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  • John Hamby avatar

    It Is Not Too Late To Worship Jesus

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
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    Five characteristics of true worship we can learn from the worship of the baby Jesus by the Magi.

    “It Not Too Late Too Worship Jesus” Matthew 2:1-12 When I told you the text you may be thinking, “Bro John Christmas is over!” But in reality the story of the Wise Men which has always been associated with the Christmas story did not happen at the same time as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Wise Guys"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Dec 29, 2003
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    When He becomes born in you, you see things through His eyes. Your talk changes. Your friends change. Your interests change. You become a “Wise Guy”.

    "Wise Guys!!!” - Matt. 2:1a, 12b - " Now when Jesus was born… they departed into their own country another way” The story: (Matt. 2: 1 – 12) Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Does God Think He Is, Talking To Astrologers!!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 31, 2003
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    Why did God reveal himself to the Magi - a priestly caste that practised astrology?

    Saxlingham/ Thornage 04-01-04 Epiphany We know the story of the Magi coming to worship Jesus very well. But have you ever stopped to wonder why God revealed Jesus to the Magi. After all, in the eyes of the Jewish people to whom St. Matthew wrote his Gospel - they had two strikes against ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Wise Men Overcome Worship Obstacles

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2003
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    The wise men encountered three obstacles as they sought to worship Christ - distance, unbelief, and lowliness. So do we.

    MATTHEW 2:1-12: WISE MEN AND OVERCOME WORSHIP OBSTACLES (Distance, unbelief, lowliness) “Let’s worship God.” “Welcome to worship.” “Come and worship Christ on Christmas.” We use the word “worship” a great deal around here. What does it mean to “worship” God? What pictures fly into your mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Give In To Evil! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
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    We must have the courage to go a different way.

    DON’T GIVE IN TO EVIL! Matthew 2:1-12 S: Wise Men Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO GO THE DIFFERENT WAY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Temptations (to avoid) TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 2:1-12 three temptations to avoid so that we have the courage to go the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Anger: It Wants You For Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,680 views

    This is a Christmas message dealing with the destructive power of anger. It can ruin what God wants to do in our lives during the holidays if we do not control it.

    Anger—It Wants You For Christmas GNLCC 12/21/2003 Genesis 4:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Text Matthew 2:16-18 We are now in the middle of the Christmas season. We are told "tis the season to be jolly" and "it will be a time of peace and good will to all." But if we would actually look into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Christmas Star

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004
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    There is great significance to each of us in the star that was above Jesus’ birth place.

    The Christmas Star Cornwall/Montreal December 20, 2003 Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for trees to be crowned with a star on the top, and with lights which shine as the stars in the sky under the special star of Bethlehem. I remember, growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Wise These Three Be!

    Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Feb 29, 2004
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    Have you ever stopped to ask when hearing the account of the birth of our LORD, "How did the Wise men know of the birth of the KING OF THE JEWS?" I mean, think about it? It wasn’t broadcast over TCN (The Camel Network). It wasn’t aired over short-wave rad

    How Wise These Three Be! Tree of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Pastor Eric Aschendorf 12-11-2003 pastor@treeoflifeinc.org Mat 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Magi: Hope: Shopping For God

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
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     | 2,368 views

    The Magi

    How can you tell a married man from a single man in a department store?A married man is holding a purse. Women just love to shop – Men hate to shop. Why is that? Women are gatherers. Men are hunters. Women have to look at each and every item on the rack even if there is no possibility that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Nativity Story: The Hope Of The Wise Men

    Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
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    The Magi followed the directions of God’s Word to Jesus and submitted to Him as their King. We should follow in their footsteps!

    THE HOPE OF THE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 The Main Idea The Magi followed the directions of God’s Word to Jesus and submitted to Him as their King. We should follow in their footsteps! Outline GOD IS THE SOURCE OF HOPE The Magi were looking forward to the coming of the King of the Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Epperson avatar

    Who Is On The Throne?

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
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    Illustrates the battle between the flesh and spirit for life or death in the kingdom of your herart.

    Who’s on the throne? Matthew 2:1-20 Generally when we read this verse of scripture we talk of the Christmas story and we talk of a babe in a manger, three wise men etc…. Today I would like to look at this a little bit different I want to see the big picture of this scripture. What I saw in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Unwise Wise Men

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,143 views

    A Christmas Message.

    THE UNWISE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: One of the real dangers of the Christmas season is that we lose sight of reality in the midst of all the traditions we observe. There is nothing inherently wrong with Christmas lights, gifts, trees, and even Santa Claus. The value of each custom depends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Hicks avatar

    Seek Jesus

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
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    The lesson of the wise men shows us that seeking Jesus first is always the best choice.

    Seek Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Did you have a good Christmas? Did you get everything you wanted? Did it make you happy? It is interesting as one grows older, you begin to see more and more that the things of this earth provide no lasting joy or happiness. So many of the toys and trinkets that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Birth Of A King

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
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    The message contrast King Herod and King Jesus

    The Birth of a King Matthew 2:1-12 This morning I want to ask you what is your favorite T.V. Christmas Special? Ginny has her favorite and I have mine. Ginny loves, “White Christmas,” and my all time favorite is, “Miracle on 34th Street.” But running a close second for me in, “How the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are We There Yet, Daddy?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
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    Focusing on the "blank years" of so many of the Bible’s saints, including most of the life-time of our Savior, this sermon exhorts to diligence in well-doing, until God brings us to that time for which all our lives are meant.

    Second Sunday in Christmas Luke 3:1-17 One of the most enduring stock-comic situations in modern fiction and cinema is the spectacle of a family traveling in a car. The father is behind the wheel. The mother – looking slightly harried and worried – is in the front passenger seat; and, three, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican