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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Four "M's" Of Christmas - The Majesty

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 16, 2008
     | 5,682 views

    Part 2 of this Christmas series

    The Four “M’s” of Christmas Part 2 - The Majesty Matthew 2:1-12 December 7, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE. Me: One of the things I find this time of year is that not only does the time go faster between Thanksgiving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Dark Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2008
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    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tell The Story, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Warnock on Jan 4, 2008
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    Tell the Story, Part 1 reminds followers of Christ the story we tell is God’s story, from the Bible, and can be rejected or accepted by those who hear it. Based on Matthew 2:1-12, Tell the Story, Part 1 gleans from the story of the wisemen the truths of

    TELL THE STORY, PART 1 Matthew 2:1-12 NIV 1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east[b] and have come to worship him." 3When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Search Diligently For The Child

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2008
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    This sermon contrasts the response of the Magi and the people of Jerusalem to the birth of Christ.

    Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / Searching Diligently For The Child Intro: 2 kids decided to “play” Christmas. They wrapped the cat in “swaddling clothes” and put it in a doll cradle. The cat wasn’t into being the baby Jesus and split. The children searched the house saying, “Jesus, get back in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wise Men, Women And Children Still Seek Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 5, 2008
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    Wise men sought Jesus. Wise men, women and children seek and worship Jesus today. Charles Spurgeon said, "Wisdom is the right use of knowledge." This short talk encourages godly wisdom - putting knowledge of Jesus into action.

    One of my Christmas presents was a book: ‘A Bundle of Laughs’ by J. John & Mark Stibbe. Towards the end of the book comes their light-hearted ‘20 Rules of Wisdom’. Don’t worry; I’m only going to read four! 1.God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts! 2.Growing old is inevitable, growing up is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Finding Out Who Really Cares Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 6, 2008
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    Who really cares? NOT those who are full of fear, like Herod. But those who believe from the beginning and who give gifts for the future, like the wise men; and those who sacrifice to protect, like Joseph.

    Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Most people have acquaintances. But everybody has people you do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s distant, it’s limited to transactions. We deal with people who may not even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Had Your Epiphany?

    Contributed by John Browning on Jan 6, 2008
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     | 5,256 views

    Everyone is or was searching. Jesus was revealed to the world trhough the Magi. They had their Epiphany and realized who he was and worshiped him, Have you?

    Have You Had Your Epiphany? By: Pastor Clinton Browning 01/05/2008 Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Read Text: During week 3 of Advent we discussed the Magi and their following of a star to meet and worship the new King. We spoke of the fact that these Magi / Wisemen were: • Not locals, • They did not speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norbert Haukenfrers avatar

    The First Grinch, To Try And Steal Christmas

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 7, 2008
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     | 3,281 views

    King Herod and Jesus are Kings, who is your king? does Herod influence your decisions more than you care to admit?

    Did any of you see ‘The Grinch who stole Christmas’ or read Charles Dicken’s “Christmas Carol” or see one of the many movies about Ebenezer Scrooge this year, or any other movie about how someone tried to steal Christmas, they’re all copy cats, King Herod of Judea is the first to try and steal ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What's The Bright Idea?

    Contributed by Ish Engle on Sep 19, 2006
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    The Wisemen sought after the Word Incarnate. We should learn from their example and seek Jesus through the Word made Script.

    What’s the Bright Idea? I. My 1st view of the magi a. 1st or 2nd grade b. Thee Wise-guys! Moe, Larry, and Curly c. My Epiphany! i. Can you say that word in Church? ii. Definition: a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something; an intuitive grasp of ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Adrian Johnson avatar

    What Are You Hoping For - Do You Know?

    Contributed by Adrian Johnson on Nov 30, 2012
     | 4,697 views

    We place our hope in many things but we need to have three character traits of the wise men who placed their hope in Jesus.

    What Are You Hoping For – Do You Know? Introductory Remarks Prayer for Illumination Matthew 2:1-12 2 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Farther Than The Eye Can See Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 3, 2012
     | 4,405 views

    The Magi not only saw the star which led to the location of the son of God, they made their journey by faith. God "spoke" to them in language they could understand. He does similar things for us today.

    1. Erik Weihenmeyer has led a remarkable life. He is the first blind person to reach the summit of Mt. Everest (2001). In 2008, he climbed his seventh summit highest peak on each continent). He has written books and produced a film of some of his accomplishments entitled, “Farther Than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Through The Wise Men's Eyes Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012
     | 5,778 views

    What can we learn from them that we can begin to put into practice not only in our celebration of Christmas but in the new year?

    Christmas through Their Eyes “Christmas through Wise Men’s Eyes” Matthew 2:1-2, 9-12 Introduction: It is the day after Christmas, a time when people traditionally head back to the stores to return those gifts that people gave them on Christmas. I was wondering what you can say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Matthew 2:1-12 Birth Of Jesus And The Star

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 11, 2012
     | 12,287 views

    Let me say first of all that we don't believe that Dec.25th was the month or date that Jesus was born. December 25th became popular as the date for Christmas, not because Christ was born on that day, but because it was already popular in pagan religio

    Matthew 2:1-12 BIRTH OF JESUS AND THE STAR 12-15-12 Today and probably next time as well, we'll be talking and thinking on the birth of Jesus. Let me say first of all that we don't believe that Dec.25th was the month or date that Jesus was born. December 25th ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Wise Men, Still Seek Him, Today!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 11, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,182 views

    What God wants most of all, above every thing else is you and me, all of you & me, all of the time!

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Today Matthew 2:1-12 NKJ 1. 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas: Different Strokes

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 12, 2012
     | 2,966 views

    To focus on how differently people respond to Christmas very much like they did 2000 years ago!!!

    CHRISTMAS: DIFFERENT STROKES Its quiz time, folks! What is the significance of April 2nd 1984 in Indian History? Pat yourself on the back, if you have hit upon the right answer. Cheer-up, if you are still clueless for here comes a clue... well, well, well, the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other