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Star Trek: The Next Generation

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003

based on 5 ratings

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Contrasting the Magi with Herod to show the acceptance of outsiders in the Kingdom of God and a warning to the insiders to be careful.

Introduction Ever since I first started preached I have longed to preach this sermon, or rather a sermon with this title. It just struck me as the perfect title for a sermon on the story on magi’s visit to Jesus, Star Trek, but then it is not only about the story of the magi but about how the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

He Is The Root & Morning Star Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

based on 139 ratings

| 31,150 views

Can you think of two things more different than a root that is in the ground & a star up in the heavens?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is the Sunday after Easter, & for several weeks we have focused our attention on the last few days of Jesus’ life in Jerusalem. In our Bible classes, during the morning worship services, & in the beautiful choral ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Star Gazers Or Earth Shakers? Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

based on 124 ratings

| 7,407 views

How do we spend our time, staring out hoping or moving forward and doing?

I remember several years ago rearranging my schedule to watch Tiger Woods in his attempt to win the Masters. I hurried home from the office at 3 for the afternoon coverage, turned on the television, and snow. We had paid the cable bill, so I knew that wasn’t the problem. So I called the cable ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Call In Stars And Dreams

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 8, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 3,772 views

In the dim light of a Star and the witness of dreams wise men were guided by God to find and worship Jesus, how much more ought we who have the plain Word of God to do so!

When God Speaks Through Dreams Matthew 2:13-23 What do you think about dreams? The Greek words for dream occur only 9 times in the New Testament; six times in Matthew, where every one of them has a message from God. Acts 2:17 and Jude 8 contain the other three. Acts speaks of the evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Timothy, A Bright Shinning Star Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

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Timothy was an example of a person who lived and demonstrated the Lordship of Christ in his life and character.

#19 8-05-07 Timothy, a Bright Shinning Star Text, Philippians 2:19-24 Introduction, 1) Last week’s sermon we as Christians are to shine like stars as a witness for Christ. 2) We are to be witnesses by our words, walk, and our works. 3) We are to follow the example of the brightest stars such as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Epaphroditus, A Bright Shinning Star Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

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Epaphrodus was another example of a Christ-Centered life.

#20 8-12-07 Epaphroditus, a Bright Shinning Star Text, Philippians 2:25-30 Introduction, 1) We are to follow the stars, no not as some who believe in astrology. 2) Many follow movie stars, rock stars, and sports stars. 3) We become like those we esteem, so we need follow the good examples those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Star: Image Of God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

| 5,535 views

How the star demonstrates God’s guidance for our lives

(adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY) SERIES: “IMAGES OF CHRISTMAS” TEXT: MATTHEW 2:1-12 TITLE: “THE STAR: IMAGE OF GOD’S GUIDANCE” OPEN: A. You may or may not now that I belong to a sermon study group --We’re a group of preachers who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Stars And 7 Lampstands Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

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Keep the faith, persevere to the end, because you’re already part of his eternal kingdom, already one of his priests able to come into his presence to worship him and to serve him.

It’s hard to imagine what life was like for Christians in the first century. They were a marginalised minority, looked down on by Jews, Greeks and Romans alike. But as if that wasn’t enough, as the century drew to its end various bouts of persecution broke out against them led by the Roman emperor. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

7 Stars 7 Lampstand Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 24, 2008

based on 1 rating

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Beautiful buildings do not make a church. The important question is, “What is God doing here?”

7 Stars 7 Lampstands Revelation 1:19-20 Purpose: To display Christ as the light of the world. Aim: I want the listener to look for ways to spread the light of Christ. INTRODUCTION: Beautiful buildings do not make a church. A tour group was going through Westminster Abbey. [ Pictures of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Follow The Star, Part 1

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 23, 2008

based on 6 ratings

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A Look at the Visit of the Magi in Matthew 2.

FOLLOW THE STAR, PART 1 MATTHEW 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION As we begin to focus on the Christmas season, we are going to look at the visit of the Magi, or wise men in Matthew 2. Turn there in your Bible. Now, there is a tremendous amount of background and introductory information that needs to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Star-Gazers And Jesus-Seekers

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 30, 2008

based on 15 ratings

| 4,031 views

A Sermon for the Sunday of Epiphany. The Wise Men invite us to follow in our faith-journey to encounter the Living God, made known to us in Christ Jesus

Text Matthew 2:1-12 ‘Star-gazers and Jesus-seekers’ I guess we are all familiar with the stars – the stars, that is, that we see printed in our newspapers, written in ‘Teletext’, and on the Internet. Our horoscope, I mean, by which some people seek guidance for their lives, and seek to predict ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wise Follow The Epiphany Star

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 7,501 views

Epiphany (B) - The wise follow the Epiphany Star. Who are the wise? What do they find?

THE WISE FOLLOW THE EPIPHANY STAR (Outline) January 6, 2008 - EPIPHANY - Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! Today, January 6, is known as the Gentile Christmas. It is the day celebrated as Epiphany. Epiphany means appearing, revealing, or brought to light. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Magi's Guide To Following A Star

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

based on 92 ratings

| 19,523 views

God just might give you a star to capture your attention and to guide you. And if you follow that star, everything just might change. An intimate encounter with Jesus has a way of doing that to people.

I love the story of the magi. There was a time when the magi lived far away from Jesus. They were given a special star to capture their attention and to guide them. They followed the star, and it changed everything. An intimate encounter with Jesus has a way of doing that to people. I love the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Star Are You Following?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 6, 2007

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| 6,314 views

Jesus is the "star" of Scripture and he is to be the star of our life. Is it he we are following or a star of our own making?

“What’s in the stars for you?” Perhaps you remember seeing this huge front-page horoscope in the Edmonton Journal a few days ago. It may seem laughable to us that anyone would live his or her life by the “dictates of the stars” but the fact that the newspaper paid for the information and then gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

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