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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Am I Receiving So Much Flack For Trying To Follow God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 10, 2013
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    A look at the negative reaction the Magi received when they arrived in Jerusalem. Often in our lives our attempts to follow God are not met with positive responses from those around us.

    THE RESPONSE THE MAGI RECEIVED IN JERUSALEM: Their question didn’t bring joy, but instead brought surprise, anger, embarrassment, and fear. - Matthew 2:1-7. a. Surprise. - Matthew 2:3. - The people are surprised by this news. We know this because of the response. No one has any idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Year Round Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
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    Christmas is over, now we begin a new year, but let's not forget the Christmas joy and spirit through the new year.

    Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 January 6, 2013 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up the Christmas mess and putting everything away. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Men Still Seek Him

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013
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    The wise men inquired concerning Christ, and listened to God.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM. Matthew 2:1-12. The second chapter of Matthew’s Gospel begins with a basic fact: “Jesus was born in Bethlehem.” Outside the context of Scripture it would be no more remarkable than saying, “Fred was born in Birmingham,” or “Shirley was born in Cape Town.” However, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Were The Wise Men Really So Wise?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2013
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    Were the wise men as smart as we think?

    Were the Wise Men Really So Wise? Matthew 2:1-18 Sometimes we think we know more about something than we really know. A perfect case is this morning’s text about the three wise Men. We even think we know their names as being Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. We believe that they came from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    What Are You Going To Do With Jesus?

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
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    Everyone will have to make a decision on what they want to do with Jesus.

    Mathew 2 Introduction: Illustration “Savior & Judge” - There are two common and typical responses to Jesus and the gospel I. You can hate Him and be angry (v. 16) - Illustration “A Father’s Will” A. Jesus was a threat to his position B. Jesus was a threat to his power C. Jesus was a threat to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God Above Our Heads Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 1, 2017
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    What was God's real goal for Christmas? Philippians 2:9-11 makes clear that Jesus came so that all knees would bow and all tongues would confess in worship of the God of grace!!

    Intro: How many know how many more shopping days till Christmas? Today there are 13 shopping days until Christmas. The goal for many for Christmas has become finding the perfect gift at the perfect price. But what was God’s goal for Christmas? What was the real purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Visit Of The Wisemen Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2017
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    The wise men came to Jerusalem during the time when Herod was king. One thing that Herod did not want was competition. When these wise men showed up in Jerusalem, it created quite a stir and Herod had his curiosity peaked.

    -4 BC- Jerusalem and Bethlehem Visit of the Wisemen (Numbers 24:17) 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. (Matthew 2:1) The wise men came to Jerusalem during the time when Herod was king. One thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of Royalty Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 4, 2016
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    We all know the story of the Three Kings at Christmas, here is a story seldom told of the Two Kings

    The Story of Royalty We all know the Story; we’ve heard it over and over again. If you close your eyes you can almost picture them. Riding their camels across the desert at night, the moon highlighting their royal robes and crowns against the stark desert sand. It is a very familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Epiphany And All It Characters, The Full Story.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 4, 2016
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    The Epiphany is all about the divinity of Jesus being revealed to the world; but not everyone like this news. This is a very interesting story with a variety of characters: eg. compare the characters of Jesus with Herod.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 8th January 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Wrapped - Pt. 2 - In Humility Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2016
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    No one pays that much attention to the wrapping. It’s what is inside that counts . . . right? Maybe this Christmas we should stop and consider how the gift was wrapped.

    Wrapped Pt. 2 - In Humility I. Introduction There is usually very little attention paid to the wrappings. Even if great time and effort is made to make sure each corner is tucked and folded perfectly. Even if the bow is picked to match exactly. Even if every seam is exact. Most of the time all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Become Wise

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 10, 2016
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    These trained students (these were astrologers) of the stars observed an unexplained phenomenon in the heavens, and somehow interpreted this sign with a change in the way things were. They saw it as a sign of the Messiah’s birth!

    How to Become Wise Matthew 2: 1-2, 10-11 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fleeing To Egypt Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 11, 2016
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    Reviewing Matthew's account of the events surrounding the arrival of the wise men.

    “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Visitor Who Never Arrived Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2016
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    Whereas the Magi devoutly and innocently sought out the newly born Messiah-King, wicked King Herod never set his evil eyes upon Him. He, like so many others, never arrived.

    The Visitor Who Never Arrived Christmas “Thwarted Plans” Series (Matthew 2:1-8, 16-18) 1. A family had twin boys whose only resemblance to each other were their looks. Opposite in every way, one was an eternal optimist, the other a doom and gloom pessimist. Just to see what would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wise Men Still Seek Him

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 13, 2016
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    1. The Wisemen had divine knowledge; 2.Seeking takes sacrifice; 3. Seeking Takes Faith; 4. The Result will be worth it

    “Wise Men Still Seek Him” December 18, 2016 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 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Breakthrough

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 16, 2016
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    The wise, still today, recognize and receive God’s breakthrough into our world and react to it by worship and sacrificial love for one another.

    Title: The Breakthrough Date: 12/18/16 Place: BLCC Text: Matthew 2.1-12; John 1.9-12 CT: The wise recognize and receive God’s breakthrough into our world. [Screen 1] FAS: A 2016 episode on NPR's "StoryCorps" interviewed Francois Clemmons, who played the role of friendly Officer Clemmons on Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church