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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Rise Up And Follow The Star / Epiphany

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 4, 2013
    based on 78 ratings
     | 55,849 views

    Just as the Wise Men, be ready to meet God in the midst of your everyday activities, then rise up and follow the star. What you believe should determine how you behave. Be willing to put feet on your faith; then rise up and follow the star.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7.10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12and Matthew 2:1-12. Let us pray....... O Heavenly Father we thank-you for the gift of your son. Help us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Search Of The Magi Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,700 views

    This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ. This sermon looks at the search of the Magi for the Messiah from both a historical and theological perspective

    The Search of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Advent is the season we prepare for the birth of Jesus and as we look forward to His return and when He calls us by name and welcomes us home. Typically during this time, we look at the stories leading up to Christmas but this year, we looking at the stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Murderous Search Of Herod Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
     | 5,280 views

    This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ. Today’s scripture is disturbing at best. It is not a story we sing about, or is on the cover of Christmas cards. Most of us wo

    King Herod’s Murderous Search Matthew 2:1-16 Typically in Advent, we look at the passages and stories leading up to the birth of the Christ child like the prophet’s announcment of Jesus’ birth, Mary’s encounter with the angel, the Magnificat and the journey to Bethlehem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Star Trek Episode 1: The Search For A Child That Revealed The Hearts Of Men

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,927 views

    What do we learn about ourselves from the magi's search for Jesus?

    OK all you Trekkies, you fans of everything Captain Kirk and Klingon, can you tell me when the first Star Trek episode aired? Was it in 1959, 1966, or 1971? If you answered 1966, you are correct - partially. 1966 was the year the crew of the Enterprise took off for the stars on prime time TV. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Was Was Hidden Has Been Reveled

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 7, 2013
     | 3,526 views

    A sermon for the epiphany

    A man was once eating fish and chips at the bus stop, and a lady with a small dog came along to wait for her bus. The dog clearly liked the smell of the fish and chips, and kept jumping up around the man’s legs to try and get at them. In the end the man smiled at the lady and asked, “do you mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Hitch Your Life To A Star Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,530 views

    We have a fascination with stars. But have you ever hitched yor life to one?

    “Faith-Full Living: Hitch Your Life to a Star” Numbers 24:15-19; Mt. 2:1-12; “Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are; Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky; Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are.” “Star light, star ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Epiphany

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,298 views

    God’s message of salvation was intended for all people.

    Epiphany January 6, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s message of salvation was intended for all people. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 Supplemental Passage: He says, "It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Name Shall Be...king Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 3,977 views

    Christmas sermon, a look at the Magi to help people see that searching for King Jesus is life’s most worthy pursuit, and finding Him changes it completely

    His Name Shall Be…King Matthew 2:1-10 Have you ever considered the irony: When there’s a play called Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, everyone wants to be Dopey – after all, his lines are the easiest to learn! Dopey. When it comes to a Christmas play, there are a lot of parts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Should I Do When I’m Not Sure Of God’s Leading? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,711 views

    This passage deals with the myth that the Magi followed the Star of Bethlehem all the way to Jerusalem. In truth, the star disappeared and then reappeared after they were in Jerusalem. The message applies this phenomenon to the way that God often guides

    STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The Magi followed the star from their homes all the way to Jesus. - This is the version of the story that we’ve seen shared in countless Christmas plays, movies, and cards. - And, as we’re going to be discussing at several points in this series, the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do I Do When God’s Leading Doesn’t Add Up? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,851 views

    A look at the fact that the Magi did not come to Bethlehem but to Nazareth. The sermon uses that truth to talk about following God's direction instead of the man's leading.

    STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The star led the Magi to Bethlehem. - We’ve all seen this in a hundred Christmas plays. - Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen to be the way that the Bible actually says the story happened. - This morning I want to talk about the way the Bible says the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    O’ Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013
     | 8,049 views

    This is the third message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

    On December 24, 1865 at the age of thirty Phillips Brooks’ life would be changed forever by a Christmas Eve service that lasted nearly five hours. The service took place at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Brooks wrote, “I remember standing in the old church in Bethlehem close ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

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

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,572 views

    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

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Year Round Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 5,113 views

    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

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 2 The Infancy Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,370 views

    Matthew 2 The infancy of Jesus

    Matthew 2 Manuscript Today we continue with Matt and look at chapter 2. Revision from last time: who can remember Matthew 1? What was it about? Birth of Jesus Christ. 1st half of chapter 1 – His genealogy. It showed He fulfilled the requirements to be Messiah – Son of David, Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Rebel Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,548 views

    Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY* FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: REBEL Matthew 2:1-15 Big Idea: Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Mark 12:29-31; Acts 4:12; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15 SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene