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  • James May avatar

    Wise Men Seek To Know Him

    Contributed by James May on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
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    The wise men sought to find Jesus. King Herod sought for Jesus. Why did they seek him and did their search have a life changing effect on them?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Reactions To The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
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    In the Christmas story as it is told in Matthew 12, we will see three general reactions to the birth of Jesus.

    Reactions to the Birth of Christ Matthew 2:1-12 This morning I want to begin by reading a letter written to Santa; that may help you think about how we view Christmas. This letter vividly points out that we live in a part of the world that places more emphasis on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Rejoice, Hear And Follow

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,393 views

    A Christmas Sermon

    Sermon for 12/22/2002 Rejoice, Hear, Follow Introduction: A. Around Christmas time the post office has to hire temporary workers to deliver the Christmas cards. Business goes up for them around this time of the year. B. Also business goes up for the Card Makers. Big cash cows for them. C. A love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Eve

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
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    A Christmas Eve sermon about journeys

    Christmas Eve 1. Read Luke 2:1-7 2. “A Journey” a. census done that way now. 1. snarl of traffic 2. planes – movies, meals, snacks, speed, press. Cabins, bathrooms 3. cars – speed, some have vcrs/tvs b. Mary – great with child, riding donkey c. Mothers – last few days before ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Choice Each Must Make

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
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    Examining the responses to Jesus’ birth, we see the choice each of us must make.

    A DECISION YOU HAVE TO MAKE - Read Matthew 2 This past week, Pinellas Circuit judge W. Douglas Baird ruled that Terri’s Law, the law governor Jeb Bush and elected state officials passed in order to save the life of Terri Schiavo by preventing her feeding tube from being removed, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jorge Alvarez avatar

    El Rey De Los Judios

    Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
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    ¿Quien hizo esta primera declaracion del Rey de los Judios? ¿Quienes eran los magos? ¿Astrologos, Astronomos, o hechiseros? Observe el mensaje que aqui la escritura nos muestra para edificacion.

    El Rey De Los Judios Mt 2:1-12 Introduccion: Diciembre 22, 2002 evening service at Ebenezer, Union City, CA ̈Vinieron del oriente a Jerusalen unos magos, diciendo: ¿Donde esta el Rey de los Judios, que ha nacido? Porque su estrella hemos visto en el oriente, y venimos a adorarle.̈ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Magi's Gifts

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
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    What do the Magi’s gifts have to teach us?

    Saxlingham 05-01-03 “Let us look at the presents the Magi brought to Jesus.” Mt 2: 1-12 Story: The Readers’ Digest once asked this question: Have you ever imagined what would have happened if there had been three wise women instead of three wise men at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,788 views

    What would happen if we took all of the Religious elements out of Christmas?

    Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a little overly sensitive but ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Changing Our Behavior In The New Year

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
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    This message confronts Herod’s behavior, and how we as Christians need to change our behvior to be more reflective of a Christian lifestyle.

    This time of year, many people get around to making some "New Years Resolutions". No doubt, some well intended resolutions that may last for a while, but not all resolutions get kept, and most have gone by the way saide within just a few short weeks. But I want us as we approach a New year to think ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Epiphany = From Darkness To Light

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 355 ratings
     | 51,761 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

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    "The Light Shines"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,078 views

    God has made known the Light of His eternal glory, so that the darkness of sin might be dispelled in us and in the world around us.

    ISAIAH 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 “The Light Shines” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A father told his young son to go to bed. The boy started up the stairs but realized it was dark and he couldn’t reach the light switch. So, he went back ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    The Christmas Star

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,357 views

    There is great significance to each of us in the star that was above Jesus’ birth place.

    The Christmas Star Cornwall/Montreal December 20, 2003 Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for trees to be crowned with a star on the top, and with lights which shine as the stars in the sky under the special star of Bethlehem. I remember, growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Questions Thinking People Ask Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,231 views

    Part 1 of series of sermons on this topic--inspired by Adam Hamilton who did a similar series in his congregation, Church of the Resurrection

    (I have included web sites that I researched in the text of the sermon) (Graphic: http://psalmpublishing.bei.t-online.de/cover.html ) SLIDE 1 Prayer Greeting, attendance pads, Class 101 Read gospel: SLIDE 2 Matthew 2:1-2 Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    I Have Seen The Light

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,857 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

  • Richard Burkey avatar

    Wise Men Consultants: Directions For A New Year

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,933 views

    In their searching and finding of Jesus, the Wise men provide 3 clear directions for staying connected to Jesus in a New Year.

    Wise Men Consultants: Directions for a New Year Matthew 2:1-12 (New International Version) 1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran