Sermons on The Leaven Of Herod:

The Visit Of The Magi

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 17, 2001

Let us examine our attitudes as we come to Jesus

Christchurch, Brid 30-12-01 “Let us examine our attitudes to Jesus.” Mt 2: 1-12 Story: There was a curate who used to preach on his pet subject "Love" every Sunday, until one day the Churchwarden collared him. “Curate”, he said as church wardens are wont to do “you preached a good sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

"Nothing Is Ever The Same"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2011

A sermon for Epiphany.

Matthew 2:1-12 “Nothing Is Ever The Same” What images come to your mind when you think of the Magi in Matthew’s Gospel? Having sat through enough Christmas plays, it may be hard for some of us to banish the image of children wearing bathrobes and Burger King crowns, trying to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Going By A Different Route

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2024

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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Flight Into Egypt And The Massacre Of The Innocents.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2022

A spiritual walk and a spiritual battle.

THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT AND THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Matthew 2:13-23. I. THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT. Matthew 2:13-15; Matthew 2:19-23. 1. Joseph was called into exile (Matthew 2:13). It is important that we do not linger in the place where we have been, but continue to follow the leading of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Making A Decision Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 14, 2003

This account of the decision that Pilate made concerning Jesus has much to that it may be saying to us about decision making.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 64 “The Importance of Making a Decision” Luke 23:1-25 Jesus had just emerged at dawn from his religious trial before the Sanhedrin in which his admission that he was the Son of God had enraged the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 11, 2007

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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

How Badly Do You Wish To See The Christ–the Messiah? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 16, 2021

As we read the birth of The Christ child, we notice different groups or persons desiring to find and see Jesus. Recognizing their reasons to see him, we notice their desires and why they seek him; some righteous reasons and some for personal evil reasons

HOW BADLY DO YOU WISH TO SEE THE CHRIST–THE MESSIAH? How badly do you wish to see The Christ? As we enter into the calendar period near our holiday named Christmas, often many read the story of the birth of Jesus the Christ. But, have you noticed the nature of the persons mentioned in the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:8-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

P.u.s.h. Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2001

The church needs to PUSH through in prayer for the breakthrough. We need to Prayer Until Something Happens.

P.U.S.H.- sermon Thesis: The church needs to PUSH through in prayer for the breakthrough. We need to Prayer Until Something Happens. Opening Illustration: Song by Mark Schultz “ He’s my son” Mark states, “On May 22 1998, my friend John Baird’s 14 year-old son was diagnosed with Leukemia. I wrote ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of Providence And The Majesty Of Peace Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 18, 2004

God’s Providence is PERSONAL, PATIENT, PERFECT. God’s Peace comes thru being SAVED, and SECURE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The Mystery of Providence and the Majesty of Peace Acts 12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MysteriesOfProvidence.html We looked at Ch. 11 last week…I put up my sermons each wk. in an accordion folder…so you could say this week I filed ch. 11! There’s a very interesting triangle around the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Be The Gift!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2018

This Christmas season as we seek to meet our Christmas Expectations, how can we help others meet those expectations, by our being the gift.

Be the Gift! Matthew 2:1-12 December 9, 2018 In past years we’ve talked about the art of regifting. And it is an art. How do you tactfully give a gift which you’ve been given and remember who gave it to you, so that you don’t regift to the giver? That can be pretty exhausting in and of itself. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sending Out Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 27, 2006

The sending of Barnabas and Saul - Gentiles sending to gentiles at the direction of the Spirit.

Sending Out Acts 12:19b-13:5 So last week we had sort of a review of Acts in the form of an oral pop quiz. Several of you qualified for extra credit with your willingness to share your answers out loud. This week the reading has actually been assigned for three weeks so I know you have had a ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Public Parade Provokes Punishment

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 19, 2008

The Triumphal Entry by Jesus on Palm Sunday will remain in history as one of the best organized confrontation to the powers that be. Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem proved He was the real leader and not Rome nor the High Priest. For this, He had to die.

MARK 11:1-11 PUBLIC PARADE PROVOKES PUNISHMENT I. POTENTATES: A. Powerful. B. Pawn. C. Perfect. II. PROCESSION: A. Public. B. Popular. C. Peaceful. III. POSSIBILITIES: A. Plebeian. B. Provocation. C. Punishment. The Triumphal Entry was the final death knell for our Lord. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Matthew 2:1-12 Birth Of Jesus And The Star

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 11, 2012

Let me say first of all that we don't believe that Dec.25th was the month or date that Jesus was born. December 25th became popular as the date for Christmas, not because Christ was born on that day, but because it was already popular in pagan religio

Matthew 2:1-12 BIRTH OF JESUS AND THE STAR 12-15-12 Today and probably next time as well, we'll be talking and thinking on the birth of Jesus. Let me say first of all that we don't believe that Dec.25th was the month or date that Jesus was born. December 25th ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful What You Pray For, You Might Get It Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 15, 2002

There are only two motives for prayer: fear and hope. If you pray and live in fear, you will live a lie and deny God, and you will become destructive. But if you pray and live in fear, you will find satisfaction and will become a life-giver.

God answers prayer. Let there be no doubt about that. God answers prayer. God responds to what His people ask. So it has often been said that you had better be careful what you pray for, because you just might get it! There is something awesome, something even dangerous about prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16, Psalm 106:15

Denomination: Baptist

Fools And Really Wise Guys

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 7, 2009

There are two types of people: foolish people and wise people. Even that first Christmas had their fools and wise men.

Matthew 2:1-12 Fools and Really Wise Guys! Now 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 have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist