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When The Excitement Of Christmas Is Over What's There To Do?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001

based on 48 ratings

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Contrast the magi and Herod’s response to Christmas and rate our response to theirs.

When the excitement of Christmas is over what’s there to do? by Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Text: Matt.2:1-12 overheard: I love Christmas, I receive a lot of presents I just can’t wait to exchange. Yes, Dec.25th 1999, a memory now. Had a great two days, choir was great, music ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Epiphany Is The Season Of Illumination.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 6, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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Epiphany is the season, in which we celebrate " the showing forth of our Lord JESUS AS A baby to the Wise Men or Magi.

THE SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EPIPHANY, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 7th SUNDAY OF JANUARY, 2001, The LESSON:.....Isaiah 60: 1-6 The Gospel:....... Matthew 2:1-12 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GO D AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Why The Wisemen Were Wise

Contributed by Michael Lobrutto on Apr 12, 2001

based on 134 ratings

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A look at the Wisemen who sought Jesus.

WHY THE WISE-MEN WERE WISE TEXT: Matthew 2 4 Reasons I They were wise men because of the person they sought. vs 2 Saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. A) They were looking for a Man. B) They were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Shadow Of The Cross Over The Incarnation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 13, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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The full significance of the Incarnation is only seen when its dark side is understood - in the Sign of a Sword to Mary’s heart, the Symbol of Myrrh as an offering from the wise men and the Sorrow of Rachael over her dead children.

If the message of the Incarnation, the coming of Jesus into human experience, had to be condensed into a single sentence it couldn’t be bettered than the words of John: "He came to his own home and his own people received him not" (1:11). In the opening verses of his Gospel, John had already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About The Magi

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001

based on 65 ratings

| 2,989 views

Wise men still seek him, but who were the wise men. really?

Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 Intro. A boy was once asked what he was going to give his sister for Christmas, he replied, “Well,” he said, “last year I gave her the measles.” What will we give Jesus for Christmas? Hopefully a genuine worship that involves our whole lives, that’s what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas - The Cries Of Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

based on 656 ratings

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It’s Christmas time, & all kinds of sounds remind us of that - bells ringing, choirs singing, & music filling the air. But in the midst of all the joyous sounds there are other sounds - sounds of anguish & grief.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2021) THE CRIES OF CHRISTMAS or DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? TEXT: Matthew 2:13 18 PP #194BW A. This month has been filled with the sounds of Christmas - bells ringing, choirs singing, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Dangerous Companion-Anger

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

based on 14 ratings

| 4,125 views

This sermon deals with the destructive power of Anger looked at in a Christmas context.

My Dangerous Companion--Anger 12/17/ 00 Genesis 4:1-18 Matthew 2:1-12 Text Matthew 2:16-18 We are now in the middle of the Christmas season. We are told "tis the season to be jolly" and "it will be a time of peace and good will to all." But if we would actually look into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Bread

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

based on 161 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Releasing Your Child Series

Contributed by James Harless on May 31, 2005

based on 23 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Men Consultants: Directions For A New Year

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 2, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Stories Of Christmas: Lesson 3:

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2004

based on 33 ratings

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Stories of Christmas

A. IN SEARCH OF THE KING. MATTHEW 2:1-2 1. Why were Mary and Joseph still living in Bethlehem? - So their son could be near the Temple. - So their son could identify with David. Bethlehem is the city of David and the angel predicted Jesus would sit on David’s throne. - Rumors in Nazareth. - The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For The Messiah

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 8, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Jesus ONLY reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly.(This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition).

(This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition) Main Idea : Jesus reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly. Historical background The Magi were men who were skilled in philosophy, medicine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

based on 5 ratings

| 3,795 views

Contrasting the Magi with Herod to show the acceptance of outsiders in the Kingdom of God and a warning to the insiders to be careful.

Introduction Ever since I first started preached I have longed to preach this sermon, or rather a sermon with this title. It just struck me as the perfect title for a sermon on the story on magi’s visit to Jesus, Star Trek, but then it is not only about the story of the magi but about how the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Three Men And A Baby Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 4,729 views

THe Magi came from the East seeking the one born King of the Jews. We can learn from them how to be Wise men and women for Christ

Three Men and a Baby Text: Matthew 2:1-12 1st Illustration: What if Christ had not come? A striking Christmas card was once published with the title “What if Christ had not come?” It was founded on Jesus’ words “If I had not come.” (John 15:22) It has a pastor falling asleep dreaming of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anger: It Wants You For Christmas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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This is a Christmas message dealing with the destructive power of anger. It can ruin what God wants to do in our lives during the holidays if we do not control it.

Anger—It Wants You For Christmas GNLCC 12/21/2003 Genesis 4:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Text Matthew 2:16-18 We are now in the middle of the Christmas season. We are told "tis the season to be jolly" and "it will be a time of peace and good will to all." But if we would actually look into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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