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  • Andy Barnard avatar

    Baby On Your Doorstep

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
     | 2,392 views

    There’s a baby on your doorstep. What are you going to do?

    Christmas quiz: In what town was Jesus born? Baby Jesus in the manger was visited by the shepherds and . . .? How many wise men were there? How old was Jesus when the wise men saw him? What would you do if you found a baby on your doorstep? Babies change things. Christmas is about a baby who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Responding To The Kingship Of Jesus

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
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    Contrasting 3 different responses to Jesus... Herod, the Religious, and the Magi.

    Introduction They say there are 3 kinds of people: Those who MAKE things happen. Those who WATCH what happens. And those who WONDER what happened. And in our Bible reading today there are 3 kinds of people. Those who HATED what happened. Those who MISSED what happened. And those who LOVED what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The True Hope Of Christmas Never Fades Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,684 views

    This message examines how we can keep the joy and hope of Christmas every day of our lives.

    In the days leading up to Christmas our expectations are high and a sense of joy fills our hearts. We often are much like children in the fact we dream of Santa Claus and his glittering gifts of joy and peace. But what happens after Christmas? Well the tree dries up, the decorations are taken down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Rebel Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2011
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     | 6,368 views

    Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY* FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: REBEL Matthew 2:1-15 Big Idea: Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Mark 12:29-31; Acts 4:12; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15 SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James May avatar

    Part 2 - We Need The Heart Of The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2011
     | 7,214 views

    This is the 2nd in a 4 part series for the Christmas Season. Each message deals with the kind of heart that we must have if we truly want to see who Jesus is and be in his presence while the rest of the world sleeps in darkness.

    What Does It Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 2 – We Need the Heart of the Wise Men One of the greatest statements in recent years concerning the appearance of the Wise Men in the story of the Birth of the Christ Child is this: “Wise Men Still Seek Him”. Psalms ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    How Many Wise Men Worshipped The Christ? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2011
     | 4,633 views

    We often focus on issues that are insignificant rather than seeing the glory of the Lord shining through what has been written.

    “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Celebrating Christmas When You Don’t Get What You Want Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 11, 2011
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,988 views

    How do we celebrate Christmas when we have wanted something so badly but then we don’t get it? We need to understand what celebrating Christmas is all about. Sometimes not getting what we want helps us to understand sacrifice and then we can truly under

    Celebrating Christmas when we don’t get what we want Transition slide Christmas shopping is in full swing. People are making lists, checking them twice. In our house we do a grab bag among ourselves. We draw a name out of a hat and buy that person something. We have a running text message that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Give Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 11, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,970 views

    Christmas will be different when our giving is different; relational, personal, and sacrificial.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: GIVE JOHN 1:1-3, 14 AND MATTHEW 2:1-11 Big Idea: Christmas will be different when our giving is different; relational, personal, and sacrificial. Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:11; Psalm 82:3-4; Psalm 112:4-5; Isaiah 58:1-11; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Craig Benner avatar

    What Star Are You Chasing, Anway?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 11, 2011
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     | 4,288 views

    The star that some should be following is not always the Star that leads wise men to the King of kings. Take a good long look at what you are following.

    Starstruck, Stargazing, or Stardom? What star are you chasing? The Star in the East speaks of: 1.)God's Glory, 2.)His Guidance, and 3.)God's Gift Matthew 2:1,2,7-10 2 Peter 1:19 19 ¶ We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Wise?

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014
     | 3,188 views

    What we can learn from the journey and joy of the Wise Men.

    Are you WISE? January 5, 2014 Matthew 2:1-12 Well, we made it through last week. That was fun, wasn’t it? We shoveled 5 times last Sunday, then the cold hit, and we all huddled in our homes. But that’s behind us. Now, can you believe we’re almost half way through January? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    God Is Radically Committed To Winning People’s Hearts Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,914 views

    The Mission of God: God is Radically Committed to Winning People’s Hearts

    The Mission of God: God is Radically Committed to Winning People’s Hearts Matthew 2:1-12 God is on a mission to win the hearts of people. The coming of Jesus is about God taking the initiative to overcome the infinite chasm between us and him by coming to dwell among us, identifying with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Greatest Command 3: A Pledge Of Allegiance Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 10, 2014
     | 3,222 views

    The magi brought the child, Jesus three symbolic gifts. These gifts can be interpreted in light of the greatest command as a pledge of allegiance to him.

    1. Red Skelton Pledge of Allegiance -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGHdFmu5GU 2. The Greatest Command is a "pledge of allegiance" to God -- Deuteronomy 6.4-9 3. The Wise Men gave a Pledge of Allegiance to Jesus with their gifts -- Matthew 2.1-11 a. Typically we see the gold as Royalty; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Were The Wise Men Really So Wise?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2013
     | 7,805 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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Let's Keep Herod In Christmas"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,822 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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Let's Keep The Wise Men In Christmas"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,050 views

    A sermon for Advent.

    Sermon Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly" "Let's Keep the Wise Men in Christmas" Matthew 2:1-12 Who were these magi from the east? People have been asking this question for nearly 2,000 years. We know very little about them from the Scriptures. They weren't Jews; we know ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist