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Jesus As Refugee

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 25, 2019

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Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23.

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23. Flee to Egypt Matthew 2:13-15 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

4 Questions Inspired By The Magi Series

Contributed by Chris Miller on Dec 27, 2019

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The Magi are brief on the Christmas scene, but they give us some essential take-aways. They inspire 4 questions within every seeker of Christ.

Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction to Series A father was sitting in his office on a Saturday morning reading through the newspaper and becoming agitated by the advertisements jumping off the page at him reminding him Christmas was just four days away. All the ads were prompting the same questions. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2 More Lessons From The Magi Series

Contributed by Chris Miller on Dec 27, 2019

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Brief but powerful in the Christmas account, the Magi give us some essential take-aways. Here are two more to go with seeking the Lord in 4 Questions Inspired by the Magi.

Part 2: Share and Sense Matthew 2:1-12 concentrating on 2:11-12 Introduction We discussed last week the Magi have a brief appearance in Matthew’s Gospel, yet they leave us with some essential take-aways. We looked at the first take-away last week; the fact we need to seek the Lord. Our life should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeking A King (Behold)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 31, 2019

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God wants us to seek him, but we don't always seek him properly. Even with the distractions, we face in life, God is still there waiting for us.

Opening and Introduction When I think of looking for something, a book designed for kids comes to mind. It’s a book with pictures called “Where’s Waldo”. Did anyone see any of those books? The idea was to look for this guy with a red and white stripped shirt that always seemed to blend-in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

"looking For God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2020

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A sermon for Epiphany Sunday.

“Looking for God” Matthew 2:1-12 Today is Epiphany, according to the Christian calendar. Now what do we mean by that? Epiphany, really is that same word, as in, “Wow. I just realized something I had never thought of before. I’ve had an epiphany.” It’s a realization, a revelation, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Three Wise Men Outsmarting A Shrewd King

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 5, 2020

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Seeing God, Herod the Tyrant and Three Magi "Seekers" and what that means to us today!

Message/Devotion January 5, 2020 Matthew 2:1-12 Three Wise Men Outsmarting A Shrewd King The Reading Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, [wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The One Way Journey Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 5, 2020

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There's an old invitation song that says "no turning back." What does that mean for us?

OPEN: I love to watch videos and read articles about outer space. Over the past few years mankind has explored numerous planets, moons and asteroids in our solar system. In fact, more than 40 years ago, American launched two spacecraft named “Voyager” and both of them have gone so far out into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We All Come To Worship Him

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 6, 2020

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The Star of Bethlehem sends a signal to the world. Christ came to be the savior of the world. The church is called into a global mission.

January 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 2:1-12 We All Come to Worship Him Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus came to be the Lord and Savior of all peoples. This tiny infant was sent on no small ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

What Christ Came To Show Us

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 6, 2020

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The Epiphany season celebrates God's manifestation of himself to the world through the coming of Jesus Christ. What does Christ show us about God.

- WHAT CHRIST CAME TO SHOW US Explanatory Introduction This is the season of Epiphany which means the manifestation of God to the whole world in the person of Jesus Christ. January 5 is the day of Epiphany, and sometimes refers to the last day of the 12 days of Christmas. Christ's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trusting God When Times Are Tough

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020

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The season after Christmas can be blah. All the excitement is gone and we're left with the emotional crash after. This sermon speaks to how we can trust God when times are tough.

Trusting God When Times Are Tough: The Christmas Hangover Have you ever had a hangover? I hear they can be rough. You know the story… the night before, you felt alive. You even loved everyone. Then you wake the next morning, and you can't say for sure, but you might be dead. Once in a while, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15, Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Episcopal

Responding To Disappointments: A Star And A Stable (Epiphany)

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020

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Difficulties are part of life, how we respond is what makes the difference. Joseph and Mary faced the difficulty of being refugees in the land of Egypt in order to save the child Jesus from Herod. The "ah ha" moment is when we realize God is with us no matter where we find ourselves.

Stars and a Stable: Responding to Disappointments One of my closest friends loves UGA! He’s a graduate and a dedicated football loyalist. Now let’s not question his Christianity just yet. He has a saying, "When I die, make sure you chant the Eucharist at my funeral mass. And make sure the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

The First Christmas Worship Service Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2020

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The Christmas story has all the elements of a worship service. God is there along with people who are coming to a special place of worship

THE FIRST CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE Luke 2:1-20 Bob Marcaurelle Preparations When Neal Armstrong put his foot on the moon, someone from NASA said, “We should change the calendar and mark our dates from this moment.” In other words, that was more important than dating our calendars from when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1, Exodus 33:15, Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

La Navidad Nos Dice Que Dios Tiene Control Del Mundo Entero

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Nov 23, 2020

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Al comtemplar los eventos del Nacimiento de Jesus tenemos que ver que Dios planeo todas las cosas, y que los personajes de la Navidad no estaban consientes de porque pasaban las cosas asi. Pero la voluntad de Dios se estaba cumpliendo en cada detalle.

¡El gran día había llegado! El Momento cuando Emanuel, Dios con nosotros es una realidad. Después de siglos de espera, el tiempo se condensa y se detiene para saludar el más grande acontecimiento de todos los tiempos: El nacimiento de Cristo Jesús, el Mesías ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Luke 2:1-7, Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Scrooges: Man’s Personal Power To Thwart God’s Plan Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

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The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

It is amazing how understanding a person and a historical event gives a different way of looking at history. I enjoy reality fiction, especially in movies. For example, “The Man Who Invented Christmas” appears to be a fantasy movie. It is reality fiction. The story tells how Charles Dickens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inspiration: Seeing Life Through God’s Eyes Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

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The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

Cut! Cut! This story is missing something! The script is not going the way it was written. First, it was written with a God-given ability for all players in the script to always love the Lord, follow his precepts for godly living. Let’s review, the original script looked like this: • At first, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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