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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Rise Up And Follow The Star / Epiphany

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 4, 2013
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    Just as the Wise Men, be ready to meet God in the midst of your everyday activities, then rise up and follow the star. What you believe should determine how you behave. Be willing to put feet on your faith; then rise up and follow the star.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7.10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12and Matthew 2:1-12. Let us pray....... O Heavenly Father we thank-you for the gift of your son. Help us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Search Of The Magi Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
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    This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ. This sermon looks at the search of the Magi for the Messiah from both a historical and theological perspective

    The Search of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Advent is the season we prepare for the birth of Jesus and as we look forward to His return and when He calls us by name and welcomes us home. Typically during this time, we look at the stories leading up to Christmas but this year, we looking at the stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Murderous Search Of Herod Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
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    This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ. Today’s scripture is disturbing at best. It is not a story we sing about, or is on the cover of Christmas cards. Most of us wo

    King Herod’s Murderous Search Matthew 2:1-16 Typically in Advent, we look at the passages and stories leading up to the birth of the Christ child like the prophet’s announcment of Jesus’ birth, Mary’s encounter with the angel, the Magnificat and the journey to Bethlehem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Star Trek Episode 1: The Search For A Child That Revealed The Hearts Of Men

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
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    What do we learn about ourselves from the magi's search for Jesus?

    OK all you Trekkies, you fans of everything Captain Kirk and Klingon, can you tell me when the first Star Trek episode aired? Was it in 1959, 1966, or 1971? If you answered 1966, you are correct - partially. 1966 was the year the crew of the Enterprise took off for the stars on prime time TV. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Was Was Hidden Has Been Reveled

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 7, 2013
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    A sermon for the epiphany

    A man was once eating fish and chips at the bus stop, and a lady with a small dog came along to wait for her bus. The dog clearly liked the smell of the fish and chips, and kept jumping up around the man’s legs to try and get at them. In the end the man smiled at the lady and asked, “do you mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hitch Your Life To A Star Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 8, 2013
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    We have a fascination with stars. But have you ever hitched yor life to one?

    “Faith-Full Living: Hitch Your Life to a Star” Numbers 24:15-19; Mt. 2:1-12; “Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are; Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky; Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are.” “Star light, star ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Epiphany

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 8, 2013
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    God’s message of salvation was intended for all people.

    Epiphany January 6, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s message of salvation was intended for all people. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 Supplemental Passage: He says, "It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Name Shall Be...king Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
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    Christmas sermon, a look at the Magi to help people see that searching for King Jesus is life’s most worthy pursuit, and finding Him changes it completely

    His Name Shall Be…King Matthew 2:1-10 Have you ever considered the irony: When there’s a play called Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, everyone wants to be Dopey – after all, his lines are the easiest to learn! Dopey. When it comes to a Christmas play, there are a lot of parts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 2 The Infancy Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
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    Matthew 2 The infancy of Jesus

    Matthew 2 Manuscript Today we continue with Matt and look at chapter 2. Revision from last time: who can remember Matthew 1? What was it about? Birth of Jesus Christ. 1st half of chapter 1 – His genealogy. It showed He fulfilled the requirements to be Messiah – Son of David, Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Rebel Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
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    Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY* FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: REBEL Matthew 2:1-15 Big Idea: Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Mark 12:29-31; Acts 4:12; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15 SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    “love Gains The Upper Hand” Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012
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    The real Christmas Story is a love Story. This final sermon focuses on how God's love won out.

    I. I saw a Christmas cartoon this week which places one the wise men on his camel heading to Bethlehem and the caption depicts some of our concerns in this season."I hope I took the price tag off the frankincense before I wrapped it.” A. The real Christmas story is a love story. 1. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Wise Guys Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 13, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 2: 1 – 12

    Matthew 2: 1 – 12 The Wise Guys Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Wise Men

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
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    Advent story of the Wise Men

    The Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 December 19, 2010 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    The Horoscope Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Smith on Jan 8, 2007
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    What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son? These characters seem so inappropriate in the Christmas narrative, but maybe that’s the point?

    The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Follow In The Wisemen's Footsteps

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    Follow In the Wisemen’s Footsteps 1) Confident of the way to heaven 2) Humble in your approach to heaven

    Did you hear the one about had the wisemen been wisewomen? They would have stopped for directions sooner allowing them to arrive in time to sweep the barn, make a casserole, and help deliver the baby. They would have also brought practical gifts! Seriously though, the Magi (as Scripture calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran