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  • Ken Carlson avatar

    Herod's Story

    Contributed by Ken Carlson on Dec 30, 2018
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    In Matthew 2:13-23, we see the Christmas story through the lens of Herod the Great. In this passage we learn that when Jesus was born, hope entered our world!

    MATTHEW 2:13-23 INTRODUCTION I hope you all had a very merry Christmas. And I’m sure most if you did. • But maybe some of you didn’t. • Maybe the much-sung words of "have a Holly jolly Christmas" wouldn't describe this time of year for you. • Maybe you wouldn’t describe this season ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Return Trip That Was Diverted

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2016
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    Whether it is our nature or not, God sometimes calls us to flex and adjust to change, but He gives us the strength to do so.

    The Return Trip That Was Diverted Thwarted Christmas Plans series (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23) 1. I love stories like this: (UPI) An alleged robber at a Florida convenience store picked the wrong potential victim when the man he threatened with a BB gun turned out to be a former WWE wrestler. Shad ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Craig Condon avatar

    God, Our Refuge, Strength And Protector

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 27, 2015
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    Even when we are in a place of exile, we must demonstrate unwavering obedience to God just as Joseph did. Joseph could not see all of God’s plan except for the next step.

    Poor baby Jesus! He’s only a small child, and already his life is in danger, as we heard in the passage from Matthew 2:13-23 earlier in this morning’s service. This passage is an example of how the events in the New Testament Gospels are the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Christcame To Be A Servant

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017
     | 2,533 views

    Christ came to be an example of servanthood, so that we may learn how to be a servant to others.

    CHRIST CAME TO BE A SERVANT MATTHEW 2:17-28 WHEN IT COMES TO UNDERSTANDING THE STORY OF ADVENT, IT IS NECESSARY TO LOOK AT THE LIFE OF JESUS AFTER HE WAS BORN. AS WE STUDY HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY WE WILL FIND PURPOSE FOR OUR OWN, BECAUSE AS CHRISTIANS WE HAVE CHRIST IN US. COLOSSIANS 1:24-29 NOW I ...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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    The Sunday After Christmas Sermon Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 55,397 views

    How did Christmas 2014 feel to you? Maybe your Christmas wasn’t all you expected. Now that Christmas is over, maybe the excitement has passed and life is already returning to some kind of normal. Whatever normal might be in your life!

    The Sunday after Christmas sermon How was your Christmas? Yesterday I went to buy some petrol and as I was queuing up to pay I heard another driver ask the cashier: “How was your Christmas?” Her response was “I am SO HAPPY that Christmas is over!” - I find that a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Egypt To Nazareth With Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2017
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    It was an angel that told Joseph of the danger to Jesus. He was told to flee to Egypt and also that he would be told when it was safe to return. With Herod dead, the pressure was off and it was now safe for Joseph to take his family home.

    -4 BC- Egypt and Nazareth (14) From Egypt to Nazareth with Jesus Matthew 2: 19-23, Luke 2:39 Hosea 11:1 says, “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son.” God’s son was down in Egypt, but He can’t stay there. He can’t grow up in the Egyptian culture like Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not My Favorite Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024
     | 1,003 views

    Pause and imagine Joseph explaining everything to his parents. “Yes, mom, as I told you earlier. Mary is a good young lady, and we didn’t do anything. She is “with child” because of the Holy Spirit, and I didn’t lay a hand on her. I know it’s hard to believe, but I promise you it’s true.”

    No one wants to miss the magic of Christmas. And no one wants to have anything less than a fantastic Christmas holiday experience. Christmas is this wonderful time of year, and we want to spread that unmitigated joy to everyone! But there are just some Christmases that we don’t have the joy that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Who Was Born A Fugitive (Matthew 1:18-2:23)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 4, 2024
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    Matthew's Gospel records the account of the circumstances surrounding the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, including the attempt on His life by the hands of Herod and the horrendous events that followed.

    Joseph and Mary were betrothed to one another. It involved a marriage arranged by both sets of parents and the details were negotiated by the signing of marriage contracts. This time of betrothal was as binding and serious as the marriage itself, which would not take place until a year later. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Where He Leads

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Dec 17, 2025
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     | 952 views

    What we sometimes sing, we also think and feel in our hearts: who of us do not want to be with family and loved ones this time of year? To see smiling faces that reflect love, acceptance, and goodwill?

    Matthew 2:13-23 “Following Where He Leads” Friends in Faith and Christ, In 1943 – the middle of World War II – Bing Crosby recorded the popular song, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas … if only in my dreams.” I learned this week that the song was not written to be understood the way many of us think ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is With Us

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2025
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     | 1,050 views

    A sermon about experiencing God's presence during difficult times.

    Matthew 2:13-23 “God Is with Us” A few years ago after I delivered my Christmas Eve sermon, a nice guy who happened to be skeptical about God, faith and Christianity came up to me, all smiles. “I’ve finally figured out why people like Christmas,” he said. “Really?” I answered. “Please tell ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Good King

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2025
     | 129 views

    Herod was not a good King but King Jesus is.

    Matthew 2:13-23 The Good King 1. Jesus is incarnate God becomes flesh • Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, was also the son of Mary. • He was born. He grew up. As a youngster, he skinned his knees. He roughhoused with friends. He loved a good meal • He rejoiced at a wedding feast. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Holy Family Counsels Our Modern Family

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 24, 2025
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    In counseling members of the Christian family, St. Paul taught what we might call “charity lived out in deference.”

    Feast of the Holy Family 2025 One of my favorite theologians has pointed out that St. Joseph had the hardest ministry of all. He was just an ordinary Jew who happened to be a descendant of King David, but that put him as the guardian and leader of two persons who were both in intimate contact with ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Safe In His Hands

    Contributed by Major Stewart on Dec 27, 2025
     | 572 views

    Safe in His Hands proclaims how God protects His purpose amid danger. Through Matthew 2, this sermon reassures believers that divine calling attracts opposition, but obedient faith rests securely in God’s sovereign covering and purposeful care.

    SAFE IN HIS HANDS Text: Matthew 2:13–23 (NIV) Beloved, one of the most comforting and challenging truths in all of Scripture can be summed up in this declaration: What God ordains, God protects. What God purposes, God preserves. What God plans, God guards. We love to talk about the birth of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    The Flight Into Shadows

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 31, 2025
     | 187 views

    We come to the end of the Christmas season, and the Gospel reading assigned to us is jarring.

    We come to the end of the Christmas season, and the Gospel reading assigned to us is jarring. We've spent weeks with angels and shepherds, with wise men and star-light, with Mary's Magnificat and the peaceful scenes around the manger. We've sung "Silent Night" and "Joy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist