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  • The Murderous Search Of Herod Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
     | 5,311 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

  • Star Trek Episode 1: The Search For A Child That Revealed The Hearts Of Men

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,959 views

    What do we learn about ourselves from the magi's search for Jesus?

    OK all you Trekkies, you fans of everything Captain Kirk and Klingon, can you tell me when the first Star Trek episode aired? Was it in 1959, 1966, or 1971? If you answered 1966, you are correct - partially. 1966 was the year the crew of the Enterprise took off for the stars on prime time TV. But ...read more

  • Was Was Hidden Has Been Reveled

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 7, 2013
     | 3,556 views

    A sermon for the epiphany

    A man was once eating fish and chips at the bus stop, and a lady with a small dog came along to wait for her bus. The dog clearly liked the smell of the fish and chips, and kept jumping up around the man’s legs to try and get at them. In the end the man smiled at the lady and asked, “do you mind ...read more

  • Hitch Your Life To A Star Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,568 views

    We have a fascination with stars. But have you ever hitched yor life to one?

    “Faith-Full Living: Hitch Your Life to a Star” Numbers 24:15-19; Mt. 2:1-12; “Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are; Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky; Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are.” “Star light, star ...read more

  • Epiphany

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,336 views

    God’s message of salvation was intended for all people.

    Epiphany January 6, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s message of salvation was intended for all people. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 Supplemental Passage: He says, "It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up ...read more

  • His Name Shall Be...king Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 4,024 views

    Christmas sermon, a look at the Magi to help people see that searching for King Jesus is life’s most worthy pursuit, and finding Him changes it completely

    His Name Shall Be…King Matthew 2:1-10 Have you ever considered the irony: When there’s a play called Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs, everyone wants to be Dopey – after all, his lines are the easiest to learn! Dopey. When it comes to a Christmas play, there are a lot of parts ...read more

  • What Does It Mean For Christians That Jesus Was Born "King Of The Jews"?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2013
     | 3,263 views

    A look at how the Jews' rejection of Jesus opened the door for our salvation.

    The Storyline: - We’re going to be relatively brief in this first part and then spend a little more time on the later parts. 1. Jesus is born “King of the Jews.” - Matthew 1:1-17; Matthew 2:1. - Notice that He is born King of the Jews. There is nothing else He needed to do ...read more

  • How God Deals With Those Who Know Almost Nothing About Him Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,829 views

    A look at what outsiders the Magi were and the amazing fact that God invited them into the Christmas story anyway.

    ASTROLOGERS?! REALLY?: God doesn’t care how little you know about Him. - Matthew 2:1-2 – “Magi” - The Christmas story and its details are so familiar to us that we fail to see the uncomfortable details that should shock us. - One such detail: Magi come to bow down to ...read more

  • What Should I Do When I’m Not Sure Of God’s Leading? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,755 views

    This passage deals with the myth that the Magi followed the Star of Bethlehem all the way to Jerusalem. In truth, the star disappeared and then reappeared after they were in Jerusalem. The message applies this phenomenon to the way that God often guides

    STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The Magi followed the star from their homes all the way to Jesus. - This is the version of the story that we’ve seen shared in countless Christmas plays, movies, and cards. - And, as we’re going to be discussing at several points in this series, the fact that ...read more

  • What Do I Do When God’s Leading Doesn’t Add Up? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,888 views

    A look at the fact that the Magi did not come to Bethlehem but to Nazareth. The sermon uses that truth to talk about following God's direction instead of the man's leading.

    STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The star led the Magi to Bethlehem. - We’ve all seen this in a hundred Christmas plays. - Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen to be the way that the Bible actually says the story happened. - This morning I want to talk about the way the Bible says the story ...read more

  • Why Am I Receiving So Much Flack For Trying To Follow God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,633 views

    A look at the negative reaction the Magi received when they arrived in Jerusalem. Often in our lives our attempts to follow God are not met with positive responses from those around us.

    THE RESPONSE THE MAGI RECEIVED IN JERUSALEM: Their question didn’t bring joy, but instead brought surprise, anger, embarrassment, and fear. - Matthew 2:1-7. a. Surprise. - Matthew 2:3. - The people are surprised by this news. We know this because of the response. No one has any idea ...read more

  • Year Round Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 5,153 views

    Christmas is over, now we begin a new year, but let's not forget the Christmas joy and spirit through the new year.

    Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 January 6, 2013 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up the Christmas mess and putting everything away. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting ...read more

  • All I Want For Christmas Is...gold! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 5, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    What Birthday gift will you give Jesus? You would be wise to bring GOLD!

    All I Want for Christmas is...Gold Matthew 2:1-11 When do you start your Christmas Shopping? • The Day After Christmas • The 4th of July • The Day School starts • Black Friday • ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Matthew 2:1-11 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King ...read more

  • Iwant To Believe In Something Bigger Than Me! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,742 views

    Here is something to want for Christmas that is good for you!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is December; Christmas is going to be here in a few short days. Have you been buying all your gifts? • How many of you love electronic stuff? • I LOVE the latest techie gadgets. If I had an unlimited income, I would have everything electronic thing known to man. • I ...read more

  • O Little Town Of Bethlehem

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,657 views

    This was written for the second week in Advent and focuses on the differences that the events in Bethlehem made in the lives of some

    Wow, the second week of Advent, and as we were reminded earlier the second candle to be lit on the advent wreath is the Bethlehem candle. And it brings our focus to bear on the town of Bethlehem, the birth place of Jesus. We sing about it in Little Town of Bethlehem and Once in Royal David’s City ...read more