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What Should We Do For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

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Christmas is not about us. It is about Him.

Matthew 2:11-12 What Should We Do for Christmas? On Christmas Eve, we may all come together and prepare for the "Big Day". The "Big Day" of course is Christmas, a holiday we have been preparing for since October. We know that on Christmas, we go to church, we visit family, we share a big meal, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Through The Eyes Of King Herod Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Dec 16, 2007

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Third in a four part series of looking at the birth of Christ through different eyes

Now, all of you know about my self-admission of being a naturally competitive person. I have stood here in the past and I have told you about my desperate attempts to beat Anne at Scrabble...about how I stretched the rules just a little bit on a couple of occasions...and if the truth be told I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Long Way Home

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 17, 2007

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The Flight into Egypt by the Holy Family reminds us that that our spiritual journey home is a long one, often through dangerous territory and requires reliance on God to be successful.

THE LONG WAY HOME MATTHEW 2 13—21 THE LONG WAY HOME Sometimes, when we were young, we used to take the long way home, just to enjoy the scenery and the companionship. Christmas is about a lot of things, but it is at least about getting back home. We sing about it: “I’ll be home for Christmas, if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Scrooge In All Of Us

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 17, 2007

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I have adapted a recent J. John’s sermon, using Scripture to compare Herod and our own sinful tendencies with the Dickens’ character Ebenezer Scrooge.

The Scrooge in All of Us Matthew 2:13-18 Christmas is one of those times that almost demands that we be creative with the familiar- the story of Bethlehem, and the baby Jesus in a manger. The angels we have heard on high. You might feel that you are familiar with the story that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"The Christ Candle"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 17, 2007

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Christmas sermon on the kind of gifts we receive.

“The Christ Candle” December 23, 2007 “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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Why Did Jerusalem Tremble? Series

Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Dec 18, 2007

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Herod was agitated by Messiah. Why did Jerusalem tremble also? Was not Messiah the answer to their problems? This message explores the inner fears that keep someone from receiving liberty in Jesus Christ.

Why Was Jerusalem Troubled? Matt 2:1-8 Last week – Herod had no room for another King No one would rule his life No one would rob him of the souls he claimed – (Note the King of Sodom – Gen 14:21 – “Give me the persons” = Give me the souls) Herod was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Exchanging Gifts

Contributed by Robert Coats on Dec 21, 2007

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We exchange gifts at Christmas time...what gifts do we exchange with God!

Exchanging Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 At this time of the year, we all get to exchange gifts. Families all come together from all over to enjoy each others company, food and gifts. This Tuesday we celebrate Christmas and last Sunday evening the youth presented a play about our Savior’s birth. Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Gifts Of Recognition

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 21, 2007

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The wise men came to Jesus bearing gifts. The gifts recognize who Jesus was. They recognized him as divine, king, with their gifts. How do you recognize Jesus with what you give to Him and others?

ntro: The background of this story would make any modern day soap opera, or prime time drama writer drool. The wise men meet with a self-absorbed, psychopath by the name of Herod the Great. He was a level headed, friend of the Romans who brought stability to the economy of Judea and built for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Right Turn To Jesus

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Dec 22, 2007

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Christmas Eve sermon. The wisemen made a wrong turn. Instead of following the star all the way to Bethlehem, they thought the new King would be born in a royal palace. They eventually got it right. This message is for those who are at crossroads in their

Dear brothers and sisters, have you ever made a wrong turn in your travels? I know I have! My misadventures usually come from taking the wrong exit off a freeway. Thirty some odd years ago I drove from new York to Seattle. As you may know, getting out of New York City is not the easiest thing in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Away From The Manger

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007

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It is too easy to get distracted by an intellectual search for Jesus. Tonight is about being drawn to the manger to experience Christ.

Away From the Manger Matthew 2:1-12 Christmas Eve, 2007 A social worker was called in on a case that involved a family which was unable to take care of their personal health needs. Specifically, they had trouble remembering to take their medicine. Now that is not an unusual problem for many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Character #5 - Herod Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007

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No character is in the Bible by mistake - there are many things we can learn from the life of Herod - often times we have people in the Bible to show us how not to behave...

Christmas Characters #5 – Herod - 16th December 2007 pm Matthew 2:1-18 When the guiding star had brought the wise men Judea, the wise men headed straight for Jerusalem, the most likely place for a king to be born. Their question startled the city, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews?” – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Characters #4 - The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007

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What’s at the end of the Star?

Christmas Characters #4 - The Wise Men - 9th December 2007 pm Matthew 2:1-12 From our earliest memories of the Christmas story, we have heard of the “Magi” (Wise Men) who came to visit Christ, but what do we really know about them? Where did they come from? Why were they interested in a King born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Star

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Dec 28, 2007

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Has the real star of Jesus Christ risen in your heart?:

Christmas trees are beautiful to look at. Most of them are adorned with ornaments and in some cases little gifts. Larger gifts will be put on the floor close by the tree. The belief in US is that Santa Claus will visit the homes, coming down through the chimney (If you don’t have one, through other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise Men Still Seek Him

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 29, 2007

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Contrast the attitudes of the Magi and the "Good and the Great" to Jesus, the Son of God

HB & GD 30-12-07 Epiphany Mt 2: 1-23 I’d like to look at the Epiphany story this morning Story: The Readers’ Digest once asked this question: Have you ever imagined what would have happened if there had been three wise women instead of three wise men at the Epiphany? They suggested that if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas Came Just The Same

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2007

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How do you regard Christ: 1) Responding with Hostility (Herod), 2) Responding with Indifference (chief priests and scribes) 3) Responding with Worship (Magi)

Quote: “Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did Not!” Although I do not poses an edgy voice like Boris Karloff, I am sure many of you recognize the line from arguably the most famous of Dr. Seuss’ books: The Grinch that Stone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Other

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