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  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    In The Year Of Our Lord Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 15, 2013
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    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Christmas Did Not Do

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 21, 2013
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Word Speaks To Our Condition

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 16, 2014
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    A sermon on applying God's word to our lives and how we should listen when we hear His Word

    God's Word Speaks To Our Condition Introduction: The apostle Paul declared, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16). If we are to grow as God's childern, it is essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Direction

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2014
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    1) The Escape to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15), another to 2) The Slaughter at Ramah (Matthew 2:16–18), and the other to 3) The Return to Nazareth (Matthew 2:19–23).

    When President Anwar Sadat flew from Egypt to Israel on November 19, 1977, he shocked the whole world. His journey was unprecedented in modern times. It was unheard of that an Egyptian leader should leap the barriers of prejudice to personally petition Israel for peace. We moderns have forgotten, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Wise Men Visits Series

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 27, 2014
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    This Sermon is about the Wise Men visit to baby Jesus. It also at the end talks about moving into the new year.

    Matthew 2: 1-2; 7-15 Historians tell us that the wise men, also known as magi, were men belonging to the educated classes. They were of noble birth, educated, wealthy, and influential. They were philosophers, the counselors to rulers, learned in all the wisdom of the ancient East. The wise men who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Down Into The Land Of Slavery Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 28, 2014
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    God had planned this trip to Egypt for centuries. But why choose that pagan land? Why not someplace else?

    OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLc81CS7TY4 (We turned the video's sound down as I explained the artist and artwork that was being shown). I’m not much for modern art, but this particular piece of artwork intrigued me. It’s the work of the renowned French artist Bernard Pras. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Could God Allow This To Happen? Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 30, 2014
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    This is the 3rd sermon in the Christmas Series, "Out Of Your Mind". This sermon discusses how God sees the Big Picture.

    Series: Out Of Your Mind [#3] HOW COULD GOD ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN? Matthew 2:1-23 Introduction: I come to you this morning with a heavy heart. Last Sunday afternoon, I found out about the Torres family accident. While I didn’t know the parents and oldest daughter well; we all knew or knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Action And Reaction Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 3, 2015
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    Joseph flees to Egypt with his family in order to protect them from the jealous wrath of King Herod. God's action of love has created a reaction of fear and violence

    Matthew 2:13-23 “Action and Reaction” INTRODUCTION Usually the readings for a Sunday are rather positive in nature, but not this time. The story talks about exile, becoming an alien in a foreign land and the slaughter of innocent children. Lessons can be learned, though, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Obedience Fulfills God's Will Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 5, 2015
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    How did Joseph and Mary to results of Christmas?

    Jesus taught the first Disciples how to pray and that prayer included our Scripture of the Week from Matthew 6:10 “your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” How can God’s will be done on earth?? God’s will will be done on earth as Believers of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wise Men Still Seek Him Series

    Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Jan 17, 2015
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    A CAREFUL PLAN FOR ETERNITY

    SUNDAY SERVICE SERMON NOTE. JANUARY 4, 2015. TOPIC: WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM. Who is a wise man? A wise man simply put is that man who is in Christ. A man who is born again, who has Christ as his personal Lord and saviour. One who enjoys the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, who has knowledge, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Seeking Jesus

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 30, 2015
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    The number of people suffering from emptiness within is without number! Jesus is the ONLY thing that will fill that place within a person's heart that longs for satisfaction!

    Scripture: Matthew 2:1 – 23 Title: “SEEKING JESUS” Introduction: There is a ‘constant thread’ running throughout the Bible of people ‘seeking Jesus’! The Jews had long been anticipating the arrival of the Messiah. The Messiah (Savior) would be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Clashing Of The Kings

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 15, 2012
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    Two kings existed a long time ago that were so opposite. Today, there are two who want to be king of your life. Which one will you place upon the throne?

    Clashing of the Kings (El Choque de los Reyes) Mt. 2:1-16 The idea of a scrooge is not new. It is as old as the Bible. On that very first Christmas, there was a man who tried to kill all that is central to this special holiday. He is not ficticious. He was a man who became king, but was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Tragedy Of The Innocents

    Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 16, 2012
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    A message in response to the tragedy of the school shooting in Connecticut and its relation to the killing of the innocent children of Bethlehem by Herod after the birth of Jesus.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church December 16, 2012 David K. Simpson The Tragedy of the Innocents Matthew 2:13-18 The unspeakable happened on Friday. Twenty Innocent children and six of their teachers, all women, were murdered. As the Connecticut governor said: "Evil visited this community." It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2012
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Types Of Men And Their Legacies

    Contributed by Alan Holden on Dec 28, 2012
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist