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  • James Wilson avatar

    Through The Eyes Of...the Wise Men & Herod Series

    Contributed by James Wilson on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 11,043 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 This morning our text is Matthew 2:1-12, the passage of scripture that describes the wise men’s search for the Messiah so they could worship Him and give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    The Truth About The Magi

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 2,899 views

    Wise men still seek him, but who were the wise men. really?

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 Intro. A boy was once asked what he was going to give his sister for Christmas, he replied, “Well,” he said, “last year I gave her the measles.” What will we give Jesus for Christmas? Hopefully a genuine worship that involves our whole lives, that’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Harvey avatar

    Searching For Christmas

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 30, 2006
     | 4,236 views

    Finding the central focus of Christmas in the busy society of America.

    “Searching for Christmas” December 3, 2006 Me: One of my favorite Christmas memories is of an event that happened when I was about six years old. I am the youngest of six kids, and Christmas around my house when I was growing up was a wild adventure. I remember on this particular Christmas that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ownby avatar

    The Wise Men

    Contributed by Steve Ownby on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,628 views

    This sermon is one which describes the stages of expectancy concerning the return of Christ.

    The Wisemen Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: According to history and a little tradition from the beginning of time God’s children have been waiting for the Messiah and according to tradition the Magi came based upon signs and knowledge. We’re living in a time when people fall into one of three ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,034 views

    A Topical Christmas Sermon

    The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Matt. 2:1-12 Christmas is a season of wonder. Someone expressed that wonder this way: I am the Christmas Spirit— I enter the home of poverty, causing pale faced children to open their eyes wide, in pleased wonder. I cause the miser’s clutched hand to relax ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    The Search For Jesus

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,608 views

    The Christmas season is a time when people search for happiness in a variety of outlets and activities. The Wise men remind us to search for the ultimate in life fulfillment in Christ Jesus.

    MATTHEW 2:1-2 THE SEARCH FOR JESUS K. EDWARD SKIDMORE STATES THAT HISTORICALLY, NOT EVERYONE WAS JOYFUL WHEN JESUS WAS BORN. IN FACT THERE WERE MANY PEOPLE WHO REJECTED HIM FOR VARIOUS REASONS. REASONS MUCH LIKE THOSE PEOPLE GIVE TODAY FOR REJECTING JESUS. - MESS UP THEIR PLANS . . . -LIMIT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Being Wise Men (And Woment) Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,545 views

    When you leave you want to know that your life counted, that you gave, and in your giving you helped others see the heart of God.

    Sermon 12/9/2001-Being Wise men (& women) Pray My affection for wise men-always one in church Christmas pagents -a shepherd once, sneezed and blew out fire But almost always a wiseman This morn. Look at their place in the Xmas story. Matt. 2:11-read Look at the wisemen. To understand them it ...read more

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  • Chris Hughes avatar

    Useless Gifts

    Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,608 views

    Unexpected gifts, gifts that go beyond the usual fare, surprise our sensibilities and wake up our spirits.

    Matthew 2:1-12 Useless Gifts We’ve all gotten them. We’ve all given them. probably have ½ dozen on top shelf of closet, in box under the bed. Useless gifts. Unusual & unusable. knickknacks serve no purpose. Generations of parents & grandparents joyfully received lopsided handmade ashtrays from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Responses To Christmas

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,378 views

    Three different responses to the news of Christ’s birth: (1) the Magi, passionately seeking Christ to worship Him; (2) King Herod, eager to get rid of Christ, do not want Him to sit on his throne; and (3) Jerusalem, apathetic to the prophecies rega

    Matt 2:1-12, 16-18 We see here 3 different responses to the news of the birth of Jesus Christ. • First, we see the Magi in a passionate search for the child Jesus. • Second, we have King Herod also eagerly seeking to find the child, but so that he could kill him. • And thirdly, we see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Wisdom Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,893 views

    The wisdom of Christmas is following Christ.

    The Wisdom of Christmas Text: Matt. 2:1-12 Introduction 1. SUPPOSE IT HAD BEEN WISE WOMEN INSTEAD OF WISE MEN? I read this humors account of the Wise Men (obviously written by a woman): If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, arrived on time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Herod - God Delivers Us! Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,738 views

    The devil will do everything that he can to try to destroy you, but God will deliver you as you trust His Word. In the story of Jesus’ birth, we see this at work. The devil does everything he can to try to destroy the new born King, but God delivers Jes

    Herod – God Delivers Us! The Characters of Christmas By Greg Johnson December 10, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Matthew 2:1-18 The devil will do everything that he can to try to destroy you, but God will deliver you as you trust His Word. In the story of Jesus’ birth, we see this at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Who Stole Christmas?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 22,688 views

    We need to put our focus on Jesus at this time of year, and to help others do the same; by sharing the Lord with them; by loving them; and by actually leading them to Christ just as someone else led us to Christ.

    Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It is a time that we look forward to with joy in our hearts and eagerly anticipate what is about to happen. And, it was meant for us to feel that way. But, in the last few years, something terrible has happened. Somebody has stolen Christmas! Not only ...read more

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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Wise Men

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 106 ratings
     | 35,969 views

    The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER THE WISE MEN TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer. "Where did they come from?" We don’t know. "How many were there?" We really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Come And Behold Him

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,666 views

    Take a clear look at some symbols of Christmas to discover the nature of God and His desires for us.

    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

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Responding To Christmas" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,192 views

    From the examples of Herod and the Wise Men, we can learn about how we should respond to the message and meaning of Christmas.

    The gifts that the Magi brought to honor Jesus are often cited in any attempt to explain the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas. Too often, however, our focus at Christmas is more of the gifts we receive, rather than the Gift God gave. A family celebrated Christmas each year by singing “Happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist