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  • Michael Walker avatar

    "Wise Guys"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
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    When He becomes born in you, you see things through His eyes. Your talk changes. Your friends change. Your interests change. You become a “Wise Guy”.

    "Wise Guys!!!” - Matt. 2:1a, 12b - " Now when Jesus was born… they departed into their own country another way” The story: (Matt. 2: 1 – 12) Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Does God Think He Is, Talking To Astrologers!!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
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    Why did God reveal himself to the Magi - a priestly caste that practised astrology?

    Saxlingham/ Thornage 04-01-04 Epiphany We know the story of the Magi coming to worship Jesus very well. But have you ever stopped to wonder why God revealed Jesus to the Magi. After all, in the eyes of the Jewish people to whom St. Matthew wrote his Gospel - they had two strikes against ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Wise Men Overcome Worship Obstacles

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
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    The wise men encountered three obstacles as they sought to worship Christ - distance, unbelief, and lowliness. So do we.

    MATTHEW 2:1-12: WISE MEN AND OVERCOME WORSHIP OBSTACLES (Distance, unbelief, lowliness) “Let’s worship God.” “Welcome to worship.” “Come and worship Christ on Christmas.” We use the word “worship” a great deal around here. What does it mean to “worship” God? What pictures fly into your mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Give In To Evil! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,798 views

    We must have the courage to go a different way.

    DON’T GIVE IN TO EVIL! Matthew 2:1-12 S: Wise Men Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO GO THE DIFFERENT WAY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Temptations (to avoid) TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 2:1-12 three temptations to avoid so that we have the courage to go the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Misconceptions

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,453 views

    Message taken from the episode of Herod’s attempt to kill the baby Jesus.

    The Danger of Misconceptions Matthew 2:13-18 January 4, 2004 Introduction This morning we take a look at one of the more gruesome episodes in the Bible. In the midst of the Christmas miracle, the visit of the magi, the shepherds, the manger, and all that, we come to this portion of Matthew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Magi: Hope: Shopping For God

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,559 views

    The Magi

    How can you tell a married man from a single man in a department store?A married man is holding a purse. Women just love to shop – Men hate to shop. Why is that? Women are gatherers. Men are hunters. Women have to look at each and every item on the rack even if there is no possibility that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Raymond van Pletsen avatar

    The Nativity Story: The Hope Of The Wise Men

    Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
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    The Magi followed the directions of God’s Word to Jesus and submitted to Him as their King. We should follow in their footsteps!

    THE HOPE OF THE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 The Main Idea The Magi followed the directions of God’s Word to Jesus and submitted to Him as their King. We should follow in their footsteps! Outline GOD IS THE SOURCE OF HOPE The Magi were looking forward to the coming of the King of the Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is On The Throne?

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,638 views

    Illustrates the battle between the flesh and spirit for life or death in the kingdom of your herart.

    Who’s on the throne? Matthew 2:1-20 Generally when we read this verse of scripture we talk of the Christmas story and we talk of a babe in a manger, three wise men etc…. Today I would like to look at this a little bit different I want to see the big picture of this scripture. What I saw in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Unwise Wise Men

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,414 views

    A Christmas Message.

    THE UNWISE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: One of the real dangers of the Christmas season is that we lose sight of reality in the midst of all the traditions we observe. There is nothing inherently wrong with Christmas lights, gifts, trees, and even Santa Claus. The value of each custom depends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Bread

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 161 ratings
     | 40,932 views

    The relevance of Bethlehem, with thoughts gleaned from other sources. Good for a Christmas communion service.

    Matthew 2:1-12 – Christmas Bread A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg who many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is full." The Jewish lady said, "But your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Releasing Your Child Series

    Contributed by James Harless on May 31, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,443 views

    This sermon describes what to include in your child’s ’suitcase’ when sending them into adulthood

    RELEASING YOUR CHILD Let me read to you some phrases that a parent says during the child rearing years. See if you have either heard these or maybe even said them … • Oh, let me hold her! • How’s my little angel? • Hush, baby girl. • Aren’t you sleepy yet? • It’s okay. Don’t cry • No, no. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Burkey avatar

    Wise Men Consultants: Directions For A New Year

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,291 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

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    The Biblical Nativity Scene

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,269 views

    Most nativity scenes, along with the shepherds, animals, and, of course Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in the manger, have three regal figures standing there: the Magi, (they’re normally called wisemen). While that makes for a beautiful picture, it is Scrip

    INTRODUCTION: * My wife likes nativity scenes. She has several. * Many churches display nativity scenes—some are live. * Hollywood has even gotten into the act—“The Nativity Story” * Most nativity scenes, along with the shepherds, animals, and, of course Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Real Christmas Gift

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    A Christmas Message.

    THE REAL CHRISTMAS GIFT Matthew 2:1-11; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 INTRO: One of the most beautiful Christmas stories ever penned in the secular world is O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi.” It is the account of a young couple and what they gave each other for Christmas. Although rich in love, they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    A Wondrous Gift

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,254 views

    Preached at Academy Christmas Concert.

    A Wondrous Gift: The Treasure of Jesus Pastor Todd BBC Christmas Concert, Sun. PM 12/18/2005 INTRODUCTION: * All wrapped? Looking forward to gifts? What is the greatest gift you have ever received? * What is a gift? Something freely given, w/out any strings, expectations, etc. * Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist