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  • Napoleon Malabuyo avatar

    The King-Priest Is Worshiped At His Birth And Honored At His Death Series

    Contributed by Napoleon Malabuyo on Dec 22, 2015
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    This Christmas, consider the three gifts the wise men brought to our infant Savior. They represent our Lord’s person and work. He is True God whom we are to worship. He is True Man, our Priest, Prophet and King.

    Scripture Readings: Psalm 45:6-7; Matthew 2:7-12; John 19:38-42 Congregation of Christ: Everyone loves the Nativity scene: a cute baby in a manger holding out his hands in blessing; Mary and Joseph in wonderment of their firstborn son; lowly shepherds and three kings kneeling in worship; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living A God-Centered Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 18, 2021
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    Our sinful nature and the world we live in teaches us to be self-centered. We are prone to think it is all about us, but it is not. It's all about God. In this series based on Max Lucado's book, It's Not About Me, we will explore how to live a God-centered life.

    A. Have you heard about the guy who said, “Some people call me self-centered, but that’s enough about them”? 1. Maybe you’ve known someone like that – someone who lived life like it was all about them. 2. To be honest, there was a time in my life when I was way too much like that. B. I heard a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Eve Over And Over Again! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 7, 2019
     | 2,100 views

    Gideon – stuck in time – stuck reliving the same day over and over (Christmas Eve) until he learns the lesson God wants to teach him – which is the true meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus came to this earth as a baby – It is found in John 3:16!

    Christmas Eve over and over again! Message for CHC School Christmas Program 2019: Summary of play: Gideon – stuck in time – stuck reliving the same day over and over (Christmas Eve) until he learns the lesson God wants to teach him – which is the true meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bad King, Pseudo-Kings & The True King!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 24, 2023
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    'Bad King, Pseudo-Kings & The True king!' - Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The wise men's question (vs 1-2) The foolish man's reaction (vs 3-8) The journeymen's adoration (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Bible Reading: Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 Ill: • In December 1903, after many attempts, • Wilber & Orville Wright were at last ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    It Is Not Too Late To Worship Jesus

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003
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    Five characteristics of true worship we can learn from the worship of the baby Jesus by the Magi.

    “It Not Too Late Too Worship Jesus” Matthew 2:1-12 When I told you the text you may be thinking, “Bro John Christmas is over!” But in reality the story of the Wise Men which has always been associated with the Christmas story did not happen at the same time as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going By A Different Route

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2024
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    A sermon about making the decision to follow Christ.

    Going by Different Route Matthew 2:1-12 We aren’t told how long of a time had passed between when the magi first saw the star and when they arrived in Jerusalem, but Herod’s order—in verse 16—to kill all male children two years and younger in accordance with the time that the star first ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Opposing The Opposition

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 21, 2015
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    These are hard times for the churches across North America. We have the greatest message the world could ever hope to hear but people shut their ears and hearts to it. So what are we to do?

    Opposing the opposition - Jeremiah 11:18-20 This week I was drawn to the book of Jeremiah. God called him to a difficult task at a difficult time. Jeremiah was calling out to the people of God but they wanted none of it. In fact they had enough of Jeremiah and planned to kill him because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 8 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022
     | 2,464 views

    As Isaiah's prophecy nears the end of the book the passages of restoration increase. Some very wonderful happenings are in Israel's restored future. Israel's future is always in the land and the land will respond with enormous blessing. Even day and night will be altered.

    THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 8 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH This next passage in a long one and I will do it in sections. {{Isaiah 60:8-9 “Who are these who fly like a cloud, and like the doves to their lattices? Isa 60:9 Surely the coastlands will wait for Me and the ships of Tarshish ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Though Delayed Promises Are Not Denied

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 12, 2011
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     | 14,975 views

    Have you ever waited for something promised to you but it took a long time coming?

    2 Peter 3:9a say's," The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness;" 2 Corinthians 1:20 say's, " For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us." Have you ever waited for something promised to you but it took a long time ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Drawing Nearer To God

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,233 views

    A new year's message to get us looking at God first.

    New Year Message January 2, 2022 This is really a great Sunday! When we think about the new year, there’s always the hope that the new year will be better than the prior year. If 2021 wasn’t the best year, then there’s the hope, maybe an expectation that 2022 will be better. And if 2021 was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts For Jesus

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 17, 2018
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     | 7,691 views

    This sermon is going to contrast the motives of King Herod, the priests and teachers of the law with that of the Magi and in doing so conclude that what Jesus truly wants on His birthday is the symbolic gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh!

    Gifts for Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 This sermon is available on the above website in Word, PDF, audio and a live video What gift can one give to Jesus on His birthday? You think shopping for spouse, children, other relatives and friends of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    True North

    Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2025
     | 158 views

    This was written in support of our VBS that begins this week. It's all about Jesus being our True North.

    As you walked in the church this morning you were probably caught by surprise at all of the preparations are being made for the Vacation Bible School that begins this Wednesday and lasts through next Saturday. This week will be a very busy and exciting week with a lot of visitors, both children ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Created For God’s Glory Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,847 views

    God forms and fills His creation for His glory and our good.

    It was a joy to engage via livestream last weekend while Beth and I were in New York visiting our daughter Megan and her husband Lucas. We were both moved to tears by students leading in musical worship and we nearly wept during the message part of worship as Pastor Chris directed us to celebrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Epiphany Sunday PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,034 views

    This sermon explores the revelation of Jesus' majesty in Matthew 2:1-12, and the faithful response of the Magi, inspiring us to deeper worship and devotion.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? A day filled with the promise of His love, the assurance of His grace, and the manifestation of His glory. As we gather here today, let us remember that we are not just in any place, but in the house of God, a ...read more

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    Wise Men Finds The Truth About Jesus Christ (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,312 views

    There are three kinds of people with different kinds of reactions regarding the birth of Jesus and which also show that not all people are wise.

    Wise Men Finds the Truth about Jesus Christ Matthew 2:1-12 (Christmas Series) Matthew 2.1-12 (RSV) reads as follows: 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, 2 "Where is he who has been born king of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational