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  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    The Truth About The Magi

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 2,473 views

    Wise men still seek him, but who were the wise men. really?

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 Intro. A boy was once asked what he was going to give his sister for Christmas, he replied, “Well,” he said, “last year I gave her the measles.” What will we give Jesus for Christmas? Hopefully a genuine worship that involves our whole lives, that’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard White avatar

    Three Men And A Baby Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,851 views

    THe Magi came from the East seeking the one born King of the Jews. We can learn from them how to be Wise men and women for Christ

    Three Men and a Baby Text: Matthew 2:1-12 1st Illustration: What if Christ had not come? A striking Christmas card was once published with the title “What if Christ had not come?” It was founded on Jesus’ words “If I had not come.” (John 15:22) It has a pastor falling asleep dreaming of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Star Trek

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 257 ratings
     | 24,927 views

    Like the Magi, we are all on a star trek. Some are searching for something; some may be the star God uses to guide others to Jesus. The magi weren’t wise because they sought Jesus; we call them wise because they found Jesus.

    The First Star Trek Matthew 2:1-12 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION For all of you who are looking for Santa this week, I need to read a memo to you. To: All Southern USA Residents From: Santa RE: Replacement Santa “I regret to inform you that effective immediately, due the growing population, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Two Kings Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 455 ratings
     | 226,988 views

    Herod vs. Jesus. Which king will you follow?

    Note: Sections of this sermon come from a sermon by Ray Pritchard and are used by permission A Tale of Two Kings I’ve always liked watching “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.” My favorite part is when he dresses up his little ugly dog like a reindeer. Maybe I like the movie so much because there’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Three Seekers Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 339 ratings
     | 123,532 views

    Surely one of the great stories of Christmas is the account of the visit of the Wise Men from the East. This delightful tale of strange men from some faraway land who brought Christmas presents to the baby Jesus is filled with mystery and intrigue.

    The Three Seekers In our series that we’re calling Christmas Characters, we looked at Herod two weeks ago: - Herod was preoccupied with power. - Herod was preoccupied with possessions. - Herod was preoccupied with prestige. - Herod was preoccupied with paranoia. Last week we focused on Mary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christmas Came To Bethlehem

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,718 views

    Something can happen when Christ comes to your Bethlehem. Something will change you from what you were to what you can become.

    WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME TO BETHLEHEM Scripture Reference: Matthew 2.1-16; Luke 2:1-15 INTRODUCTION A small boy was writing a letter to God about the Christmas presents he badly wanted. "I’ve been good for six months now," he wrote. But after a moment’s reflection he crossed out "six months" and wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    The Gospel According To The Wise Men

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,154 views

    The gospel as told by the attitudes and gifts the Wise Men brought.

    WHO? The Wise Men were Magi from the east (Persia?) They were educated in astronomy, maybe astrology. Being influenced by Daniel and Mordecai, they were well versed in the OT. As men treated like royalty, they probably arrived with a large entourage with great fanfare. WHAT? They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    The Journey To Jesus

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,490 views

    Christmas

    The Journey to Jesus, Matthew 2:1-12 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 22, 2002 Wise men traveled a great distance to worship Jesus, yet there were important intellectuals who wouldn’t go six miles out to see if the rumors were true... Jerusalem 6 miles from Bethlehem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Star Trek: The Next Generation

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,074 views

    Contrasting the Magi with Herod to show the acceptance of outsiders in the Kingdom of God and a warning to the insiders to be careful.

    Introduction Ever since I first started preached I have longed to preach this sermon, or rather a sermon with this title. It just struck me as the perfect title for a sermon on the story on magi’s visit to Jesus, Star Trek, but then it is not only about the story of the magi but about how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Alan Braun avatar

    'tis The Season To Be Extravagant Series

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,976 views

    A new look at Christmas

    Intro: Theme: There is no gift that you could bring that would be too great for your Jesus! Extravagant - "going beyond the bounds of reason; excessive" Who are these Wise Men? They are worshippers. ...They understood that He was worth the effort (2:1) These men travelled from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reactions To The Savior's Birth

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 8,004 views

    People have and have always had different reactions to the Christmas story.

    INTRODUCTION In the year 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born. In 1796, he was crossing the Alps to crush the Austrians and Sardinians. Had Dan Rather been living in the year 1809, his newscast would have focused on Austria. The attention of the world was on this man known as Napoleon as he swept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Christmas Should Mean

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    The meaning of Christmas is often lost in our secular celebrations.

    INTRODUCTION A. Where did the celebration come from 1. Origin of the festival is unknown 2. Derived in part from rites held by German and Celtic people to celebrate the winter solstice 3. Christmas festivals have been observed by Christians since the 4th century 4. Incorporate, as many of our other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Tale Of Four Kings Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,395 views

    Part 3 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. The Three Magi who sought a "new" king, and the pompous ruler who feared the rumor - these unique perspectives on the birth of Jesus point us to our own hunger and fears for the one who came as a child...

    TALE OF FOUR KINGS Part 3 of the Christmas Perspectives Series Matthew 2:1-20 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 2:1-2 (NIV) 1 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Worship Like The Magi

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,728 views

    Finding ourselves in the story of the Magi and responding in worship

    Worship Like the Magi – Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2001 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: “The God of power, as he did ride In his majestic robes of glorie Resolv’d to light; and so one day He did descend, undressing all the way.” - George Herbert Context: I think George Herbert, in that simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Anger: It Wants You For Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,120 views

    This is a Christmas message dealing with the destructive power of anger. It can ruin what God wants to do in our lives during the holidays if we do not control it.

    Anger—It Wants You For Christmas GNLCC 12/21/2003 Genesis 4:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Text Matthew 2:16-18 We are now in the middle of the Christmas season. We are told "tis the season to be jolly" and "it will be a time of peace and good will to all." But if we would actually look into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed