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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Dark Christmas

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
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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

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Gifts Of Christmas.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
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    The truth of the matter is that none of us are good all the time. In fact, the Bible says that’s why we have Christmas, because all had sinned and come short of the glory of God. In Matthew 1:21 the Bible says you’ll call his name Jesus for he will save

    The gifts of Christmas. Matthew 2:1 -- 12. 11/15/04 I was reading the other day some children’s letters to Santa I thought you might enjoy. One of them said, "dear Santa, you didn’t bring me anything good last year. In fact, you didn’t bring me anything good the year before that either. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reaction Of The Wisemen Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,239 views

    This is the last in a series of four different reactions to the birth of Jesus Christ.

    The Reaction of the Wisemen Matthew 2:1-12 I. They Were Drawn to and Found the Savior (v. 1-8) A. God initiated their search for Christ 1. God caused them to look to His creation 2. God used the creation to reveal Himself to them B. They were passionate in their search for Christ 1. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Trip! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,841 views

    First person narrative of a wise man; Worship is our appropriate response to Jesus.

    WHAT A TRIP! Matthew 2:1-12 S: Magi C: Worshipping Jesus Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WORSHIP First person narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Seek Jesus. • Be changed by Jesus. • Worship Jesus. Version: ESV RMBC 26 December 04 AM What an adventure! My companions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sense Of It All

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,827 views

    Why do major disasters happen in God’s world? How can we make sense of it as Christians

    By Michael Prabaharan This sermon is rated R18. It contains strong violence, adult themes and disturbing content. Making sense of the week that was Our reading from Matthew reminds us of one aspect of the Christmas story that doesn’t get much airplay. The visit of the Magi in search of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Birth Of A King

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,574 views

    The message contrast King Herod and King Jesus

    The Birth of a King Matthew 2:1-12 This morning I want to ask you what is your favorite T.V. Christmas Special? Ginny has her favorite and I have mine. Ginny loves, “White Christmas,” and my all time favorite is, “Miracle on 34th Street.” But running a close second for me in, “How the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are We There Yet, Daddy?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,620 views

    Focusing on the "blank years" of so many of the Bible’s saints, including most of the life-time of our Savior, this sermon exhorts to diligence in well-doing, until God brings us to that time for which all our lives are meant.

    Second Sunday in Christmas Luke 3:1-17 One of the most enduring stock-comic situations in modern fiction and cinema is the spectacle of a family traveling in a car. The father is behind the wheel. The mother – looking slightly harried and worried – is in the front passenger seat; and, three, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Christmas Worship

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,889 views

    Simple observations about worship from the wise men. What does true worship require?

    Christmas Worship Several years ago, I heard the story of Larry Walters, a 33-year-old man who decided he wanted to see his neighborhood from a new perspective. He went down to the local army surplus store one morning and bought forty-five used weather balloons. That afternoon he strapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Gifts For A Great King

    Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
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    Reflections on the gifts the Wise Men brought to to Jesus after His birth.

    “WISE GIFTS FOR A GREAT KING” Readings: Matthew 2:1-12 and Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Preached at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church – January 5th 1997 A favorite seasonal hymn for many folk is "We three Kings". Did you ever stop to think about how the gifts the Wise men bought to Jesus were related to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Does Jesus Reveal Himself To You?

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    Jesus reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly.

    Does Jesus Reveal Himself to You? Matthew 2:1-2:12 Main Idea : Jesus reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly. Historical background The Magi were men who were skilled in philosophy, medicine and natural science. They were soothsayers and interpreters of dreams. In later times the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Men Finds The Truth About Jesus Christ (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,296 views

    There are three kinds of people with different kinds of reactions regarding the birth of Jesus and which also show that not all people are wise.

    Wise Men Finds the Truth about Jesus Christ Matthew 2:1-12 (Christmas Series) Matthew 2.1-12 (RSV) reads as follows: 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, 2 "Where is he who has been born king of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Wise To Follow The Wise Men For Life

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,545 views

    We need to choose asthe wise men did.

    IT IS WISE TO FOLLOW THE WISE MEN FOR LIFE MATTHEW 2:1-16 When one takes time to read both sacred and secular history they will come across some people of great learning and great purposes in life who have chosen to follow Christ. Many who have been distinguished in scientific knowledge have also ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Never Underestimate Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,926 views

    Jesus has often been underestimated from his birth until now ! Don’t understimate him !

    Never Underestimate Jesus Matthew 2:1-19 Introduction: The shepherds believed what the angels had revealed to them, and came to Bethlehem and worshipped the Lord. The Wisemen traveled a great distance believing what revelation they had received. They brought gifts, and bowed and worshipped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy James avatar

    A Season Of Seeking

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    We do not seek Jesus on our own, instead we seek Him because He seeks us.

    Wise Men & Shepherds We know the story of the three magi or wise men well. We have heard it time and again, about how they saw the star in the East that told them that the King of the Jews had been born. The traveled far to find this king and they wished to honor Him. What is interesting is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Christmas At The Movies Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 27,294 views

    Why did Herod want to kill the Christ child? His motivation has much in common with those today who want to kill Christmas.

    OPEN: (I sat on a stool on stage, reading the following from “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” I taped my sermon into the pages of the book and used the book as both prop and way to hide my sermon notes). Every Who down in Who-ville liked a Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, who lived just north of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ