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  • A Tale Of Two Kings Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 455 ratings
     | 229,804 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

  • The Three Seekers Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 339 ratings
     | 126,470 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

  • When Christmas Is Over

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,663 views

    The Story of the Magi has great things to teach us about what to do when the excitement of Christmas dies down.

    The Story of the Magi has great things to teach us about what to do when the excitement of Christmas dies down. DEDICATION: Wise Men’s (Magi) Response Matthew 2:1-2 (NIV) 1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod. Magi from the east came to Jerusalem, 2and ...read more

  • Home By Another Way

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,076 views

    An Epiphany sermon - explores the way that we are changed after we meet the baby in the manger, just like the "wise men" were. (also makes reference to the James Taylor song of the same title)

    Grace be to you and peace from the One who was and is and is to come. Amen. As the story goes, the Magi in our gospel lesson had seen a star at its rising that they interpreted as announcing the birth of a king. Magi may have been dream-interpreters, astrologers, or astronomers, but not likely ...read more

  • It Ain't Over Yet

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,338 views

    Ephiphany - keep Christmas all year

    Sermon: “It Ain’t Over Yet” Matt 2:1-12 January 5, 2003 READ SCRIPTURE As I sat yesterday in my living room amidst a room full of broken after Christmas toys, stale goodies and dusty decorations I realized I am ready for the Christmas to be over, ready for the decorations to be put away. ...read more

  • Walk The Way Of The Wise Men

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,282 views

    the visit of the wise men to see Jesus

    January 19, 2003 Matthew 2:1-12 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 the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod ...read more

  • Royal Games

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,620 views

    When Kings come together, there must be a yeilding of some athority. Epiphany-The sharing of the light to the gentiles.

    Royal Games Mathew 2:1-12 This morning we are going over one of the Good verses Evil stories that are all through the bible. We are talking about a clash of kings, sort of. We have at least 3 kings involved and it could be 5 or more. There are a lot of holes in the story because we are just ...read more

  • The Gospel According To The Wise Men

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,627 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

  • The Journey To Jesus

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,593 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

  • When Christmas Came To Bethlehem

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,774 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

  • Finding Out Who Really Cares

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,285 views

    Who really cares about you? Not those who, like Herod, are so scared they will do anything to save themselves. Rather those like the wise men, who give gifts for the future, or like Joseph, who make sacrifices for your protection. For Epiphany.

    Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Some people have acquaintances. But everybody has somebody you do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited just to transactions. Everybody deals with ...read more

  • When Christmas Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 606 ratings
     | 44,630 views

    The wise men were satisifed with their Christmas.

    When Christmas Isn’t What It’s All Cracked Up To Be (Christmas In The Real World Series) 2 of 3 December 8, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Someone pondered what the first Christmas might have been like if wise women had come from the east ...read more

  • Anger: It Wants You For Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,777 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

  • The Christmas Star

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,655 views

    There is great significance to each of us in the star that was above Jesus’ birth place.

    The Christmas Star Cornwall/Montreal December 20, 2003 Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for trees to be crowned with a star on the top, and with lights which shine as the stars in the sky under the special star of Bethlehem. I remember, growing ...read more

  • Questions Thinking People Ask Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    Part 1 of series of sermons on this topic--inspired by Adam Hamilton who did a similar series in his congregation, Church of the Resurrection

    (I have included web sites that I researched in the text of the sermon) (Graphic: http://psalmpublishing.bei.t-online.de/cover.html ) SLIDE 1 Prayer Greeting, attendance pads, Class 101 Read gospel: SLIDE 2 Matthew 2:1-2 Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of ...read more