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  • Don Jones avatar

    Reactions To Christmas

    Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 17, 2006
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    Messages looks at the reaction of Herod, the Magi, and Mary and Joseph in Matthew 2.

    Reactions to Christmas Matthew 2:1-23 Pastor Don Jones Introduction When Mary Wyly was pregnant with her first son, her husband took her shopping for maternity clothes. After they purchased several very pretty and expensive outfits, he put his arm around her. She was delighted when she heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acceptance And Rejection Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 3, 2015
     | 6,565 views

    The Magi come to worship the King, but Herod rejects Jesus' claim to the throne.

    Matthew 2:1-12 “Acceptance and Rejection” INTRODUCTION The glittering packages that were neatly arranged under the Christmas tree have been transformed into brown boxes, clothing and other items, which now lay in a helter skelter pattern. Gifts have been given and received. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    John Series Sermon 24 The Stages Of Faith, John 4:46–54 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 27, 2022
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    This nobleman was a government official, probably holding some high position in Herod’s court. His experience reveals the various stages of faith, the kind of growing faith that every man should experience.

    John Series Sermon 24 The Stages of Faith, 4:46–54 (4:46–54) Introduction: this nobleman was a government official, probably holding some high position in Herod’s court. His experience reveals the various stages of faith, the kind of growing faith that every man should experience. 1. A beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Men Still Seek Him

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013
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    The wise men inquired concerning Christ, and listened to God.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM. Matthew 2:1-12. The second chapter of Matthew’s Gospel begins with a basic fact: “Jesus was born in Bethlehem.” Outside the context of Scripture it would be no more remarkable than saying, “Fred was born in Birmingham,” or “Shirley was born in Cape Town.” However, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Stealing Your Joy? Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
     | 7,400 views

    Christmas should be a season filled with joy but many things steal that joy from us

    What is Stealing your Joy? Matthew 2:1-11 December 11, 2011 Morning Service The Story of the Grinch: One of my favorite holiday shows is the cartoon classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story revolves around an old, crusty, nasty, absolutely rotten character, the Grinch and how he hates ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    “the Real Out Of Egypt Story” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
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    This is a part of the Christmas story that is not included in the Christmas carols. I have never seen a Christmas card that depicts this part of the Christmas story, and yet it very real.

    “The Real Out of Egypt Story” Matthew 2:13-23 Last week we examined the story of the Magi as they made the long and dangerous journey following the star to worship the new born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things Aren’t Always What They Seem To Be

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 25, 2015
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    We must make our brothers and sisters in Christ (as well as the lost) feel the real need to be a part of the worshipping community. If we are persecuted for our work, we can take comfort in the knowledge that in the end God will fashion eternity.

    Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out her kitchen window watched the two men as ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Missed Christmas

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 27, 2014
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    Even many Christians will miss the real reason for the season. And we might be the cause for the world not to know Jesus. Will you take up the challenge to tell others about the birth of Christ in your very lives?

    Opening illustration: Have you ever missed a great opportunity? The story is told of a small resort area along the east coast that was having an open town meeting concerning some financial problems they were facing. Among the two dozen or so people was one man no one seemed to know who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Benjamin Hill avatar

    Mark 6:14-28 "A Tortured Soul" Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Hill on Feb 23, 2015
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    Verse by verse sermons through the Gospel of Mark

    Mark 6:14-28 "A Tortured Soul" • A tragic story of sinful excess-vain boasting, evil intentions, deep convictions and faithful martyrdom... (read text) • This "interlude" in the narrative of Jesus' ministry, I believe, gives a clear example of the relevance of Jesus Christ! You may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "There Is Great Hope Despite Power, Self-Interest And Greed"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,659 views

    A sermon about two different roads.

    Matthew 2:1-23 “There is Great Hope despite Power, Self-Interest and Greed” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com The heroes of our Gospel Lesson for this morning certainly seem familiar to us. Each year, we probably all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christmas Contrast

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
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    God wants to take all the Herod's and turn them into shepherds and wise men. • But it can only happen if they are willing for it to happen.

    We have spent some time during this holiday season talking about how God • Choose Shepherds to be the recipients of the announcement about His Son being born. • And when we think about this from a worldly point of view it sounds ridiculous. • Why would God choose to make this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus Before Pilate Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 22, 2016
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    The civil trial of Jesus in Luke 23:1-12 shows us the innocence of Jesus.

    Scripture Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the religious authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He was taken to the high priest’s house where Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Then Jesus was subjected to a religious trial ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Lee avatar

    The Mystery Of Providence And The Majesty Of Peace Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 5,299 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    The Mystery of Providence and the Majesty of Peace Acts 12:1-25 They say there’s two side to every story but my baby sister will tell you there’s three. There is your side, my side and the truth. When we look at Acts chapter 12 there seems to be 3 sides to this story as well. What we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have Those Post Christmas Blues?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 5, 2016
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,753 views

    The excitement of Christmas is over. Life has almost gotten back to normal. And many people suffer from the Post-Christmas blahs a kind of depression in fact here is a song for this season titled "The Post-Christmas Blues".

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned Scriptures are: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19 and Matthew 2:13-23. Christmas day 2015 ....is over! .... The tree may still be up, .... but it looks mighty ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Birth Of John The Baptist Is Announced At The Temple In Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,634 views

    This was a dark period for the nation of Israel. The people had not heard a prophetic word from God in over 400 years, not since Malachi had announced the coming of Elijah ([1]Mal. 4:5-6). The spiritual leaders were shackled by tradition, and in some....

    -7 BC- Jerusalem (1) The Birth of John the Baptist is Announced at the Temple in Jerusalem Scriptures (Num. 6:3) Luke 1:5-25 Luke 1:5-25 (NKJV) 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist