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The Magi's Guide To Following A Star

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

God just might give you a star to capture your attention and to guide you. And if you follow that star, everything just might change. An intimate encounter with Jesus has a way of doing that to people.

I love the story of the magi. There was a time when the magi lived far away from Jesus. They were given a special star to capture their attention and to guide them. They followed the star, and it changed everything. An intimate encounter with Jesus has a way of doing that to people. I love the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everybody’s God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 7, 2018

The story of the wise men reminds us we worship a God above political might, a God over religious complacency, and a God over cultural prejudice. Often God colors outside the lines, moving in ways that shatter our assumptions. Our God is everybody's God!

Matthew 2:1-12 Everybody’s God Today we conclude the “twelve days of Christmas,” that period of time between Christmas day and Epiphany, celebrated just yesterday. In church history, Epiphany marks the arrival of the wise men, the magi from afar bringing gifts to celebrate the newborn king. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

He Came To His Own: A Christmas Story Of Open And Closed Hearts

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2025

As we reflect on the birth of Christ this Christmas, let us ask ourselves: How do we respond to Jesus, our Savior? Will we make room for Him, open our hearts, and joyfully welcome His presence, or will we turn Him away?

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “The Shepherd’s Story.” INTRODUCTION: Christmas is the celebration of God’s greatest gift to humanity—Jesus Christ, our Savior. But from the very moment of His birth, Jesus was met with contrasting responses: rejection by some and joyful acceptance by others. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Children Come

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 20, 2025

Because every child matters to Jesus, every child must matter to us.

Let the Children Come Mark 10:13-16 January 18-19, 2025 Rev. Brian Bill After preaching at an evangelistic service, D.L. Moody reported, “we had two and one-half conversions.” One of his colleagues inquired, “I suppose you mean two adults and one child.” ‘No,’ Mr. Moody replied. “I mean two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Christians

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

Consider the health of a Christian who only fed upon the Grace of God and Love and Mercy of God.

Healthy Christians There are things that are basic and important to good health: Proper food and exercise & rest. A person who eats only sweets or starches—wouldn’t have good health. Even a person who eats mostly protein is not healthy. A person who doesn’t exercise, who lies around…loses use ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Gift Ever Given

Contributed by Gene Escoe on Dec 17, 2011

A flyover of the Gospel message starting in Genesis and ending in Matthew.

INTRODUCTION: Read Psalm 104 I. God separated light from darkness in the beginning. Gen 1:1-4 II. God, and the rest of the Trinity, created Man Gen 1:26 III. God told Adam not to eat of the Tree. Gen 2:15-17 IV. Sin entered the world and the need for a Savior began. Gen 3 A. Gen 2:25 Adam ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Have A Message

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 12, 2010

We need to hear what God has to say.

YOU HAVE A MESSAGE Almost everyone comes home and checks your messages to see who called. You always have 2 to 3 messages on the answering machine waiting for you.. How long has it been since you check with God for a message. There is one waiting for you . ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Churches Are In Trouble.

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2023

Pastors feed the young the milk, but serve up the meat even if it makes some folks choke.

1 Peter 2:2  As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:  3  If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.  Many in the Church do not taste of the milk because they are not saved. They are there for many reasons, but not to grow from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:2-3, Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Closer Look Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 27, 2004

The birth of John the Baptist puts a different spin on the birth of Jesus. We get to see the birth and life of Jesus through the eyes of relatives who were going through the same odd happenings

Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:68-80 A closer look Based on the book with the same name by Rubel Shelly Part II-B ILL: History tells us that early in the nineteenth century the whole world was watching with bated breath the campaigns of Napoleon. There was talk everywhere of marches, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-80

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Character #5 - Herod Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007

No character is in the Bible by mistake - there are many things we can learn from the life of Herod - often times we have people in the Bible to show us how not to behave...

Christmas Characters #5 – Herod - 16th December 2007 pm Matthew 2:1-18 When the guiding star had brought the wise men Judea, the wise men headed straight for Jerusalem, the most likely place for a king to be born. Their question startled the city, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews?” – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption #17 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 18, 2005

The Word of God must be an active part of our total living, NOT just our Sunday go-to-meeting life. Heb 4:12 tells us what the “living” Word of God will do. 2Pet 1:1-4 tells how we can have this “living” work of the Word of God in our “everyday” lives.

To have a clear understanding of God’s redemption for mankind, we must have a reasonable understanding of many other subjects presented in the Word of God. In past lessons, we’ve listed 20+ subjects that are interrelated to redemption, and that list is only a starting point. We will not take time ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Work In Progress Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 22, 2015

Examining the fact that God is working out a greater plan in our lives.

Work In Progress II Peter 2:1-3 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ In the manufacturing industry there is a phrase that is often used to refer to goods that are no longer raw materials but also not yet a finished product. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Reimagining Jesus

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

How do you picture Jesus??

Re-Imagining Jesus Mark 6:1-6 Jan 4, 2008 Intro: Over the holidays I watched a movie on TV called “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”. It’s a cheesy comedy starring Will Farrell, and although it had a few good moments I don’t recommend it. There was one scene which I want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of The Manger

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 16, 2012

A manger was an animal feeding trough, which tells us three things about Jesus's birth on earth.

The Miracle of the Manger Chuck Sligh Christmas 2012 TEXT: Luke 2:1-7 – “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Qm (Quiet Mode)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 25, 2014

Faith trusts God when God is silent... especially in a noisy world.

Title: QM (Quiet Mode) Text: Exodus 1:8-2:10 Thesis: Faith trusts God when God is quiet… especially in a noisy world. Back Story This is the story of the enslavement of the Israelites and the birth of Moses. Exodus 12:40-41 states: “The people of Israel lived in Egypt for 430 years. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational