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  • Paul Stokes avatar

    Faith Or Fear

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
     | 4,253 views

    Carol Service sermon looking at responses to Jesus - Herod’s fear and the Magi’s faith.

    According to the Daily Mail, being here is good for you! In a section entitled "Making the most of your life" the Mail gave 12 reasons as to why this special time can be good for you and why you should rejoice on Christmas Day, one of which was ’Carol Singing’ It stirs the soul and takes us back ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Christmas Is Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,991 views

    Unbelievers and believers look at Christmas in very different ways. This sermon seeks to point out these differences.

    Christmas is Worship Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Christmas isn’t just for Christians anymore. Nearly half of adult Americans report they personally know someone who doesn’t believe in God but will still celebrate the yuletide this year according to a survey of 1,001 people conducted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "The Dumbest Thing That A Wise Man Can Do!"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 86 ratings
     | 5,097 views

    Even wise men can do dumb things. Why did these wise men ever stop in their journey and ask wicked King Herod for advice?

    “The dumbest thing that a Wise Man can do!” Even wise men can do dumb things. Why did these wise men ever stop in their journey and ask wicked King Herod for advice? Before we answer that question, let me begin with this statement: They were wise. They were wise because… 1. They believed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Three Christmas Responses Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 24,109 views

    Our text today has much to say to us about our response to the king of the Jews and Savior of sinners. Let us observe three different responses to the birth of Jesus the Christ.

    Scripture As we consider the birth of Christ today, I would to consider three Christmas responses. Let’s read Matthew 2:1-12, 16-18: "1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Rhodes avatar

    Narnia: Always Winter But Never Christmas Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005
     | 2,873 views

    This is a story about Christmas, the Cross and Resurrection power. It is a story about good overcoming evil and the triumphant reign of god restoring all things to their proper place.

    Advent Series – Narnia Message #1 Always Winter but Never Christmas Introduction: The Chronicles of Narnia will hit the big screen on Friday, December 9, and I can’t wait to see it. This series of books written by C. S. Lewis is an allegorical presentation of the story of Jesus. We have read ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    I'm Dreaming Of A Wise Christmas

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,854 views

    Christmas 2005

    I’M DREAMING OF A WISE CHRISTMAS (MATTHEW 2:1-18) I look with amusement once at Christmas e-cards prominently displayed on websites. The most frequent themes and images on the cards are Santa Claus, Snowmen, Christmas trees, stockings, reindeers, penguins, polar bears, candles, angels, tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 24, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    Sermon on the events that occured in Bethlehem at Christmas time.

    The Little Town of Bethlehem Matt. 2:1-11 INTRO.: Maybe you heard about the quiz show contestant who was asked, "Where was Jesus born?" He first guessed "Pittsburgh." When told he was wrong, he tried Scranton, then Harrisburg. When he was finally given the answer, Bethlehem, he said, "I knew it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ish Engle avatar

    What's The Bright Idea?

    Contributed by Ish Engle on Sep 19, 2006
     | 2,649 views

    The Wisemen sought after the Word Incarnate. We should learn from their example and seek Jesus through the Word made Script.

    What’s the Bright Idea? I. My 1st view of the magi a. 1st or 2nd grade b. Thee Wise-guys! Moe, Larry, and Curly c. My Epiphany! i. Can you say that word in Church? ii. Definition: a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something; an intuitive grasp of ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Troy Horne avatar

    Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,109 views

    The irony that those who should have recognized the signs of Christ’s arrival were completely oblivious while "foreigners" recognized them.

    Mt. 2:1-12 ”Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign” I want to begin by asking a question. How many wise men were there? Anybody venture a guess? We typically say three, don’t we? The truth is we don’t know exactly how many there were. But we tend to say three because there were three gifts that ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Come And Behold Him

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,889 views

    The gift of the Maji.

    This morning I want to invite you to join me in reflecting upon the timeless invitation that lies beneath all the activity of this season;…the invitation to COME AND BEHOLD HIM. As one of the great Christmas anthems declares so beautifully “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brett Thomasson avatar

    Wise Men And Kings

    Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Jan 18, 2007
     | 3,721 views

    The wise men meet the sneaky king

    At last, our wise men show up. Although our manger scenes usually include them, we can see from this passage they probably don’t arrive until Jesus is several months old. They meet him, Mary and Joseph in a house in Bethlehem and give their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Then, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    A Grinch Who Really Tried To Steal Christmas Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,745 views

    2 of 4 on Christmas series. This message is about King Herod.

    Classic Christmas A Grinch Who Really Tried to Steal Christmas December 17, 200 “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” ------------------------------------------------------ Every Who down in Who-ville liked a Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! The Grinch hated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Christmas According To The Magi

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,288 views

    The reactions of Herod, the religious leaders, and the Magi to the birth of Jesus mirror people’s responses to Jesus today.

    How “Wise” Are You? True and False Questions about the Wise Men Questions 1. The wise men arrived in Judea after Jesus had been born. 2. The Bible says that there were three wise men. 3. The wise men went directly to Bethlehem when they arrived in Judea. 4. The wise men were kings. 5. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JOHN BAGGETT avatar

    The Miracle Of Marriage

    Contributed by John Baggett on Feb 3, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,078 views

    This is a wedding sermon that is brief but bold enough to encourage a couple to make Christ the miracle of their marriage.

    This wedding service can be adapted to aid anyone in the preparation of a good solid message of encouragement for husband and wife. I have changed the places where I normally use the couples names to read.. husband and wife. Friends and Family we rejoice today for the occasion for which we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Remarkable Child - Remarkable Contrasts

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,088 views

    As the kingdom of Christ began to dawn, in telling of the account of the Magi, Matthew portrays several remarkable contrasting responses to the Christ. Over 2000 years later these contrasting responses remain contemporary.

    Remarkable Child – Remarkable Contrasts Matthew 2:1-12 As the kingdom of Christ began to dawn, in telling of the account of the Magi, Matthew portrays several remarkable contrasting responses to the Christ. Over 2000 years later these contrasting responses remain contemporary. 1. Caustic search – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ