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  • Paul Steffens avatar

    Going Home Another Way

    Contributed by Paul Steffens on Dec 11, 2007
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    Like the Wise Men, all who seek for the Savior and find Him will go home another way.

    GOING HOME ANOTHER WAY I. The Magi were the priestly cast among the followers of 6th century BC prophet,Zoroaster. 2.) Their god was Ahura Mazda 3.) Zoroaster said: “God will never be known unless he reveals himself in human form.” 4.) The Magi: (a) came seeking...they went home ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wise Wife

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 26, 2005
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    At our Christmas Eve service each year I tell a silly story which deals with an aspect of the Christmas story. This one has to do with the wisemen.

    There are lots of wisemen legends that have been perpetuated over the years. For example, it doesn’t say anywhere in the Bible that three kings visited Jesus bearing gifts. It’s just not there! First of all, they were “magi” or “wisemen” – perhaps astrology scholars – not kings – at least in the ...read more

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    Three Christmas Responses Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2005
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    Our text today has much to say to us about our response to the king of the Jews and Savior of sinners. Let us observe three different responses to the birth of Jesus the Christ.

    Scripture As we consider the birth of Christ today, I would to consider three Christmas responses. Let’s read Matthew 2:1-12, 16-18: "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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I'm Dreaming Of A Wise Christmas

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 23, 2005
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    Christmas 2005

    I’M DREAMING OF A WISE CHRISTMAS (MATTHEW 2:1-18) I look with amusement at Christmas e-cards prominently displayed on websites. The most frequent themes and images on the cards are Santa Claus, Snowmen, Christmas trees, stockings, deer, penguins, polar bears, candles, angels, tree decorations and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 24, 2005
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    Sermon on the events that occured in Bethlehem at Christmas time.

    The Little Town of Bethlehem Matt. 2:1-11 INTRO.: Maybe you heard about the quiz show contestant who was asked, "Where was Jesus born?" He first guessed "Pittsburgh." When told he was wrong, he tried Scranton, then Harrisburg. When he was finally given the answer, Bethlehem, he said, "I knew it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lesson 1: Stars And Shepherds

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2010
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    How God uses tangible things, i.e., symbols, to remind us of Himself and spiritual things.

    A. WHY SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT 1. Christmas is filled with symbols. The world’s symbols are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, and presents. Recently the world has added shopping, vacations, special movies and Christmas music. Why Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifting God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
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    2009 Christmas Message

    One of my favorite holiday experiences this year actually took place before Thanksgiving. It was the first of what I hope will be many East Noble Middle School Fall Plays. The play was called, “O, Little Town of Christmas” by Pat Cook. A series of one act plays; it was both a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Many Are Afraid And What We See In Herod's Fear

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009
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    We are to worship not fear Christ

    Many Are Afraid and what we see in Herod’s Fear Jesus is to be “feared” and esteemed, but we should never be afraid of Him or the change He wants to bring in our lives and to our world. Fear could be given as F-False, E-Evidence, A-Appearing, R-Real. Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Was Just Doing My Job Series

    Contributed by Allan Bendert on Nov 29, 2009
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    A look at Herod and the leaders of the Temple.

    I WAS JUST DOING MY JOB MATT 2:3-8 HELLO, MY NAME IS YOUSEL; I AM A SCRIBE, WELCOME TO JERUSALEM. THE CITY YOU ARE ASKING ABOUT, BETHLEHEM IS ABOUT 7 MILES SOUTH WEST OF HERE. I REMEMBER THE DAY THAT THE STORY HAPPENED THAT YOU ARE ASKING ABOUT. THE DAY THOSE KINGS CAME. WOW! WHAT A DAY THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Many Are Afraid- Herod’s Fear Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 3, 2009
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    You never seem to hear about people saying they are afraid of Jesus but truth is not only were people afraid of Jesus when he was born but millions are still afraid of him today.

    Jesus. What Child is This? Part 1- Many Are Afraid- Herod’s Fear Matthew 2:1-18 One of the most interesting emotions I think humans experience is fear. It’s an emotion that goes up and down all the time. Sometimes we love it and look for it (movies, roller coasters, extreme sports) and sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 5, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
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    Herod was the original Grinch. Let’s examine his heart so we can examine our own.

    SERIES: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS (adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church) “HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS” MATTHEW 2:1-23 OPEN Song – “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” Most of us are familiar with Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It’s a Christmas Classic that has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard White avatar

    The Tale Of Two Kings Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 5, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
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    The Birth of Jesus shows us the story about two different Kings, which one would you serve?

    Tale of Two Kings Matt 2 1. King Herod (74 B.C. to 4 B.C.) a. Son of Antipater and Kupros (Arab descent) b. Idumeanean descent from Edom c. Became King when the Parthian’s captured Jerusalem d. During his reign he rebuilt the Temple to curry favor of the Jews e. He was a multi-faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mystery Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 6, 2009
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    What would possess a man to take a woman who was nine month pregnant on a 120 km trip? This message looks at the Why of Bethlehem

    Mystery of Bethlehem The theme we have chosen for this advent season is “The Mysteries of Christmas”. Last week we looked at the Mystery of the Virgin birth, how God Almighty the creator of the Universe stepped into the stream of human history to introduce his Son to the world. In that message we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Star Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
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    What was special about this star and why did the three wise men make such a long journey?

    Num 24:17 "I see Him, but not now; I behold Him, but not near; A Star shall come out of Jacob; A Scepter shall rise out of Israel Remember Jacob’s name was changed to Israel by God Because he was changed from cheating schemer into the seed where from Christ would come Reading Matt 2:1-10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God