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  • David Simpson avatar

    The Tragedy Of The Innocents

    Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 16, 2012
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    A message in response to the tragedy of the school shooting in Connecticut and its relation to the killing of the innocent children of Bethlehem by Herod after the birth of Jesus.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church December 16, 2012 David K. Simpson The Tragedy of the Innocents Matthew 2:13-18 The unspeakable happened on Friday. Twenty Innocent children and six of their teachers, all women, were murdered. As the Connecticut governor said: "Evil visited this community." It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Part Of The Christmas Story That Speaks To Sandy Hook Tragedy

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2012
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    A look at the slaughter of the innocents story in light of the recent tragedy in Conn.

    Prop: put a skull and crossbones “ornament” on the sanctuary Christmas tree. Talk about how it doesn't fit with the image. There's a story in the Bible that's part of the Christmas story that creates a similar disconnect. In fact, the disparity between it and the way we want the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Types Of Men And Their Legacies

    Contributed by Alan Holden on Dec 28, 2012
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    The Epiphany story is often overlooked, or focuses only on the first part of the story. The Epiphany story groups manhood into three groups.

    Three Types of Men and Their Legacies Matthew 2:1-23 The Wise Men A. Wise Men Seek, v. 1, Magi Searched the Scriptures (background) B. Wise Men Ask, v. 2 C. Wise Men Knock, v.11 D. The Legacy of Wise Men Is Riches The Mad Man A. The Mad Man Causes Intrigue B. The Mad Man Causes Trouble C. The Mad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Contrast Of Two Kings

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 30, 2012
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    The story of the Wise Men of Christmas shows the sharp contrast of two kings:King Jesus and King Herod. It also shows the sharp contrast of two Kingdoms.

    The Contrast of Two Kings of Christmas Matthew 2 I. King Herod WAS: A. preoccupied with power, prestige and possessions B. preoccupied with paranoia and self-preservation. II. King Jesus IS still: A. filled with promise. B. filled with peace and paternal glory: Nazareth: “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Year Of Our Lord Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 15, 2013
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    We say we believe that God is in control. But do we really believe it?

    “Faithful Living: In the Year of Our Lord” Matthew 2:13-23 A few years ago Twila Paris recorded a sing entitled “God is in Control.” It was quite a testimony and many of us sang along with gusto and conviction! It stated musically what we believe theologically - that “No matter what, God is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Christmas Did Not Do

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 21, 2013
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    Christmas did not eliminate evil and suffering, but it gives us the hope that one day God will eliminate evil and suffering.

    Title: What Christmas Did Not Do Text: Matthew 2:13-23 Truth: Christmas did not eliminate evil and suffering, but it gives us the hope that one day God will eliminate evil and suffering. Aim: hope and encouragement (Outline: lifeway.com, Jeff Griffis) INTRODUCTION Christmas Sunday the pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Massacre Of The Innocents

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 9, 2013
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    The devil seeks to terrorise our own souls, but he will fail. In the end Satan cannot snuff out the anointing within us.

    THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Matthew 2:16-18. You might not be surprised if I told you that the devil is pacing up and down in this earth as an adversary, like a lion seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). Satan (literally, the Adversary) boasted of the same thing long ago when he appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Were The Wise Men Really So Wise?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2013
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    Were the wise men as smart as we think?

    Were the Wise Men Really So Wise? Matthew 2:1-18 Sometimes we think we know more about something than we really know. A perfect case is this morning’s text about the three wise Men. We even think we know their names as being Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. We believe that they came from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Let's Keep Herod In Christmas"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2013
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    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

    "Let's Keep Herod in Christmas" Sermon Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" Matthew 2:1, 7-8, 16-18 It's been very popular in the last few decades or so to say something to the effect of: "Let's Keep Christ in Christmas." Amid the swirl of Christmas tree decorations, the frenzy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Christmas Blues

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2011
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    Christmas sermon

    "The Christmas Blues" Matthew 2:13-23 Key Verse (13-14) Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for our family. Since we have been in ministry all of our adult lives, we have not been able to be with our loved ones very much and Christmas affords us that opportunity. We look forward to it each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 2 The Infancy Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
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    Matthew 2 The infancy of Jesus

    Matthew 2 Manuscript Today we continue with Matt and look at chapter 2. Revision from last time: who can remember Matthew 1? What was it about? Birth of Jesus Christ. 1st half of chapter 1 – His genealogy. It showed He fulfilled the requirements to be Messiah – Son of David, Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "There Is Great Hope Despite Power, Self-Interest And Greed"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2010
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    A sermon about two different roads.

    Matthew 2:1-23 “There is Great Hope despite Power, Self-Interest and Greed” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com The heroes of our Gospel Lesson for this morning certainly seem familiar to us. Each year, we probably all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Dealing With Your Herod

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 21, 2010
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    In studying the slaughter of the innocents we can learn how to deal with the Herods of our life.

    1st Sunday after Christmas Matthew 2:13-23 Dealing with your Herod Another year is quickly drawing to a close. The holiday season is just about over. The gifts have been opened, the food has been devoured. Now what are we faced with? The hectic pace of the holiday season can leave us longing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Joseph Had A Dream

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 25, 2010
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    Sermon of Joseph for the first Sunday after Christmas, year A.

    Matthew 2: 13 – 23 / Joseph Had A Dream Intro: As my children were born and grew up, I, like most parents, had dreams of what they would become. I dreamed my oldest son would become a college professor because he liked to read and debate. I dreamed my middle son would be an engineer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christmas Is About Christ

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
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    Christmas is about Christ, not about gifts, family, or even me.

    Christmas Is About Christ Matthew 2:1-23 INTRODUCTION Christmas is about Christ. This story is shared by Matthew in a way to remind us that Christmas is about Christ. There are two ways in which Matthew shows us that Christmas is about Christ. The first way is by showing us the obvious ways in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist