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  • Robert Walter avatar

    We Three (Billion?) Kings

    Contributed by Robert Walter on Dec 24, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,674 views

    There are many things we don’t know about the Magi but we do know that they were Gentiles, they came to worship the Christ, and they brought expensive gifts. Where would they look if they came today?

    We Three (Billion?) Kings Matthew 2:1-12 December 19, 2004 Someone speculated what the first Christmas might have been like if Wise Women had come from the east instead of Wise Men. First of all, they would have asked for directions and made it to Bethlehem on time. Second, they would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Is The Light On At The House Of Bread?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 24, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,408 views

    What are you baking? Is it fresh, half baked or do you only have stale bread in the house?

    Is The Light On At The House Of Bread? Micah 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. (KJV) We sing about the little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Sato avatar

    The Ways Of The Wise

    Contributed by Ryan Sato on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,746 views

    Are we among the wise of this generation? What does it mean to be a person who walks in Kingdom-wisdom? Perhaps some sages from the first Christmas can shed some light upon our paths as we walk into a new year.

    Opener: Here we find ourselves in the house of the Lord the day after Christmas!? How do we feel about that?? Traditionally, Boxing day is this: The holiday’s roots can be traced to Britain, where Boxing Day is also known as St. Stephen’s Day. Reduced to the simplest essence, its origins are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Dark Christmas

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    The Magi came in the dark to the Light. Harod stays in the dark.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-20 Most of you will recall that in these last few weeks of the year we are looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Gifts Of Christmas.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,297 views

    The truth of the matter is that none of us are good all the time. In fact, the Bible says that’s why we have Christmas, because all had sinned and come short of the glory of God. In Matthew 1:21 the Bible says you’ll call his name Jesus for he will save

    The gifts of Christmas. Matthew 2:1 -- 12. 11/15/04 I was reading the other day some children’s letters to Santa I thought you might enjoy. One of them said, "dear Santa, you didn’t bring me anything good last year. In fact, you didn’t bring me anything good the year before that either. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    The Reaction Of The Wisemen Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,361 views

    This is the last in a series of four different reactions to the birth of Jesus Christ.

    The Reaction of the Wisemen Matthew 2:1-12 I. They Were Drawn to and Found the Savior (v. 1-8) A. God initiated their search for Christ 1. God caused them to look to His creation 2. God used the creation to reveal Himself to them B. They were passionate in their search for Christ 1. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Trip! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,993 views

    First person narrative of a wise man; Worship is our appropriate response to Jesus.

    WHAT A TRIP! Matthew 2:1-12 S: Magi C: Worshipping Jesus Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WORSHIP First person narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Seek Jesus. • Be changed by Jesus. • Worship Jesus. Version: ESV RMBC 26 December 04 AM What an adventure! My companions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sense Of It All

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,948 views

    Why do major disasters happen in God’s world? How can we make sense of it as Christians

    By Michael Prabaharan This sermon is rated R18. It contains strong violence, adult themes and disturbing content. Making sense of the week that was Our reading from Matthew reminds us of one aspect of the Christmas story that doesn’t get much airplay. The visit of the Magi in search of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Stories Of Christmas: Lesson 3:

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 840 views

    Stories of Christmas

    A. IN SEARCH OF THE KING. MATTHEW 2:1-2 1. Why were Mary and Joseph still living in Bethlehem? - So their son could be near the Temple. - So their son could identify with David. Bethlehem is the city of David and the angel predicted Jesus would sit on David’s throne. - Rumors in Nazareth. - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gift Giving Series

    Contributed by Casey Casal on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    This sermon is a deeper look at the gifts given to Jesus for his birth

    Words of Affirmation: Gift Giving Text: Matthew 2:11 Subject: Giving to God Context: At this time of year...seeing as how it is Christmas I figured this would be the perfect time to talk about the gifts that were given to Jesus so we are going to read the scripture tonight and look at this in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Regas avatar

    Narnia: Encounter The Power Of The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Chris Regas on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,520 views

    Advent Lessons based on the release of the movie: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

    Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent ~ 1) On the FIRST SUNDAY we ENCOUNTERED THE POWER OF THE LION and saw that the Lion of Judah who was PREDICTED in the OT is also Lamb of God who was slain for our sins! As we light the PROMISE CANDLE we are reminded that Jesus is NOT SAFE – BUT HE IS GOOD – AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Bootsma avatar

    How Christmas Complicates Things

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,428 views

    How you respond to Christmas depends on how you view Jesus as well as how you view yourself.

    ILL. THE DANGERS OF CHRISTMAS Dr. Mateen Elass grew up in Saudia Arabia. In his youth he associated Christmas with reindeer, stars, colorful lights, sleigh bells, parties, and decorated trees. He remembers being told that the deeper meaning of Christmas was love and good will shown by giving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    Did The Magi Do Magic? Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    Making sense of Christmas.

    Christmas, have you felt the on rush of it? It’s been coming for a long time now, and here it is December! Our calendars are quickly being filled with parties to go to and bonus’ to think of, as well as presents to buy, places to go and people to see and food to prepare! This “Christmas” stuff ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    3 Gifts Of Christmas

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,354 views

    looking at the meaning behind the three gifts that were presented by the wise men for Christmas

    Intro: the story is told that some soldiers leaving an island at the end of World War 2 conveyed Christmas to the islanders with gifts and Christmas songs. Years later one of these men visited that island and was shocked to find a church there. He was invited to attend the service, which consisted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Tetley avatar

    What I Want For Christmas

    Contributed by James Tetley on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,535 views

    Joy at Christmas is the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus, this joy should be the thing we most desire at Christmas

    What I want for Christmas – Matthew 2:1-12 Big Idea: Joy at Christmas in the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus Big response: When reflecting on Jesus to know joy and share that with others If I am going to answer this question of “What I want for Christmas” – we first need to think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist