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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Yet this star meant different things to different people. What does this star mean to us? How does it relate to me? How can I relate the star to others?
Opening illustration: A man and his small son who were walking slowly down the streets of a large American city one Christmas time. It was wartime, and the child was delighted to see many service stars hanging in the windows of homes. Each star proudly proclaiming the fact that the son was in the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon explores the wisdom of the Magi in seeking Jesus, encouraging us to similarly seek the Savior, understand spiritual symbolism, and offer sacrificial gifts.
Beloved congregation, welcome. It's a joy to gather once more in the house of our Lord, where His grace abounds and His love enfolds us. Today, we find ourselves drawn to the second chapter of Matthew's Gospel, a passage that invites us to witness the extraordinary event of the Magi's visit to the ...read more
Topics: Advent, Series
The Star Spangled Banner and the Word of God, a reflection
• In today’s Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” • The base of the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30
Denomination: Catholic
Sermon on the events that occured in Bethlehem at Christmas time.
The Little Town of Bethlehem Matt. 2:1-11 INTRO.: Maybe you heard about the quiz show contestant who was asked, "Where was Jesus born?" He first guessed "Pittsburgh." When told he was wrong, he tried Scranton, then Harrisburg. When he was finally given the answer, Bethlehem, he said, "I knew it was ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Midnight Mass Sermon 2022, RCL year A.
Glory to God in the highest heaven,and on earth peace among those whom he favors! In Nomine + Let me start by stating the obvious. Something everyone knows. But sometimes, one has to state the obvious. There were no computers in the stable in Bethlehem. There were no computers in the stable in ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
Denomination: Anglican
A humble village, through its association with Christ, became one of the most famous places on Earth. Christ can take our inconspicuous lives and get great glory through them, if we will only yield them to Him!
“BUT YOU, BETHLEHEM…” Mic. 5:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A 3 year old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from its tissue paper. “Here’s a donkey!” “Here’s a king!” 2. When he got to an ...read more
Scripture: Micah 5:2
Denomination: Assembly Of God
1. One of our most treasured memories from my childhood is the memories of Christmas morning.
1. One of our most treasured memories from my childhood is the memories of Christmas morning. Waking up early to see what was stuffed in the stockingwhich hung by my bedroom door. Usually there was candy and chocolate and some special little toys. And then to go downstairs to see what presents had ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
When the Spirit takes control of us… 2 things will happen… 1)the dividends from Bethlehem will be pour out from this place; 2)money and resources for the continuing dividends of Christ will not be an issue… (Money matter pt 4)
Dividends From Bethlehem Money Matters – part four Show Sermon Spice Video, ‘The Prophecies’ (3:20) Over 700 years before Christ came to the earth, 2 prophets Isaiah and Micah talked about that first Noel… The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7
Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday season. The original Christmas season was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and turns from God.
Series: Unexpected Christmas Thesis of Series: Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday season. The original Christmas season was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and turns from God. God loves doing ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Isaiah 55:8
The place of Jesus’ birth
Matthew 2 1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2saying, “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.” 3When Herod the king heard this, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6
This sermon explores the joy and transformation brought by Jesus' birth, emphasizing our dependence on God's Spirit for understanding and living out His Word. Key
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a wonderful blessing to gather together, united in our faith, and eager to immerse ourselves in the Word of God. Today, we stand on the cusp of a great revelation, ready to welcome the wisdom that God has prepared for us. We are ...read more
Topics: Joy, Start Here
Let us digress from the well known story and consider the Inn keeper who missed Jesus’ birth
NR 17-12-06 The Star Service 2006 It is very difficult to come up with some new take on a story that is so well known. Throughout England there are going to be churches Sunday schools and Primary schools re-inacting the Christmas story. Story: One year a Sunday School was putting on a Christmas ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-15
As the world moves toward judgement, opposed to the Faith and righteousness, how shall the child of God live?
“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5
Denomination: Baptist
God planted a Christmas tree in Bethlehem. But it was a differnent kind of tree than the one folks often decorate and place in their homes for Christmas.
Back in 2008 an Englishman named Greig Howe bought a 35-foot tall Christmas tree for his house. Now that’s a pretty big tree. And you’d expect that Mr. Howe must then have a fairly large house. But he didn’t. His was a two story dwelling that was only 30 feet tall. So, did he just put the tree ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Isaiah 11:1-11
The Magi are our models for approaching God.
The First Sunday after Christmas January 4, 2008 St. Andrew’s Anglican Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 2:1-12 The Real Star Trek In 1966, Star Trek was first aired, but it lasted only three seasons. It was in syndication during the 70s that the show’s popularity grew. Then there ...read more
Denomination: Lutheran
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