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The Savior Is Saved

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 14, 2002

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The baby Jesus is saved from a horrific end due to faithful obedience of Joseph and Mary.

The Savior is Safe! Matthew 2:13-23 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On December 15, 2002 CIT: The baby Jesus is saved by the foresight of God and the obedience of Joseph and the wise men. MOT: Even Jesus was not immune to suffering and the attacks of Satan. CAA: The Laurel church should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift That Was Not Acceptedt

Contributed by Eric Hickman on Dec 16, 2002

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God gave Christ as a gift, knowing that many would not accept the gift.

The Unwanted Gift Matthew 2:1-4; 16-18 Intro: - Ever received an unwanted gift for Christmas - Ever given an unappreciated gift for Christmas - Christmas Carolers Receive No Praise for Giving - It was a chilly December evening in downtown Chicago, and about a dozen people from a suburban ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-4, Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Changing Our Behavior In The New Year

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 30, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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This message confronts Herod’s behavior, and how we as Christians need to change our behvior to be more reflective of a Christian lifestyle.

This time of year, many people get around to making some "New Years Resolutions". No doubt, some well intended resolutions that may last for a while, but not all resolutions get kept, and most have gone by the way saide within just a few short weeks. But I want us as we approach a New year to think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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This is the 5th sermon in the series "Christmas Brings".

Series: Christmas Brings¡K[#5] LOVE Matthew 2:13-23 Introduction: A standard complaint heard at Christmas time is that Christmas is too costly. Is Christmas too costly? The answer to this question depends on each individual¡¦s viewpoint. Matthew 2:13-23 Christmas¡¦ Cost What about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dark Christmas

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004

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The Magi came in the dark to the Light. Harod stays in the dark.

Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-20 Most of you will recall that in these last few weeks of the year we are looking at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

His Story

Contributed by Christopher Hooton on Jan 1, 2005

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Jesus shares in the story of Israel, coming out of egypt; he shares in our story as well.

I. Jesus shares the history of Israel A. Suffering of the children 1 Like Moses · Puppet song B. Called out of Egypt 1 Remember Israel treated like a son 2 Remember God carried them II. Jesus share in our history A. Took on flesh 1 Suffered 2 Tempted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

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WHAT CHRISTMAS GIVES US

3 Christmas Gifts Matt 2:1-23 1 Now 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, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Out Who Really Cares

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 31, 2003

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Who really cares about you? Not those who, like Herod, are so scared they will do anything to save themselves. Rather those like the wise men, who give gifts for the future, or like Joseph, who make sacrifices for your protection. For Epiphany.

Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Some people have acquaintances. But everybody has somebody you do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited just to transactions. Everybody deals with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What The Baby In The Manger Didn't Do Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

based on 48 ratings

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Christmas shows us that evil will ultimately be knocked out.

"What The Baby In A Manger Didn’t Do" Christmas In The Real World Series December 15, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We sing it every year during this special season: "Joy to the World." The inspiration for this hymn came to Isaac Watts from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men Visit Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 29, 2013

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Three kinds of a people group in the social approach God for theri benefits. Where do you fall?

Three kinds of people groups in the Society Matthew 2:1-18 1. Wise men of the East (Matthew 2:1-2,9-12) The first groups represent the people who are half-baked. They trust in God and trust in self-search. Basically self-satisfied, believe in reasons, knowledge, wisdom, understanding. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

We Three Kings Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 2, 2014

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At Christmas we all hope to either find or give the perfect gift. But if there was a present under the tree with Jesus' name on it, what would that look like? What would it contain?

Introduction Now that the gifts are unwrapped; now that the family has come and gone, now that Christmas is over, did you get the perfect gift? When I was child, that seemed like the ultimate question. Each year I hoped I would get that top present on my wish list. And when I shopped for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Dark Side Of Christmas

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 2, 2014

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Why does Matthew add the story of the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. First becasue it is fact and second to trigger assocaiations between Jesus birth and Moses birth (see details in sermon)

I came across this excerpt from a sermon from the Early Church Father St. Quod-vult-deus (Sermo 2 de Symbolo: PL 40, 655) “A tiny child is born, who is a great king. Wise men are led to him from afar. They come to adore one who lies in a manger and yet reigns in heaven and on earth. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Hebrews 2:10-18, Exodus 1:15-22, Exodus 2:2-10, Isaiah 63:7-9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Christmas Blues, As Witnessed By Joseph

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 3, 2014

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When Christmas is all over and done with, life will return to normal; what ever normal is these days but if you think that is hard for us, look at Mary and Joseph, after the Nativity, the part we choose to ignore with Roman soldiers and dead babies.

Title: The Christmas Blues, as witnessed by Joseph Keywords: Joseph, Holy Innocents, “Christmas 1 Year A RCL” Word Count: 2723 This sermon was delivered to St John's in Girvan and St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 29th December 2013: (both are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal

Herod - The King Who Couldn't Kill Jesus Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 1, 2009

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Lent 6 Mid-week: Herod’s treachery, brutality and paranoia showed itself in the taking of many lives. This kind of evil drives some very difficult questions. These find their answer in Jesus, whose love, suffering and sacrifice gave live to many.

During the mid-week Lenten worship services, we’ve spent our time considering the earthly kings who served as leaders of Israel. It’s been a pretty motley crew – hasn’t it? Life at the top of the food chain during the history of God’s people has not been much different from what we find at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Attempts To Bury The Truth

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 21, 2010

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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

Scripture: Matthew 2:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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