SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Matthew 2:8-11:

showing 316-330 of 929
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Finding Out Who Really Cares Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 6, 2008
     | 2,967 views

    Who really cares? NOT those who are full of fear, like Herod. But those who believe from the beginning and who give gifts for the future, like the wise men; and those who sacrifice to protect, like Joseph.

    Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Most people have acquaintances. But everybody has people you do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s distant, it’s limited to transactions. We deal with people who may not even ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Browning avatar

    Have You Had Your Epiphany?

    Contributed by John Browning on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    Everyone is or was searching. Jesus was revealed to the world trhough the Magi. They had their Epiphany and realized who he was and worshiped him, Have you?

    Have You Had Your Epiphany? By: Pastor Clinton Browning 01/05/2008 Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Read Text: During week 3 of Advent we discussed the Magi and their following of a star to meet and worship the new King. We spoke of the fact that these Magi / Wisemen were: • Not locals, • They did not speak ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norbert Haukenfrers avatar

    The First Grinch, To Try And Steal Christmas

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,341 views

    King Herod and Jesus are Kings, who is your king? does Herod influence your decisions more than you care to admit?

    Did any of you see ‘The Grinch who stole Christmas’ or read Charles Dicken’s “Christmas Carol” or see one of the many movies about Ebenezer Scrooge this year, or any other movie about how someone tried to steal Christmas, they’re all copy cats, King Herod of Judea is the first to try and steal ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Becoming Christmas Wise

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 471 views

    With Christmas just days away, it is important to reflect on the happenings of the Christmas story.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Becoming Christmas Wise Dr. Elmer Towns December 23, 2007 1. “Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time some astrologers from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Gift Giving Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,689 views

    The gift of God’s Son is our Christmas gift.

    December 2 ,2007 Matthew 2:1-12 Gift Giving There are only 23 days left before Christmas, so I hope you have your Christmas list set. Normally it works this way in our house, Debbie asks me what I want for Christmas and I always give her the same answer, “You’re all I need baby.” Actually, I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Scott avatar

    The Epiphany Of Our Lord

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,589 views

    The Magi heard the Word of God from the mouth of the most wicked man in the kingdom, Herod; never the less, the Holy Spirit used that word to establish faith in them moving them to continue their journey to worship the one, true king.

    The Epiphany of our Lord Matthew 2__1-12 Sun, Jan 6, 2008 First: Is. 60:1-6 Epistle: Eph. 3:1-12 Gospel: Matt. 2:1-12 Psalm: Psalm 72:1-11 (12-15) There is a story that I heard so long ago that I can’t remember who first told it. I strongly suspect that it is not a true story, but I don’t ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Dark Christmas Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 21, 2008
     | 3,809 views

    The Magi - gentile are invited to be a part of the family of God.

    Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 Well, like Christmas, this “perspective series” is coming to an end. I hope that won’t mean that you feel like you can put what you have heard away in a box, like decorations, until next Christmas. The Christian point of view is just not that way. Christians ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Star: Image Of God's Guidance Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008
     | 5,613 views

    How the star demonstrates God’s guidance for our lives

    (adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY) SERIES: “IMAGES OF CHRISTMAS” TEXT: MATTHEW 2:1-12 TITLE: “THE STAR: IMAGE OF GOD’S GUIDANCE” OPEN: A. You may or may not now that I belong to a sermon study group --We’re a group of preachers who ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Passion Of The Magi Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,477 views

    Today, we look at the wise men. There is one thing which sets this God encounter apart from the others in the Nativity story. Mary, the shepherds and Joseph weren’t expecting or looking for anything special to happen in their lives. The Magi weren’t eithe

    The Passion of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Jeff Vanderhoof writes, Earlier this month I was privileged to fly to England with the incoming class of ordinands, the Bishop, and others from our Conference. It was an outstanding experience, one that I will treasure for years to come. Part of me expected ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    The Wise Wife

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,634 views

    At our Christmas Eve service each year I tell a silly story which deals with an aspect of the Christmas story. This one has to do with the wisemen.

    There are lots of wisemen legends that have been perpetuated over the years. For example, it doesn’t say anywhere in the Bible that three kings visited Jesus bearing gifts. It’s just not there! First of all, they were “magi” or “wisemen” – perhaps astrology scholars – not kings – at least in the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    The Gospel Glows In The Dark

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,964 views

    Jesus has come, the Light that was promised for centuries. His gospel glows in the darkness of human sin and cannot be extinguished.

    The Gospel Glows in the Dark Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 January 1, 2006 I remember that afternoon very clearly. I had just begun my research for my doctoral project on clergy burnout and was interviewing a pastor from another denomination about the difficulties he was facing in his current ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    King Herod Or King Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,013 views

    The Holy Spirit passed Herod by - why?

    NR 08-01-06 Epiphany is the time when we celebrate the coming to the three Wise Men to meet Jesus and their encounter with King Herod Story: But have you ever stopped to think what would have happened if it had been the three Wise Women instead of three Wise Men? 1. They would have asked ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Finding Out Who Really Cares

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,289 views

    Who really cares about us? Not this world’s Herods, for fear lashes out destructively. We find care in those who, like the wise men, believe in us and give gifts for the future; and who, like Joseph, sacrifice for us. Epiphany at National Baptist Memor

    Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Most people have acquaintances. But everybody has people to do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited to transactions. We deal with people who may ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Quinn avatar

    Is The Grinch Going To Steal My Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    The story of Herod and the Wise Men: Herod completely missed Christmas. The Wise Men found a king. Who will we be more like?

    Is the Grinch going to steal my Christmas? “A Reel Look at Christmas” Matthew 2:1-11 Intro: Video…“Heart two sizes too small” What does it feel like when my heart is too small? • My life is a mess. • I am not happy. • I am isolated. • I don’t really enjoy it when others are happy. Herod is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    When The Going Gets Tough

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,074 views

    What do we do in times of trouble

    "When the Going Gets Tough" Matthew 2 4/13/97 Intro: Did you hear about the little boy who came back to school the day after report cards were passed out and told his teacher, "I don’t want to get you worried, but dad said if my grades didn’t improve, someone was going to be in BIG trouble!" Or ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational