Sermons on Matthew 2:4: showing 16-30 of 815

It Is Not Too Late To Worship Jesus

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003

Five characteristics of true worship we can learn from the worship of the baby Jesus by the Magi.

“It Not Too Late Too Worship Jesus” Matthew 2:1-12 When I told you the text you may be thinking, “Bro John Christmas is over!” But in reality the story of the Wise Men which has always been associated with the Christmas story did not happen at the same time as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Wise Guys"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Dec 29, 2003

When He becomes born in you, you see things through His eyes. Your talk changes. Your friends change. Your interests change. You become a “Wise Guy”.

"Wise Guys!!!” - Matt. 2:1a, 12b - " Now when Jesus was born… they departed into their own country another way” The story: (Matt. 2: 1 – 12) 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, Saying, Where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Does God Think He Is, Talking To Astrologers!!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 31, 2003

Why did God reveal himself to the Magi - a priestly caste that practised astrology?

Saxlingham/ Thornage 04-01-04 Epiphany We know the story of the Magi coming to worship Jesus very well. But have you ever stopped to wonder why God revealed Jesus to the Magi. After all, in the eyes of the Jewish people to whom St. Matthew wrote his Gospel - they had two strikes against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Wise Men Overcome Worship Obstacles

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2003

The wise men encountered three obstacles as they sought to worship Christ - distance, unbelief, and lowliness. So do we.

MATTHEW 2:1-12: WISE MEN AND OVERCOME WORSHIP OBSTACLES (Distance, unbelief, lowliness) “Let’s worship God.” “Welcome to worship.” “Come and worship Christ on Christmas.” We use the word “worship” a great deal around here. What does it mean to “worship” God? What pictures fly into your mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Give In To Evil! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 2, 2004

We must have the courage to go a different way.

DON’T GIVE IN TO EVIL! Matthew 2:1-12 S: Wise Men Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO GO THE DIFFERENT WAY. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Temptations (to avoid) TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 2:1-12 three temptations to avoid so that we have the courage to go the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning...celebrating A Christ-Centered Christmas

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jan 5, 2004

We have an opportunity as the new year begins to either respond for the frist time or recommit again to the gospel claim of a new beginning.

“In the Beginning…” Celebrating a Christ-Centered New Year series John 1:1-4, Matthew 2:1-12 (read for congregation) Genesis 1:1-5 (used as reference) December 28, 2003 Purpose: As 2003 comes to a close and 2004 begins, we have a new opportunity to either respond for the first time or to recommit ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Anger: It Wants You For Christmas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christmas Star

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come And Behold Him

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

Take a clear look at some symbols of Christmas to discover the nature of God and His desires for us.

This morning I want to invite you to join me in reflecting upon the timeless invitation that lies beneath all the activity of this season;…the invitation to COME AND BEHOLD HIM. As one of the great Christmas anthems declares so beautifully… “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Christ was given as the perfect Christmas gift. God’s preparation and timing was perfect.

The Perfect Gift Scripture Ref: Genesis 3:14-15 II Sam. 7:8, 12-14 Isaiah 7:14 Romans 5:12 Galatians 4:4 Micah 5:2 Matthew 2:1-11 1. Introduction a. Discuss the anticipation of receiving an anticipated gift. EXPOUND (i.e., kids at Christmas) b. Discuss the preparation that goes into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Only The Star Remains

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

When Christmas is past - the joy and the glory of it - what do we have left? This sermon tells us what remains after the strains of "Silent Night, Holy Night" have ceased.

Only The Star Remains; Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2: 1-18 The miraculous, glorious birth is over. The shepherds have probably left the birth-place to return to their keeping watch over their flocks. The friendly beasts that attended this birth, feeling the stir of excitement that animals feel when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-9, Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Christmas Came To Bethlehem

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003

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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16, Luke 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Out Who Really Cares

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 31, 2003

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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Wise These Three Be!

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Feb 29, 2004

Have you ever stopped to ask when hearing the account of the birth of our LORD, "How did the Wise men know of the birth of the KING OF THE JEWS?" I mean, think about it? It wasn’t broadcast over TCN (The Camel Network). It wasn’t aired over short-wave rad

How Wise These Three Be! Tree of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Pastor Eric Aschendorf 12-11-2003 pastor@treeoflifeinc.org Mat 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, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Numbers 24:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational