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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "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

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    "A Messiah Who Understands" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2009
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    In Jesus, you have a Messiah who understands what you’re going through.

    The Messiah Who Understands Text: Matt. 2:1-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man put up a sign in his yard that read: "Puppies for Sale." Among those who came to inquire was a young boy. "Please, Mister," he said, "I’d like to buy one of your puppies if they don’t cost too much." "Well, son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus: The One Who Can Empathize With Our Hurts Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 6, 2009
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    An examination of Matthew’s description of Jesus as the fulfillment of what was said by the prophets, "He shall be called a Nazarene," and what that means for us today.

    TITLE - Jesus: The One Who Can Empathize With Our Hurts SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon #3) TEXT - Matthew 2:19–23 DATE PREACHED - February 8, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeking The King

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
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    How convenient does God have to be for you to Seek Him?

    Matthew 2 The Visit of the Magi (Wise men) (v.1-12) - (v.1-2) Magi (Wise men) were a group of scholars who studied the stars. - The text does not reveal to us how many there actually were. They would usually travel in caravans. - The Magi would most likely be robbed if they traveled in two or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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

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    Christcame To Be A Servant

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017
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    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

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    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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    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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    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

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    Your Place In An Uncertain Future Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016
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    Only God knows tomorrow. Don’t Fear an uncertain future; it is our Opportunity to walk with God. As we do God gives us grace at the moment we need it.

    UNLIKELY - Your Place in an Uncertain Future John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Branch Office

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 26, 2012
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    Be a full service Branch Office for God, not just an ATM or an office that’s only open on Sundays. God’s branch offices are supposed to be open 24/7-365.

    God’s Branch Office November 25, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are to be representatives of God on Earth. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:19-23 Introduction: Whenever I walk in to any Arvest Bank, I’m not really walking into 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