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  • Richard McNair avatar

    Christmas Worship

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
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     | 9,884 views

    Simple observations about worship from the wise men. What does true worship require?

    Christmas Worship Several years ago, I heard the story of Larry Walters, a 33-year-old man who decided he wanted to see his neighborhood from a new perspective. He went down to the local army surplus store one morning and bought forty-five used weather balloons. That afternoon he strapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Gifts For A Great King

    Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
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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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    The Slaughter Of The Innocent Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
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    the holy innocents slaughter.

    THE SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENT MATTHEW 2.13-18 I hope you had a nice Christmas together. What were the familiar sounds of Christmas? Presents being opened, children’s excited voices, food being eaten, bells, carols and probably snoring. There are smells and there are sounds which remind us each ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Epiphany = From Darkness To Light

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 355 ratings
     | 51,744 views

    What is Epiphany? Here’s the answer, and what it means to you.

    Isaiah 60:1-6: EPIPHANY = FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Many people complain about how dark it is this time of the year. But imagine living in the little town of Barrow, Alaska. It’s located on the farthest northern tip of the state of Alaska, above the Arctic Circle. If you think it’s dark in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    When Christmas Is Over

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,547 views

    The Story of the Magi has great things to teach us about what to do when the excitement of Christmas dies down.

    The Story of the Magi has great things to teach us about what to do when the excitement of Christmas dies down. DEDICATION: Wise Men’s (Magi) Response Matthew 2:1-2 (NIV) 1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod. Magi from the east came to Jerusalem, 2and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Home By Another Way

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,881 views

    An Epiphany sermon - explores the way that we are changed after we meet the baby in the manger, just like the "wise men" were. (also makes reference to the James Taylor song of the same title)

    Grace be to you and peace from the One who was and is and is to come. Amen. As the story goes, the Magi in our gospel lesson had seen a star at its rising that they interpreted as announcing the birth of a king. Magi may have been dream-interpreters, astrologers, or astronomers, but not likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God And Our Suffering

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
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    A response to suffering is to follow a process found in psalm 22 (among others): Pour the situation before God, come to realization that God is with us, enter again into a relationship of praise.

    God and Our Suffering When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated, and he sent and killed all the children in and around Bethlehem who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had learned from the wise men. Matthew 2.16 The murder of the innocents ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It Ain't Over Yet

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,189 views

    Ephiphany - keep Christmas all year

    Sermon: “It Ain’t Over Yet” Matt 2:1-12 January 5, 2003 READ SCRIPTURE As I sat yesterday in my living room amidst a room full of broken after Christmas toys, stale goodies and dusty decorations I realized I am ready for the Christmas to be over, ready for the decorations to be put away. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Walk The Way Of The Wise Men

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,123 views

    the visit of the wise men to see Jesus

    January 19, 2003 Matthew 2:1-12 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 the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Royal Games

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,453 views

    When Kings come together, there must be a yeilding of some athority. Epiphany-The sharing of the light to the gentiles.

    Royal Games Mathew 2:1-12 This morning we are going over one of the Good verses Evil stories that are all through the bible. We are talking about a clash of kings, sort of. We have at least 3 kings involved and it could be 5 or more. There are a lot of holes in the story because we are just ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Journey To Jesus

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,381 views

    Christmas

    The Journey to Jesus, Matthew 2:1-12 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 22, 2002 Wise men traveled a great distance to worship Jesus, yet there were important intellectuals who wouldn’t go six miles out to see if the rumors were true... Jerusalem 6 miles from Bethlehem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Joseph, Our Model

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,691 views

    A Biblical Character Study (Joseph-Jesus’ step-father)

    JOSEPH, OUR MODEL Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 INTRO: Children model their lives after those around them. God-fearing parents usually have Godfearing children because the children model their lives after the parents. Children model their lives after their teachers. All of us think back about teachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    God Chose A Father For His Son

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 1,539 ratings
     | 268,162 views

    Father’s day message about Joseph, the adopted father of Jesus.

    READ: Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15; 2:19-23. Today is FATHERS’ DAY. I want to speak to you about a man - a FATHER - who is very often overlooked, I think. In some quarters he is overshadowed by the prominence given to his wife. I’m talking about JOSEPH, the husband of Mary and the adopted father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jacob Golden, Jr. avatar

    The Slaughter Of The Innocents

    Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 13,342 views

    A consideration of Matthew’s story about Herod’s slaughter of the children in Bethlehem following Jesus’ birth.

    THE SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENTS Matthew 2:13–23 • Romans 8:18–25 Christmas 1 (a) • December ’95, ’98, ’01 I hope you had a good Christmas. We stayed home again. We didn’t go anywhere. Didn’t visit any relatives (though we had some visit us). Didn’t go see a movie (something we’ve sometimes done ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Come And Behold Him

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,503 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