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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    The Threatening Baby

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 23, 2003
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    Christmas Eve service, 2003. Herod wanted to be in control and lost the opportunity to know Jesus personally. Do we want to be in control so much that we can’t submit to Christ?

    Herod didn’t know who he was. The King of Judea, the Great Herod, had no clue as to who this little baby boy was. Herod thought this baby was a threat. Matthew’s Gospel says that when Herod heard about the Baby Jesus from the Wise Men, he was greatly distressed. Greatly distressed? That is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Holy Innocents

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
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    This soon after celebrating Christmas we read the account of Herod’s slaughter of Bethlehem’s baby boys. What does this tragic story mean for us today?

    The Holy Innocents Matthew 2: 1-18 December 28, 2003 Two weeks ago on my drive to church, the radio broadcast some spectacular news. I had to double check the dial to make sure this wasn’t some early morning comedian telling a joke. Nope, it was NPR, and yes it seemed what they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Adoration Of Baby Jesus

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
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    If Jesus was the promised Messiah one might expect that He would be received with all the ceremony possible.

    The Adoration of Baby Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 If Jesus was the promised Messiah one might expect that He would be received with all the ceremony possible, that crowns and scepters would be laid at his feet, and that the high and mighty princes of the world would humble themselves and bow before Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Tale Of Four Kings Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
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    Part 3 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. The Three Magi who sought a "new" king, and the pompous ruler who feared the rumor - these unique perspectives on the birth of Jesus point us to our own hunger and fears for the one who came as a child...

    TALE OF FOUR KINGS Part 3 of the Christmas Perspectives Series Matthew 2:1-20 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 2:1-2 (NIV) 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 king of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wise Gifts For A Great King

    Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004
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    Reflections on the gifts the Wise Men brought to to Jesus after His birth.

    “WISE GIFTS FOR A GREAT KING” Readings: Matthew 2:1-12 and Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Preached at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church – January 5th 1997 A favorite seasonal hymn for many folk is "We three Kings". Did you ever stop to think about how the gifts the Wise men bought to Jesus were related to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Ephiphany Ephiphany

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
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    A look at the cost of our worship.

    An Epiphany epiphany Start with reading the passage – adding interpretation/teaching Debunk myths: Referring to the magi as “kings” – again not mentioned. Probably a poor translation at some time, or simply tradition that sounded nice – kings paying homage to the King of kings. Where did they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Reactions To The Savior's Birth

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
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    People have and have always had different reactions to the Christmas story.

    INTRODUCTION In the year 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born. In 1796, he was crossing the Alps to crush the Austrians and Sardinians. Had Dan Rather been living in the year 1809, his newscast would have focused on Austria. The attention of the world was on this man known as Napoleon as he swept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Christmas Should Mean

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    The meaning of Christmas is often lost in our secular celebrations.

    INTRODUCTION A. Where did the celebration come from 1. Origin of the festival is unknown 2. Derived in part from rites held by German and Celtic people to celebrate the winter solstice 3. Christmas festivals have been observed by Christians since the 4th century 4. Incorporate, as many of our other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did The Magi Do Magic? Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,587 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

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    3 Gifts Of Christmas

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
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    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

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    What I Want For Christmas

    Contributed by James Tetley on Dec 18, 2005
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     | 3,585 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

  • Mark Cooney avatar

    The Gift Of A Star Series

    Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,653 views

    This is the fourth and final sermon in the Advent series,

    Matthew 2:1-12 December 18, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS ~ The Gift Of A Star Introduction: ILLUSTRATION: I remember one Christmas under the tree was a large, brightly coloured gift-wrapped box. It had my mother’s name on it. So, she proceeded with great ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Stokes avatar

    A Risky Christmas

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 4,243 views

    Carol Service sermon focussing on the disturbing ’bad news’ we prefer to leave out of our cosy Christmas celebrations.

    I wonder - have you ever thought how risky Christmas is? It’s official. RoSPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents - has issued regular warnings about a whole range of hazards just waiting to happen... all of them arising from what you thought were innocent, Christmas-related ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Stokes avatar

    Seeking

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,291 views

    Carol Service sermon focussing on the search by the Magi and encouraging people to join in that search.

    Some of the questions people ask about pregnancy - and answers ! Should I have a baby after 35? (No, 35 children is enough.) How will I know if my vomiting is morning sickness or the flu? (If it’s the flu, you’ll get better.) What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith Or Fear

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
     | 4,196 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