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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    The Gospel Glows In The Dark

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006
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    Jesus has come, the Light that was promised for centuries. His gospel glows in the darkness of human sin and cannot be extinguished.

    The Gospel Glows in the Dark Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 January 1, 2006 I remember that afternoon very clearly. I had just begun my research for my doctoral project on clergy burnout and was interviewing a pastor from another denomination about the difficulties he was facing in his current ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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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

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    No Christmas

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006
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    What if Satan had been successful at preventing Jesus’ birth?

    No Christmas? Mt 2:1-15 INTRO: Last Year a small book by John Grishom called “Skipping Christmas” was a hit. About a couple Luther & Nora Krank tired of all the commercialism & stress of Christmas, decided to skip it, no lights, no gifts no celebrations. From that the book tells of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After 2000 Years, They're Still Wise Men

    Contributed by Ronald Horgan on Sep 12, 2001
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    A look at the "wise men" and what we can learn today as modern wise men and women

    I guess that male bashing is the order of the day in some circles and now it’s reached even to the three wise men. Recently, I saw something that suggested that if the wise men had been women, things would have been different and better. First, if the wise men had been women, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Through The Eyes Of...the Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Sep 13, 2001
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    Part of the Chirstmas Wonder PowerPak.

    THE GREATEST GIFT FOR THE LOWLIEST SERVANTS (Shepherds) (LUKE 2:8-20) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is loacted at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/shepherds.html] REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Wilson avatar

    Through The Eyes Of...the Wise Men & Herod Series

    Contributed by James Wilson on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
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    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 This morning our text is Matthew 2:1-12, the passage of scripture that describes the wise men’s search for the Messiah so they could worship Him and give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    The Truth About The Magi

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001
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    Wise men still seek him, but who were the wise men. really?

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 Intro. A boy was once asked what he was going to give his sister for Christmas, he replied, “Well,” he said, “last year I gave her the measles.” What will we give Jesus for Christmas? Hopefully a genuine worship that involves our whole lives, that’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Newell avatar

    Narnia: Opening The Door To Your Spiritual Journey Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 17, 2005
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    An introduction and first sermon in a three part Advent Series developed loosly from The Chronicles of Narnia. Additional Sermons: Turkish Delight, Trickes of the Evil One and Miracle at the Stone Table.

    Narnia: Introduction & Explanation It may seem a little strange that we are building our Advent series around a “fairy tale” as C.S. Lewis called his novel, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. Let me set your mind at ease, we’re going to do what Lewis himself hinted at concerning all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Magi's Guide To Following A Star

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005
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    God just might give you a star to capture your attention and to guide you. And if you follow that star, everything just might change. An intimate encounter with Jesus has a way of doing that to people.

    I love the story of the magi. There was a time when the magi lived far away from Jesus. They were given a special star to capture their attention and to guide them. They followed the star, and it changed everything. An intimate encounter with Jesus has a way of doing that to people. I love the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Finding Out Who Really Cares

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 31, 2003
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    Who really cares about you? Not those who, like Herod, are so scared they will do anything to save themselves. Rather those like the wise men, who give gifts for the future, or like Joseph, who make sacrifices for your protection. For Epiphany.

    Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Some people have acquaintances. But everybody has somebody you do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited just to transactions. Everybody deals with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    When Christmas Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 606 ratings
     | 44,498 views

    The wise men were satisifed with their Christmas.

    When Christmas Isn’t What It’s All Cracked Up To Be (Christmas In The Real World Series) 2 of 3 December 8, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Someone pondered what the first Christmas might have been like if wise women had come from the east ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.D. avatar

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Christmas: Wise Men Still Seek Him.

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,717 views

    The question isn’t does God still speak. The question is are we listening?

    Wise Men Still Seek Him After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod heard this he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Balog avatar

    Same Old Story

    Contributed by Tom Balog on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,641 views

    Scriptures should always be looked at with a fresh set of eyes so that new insights can be seen.

    I’ve heard the story before. I mean I know it backwards and forwards, I can probably tell it in my sleep. Do I have really have to hear it again, let alone preach on it? Heck, there is even a song about it, “We three kings of orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar, la la la la la la lalala ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    The Threatening Baby

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 3,590 views

    Herod was threatened by the Baby Jesus. Are we threatened by Christ? Afraid he might rule our lives?

    Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed