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  • Three Types Of Men And Their Legacies

    Contributed by Alan Holden on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,540 views

    The Epiphany story is often overlooked, or focuses only on the first part of the story. The Epiphany story groups manhood into three groups.

    Three Types of Men and Their Legacies Matthew 2:1-23 The Wise Men A. Wise Men Seek, v. 1, Magi Searched the Scriptures (background) B. Wise Men Ask, v. 2 C. Wise Men Knock, v.11 D. The Legacy of Wise Men Is Riches The Mad Man A. The Mad Man Causes Intrigue B. The Mad Man Causes Trouble C. The Mad ...read more

  • The Contrast Of Two Kings

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,993 views

    The story of the Wise Men of Christmas shows the sharp contrast of two kings:King Jesus and King Herod. It also shows the sharp contrast of two Kingdoms.

    The Contrast of Two Kings of Christmas Matthew 2 I. King Herod WAS: A. preoccupied with power, prestige and possessions B. preoccupied with paranoia and self-preservation. II. King Jesus IS still: A. filled with promise. B. filled with peace and paternal glory: Nazareth: “the ...read more

  • In The Year Of Our Lord Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 15, 2013
     | 4,930 views

    We say we believe that God is in control. But do we really believe it?

    “Faithful Living: In the Year of Our Lord” Matthew 2:13-23 A few years ago Twila Paris recorded a sing entitled “God is in Control.” It was quite a testimony and many of us sang along with gusto and conviction! It stated musically what we believe theologically - that “No matter what, God is in ...read more

  • We Are Come To Worship Him

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 10, 2011
     | 8,073 views

    Worship him we must.

    We are come to worship him Matthew 2 1Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we ...read more

  • "There Is Great Hope Despite Power, Self-Interest And Greed"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    A sermon about two different roads.

    Matthew 2:1-23 “There is Great Hope despite Power, Self-Interest and Greed” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com The heroes of our Gospel Lesson for this morning certainly seem familiar to us. Each year, we probably all ...read more

  • Dealing With Your Herod

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 21, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,763 views

    In studying the slaughter of the innocents we can learn how to deal with the Herods of our life.

    1st Sunday after Christmas Matthew 2:13-23 Dealing with your Herod Another year is quickly drawing to a close. The holiday season is just about over. The gifts have been opened, the food has been devoured. Now what are we faced with? The hectic pace of the holiday season can leave us longing for ...read more

  • Joseph Had A Dream

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 25, 2010
     | 4,431 views

    Sermon of Joseph for the first Sunday after Christmas, year A.

    Matthew 2: 13 – 23 / Joseph Had A Dream Intro: As my children were born and grew up, I, like most parents, had dreams of what they would become. I dreamed my oldest son would become a college professor because he liked to read and debate. I dreamed my middle son would be an engineer ...read more

  • Christmas Is About Christ

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
     | 5,636 views

    Christmas is about Christ, not about gifts, family, or even me.

    Christmas Is About Christ Matthew 2:1-23 INTRODUCTION Christmas is about Christ. This story is shared by Matthew in a way to remind us that Christmas is about Christ. There are two ways in which Matthew shows us that Christmas is about Christ. The first way is by showing us the obvious ways in ...read more

  • Opposition Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2011
     | 5,125 views

    Humankind has always opposed God's will and sought to limit God's movement among us. God's hand is upon his people and he is with them as they faithfully do God's will.

    Matthew 2:13-23 “Opposition” INTRODUCTION The warm, cuddly scene of a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger and surrounded by his parents, shepherds, and the Magi, is theologically called the incarnation. Jesus shed his godliness and became human. From another ...read more

  • Attempts To Bury The Truth

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 21, 2010
     | 2,347 views

    The history of our world has demonstrated that earthly kings tend to be very vulnerable people who sit upon uneasy thrones that are subject to topple in the most unexpected ways.

    Attempts to Bury the Truth Matthew 2:6- 18 NIV This past week in Canada we have seen our National Government decide to prorogue parliament. That's like the U.S. Senate closing shop for a 3 month unscheduled break. Many people are upset about this decision and see it as a blatant disregard to ...read more

  • The World Was Dark Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    Jesus was born into a sin filled and cruel world. Spiritual warfare was focused on one child born in Bethlehem who gives victory over death to all HIs followers.

    The world was dark Matthew 2_13-23 Sun, Dec 30, 2007 Christmas 1(a) First: Is. 63:7-14Epistle: Gal 4:4-7Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23Psalm: Psalm 111 When we look at the church calendar after Christmas, it almost seems as if the church fathers made it their business to remind us that Jesus was born ...read more

  • Seeking The King

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,444 views

    How convenient does God have to be for you to Seek Him?

    Matthew 2 The Visit of the Magi (Wise men) (v.1-12) - (v.1-2) Magi (Wise men) were a group of scholars who studied the stars. - The text does not reveal to us how many there actually were. They would usually travel in caravans. - The Magi would most likely be robbed if they traveled in two or ...read more

  • Worship More, Spend Less Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 11, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    Part 2 of our Advent Consiracy series, comparing and contrasting King Herod, the Wise Men, and how they parellel our lives today.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville - 12/07/08 simplechristmas Part 2: Worship More, Spend Less Icebreaker: After assessing the cost of Christmas presents during the economic downturn, Larry called for a family meeting. He lined up his children and explained, "It’s too late to make adjustments for this ...read more

  • The Dark Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,013 views

    Herod was among the first few to hear the Christmas message, but he was too bent on doing his own will, too wrapped up in himself, and too caught up by power and control, to see the light.

    Matthew reminds us that Jesus did not enter the world with sparkling lights and soothing carols. • Jesus along with his family begins his life as a refugee in need of asylum. • King Herod was part of the backdrop of this first Christmas play, together with the singing angels, the happy shepherds ...read more

  • They Weren't Looking For Him

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,458 views

    The King of Eternity came into this world and the world had no idea what had taken place. Politicians, Priests, and the Public missed one of the greatest miracles ever for they weren’t looking for Him. Are we any different?

    THEY WEREN’T LOOKING FOR HIM Matthew 2:1-18 Introduction: When we consider the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ, we quite often forget the obscurity in which the events took place. The appearance of the wise men and the reaction of their message reveal the depth of that obscurity. The ...read more