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  • The Part Of The Christmas Story That Speaks To Sandy Hook Tragedy

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2012
     | 3,772 views

    A look at the slaughter of the innocents story in light of the recent tragedy in Conn.

    Prop: put a skull and crossbones “ornament” on the sanctuary Christmas tree. Talk about how it doesn't fit with the image. There's a story in the Bible that's part of the Christmas story that creates a similar disconnect. In fact, the disparity between it and the way we want the ...read more

  • Three Types Of Men And Their Legacies

    Contributed by Alan Holden on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,470 views

    The Epiphany story is often overlooked, or focuses only on the first part of the story. The Epiphany story groups manhood into three groups.

    Three Types of Men and Their Legacies Matthew 2:1-23 The Wise Men A. Wise Men Seek, v. 1, Magi Searched the Scriptures (background) B. Wise Men Ask, v. 2 C. Wise Men Knock, v.11 D. The Legacy of Wise Men Is Riches The Mad Man A. The Mad Man Causes Intrigue B. The Mad Man Causes Trouble C. The Mad ...read more

  • The Contrast Of Two Kings

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,951 views

    The story of the Wise Men of Christmas shows the sharp contrast of two kings:King Jesus and King Herod. It also shows the sharp contrast of two Kingdoms.

    The Contrast of Two Kings of Christmas Matthew 2 I. King Herod WAS: A. preoccupied with power, prestige and possessions B. preoccupied with paranoia and self-preservation. II. King Jesus IS still: A. filled with promise. B. filled with peace and paternal glory: Nazareth: “the ...read more

  • The Murderous Search Of Herod Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
     | 5,268 views

    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

  • In The Year Of Our Lord Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 15, 2013
     | 4,848 views

    We say we believe that God is in control. But do we really believe it?

    “Faithful Living: In the Year of Our Lord” Matthew 2:13-23 A few years ago Twila Paris recorded a sing entitled “God is in Control.” It was quite a testimony and many of us sang along with gusto and conviction! It stated musically what we believe theologically - that “No matter what, God is in ...read more

  • What Christmas Did Not Do

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,894 views

    Christmas did not eliminate evil and suffering, but it gives us the hope that one day God will eliminate evil and suffering.

    Title: What Christmas Did Not Do Text: Matthew 2:13-23 Truth: Christmas did not eliminate evil and suffering, but it gives us the hope that one day God will eliminate evil and suffering. Aim: hope and encouragement (Outline: lifeway.com, Jeff Griffis) INTRODUCTION Christmas Sunday the pastor ...read more

  • According To Herod Series

    Contributed by David Cain on May 4, 2013
     | 7,042 views

    The slaughter of the innocents was a dreadful historic moment but how did Herod see it?

    According to Herod Lord, direct me in my speaking that those who hear may learn more of your love for us and your expectations of us. Amen. It’s not easy being a King; let me tell you! After more than 30 years of constant challenge to my authority as the King of the Jews, let alone what it ...read more

  • When God Seem To Be Asking For Too Much From You

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,324 views

    A look at the conditional obedience we often offer God, in comparison with Joseph's complete and costly obedience.

    ASKING TOO MUCH? Often our willingness to obey God comes with a pre-set spending limit. Main illustration: An American Express card vs. a Walmart pre-loaded card. This is a Walmart pre-loaded card with $50 on it. If I give it to you, you can buy whatever you want. . . up to $50. This is an ...read more

  • Were The Wise Men Really So Wise?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2013
     | 8,086 views

    Were the wise men as smart as we think?

    Were the Wise Men Really So Wise? Matthew 2:1-18 Sometimes we think we know more about something than we really know. A perfect case is this morning’s text about the three wise Men. We even think we know their names as being Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. We believe that they came from the ...read more

  • "Let's Keep Herod In Christmas"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,303 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

    "Let's Keep Herod in Christmas" Sermon Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" Matthew 2:1, 7-8, 16-18 It's been very popular in the last few decades or so to say something to the effect of: "Let's Keep Christ in Christmas." Amid the swirl of Christmas tree decorations, the frenzy ...read more

  • Hope In The Midst Of Hardships

    Contributed by Tony Cheng on Dec 13, 2013
     | 7,158 views

    We can understand that many people are facing a lot of hardships nowadays. But it is difficult to understand why there are hardship during the first Christmas!

    HOPE IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIPS (Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 2:13-15) Shall we bow down before our LORD to ask Him to bless our worship this morning: Dear Heavenly Father, grant us listening hearts, unity of minds, and humble hearts, for we want to worship You. May You be honored this morning. In JESUS' ...read more

  • Unwrapping Christmas - Fear To Faith Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 22, 2013
     | 4,304 views

    Fourth message in series of Unwrapping Christmas. In this we learn that God moves people from fear to faith.

    Title: Unwrapping Christmas - From Fear to Faith Theme: To show how during Christmas there is a transition from the fear of God to “trust” and faith in God. Text: Introduction During the last few weeks we have been talking about Unwrapping Christmas. A Wrapped Present 1) ...read more

  • Joseph The Dreamer

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2013
     | 11,622 views

    Joseph, Jacob's son was a dreamer.

    Joseph the Dreamer Matthew 2:19-23 I would suppose that when I first announced the title for this sermon that it would have been about the other Joseph, the son of Jacob in the Old Testament rather than Joseph the son of Jacob in the New. We remember the dreams of the Old Testament Joseph. The ...read more

  • Wise Men Visit Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,846 views

    Three kinds of a people group in the social approach God for theri benefits. Where do you fall?

    Three kinds of people groups in the Society Matthew 2:1-18 1. Wise men of the East (Matthew 2:1-2,9-12) The first groups represent the people who are half-baked. They trust in God and trust in self-search. Basically self-satisfied, believe in reasons, knowledge, wisdom, understanding. People ...read more

  • We Three Kings Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jan 2, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,702 views

    At Christmas we all hope to either find or give the perfect gift. But if there was a present under the tree with Jesus' name on it, what would that look like? What would it contain?

    Introduction Now that the gifts are unwrapped; now that the family has come and gone, now that Christmas is over, did you get the perfect gift? When I was child, that seemed like the ultimate question. Each year I hoped I would get that top present on my wish list. And when I shopped for ...read more