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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Attempts To Bury The Truth

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 21, 2010
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    The history of our world has demonstrated that earthly kings tend to be very vulnerable people who sit upon uneasy thrones that are subject to topple in the most unexpected ways.

    Attempts to Bury the Truth Matthew 2:6- 18 NIV This past week in Canada we have seen our National Government decide to prorogue parliament. That's like the U.S. Senate closing shop for a 3 month unscheduled break. Many people are upset about this decision and see it as a blatant disregard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 1: Stars And Shepherds

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2010
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    How God uses tangible things, i.e., symbols, to remind us of Himself and spiritual things.

    A. WHY SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT 1. Christmas is filled with symbols. The world’s symbols are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, and presents. Recently the world has added shopping, vacations, special movies and Christmas music. Why Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    The Horoscope Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Smith on Jan 8, 2007
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    What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son? These characters seem so inappropriate in the Christmas narrative, but maybe that’s the point?

    The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Follow In The Wisemen's Footsteps

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 9, 2007
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    Follow In the Wisemen’s Footsteps 1) Confident of the way to heaven 2) Humble in your approach to heaven

    Did you hear the one about had the wisemen been wisewomen? They would have stopped for directions sooner allowing them to arrive in time to sweep the barn, make a casserole, and help deliver the baby. They would have also brought practical gifts! Seriously though, the Magi (as Scripture calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wise Men

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 11, 2007
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    This sermon takes a look at the Magi.

    I read this humors account of the Wise Men (obviously written by a woman): If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole, and brought practical gifts from Baby’s-R-Us, including ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Waiting On God's Timing

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
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    God’s timing is not always our timing, but it is always right. Here’s how to wait on Him.

    Matthew 2:1-23 Luke 2:21-40 2 Peter 3:8-9 1 Samuel 13:5-14 Waiting on God’s Timing I think that almost every Christmas pageant, Christmas card and manger scene that you see has the wise men showing up at the stable. Even the movie, “the Nativity Story” has them at the stable. It’s not wrong to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Three Men And A Baby Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 15, 2007
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    The Magi - their openness and responsiveness to God’s leading is an example for us today.

    Christmas is a wonderful time of year, don’t you think? The lights, the songs, the decorations… they all seem to add so much. And there are a lot of traditions and a lot of other things that have become a part of the whole Christmas experience. And there’s always such a build-up toward the big day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Gifts Do You Bring Him?

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007
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    The three gifts of the Magi symbolically represent gifts that we too can bring our Lord.

    “What Gifts Do You Bring Him?” Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Giving and Receiving What do you enjoy more, giving gifts or receiving? I know that I was very excited to give Alisha some of her Christmas gifts this year. There were at least a couple of BIG surprises for her! And maybe we enjoy giving because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Men And Kings

    Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Jan 18, 2007
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    The wise men meet the sneaky king

    At last, our wise men show up. Although our manger scenes usually include them, we can see from this passage they probably don’t arrive until Jesus is several months old. They meet him, Mary and Joseph in a house in Bethlehem and give their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Then, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    A Grinch Who Really Tried To Steal Christmas Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007
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    2 of 4 on Christmas series. This message is about King Herod.

    Classic Christmas A Grinch Who Really Tried to Steal Christmas December 17, 200 “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” ------------------------------------------------------ Every Who down in Who-ville liked a Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! The Grinch hated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Christmas According To The Magi

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 18, 2007
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    The reactions of Herod, the religious leaders, and the Magi to the birth of Jesus mirror people’s responses to Jesus today.

    How “Wise” Are You? True and False Questions about the Wise Men Questions 1. The wise men arrived in Judea after Jesus had been born. 2. The Bible says that there were three wise men. 3. The wise men went directly to Bethlehem when they arrived in Judea. 4. The wise men were kings. 5. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JOHN BAGGETT avatar

    The Miracle Of Marriage

    Contributed by John Baggett on Feb 3, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,406 views

    This is a wedding sermon that is brief but bold enough to encourage a couple to make Christ the miracle of their marriage.

    This wedding service can be adapted to aid anyone in the preparation of a good solid message of encouragement for husband and wife. I have changed the places where I normally use the couples names to read.. husband and wife. Friends and Family we rejoice today for the occasion for which we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Remarkable Child - Remarkable Contrasts

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
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    As the kingdom of Christ began to dawn, in telling of the account of the Magi, Matthew portrays several remarkable contrasting responses to the Christ. Over 2000 years later these contrasting responses remain contemporary.

    Remarkable Child – Remarkable Contrasts Matthew 2:1-12 As the kingdom of Christ began to dawn, in telling of the account of the Magi, Matthew portrays several remarkable contrasting responses to the Christ. Over 2000 years later these contrasting responses remain contemporary. 1. Caustic search – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    #1 – What We Can Learn From The Magi Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007
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    A lesson about who and how God leads.

    Lessons of the Christmas Story #1 – What We Can Learn from the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 December 10, 2006 (Idea for this message from AboutSunday.com) Introduction Before I get into the message, I just wanted to explain the bulletin insert. Obviously it’s not the usual note-taking guide I’ve given ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Simon Fullylove avatar

    The Most Dangerous Baby

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007
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     | 3,421 views

    Christmas Season - focussing on the revolutionary nature of the birth of Jesus

    Introduction The sight of a sleeping baby causes most people to think “ahh” they look so peaceful, until they wake and start yelling! The Christmas story can be like that - it seems so comfortable, so safe, so cute, after all who can resist a little baby. Well we know some people could – Herod for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal