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  • Paul Humphrey avatar

    Wise Men

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,141 views

    This sermon takes a look at the Magi.

    I read this humors account of the Wise Men (obviously written by a woman): If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole, and brought practical gifts from Baby’s-R-Us, including ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Waiting On God's Timing

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,985 views

    God’s timing is not always our timing, but it is always right. Here’s how to wait on Him.

    Matthew 2:1-23 Luke 2:21-40 2 Peter 3:8-9 1 Samuel 13:5-14 Waiting on God’s Timing I think that almost every Christmas pageant, Christmas card and manger scene that you see has the wise men showing up at the stable. Even the movie, “the Nativity Story” has them at the stable. It’s not wrong to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Three Men And A Baby Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,070 views

    The Magi - their openness and responsiveness to God’s leading is an example for us today.

    Christmas is a wonderful time of year, don’t you think? The lights, the songs, the decorations… they all seem to add so much. And there are a lot of traditions and a lot of other things that have become a part of the whole Christmas experience. And there’s always such a build-up toward the big day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Gifts Do You Bring Him?

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,266 views

    The three gifts of the Magi symbolically represent gifts that we too can bring our Lord.

    “What Gifts Do You Bring Him?” Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Giving and Receiving What do you enjoy more, giving gifts or receiving? I know that I was very excited to give Alisha some of her Christmas gifts this year. There were at least a couple of BIG surprises for her! And maybe we enjoy giving because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gift Giving Series

    Contributed by Casey Casal on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    This sermon is a deeper look at the gifts given to Jesus for his birth

    Words of Affirmation: Gift Giving Text: Matthew 2:11 Subject: Giving to God Context: At this time of year...seeing as how it is Christmas I figured this would be the perfect time to talk about the gifts that were given to Jesus so we are going to read the scripture tonight and look at this in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Regas avatar

    Narnia: Encounter The Power Of The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Chris Regas on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,363 views

    Advent Lessons based on the release of the movie: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

    Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent ~ 1) On the FIRST SUNDAY we ENCOUNTERED THE POWER OF THE LION and saw that the Lion of Judah who was PREDICTED in the OT is also Lamb of God who was slain for our sins! As we light the PROMISE CANDLE we are reminded that Jesus is NOT SAFE – BUT HE IS GOOD – AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Christmas Complicates Things

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,345 views

    How you respond to Christmas depends on how you view Jesus as well as how you view yourself.

    ILL. THE DANGERS OF CHRISTMAS Dr. Mateen Elass grew up in Saudia Arabia. In his youth he associated Christmas with reindeer, stars, colorful lights, sleigh bells, parties, and decorated trees. He remembers being told that the deeper meaning of Christmas was love and good will shown by giving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    Did The Magi Do Magic? Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,370 views

    Making sense of Christmas.

    Christmas, have you felt the on rush of it? It’s been coming for a long time now, and here it is December! Our calendars are quickly being filled with parties to go to and bonus’ to think of, as well as presents to buy, places to go and people to see and food to prepare! This “Christmas” stuff ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Gifts Of Christmas

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,228 views

    looking at the meaning behind the three gifts that were presented by the wise men for Christmas

    Intro: the story is told that some soldiers leaving an island at the end of World War 2 conveyed Christmas to the islanders with gifts and Christmas songs. Years later one of these men visited that island and was shocked to find a church there. He was invited to attend the service, which consisted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What I Want For Christmas

    Contributed by James Tetley on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,440 views

    Joy at Christmas is the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus, this joy should be the thing we most desire at Christmas

    What I want for Christmas – Matthew 2:1-12 Big Idea: Joy at Christmas in the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus Big response: When reflecting on Jesus to know joy and share that with others If I am going to answer this question of “What I want for Christmas” – we first need to think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Cooney avatar

    The Gift Of A Star Series

    Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,340 views

    This is the fourth and final sermon in the Advent series,

    Matthew 2:1-12 December 18, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS ~ The Gift Of A Star Introduction: ILLUSTRATION: I remember one Christmas under the tree was a large, brightly coloured gift-wrapped box. It had my mother’s name on it. So, she proceeded with great ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Stokes avatar

    A Risky Christmas

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 4,079 views

    Carol Service sermon focussing on the disturbing ’bad news’ we prefer to leave out of our cosy Christmas celebrations.

    I wonder - have you ever thought how risky Christmas is? It’s official. RoSPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents - has issued regular warnings about a whole range of hazards just waiting to happen... all of them arising from what you thought were innocent, Christmas-related ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Stokes avatar

    Seeking

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,104 views

    Carol Service sermon focussing on the search by the Magi and encouraging people to join in that search.

    Some of the questions people ask about pregnancy - and answers ! Should I have a baby after 35? (No, 35 children is enough.) How will I know if my vomiting is morning sickness or the flu? (If it’s the flu, you’ll get better.) What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith Or Fear

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
     | 4,010 views

    Carol Service sermon looking at responses to Jesus - Herod’s fear and the Magi’s faith.

    According to the Daily Mail, being here is good for you! In a section entitled "Making the most of your life" the Mail gave 12 reasons as to why this special time can be good for you and why you should rejoice on Christmas Day, one of which was ’Carol Singing’ It stirs the soul and takes us back ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Christmas Is Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,709 views

    Unbelievers and believers look at Christmas in very different ways. This sermon seeks to point out these differences.

    Christmas is Worship Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Christmas isn’t just for Christians anymore. Nearly half of adult Americans report they personally know someone who doesn’t believe in God but will still celebrate the yuletide this year according to a survey of 1,001 people conducted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible