Sermons on the wise men:

Signs Of Christmas!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2022

I’m sure that as you look around this week you will see more & more signs of Christmas. That is what I want us to consider this morning – “Signs of Christmas.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23, 2:1-15; Luke 2:8-20 Last Tuesday I turned on our TV to a Fox ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21-23, Matthew 2:1-15, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Came To Earth

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 19, 2015

God sends heaven to earth through his son.

HEAVEN CAME TO EARTH Matthew 2: 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 12, 2017

This telling of the birth of Christ is a mixture of narrative and historical facts. My prayer is that it blesses you.

Many of us know the “Christmas Story” oh so well. And no, I’m talking about the one with the “Red rider BB gun”. That “Christmas Story” is very humorous and it’s a lot of fun to watch. But there was nothing humorous about what happened in Bethlehem and the neighboring villages as a result of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:23-29, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:28-33, Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Jesus' Love 19 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 18, 2017

The leadership of Christ Jesus began before he was a baby---coming in to leadership for "in the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, the Word was God".

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 19 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 18, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

God For All

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 1, 2018

Jesus was born into a Jewish family as God's chosen Messiah for the Jews. The feast of the Epiphany when we celebrate to revealing of Jesus to the gentiles clearly shows that Jesus was born for everyone and is reaching out to YOU.

God for ALL Matt 2:1-12 Today we have the readings for the feast of the Epiphany and from the early days of the Church, this feast has been considered in some ways more important than Christmas. Epiphany recalls the arrival of the magi to Bethlehem in search of the King of the Jews and 'epiphany' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Three Gifts Of Epiphany Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 5, 2023

Using the gifts of the Wise Men (Gold, Frankincense, Myrhh), we can see the message that Jesus is the King of Kings, the Great High Priest, and our propitiation, the sufficient atoning Sacrifice for our sins.

EPIPHANY, THE TWELFTH DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS, IS WHEN THE CHURCH MARKS THE CONCLUSION OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. EPIPHANY MARKS THE APPEARANCE OF THE WISE MEN AND THE SIGNIFICANCE BEHIND THE GIFTS GIVEN TO THE CHRIST CHILD. THE WORD "EPIPHANY" MEANS "TO SHOW" OR "TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-11, Isaiah 60:3, Psalm 72:15, Isaiah 61:6, Isaiah 60:6, Psalm 96:4, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Learning From The Wise

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Dec 15, 2003

A Christmas message about the Magi from the east.

Introduction: We will all have to admit that we don’t know everything about everything. If we did, there would be no need for schools or teachers. We all have to glean wisdom from those who know more about a particular topic than we do. At the peak of this Christmas season let’s take a look at some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become Wise

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 10, 2016

These trained students (these were astrologers) of the stars observed an unexplained phenomenon in the heavens, and somehow interpreted this sign with a change in the way things were. They saw it as a sign of the Messiah’s birth!

How to Become Wise Matthew 2: 1-2, 10-11 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, 2 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Solid Rock Or Sinking Sand?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 12, 2025

Matt 7:21

SOLID ROCK OR SINKING SAND? (MATTHEW 7:21-27) One of the biggest tourist attractions in Shanghai in 2009 was a 13-floor, 629 units apartment building under construction that suddenly collapsed, killing one worker. A shocked witness said, “It was just like an earthquake.” The apartment building is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gifts Worthy Of A King

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Dec 27, 2003

1st Sunday after Christmas, 2003 -- A study of the gifts brought by the Wise Men and how we can today symbolically offer those same gifts to Christ.

Gifts Worthy of a King 1st Sunday after Christmas, 2003 Scripture Ref: Matthew 2:1-12; 28:18-20 Hebrews 12:28 Additional References: “We Three Kings of Orient Are,” John Henry Hopkins, Jr. The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Bible Dictionary 1. Introduction a. Of the many decorations we use ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 28:18-20

"the God Reveal"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 28, 2020

God reveals Gods son to all humanity in unlikely manor. God reveals the birth of His son to Mary, Joseph, Shepherds, Wise Men, the animals that were in the manger.

Luke 2:1-20 “The God Reveal” What God Reveals Many couples choose an elaborate unusual way to reveal whether the baby is boy or girl it’s a spectacular event. One couple Dustin and Emily chose Dustin to hit a golf ball with club in hand and smack the golf ball blew-up into a cloud of Blue ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Real Faith Always Wins

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 6, 2016

All the wise men of Babylon had one thing in common, none of them had any real faith in their pagan gods, none, that is, but four Hebrew boys

Real Faith Always wins. Daniel 2:1-30 all the so called wise men of Babylon had one thing in common, none of them had any real faith in their pagan gods. None that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Poor Wise Man

Contributed by Terry Hagedorn on Dec 1, 2007

THe fourth WIse Man is the most important of all.

The Poor Wise Man Pastor Terry Hagedorn Calvary Baptist Church Reedsville, WV There was another wise man. There were not just three wise men! Tradition says that there were three because the wise men brought three kinds of gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh. (Gold speaks ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Visit Of Homage By Shepherds Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 12, 2017

The shepherds hurried to Bethlehem and when they got there they found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. They must have been one of the first to see the baby. At least, we know they arrived before the wise men, because when the wise....

Harmony of the Gospels -3-4 BC- Bethleham (9) Visit of Homage by Shepherds Luke 2:15-20 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see the thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Receiving God's Guidance

Contributed by Judith Bucklin on Dec 15, 2003

Three things the wise men believed helped them be open to God’s guidance. Those three things are still important to us today in our desire to be guided by God.

Steps to Receiving God’s Guidance Matthew 2:1-12 Prayer: Dear God, Thank you for speaking to us once again this year through the birth stories of Jesus. You encourage and inspire us through the experiences of Mary and Joseph. You stir our hearts once again. Now as we think about the wise men and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist