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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    A Father Of Vision

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 31, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
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    Joseph was not the biological Father of Jesus, but he certainly was a good example of the CHARACTERISTICS OF A VISIONARY FATHER.

    The first two chapters of Matthew’s gospel contain five different dreams or visions. FOUR OF THESE DIVINE DREAMS WERE GIVEN TO JOSEPH - THE EARTHLY FATHER OF JESUS. It is clear to see that Joseph was a father of vision - God’s vision! Joseph had a particular responsibility among men. He would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Treston avatar

    A Death In The Family

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
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    Martyrs for jesus come in many shapes and forms

    The scripture we read this morning is quite a grim text isn’t it, but in the eastern orthodox church they use this same scripture to celebrate the end of the Christmas story. In that church, they have set aside the 29th of December as a holy day. A holy day where they commemorate the lives of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    No Weapon Formed Against You-Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
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    No weapon formed against us can defeat us when we stay true to the Lord as Mary found out in the Christmas story.

    No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper 12/20/98 Christmas Sunday Luke 1:26-38 Matt. 1:18-25, 2:13-18 Have you ever had the experience of planning to make something absolutely wonderful and at the last moment something went wrong and messed it all up? Have you ever played in a game, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prince Of Peace

    Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
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    God’s peace is granted to us through His Son

    When I was a young boy growing up we had a family tradition of collecting all our Christmas cards and hanging them on the wall. Of course at that point in my life the most important Christmas tradition was the tree and the presents. But the second strongest childhood memory of Christmas was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    King Herod Or King Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    The Holy Spirit passed Herod by - why?

    NR 08-01-06 Epiphany is the time when we celebrate the coming to the three Wise Men to meet Jesus and their encounter with King Herod Story: But have you ever stopped to think what would have happened if it had been the three Wise Women instead of three Wise Men? 1. They would have asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Finding Out Who Really Cares

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2006
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    Who really cares about us? Not this world’s Herods, for fear lashes out destructively. We find care in those who, like the wise men, believe in us and give gifts for the future; and who, like Joseph, sacrifice for us. Epiphany at National Baptist Memor

    Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Most people have acquaintances. But everybody has people to do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited to transactions. We deal with people who may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Mouser avatar

    The Holy Innocents

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
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    This jarring episode is just as much a part of the Christmas season as the manger scene. Though grim, the fate of the Innocents shows us how and why we share the hope they had in Christ’s second advent

    Psalm 124, Jeremiah 3:15-17, Revelation 21:1-7, Matthew 2:13-18 The Holy Innocents The Gospel lesson that is read today is actually from the lectionary for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, which in the liturgical calendar is celebrated on December 28 – four days ago. The Book of Common Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    When Christmas Isn't Picture Perfect

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 156 ratings
     | 63,588 views

    Exposition of Matt. 2:13-23

    When Christmas Isn’t Picture Perfect Matt. 2:13-23 Every year I read this fictional Christmas correspondence between Martha Stewart and Erma Bombeck to remind me that Christmas isn’t always picture perfect. Hi Erma, This perfectly delightful note is being sent on paper I made myself to tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Responses To Christmas

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,375 views

    Three different responses to the news of Christ’s birth: (1) the Magi, passionately seeking Christ to worship Him; (2) King Herod, eager to get rid of Christ, do not want Him to sit on his throne; and (3) Jerusalem, apathetic to the prophecies rega

    Matt 2:1-12, 16-18 We see here 3 different responses to the news of the birth of Jesus Christ. • First, we see the Magi in a passionate search for the child Jesus. • Second, we have King Herod also eagerly seeking to find the child, but so that he could kill him. • And thirdly, we see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Holding On When You Should Be Letting Go

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,169 views

    We must put an end to self-sovereignty.

    HOLDING ON WHEN YOU SHOULD BE LETTING GO: A COMMUNITY OF FEAR Matthew 2.16-18 S: Community C: A Fearful Community Th: Advent Pr: WE MUST PUT AN END TO SELF-SOVEREIGNTY. TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 2 an example of a man who would not let go of his self-importance. Type: Inductive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Herod - God Delivers Us! Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,734 views

    The devil will do everything that he can to try to destroy you, but God will deliver you as you trust His Word. In the story of Jesus’ birth, we see this at work. The devil does everything he can to try to destroy the new born King, but God delivers Jes

    Herod – God Delivers Us! The Characters of Christmas By Greg Johnson December 10, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Matthew 2:1-18 The devil will do everything that he can to try to destroy you, but God will deliver you as you trust His Word. In the story of Jesus’ birth, we see this at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Dark Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2008
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     | 5,871 views

    Herod was among the first few to hear the Christmas message, but he was too bent on doing his own will, too wrapped up in himself, and too caught up by power and control, to see the light.

    Matthew reminds us that Jesus did not enter the world with sparkling lights and soothing carols. • Jesus along with his family begins his life as a refugee in need of asylum. • King Herod was part of the backdrop of this first Christmas play, together with the singing angels, the happy shepherds ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    They Weren't Looking For Him

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,335 views

    The King of Eternity came into this world and the world had no idea what had taken place. Politicians, Priests, and the Public missed one of the greatest miracles ever for they weren’t looking for Him. Are we any different?

    THEY WEREN’T LOOKING FOR HIM Matthew 2:1-18 Introduction: When we consider the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ, we quite often forget the obscurity in which the events took place. The appearance of the wise men and the reaction of their message reveal the depth of that obscurity. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The King Of Kings Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,661 views

    There are worldly kings trying to battle against the King of kings and His kingdom as demonstrated by Herod’s attempts to fight against the newborn king and His Kingdom. What can we learn from this battle between kings for our own lives today?

    The King of kings The Battle between kings The purpose for the battle Selfish ambition vs. Sacrificial atonement The weapons of the battle Military might vs. Heavenly Help The results of the battle Empty & False victory vs. Eternal & Fulfilling Victory Slide I always love seeing the kids when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Barnard avatar

    Baby On Your Doorstep

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
     | 2,456 views

    There’s a baby on your doorstep. What are you going to do?

    Christmas quiz: In what town was Jesus born? Baby Jesus in the manger was visited by the shepherds and . . .? How many wise men were there? How old was Jesus when the wise men saw him? What would you do if you found a baby on your doorstep? Babies change things. Christmas is about a baby who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal