Sermons on Wise Entreaty:

When You Want To Give The Very Best Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015

What would your life be like if you were giving Jesus your very best?

“When You Want to Give the Very Best” Mt. 2:1-12 Are you giving Jesus your very best? What would your life be like if you were? What might be different – perhaps even radically different? As you reflect on that, let’s look at the Magi - the Gentiles – who made a long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2015

The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 3:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Different Direction (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 10, 2014

Hearing about birth of Jesus does not produce the same emotion in all that witness the events that surround the birth of baby Jesus. When Herod The King Heard This, He Was Troubled, And All Jerusalem With Him.

Matthew 2:1-12- 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.” When Herod the king heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Jesus.

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 17, 2013

When it comes to looking for Jesus we see several "types" of people in the Gospels. Are they all still with us today? What kind of person actually finds Jesus?

Looking for Jesus. There are at least three kinds of people looking for Jesus ... Those who want nothing to do with Jesus Those who are looking for Jesus in all the wrong places Those who are looking in the right places We see all of these people in the Christmas story and you probably know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Side Doors

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 2, 2013

It is not only about opening the front door for Christ but closing the side doors from satan is also of paramount importance!

Side doors! Ephesians 5:15 “Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise..” Nestled in the midst of open fields, situated in the outskirts of the city, the simple, elegant, white colored duplex building was certainly gorgeous compared to the multi-hued houses all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Search Of The Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013

This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ. This sermon looks at the search of the Magi for the Messiah from both a historical and theological perspective

The Search of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Advent is the season we prepare for the birth of Jesus and as we look forward to His return and when He calls us by name and welcomes us home. Typically during this time, we look at the stories leading up to Christmas but this year, we looking at the stories ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Ecclesiastes Chapter Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 1, 2025

What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter six of Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes Chapter Six Ecclesiastes 6:1 (NASB) There is an evil which I have seen under the sun and it is prevalent among men— Here seems a condition which is common to all men. This verse needs to be considered with verse two. The condition is that man gains riches, wealth and honor – yet he ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We All Come To Worship Him

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 6, 2020

The Star of Bethlehem sends a signal to the world. Christ came to be the savior of the world. The church is called into a global mission.

January 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 2:1-12 We All Come to Worship Him Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus came to be the Lord and Savior of all peoples. This tiny infant was sent on no small ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Magi And Three Gifts Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 9, 2021

The Magi were educated men who understood Hebrew prophecies about the Messiah. They were Persian and probably came from modern-day Iran.

The Magi and Three Gifts December 12, 2021 Matthew 2:1-12 NIV After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Genesis 6:11-13, Exodus 1:22, Matthew 2:16, Isaiah 9:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be On Higher Ground Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 20, 2023

Every year comes with its own blessings and promises.

INTRODUCTION How to be on a Higher Ground? We have entered another New Year. Every year comes with its own blessings and promises. Last night we heard that God is willing to take us to a higher ground this year. How do we achieve our promises and be on the higher ground? Today we are going to see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Philippians 4:4, Ephesians 5:15, Luke 16:1, 1 Peter 5:8, Colossians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shrewd As Serpents Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2022

“Be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves” (Mt. 10:16). This verse is not advocating hypocrisy. We are not to employ the methods of the ungodly, but we should posses a similar creative capacity. We need to be clever in our dealings.

In Matthew 10:16, Jesus advised us to “be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.” Was Jesus telling believers to be two-faced hypocrites? Was He saying we need to be unjust in our daily activities and dealings, and then turn right around and act like model Christians on Sunday? No. Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

One Day, God Will Rescue Us From Fools (Psalm 14:1-7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 5, 2022

There's different kinds of stupid. Defining a "fool," OT style. A psalm of confidence-- God will rescue us one day.

We continue our very sporadic study of the psalms today, by reading Psalm 14. Let's start by reading part of verse 1. (1) Of/for the director. Of/for David. He has said-- a fool-- in his heart/mind, "There is no God." There's lots of kinds of stupid in life. You can act ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 74:18-22, 2 Samuel 13:1-14, Romans 3:9-18, 1 Samuel 25:1-31  (view more)  (view less)

The People Who Found Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2017

This sermon shows some people who found Christ.

Introduction A few days ago, I received a Christmas newsletter from a friend of mine who is serving as a missionary in Japan. Here is what he wrote in his newsletter: Dear Friends, Christmas music came early this year. My family found a radio station that started playing 24-hour-a-day Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let's Talk Christmas Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

Lets talk Christmas looking through the eyes of Mary, Joseph, and the Wise men.

Let’s talk Christmas (part one) Luke 1:26-33 Introduction- Here we are Christmas Eve Day and we are moving fast toward Christmas. I know there are procrastinators in here this morning that will be shopping today to finish up gift giving. People who have put it off, didn’t feel like it, and now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

When? Time Is Precious!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 8, 2019

The disciples came to Jesus to learn: WHEN? Many people seem to never understand time? Divine timing? Jesus is coming! We do not know when? So we need to stay ready!

WHEN? TIME IS A PRECIOUS GIFT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Romans 13:11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11, Matthew 24:3, Ecclesiastes 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God