look with amusement once at Christmas e-cards prominently displayed on websites. The most frequent themes and images on the cards are Santa Claus, Snowmen, Christmas trees, stockings, reindeers, penguins, polar bears, candles, angels, tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Hoping For - Do You Know?

Contributed by Adrian Johnson on Nov 30, 2012

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We place our hope in many things but we need to have three character traits of the wise men who placed their hope in Jesus.

What Are You Hoping For – Do You Know? Introductory Remarks Prayer for Illumination Matthew 2:1-12 2 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, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Farther Than The Eye Can See Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 3, 2012

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The Magi not only saw the star which led to the location of the son of God, they made their journey by faith. God "spoke" to them in language they could understand. He does similar things for us today.

1. Erik Weihenmeyer has led a remarkable life. He is the first blind person to reach the summit of Mt. Everest (2001). In 2008, he climbed his seventh summit highest peak on each continent). He has written books and produced a film of some of his accomplishments entitled, “Farther Than the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Through The Wise Men's Eyes Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012

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What can we learn from them that we can begin to put into practice not only in our celebration of Christmas but in the new year?

Christmas through Their Eyes “Christmas through Wise Men’s Eyes” Matthew 2:1-2, 9-12 Introduction: It is the day after Christmas, a time when people traditionally head back to the stores to return those gifts that people gave them on Christmas. I was wondering what you can say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Many Are Afraid And What We See In Herod's Fear

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009

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We are to worship not fear Christ

Many Are Afraid and what we see in Herod’s Fear Jesus is to be “feared” and esteemed, but we should never be afraid of Him or the change He wants to bring in our lives and to our world. Fear could be given as F-False, E-Evidence, A-Appearing, R-Real. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Many Are Afraid- Herod’s Fear Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 3, 2009

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You never seem to hear about people saying they are afraid of Jesus but truth is not only were people afraid of Jesus when he was born but millions are still afraid of him today.

Jesus. What Child is This? Part 1- Many Are Afraid- Herod’s Fear Matthew 2:1-18 One of the most interesting emotions I think humans experience is fear. It’s an emotion that goes up and down all the time. Sometimes we love it and look for it (movies, roller coasters, extreme sports) and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 5, 2009

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Herod was the original Grinch. Let’s examine his heart so we can examine our own.

SERIES: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS (adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church) “HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS” MATTHEW 2:1-23 OPEN Song – “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” Most of us are familiar with Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It’s a Christmas Classic that has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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