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  • Ian Hyde avatar

    Taking The Journey

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 1, 2019
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    God’s call to take the journey to worship the newborn king isn’t just for those born to privilege, or those born in the church. It isn’t just for pastors, scholars, and religious leaders. No, God’s call to worship is for anyone who will listen.

    OPENING STORY An old king sat uncomfortably on his throne, fingernails dug into well-worn grooves in the wood as he waited nervously for the mysterious travelers to approach. All Jerusalem was abuzz with the rumors that these men were searching for a new heir which had just been born, yet neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Gifts - Pt. 1 - Gold Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018
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    No tree to place them under. No shiny bows or wrapping paper. But the original “Christmas Gifts” are worthy to be examined during this season.

    The Gifts Pt. 1 - Gold I. Introduction ?Here it comes. Ready or not. Tree assembled or not. Christmas. With all of the hustle and bustle. The paper and bows. The lights and wreaths. Christmas. Christmas captures our attention, our heart and even our imagination. That is true even for those of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gifts - Pt. 2 - Frankincense Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018
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    No tree to place them under. No shiny bows or wrapping paper. But the original “Christmas Gifts” are worthy to be examined during this season.

    The Gifts Pt. 2 - Frankincense I. Introduction ?It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Christmas captures our attention, our heart and even our imagination. That is true even for those of us who know the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas causes our imagination to run wild. So wild that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gifts - Pt. 3 - Myrrh Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018
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    No tree to place them under. No shiny bows or wrapping paper. But the original “Christmas Gifts” are worthy to be examined during this season.

    The Gifts Pt. 3- Myrrh I. Introduction ?Time is running out! Christmas is upon us! If you haven’t completed your shopping list I am sure you are nervous and frantic. There is nothing quite as stressful as needing to find that last second gift when the gift has to be perfect. The narrative has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unspeakable Tragedy

    Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 16, 2018
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     | 10,616 views

    A sermon in response to the school shooting in Florida on Feb 14, 2018. God is greater than any evil!

    February 18, 2018 David Simpson Lanier Christian Church Unspeakable Tragedy Matthew 2:13-18 The unthinkable happened again on Wednesday. Seventeen innocent children and teachers were murdered, others seriously injured. It is a senseless tragedy and makes us angry, as you can tell, by watching or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does It Mean For Christians That Jesus Was Born "King Of The Jews"?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2013
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    A look at how the Jews' rejection of Jesus opened the door for our salvation.

    The Storyline: - We’re going to be relatively brief in this first part and then spend a little more time on the later parts. 1. Jesus is born “King of the Jews.” - Matthew 1:1-17; Matthew 2:1. - Notice that He is born King of the Jews. There is nothing else He needed to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Deals With Those Who Know Almost Nothing About Him Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 27, 2013
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    A look at what outsiders the Magi were and the amazing fact that God invited them into the Christmas story anyway.

    ASTROLOGERS?! REALLY?: God doesn’t care how little you know about Him. - Matthew 2:1-2 – “Magi” - The Christmas story and its details are so familiar to us that we fail to see the uncomfortable details that should shock us. - One such detail: Magi come to bow down to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Should I Do When I’m Not Sure Of God’s Leading? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    This passage deals with the myth that the Magi followed the Star of Bethlehem all the way to Jerusalem. In truth, the star disappeared and then reappeared after they were in Jerusalem. The message applies this phenomenon to the way that God often guides

    STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The Magi followed the star from their homes all the way to Jesus. - This is the version of the story that we’ve seen shared in countless Christmas plays, movies, and cards. - And, as we’re going to be discussing at several points in this series, the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Package Of Christmas Clauses

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 30, 2017
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     | 6,611 views

    A potpourri of seasoned and seasonal Biblical gems.

    A PACKAGE OF CHRISTMAS CLAUSES. A. “God was in Christ…” (2 Corinthians 5:19). Two Ministry students were discussing the meaning of this clause in relation to an anticipated question in their New Testament class at College. They were contending that the clause is saying nothing more than what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Men Still Seek Him

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,347 views

    The wise men inquired concerning Christ, and listened to God.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM. Matthew 2:1-12. The second chapter of Matthew’s Gospel begins with a basic fact: “Jesus was born in Bethlehem.” Outside the context of Scripture it would be no more remarkable than saying, “Fred was born in Birmingham,” or “Shirley was born in Cape Town.” However, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Massacre Of The Innocents

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 9, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,715 views

    The devil seeks to terrorise our own souls, but he will fail. In the end Satan cannot snuff out the anointing within us.

    THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Matthew 2:16-18. You might not be surprised if I told you that the devil is pacing up and down in this earth as an adversary, like a lion seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). Satan (literally, the Adversary) boasted of the same thing long ago when he appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
     | 13,720 views

    To worship Jesus we must: risk the journey, know the word, and come with sacrifice and generosity.

    December 11 Worship (Wise Men, Matthew 2:1-12) So what can we glean from this Christmas story about worship? 1. To worship Jesus, we must risk the journey vv.1-2 This Christmas, get past the glitz and glitter and presents and parties and become a genuine worshipper of the Messiah. Risk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bring Your Gift To Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
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     | 11,569 views

    The wise men brought their gifts to baby Jesus. What do we bring Him?

    Matthew 2:11 – And they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary his mother; and they fell down and worshipped him; and opening their treasures they offered unto him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. Background: Herod was upset over all the talk about a new king being born. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus: The One Who Can Empathize With Our Hurts Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 6, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,332 views

    An examination of Matthew’s description of Jesus as the fulfillment of what was said by the prophets, "He shall be called a Nazarene," and what that means for us today.

    TITLE - Jesus: The One Who Can Empathize With Our Hurts SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon #3) TEXT - Matthew 2:19–23 DATE PREACHED - February 8, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Eve Service

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,142 views

    A Christmas eve service using words that have the word "light" in them

    SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS EVE 2008 The Lights of Christmas I CHRISTMAS SHOULD “DELIGHT” US Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed Luke 1:44 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist