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Being Wise Men (And Woment) Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

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When you leave you want to know that your life counted, that you gave, and in your giving you helped others see the heart of God.

Sermon 12/9/2001-Being Wise men (& women) Pray My affection for wise men-always one in church Christmas pagents -a shepherd once, sneezed and blew out fire But almost always a wiseman This morn. Look at their place in the Xmas story. Matt. 2:11-read Look at the wisemen. To understand them it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

Useless Gifts

Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006

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Unexpected gifts, gifts that go beyond the usual fare, surprise our sensibilities and wake up our spirits.

Matthew 2:1-12 Useless Gifts We’ve all gotten them. We’ve all given them. probably have ½ dozen on top shelf of closet, in box under the bed. Useless gifts. Unusual & unusable. knickknacks serve no purpose. Generations of parents & grandparents joyfully received lopsided handmade ashtrays from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Responses To Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2006

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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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wisdom Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2006

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The wisdom of Christmas is following Christ.

The Wisdom of Christmas Text: Matt. 2:1-12 Introduction 1. SUPPOSE IT HAD BEEN WISE WOMEN INSTEAD OF WISE MEN? I read this humors account of the Wise Men (obviously written by a woman): If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, arrived on time, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Herod - God Delivers Us! Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 10, 2006

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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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Stole Christmas?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 11, 2006

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We need to put our focus on Jesus at this time of year, and to help others do the same; by sharing the Lord with them; by loving them; and by actually leading them to Christ just as someone else led us to Christ.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It is a time that we look forward to with joy in our hearts and eagerly anticipate what is about to happen. And, it was meant for us to feel that way. But, in the last few years, something terrible has happened. Somebody has stolen Christmas! Not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Horoscope Of Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007

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What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son?.

The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Wisdom Of The Wise Men

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 4, 2007

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From our earliest memories of the Christmas story, we have heard of the “Magi” (Wise Men) who came to visit the Christ child, but what do we really know about them? Where did they come from? Why were they interested in a king born in Palestine? Who wer

From our earliest memories of the Christmas story, we have heard of the “Magi” (Wise Men) who came to visit the Christ child, but what do we really know about them? Where did they come from? Why were they interested in a king born in Palestine? Who were they? There is a great deal of myth & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Visit Of The Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 9, 2007

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These guys are the wrong people, from the wrong religion! What are they doing in the Christmas story? ...

The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christmas: What Is Your Response? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 10, 2007

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When we look at the Christmas story in the Bible we find several different ways people responded that first Christmas.

When we look at the Christmas story in the Bible, we find several different ways people responded that first Christmas. Today we find people respond to Christmas in various ways much like on that first Christmas. Some People are Preoccupied. Everyone, then, went to register himself, each to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:3, Matthew 2:3, Luke 1:65-66, Luke 2:30, Luke 1:77-79 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Biblical Nativity Scene

Contributed by Billy Kryger on May 21, 2007

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Most nativity scenes, along with the shepherds, animals, and, of course Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in the manger, have three regal figures standing there: the Magi, (they’re normally called wisemen). While that makes for a beautiful picture, it is Scrip

INTRODUCTION: * My wife likes nativity scenes. She has several. * Many churches display nativity scenes—some are live. * Hollywood has even gotten into the act—“The Nativity Story” * Most nativity scenes, along with the shepherds, animals, and, of course Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Christmas Gift

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

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A Christmas Message.

THE REAL CHRISTMAS GIFT Matthew 2:1-11; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 INTRO: One of the most beautiful Christmas stories ever penned in the secular world is O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi.” It is the account of a young couple and what they gave each other for Christmas. Although rich in love, they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Behold Him

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

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Take a clear look at some symbols of Christmas to discover the nature of God and His desires for us.

This morning I want to invite you to join me in reflecting upon the timeless invitation that lies beneath all the activity of this season;…the invitation to COME AND BEHOLD HIM. As one of the great Christmas anthems declares so beautifully… “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Have You Learned From The Wise Men?

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Nov 30, 2002

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We sing about these wise men, and then rarely act like wise men ourselves? What can we learn from them?

IN MANY NATIVITY SCENES COMMEMORATING THE BIRTH OF JESUS ONE CAN ALWAYS CATCH A GLIMPSE OF “THE WISE MEN”. WE SEE THEM REPRESENTED ON CHRISTMAS CARDS, WE HEAR AND SING SONGS SUNG ABOUT THEM AND THEIR COURAGEOUS JOURNEY. MOST HOLIDAY SCENARIOS SUGGEST THAT THESE MEN (WHO TRADITION SAYS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stories Of Christmas: Lesson 3:

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2004

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Stories of Christmas

A. IN SEARCH OF THE KING. MATTHEW 2:1-2 1. Why were Mary and Joseph still living in Bethlehem? - So their son could be near the Temple. - So their son could identify with David. Bethlehem is the city of David and the angel predicted Jesus would sit on David’s throne. - Rumors in Nazareth. - The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

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