Sermons on Matthew 2:9-18:

A Death In The Family

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

Martyrs for jesus come in many shapes and forms

The scripture we read this morning is quite a grim text isn’t it, but in the eastern orthodox church they use this same scripture to celebrate the end of the Christmas story. In that church, they have set aside the 29th of December as a holy day. A holy day where they commemorate the lives of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001

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

The Question Of The Magi: Where Is He? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

A call to self-examination

The Questions of Christmas (4) The Question of the Magi Where Is He? Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 They had traveled over miles and miles of desert, leading a caravan of camels loaded with servants and supplies in their wake. They were wealthy noblemen, astrologers, sages ...read more

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

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Become Wise

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus.

Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus. Intro.: 1. There is a tremendous emphasis in today's world on getting an education. a. Many fields require Master's degrees that once needed only HS diplomas. b. People today go through years of study--PS, Kindergarten, 12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

After The Glory

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Oct 18, 2000

A Sermon for After Christmas.

We are living in the waning moments of another year. The “holiday season” is quickly drawing to a close. The rush of preparation has culminated in a few hours of “quality time” spent with friends and family. The gifts have been opened, the food has been devoured; and for some, the house has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Morning In Bethlehem

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. One of our most treasured memories from my childhood is the memories of Christmas morning.

1. One of our most treasured memories from my childhood is the memories of Christmas morning. Waking up early to see what was stuffed in the stockingwhich hung by my bedroom door. Usually there was candy and chocolate and some special little toys. And then to go downstairs to see what presents had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship Like The Magi

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Finding ourselves in the story of the Magi and responding in worship

Worship Like the Magi – Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2001 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: “The God of power, as he did ride In his majestic robes of glorie Resolv’d to light; and so one day He did descend, undressing all the way.” - George Herbert Context: I think George Herbert, in that simple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

'tis The Season To Be Extravagant Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A new look at Christmas

Intro: Theme: There is no gift that you could bring that would be too great for your Jesus! Extravagant - "going beyond the bounds of reason; excessive" Who are these Wise Men? They are worshippers. ...They understood that He was worth the effort (2:1) These men travelled from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Chose A Father For His Son

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Father’s day message about Joseph, the adopted father of Jesus.

READ: Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15; 2:19-23. Today is FATHERS’ DAY. I want to speak to you about a man - a FATHER - who is very often overlooked, I think. In some quarters he is overshadowed by the prominence given to his wife. I’m talking about JOSEPH, the husband of Mary and the adopted father of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 - Gold, Frankincense, And Myrrh

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 22, 2002

The Gifts the Wise Men brought were a symbol of Jesus’ Life - He would be our King, High Priest, and would die for the payment of our sins.

Herod was king of Jerusalem when Jesus was born in Bethlehem (means “House of Bread.”) Bethlehem, also known as Ephrath, was about 5 miles south of Jerusalem, and when wise men came to Herod asking where the REAL King of the Jews was, Herod got pretty jealous and tense, not to mention angry. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grinch Who Tried To Steal Christ

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

5 signs that will enable you to identify the grinches in your life

Dec. 17, 2000 Matthew 2:1-18 “The Grinch who tried to steal Christ” INTRODUCTION One of the best known Christmas stories of all time is the story written by Dr. Seuss – “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. This popular Christmas allegory has become the most popular Christmas movie of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Hated Christmas

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Today we are going to talk about a real person, an individual who plays an important part in the Bible's account of Jesus' birth, but who is seldom mentioned in Christmas programs or sermons. His name is King Herod.

The man who hated Christmas. Who am I talking about? Is it Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser whose motto for Christmas was "bah-humbug"? Or is it The Grinch, the creature who tries to steal Christmas because he can't stand to see people happy? Well, neither. Today we are going to talk about a real ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Luke 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men Still Worship

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

The Wise Men remind us that true worship comes from the heart.

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 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Presents Series

Contributed by Dave Collins on Nov 22, 2000

This sermon will be to show that at the end of their search for the King of the Jews the Magi gave their gifts in worship, and found the perfect Christmas present; that present is still available to us.

Scripture Reading- Intro: "We three kings"…were they kings? There are conflicting theories regarding that. "Bearing gifts"…they each had a gift and today we'll look at each one means. I. Presented with Gold Anchor verse: Matthew 2:11 The gold represents His royalty. II. Presented with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Wise Men's Greatest Act

Contributed by Mark Winter on Nov 29, 2000

Worship was the Wise Men’s greatest act

What was the wise men’s greatest act? Was it their diligent study of the heavens, which resulted in the discovery of the Christmas Star? The Wise Men, also known as the Magi, were probably not kings, but a priestly band of scholars and stargazers. We don’t know what brilliant star these Magi saw. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Methodist