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  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Tale Of Four Kings Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,577 views

    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

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Worship Like The Magi

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,997 views

    Finding ourselves in the story of the Magi and responding in worship

    Worship Like the Magi – Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2001 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: “The God of power, as he did ride In his majestic robes of glorie Resolv’d to light; and so one day He did descend, undressing all the way.” - George Herbert Context: I think George Herbert, in that simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    I Have Seen The Light

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,858 views

    A descriptive look at how the Star of Bethlehem and the Light of Jesus Christ provide striking similarities in the work of their respective ministry to man.

    "I Have Seen the LIGHT!¡¨ Matthew 2:1-12 page 681 in pew bible Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) ¡§We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him!¡¨ ¡§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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Now What?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 234 ratings
     | 15,422 views

    Early in Jesus’ life, Satan loses, and prophecies are fulfilled. So it goes throughout Jesus’ life, and in our lives today.

    Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 NOW WHAT? Another year is quickly drawing to a close. The holiday season is just about over. The rush of preparation has culminated in a few hours of quality time spent with friends and family, but now that’s done. The gifts have been opened, the food has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    3 Wise Men & Others

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,114 views

    Not everyone who encoutnered Jesus was wise. WIll you be wise in the way you respond to him?

    It’s a familiar story. Wise men, kings(?), Magi, astrologers, come from the east to find a child that’s born to be a great King. A new star has appeared in the eastern sky heralding the birth of someone destined for greatness and they’ve come to worship him. This is no ordinary child, this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Evil That Brought Joy Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,592 views

    This is the first sermon in a 4 sermon series designed for Christmas.

    12/2/01 - The Great Evil that Brought a Greater Joy Christmas can be a tough time of year. Text: Matthew 2:16: The Christmas story brought great sorrow to at least one group of people. The mothers of the little boy babies that were killed were filled with an intolerable pain. Yet, in spite of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Fox avatar

    Ancient Wisdom Of Wise Men

    Contributed by David Fox on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 8,204 views

    Wisdom from the wise men for the wise men who still seek Him.

    Ancient wisdom of Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 “1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[1] from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east[2] and have come to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "The Wisdom Of The Wisemen" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 404 ratings
     | 14,514 views

    Why were the wise men wise? Will we be wise this Christmas? We will if we do what they did.

    THE WISDOM OF THE WISEMEN Text: Matthew 2:1-3; 7-12 Introduction- I would like to speak today on the subject- "The Wisdom of the Wisemen." They were wise, very wise, indeed! Will we be wise this Christ- mas? We will, if we do what the wise men did. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Balthazar Of Bhagdad: A Magi's Story"

    Contributed by William Groover on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,341 views

    Dramatic monologue on one of the Magi

    TEXT: Matt. 2:1-12 TOPIC: "Balthazar of Baghdad" AUTHOR: Dr. Bill Groover, East Hill Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Fl. bill@easthill.net Copyright 2000. NOTE: Very little is known about the Magi. The things I have written come from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    The Reason

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    A Poetic Sermon that the Holy Spirit helped me with about Jesus’ Divinely-guided escape from Herod and how JESUS is the Reason for celebrating Christmas. Be blessed, in Jesus’ Name!

    "The Reason" By Sterling Franklin Let’s open up with a word of Prayer... Our Mighty Lord, we Praise You for who You are, what you have done, are doing, and WILL do. Father, thank You SO MUCH for sending Your Only Begotten Son to earth, not to condemn the world, but to Save it. Bless us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Larsen avatar

    What's So Great About Christmas

    Contributed by Paul Larsen on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 13,357 views

    Everything has a crack in it, Christ comes to make all things new.

    Christmas Eve Edna Hong’s book, Bright Valley of Love, is the true story of a physically challenged child who found a haven of love. Gunther was born near the end of World War I. His father was away at war. His mother would not care for him because he was deformed suffering from a severe case ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Warren avatar

    Jesus The King: Advent 2001 Series

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 15,579 views

    Shows that Christ is the King, to be sought, worshiped and served (part of an Advent series).

    "Jesus the King: Advent 3, 2001" Matthew 2:1-12 December 16th, 2001 Robert Warren Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Visit Of The Magi

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 19,592 views

    Let us examine our attitudes as we come to Jesus

    Christchurch, Brid 30-12-01 “Let us examine our attitudes to Jesus.” Mt 2: 1-12 Story: There was a curate who used to preach on his pet subject "Love" every Sunday, until one day the Churchwarden collared him. “Curate”, he said as church wardens are wont to do “you preached a good sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    What Makes A Wise Man Wise?

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    Next sermon in the advent series dealing with the Wise Men and how we can and should relate to them with regard to seeking and approaching Christ.

    A visitor in a small Southern town comes across a beautiful Nativity scene. It was obvious that great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothers the man - the three wise men are wearing firefighters helmets. Unable to come up with a reason or an explanation, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Men Still Seek Him

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,696 views

    This catchy slogan has appearred on commercial Christmas material for ages. The implications of the statement bothers me. What does it mean? What is it’s implication for us?

    The story goes an angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist