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‘Tis The Season To Worship Christ
Matthew 2:1-2,11
‘Tis The Season To Worship Christ
Matthew 2:1-2,11
Adapted from a Steve Shepherd sermonhttp://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?
ContributorID=&SermonID=129752
Adapted from a Steve Shepherd sermonhttp://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?
ContributorID=&SermonID=129752
Matthew 2:1 NIV After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King
Herod, Magi from the East came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who is born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship
him."11 On coming to the house, they saw the
child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts
of gold and of incense and of myrrh.
Matthew 2:1 NIV After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King
Herod, Magi from the East came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who is born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship
him."11 On coming to the house, they saw the
child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts
of gold and of incense and of myrrh.
A man said: In a small southern town there was a "Nativity Scene" that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it.
One small feature bothered me. The three wise men were wearing fireman’s helmets. Totally unable to come up with a reason or
explanation, I left.
A man said: In a small southern town there was a "Nativity Scene" that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it.
One small feature bothered me. The three wise men were wearing fireman’s helmets. Totally unable to come up with a reason or
explanation, I left.
At a "Quik Stop" on the edge of town, I asked the lady behind the counter about the helmets. She got upset, yelling at me, "You stupid Yankees never do read the Bible!" I assured her that I did, but simply couldn’t recall anything about firemen in the Bible.
She replied, “Don’t you know the three wise man came from afar.”
At a "Quik Stop" on the edge of town, I asked the lady behind the counter about the helmets. She got upset, yelling at me, "You stupid Yankees never do read the Bible!" I assured her that I did, but simply couldn’t recall anything about firemen in the Bible.
She replied, “Don’t you know the three wise man came from afar.”
The three wise men came from afar (the east), but to do what? They came to
worship Christ. And it’s been said that wise men still worship Jesus.
It should be obvious to the whole world that it’s time to worship the Christ!
The three wise men came from afar (the east), but to do what? They came to
worship Christ. And it’s been said that wise men still worship Jesus.
It should be obvious to the whole world that it’s time to worship the Christ!
But sadly, not everyone believes in Christ or acknowledges Christ as the Savior of the
world.December 2008,
Olympia, WashingtonAn atheist group unveiled an anti-religion placard/sign in the state Capitol, joining a Christian Nativity scene and "holiday tree"
on display during December.
But sadly, not everyone believes in Christ or acknowledges Christ as the Savior of the
world.December 2008,
Olympia, WashingtonAn atheist group unveiled an anti-religion placard/sign in the state Capitol, joining a Christian Nativity scene and "holiday tree"
on display during December.
The atheists’ sign was installed by Washington members of the Freedom From
Religion Foundation, a national group based in Madison, Wis. The placard reads: "At this season of the WINTER SOLSTICE may reason prevail. There are no gods, no devils, no angels, no heaven or hell. There
is only our natural world. Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts
and enslaves minds."
The atheists’ sign was installed by Washington members of the Freedom From
Religion Foundation, a national group based in Madison, Wis. The placard reads: "At this season of the WINTER SOLSTICE may reason prevail. There are no gods, no devils, no angels, no heaven or hell. There
is only our natural world. Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts
and enslaves minds."
They also debuted a billboard in downtown Olympia that reads: "Reason's Greetings." The foundation’s co-president, Dan Barker,
said it was important for atheists to offer their viewpoint. He said, "Our members
want equal time." Oh come on now!Get with the program!
‘Tis The Season to Worship Christ!
They also debuted a billboard in downtown Olympia that reads: "Reason's Greetings." The foundation’s co-president, Dan Barker,
said it was important for atheists to offer their viewpoint. He said, "Our members
want equal time." Oh come on now!Get with the program!
‘Tis The Season to Worship Christ!
In the movie, "Four Christmases," there was one scene where Vince Vaughn’s character played the part of Joseph in a church play
and Reese Witherspoon’s character played the part of Mary. It is funny and yet not
funny, because Vaughn’s character, in his idiocy, over-played his part to the point
where he got all the glory. All attention was given to him in that church play instead of
pointing to the Christ child.
In the movie, "Four Christmases," there was one scene where Vince Vaughn’s character played the part of Joseph in a church play
and Reese Witherspoon’s character played the part of Mary. It is funny and yet not
funny, because Vaughn’s character, in his idiocy, over-played his part to the point
where he got all the glory. All attention was given to him in that church play instead of
pointing to the Christ child.
And that’s the way it is in our world. People want to steal the glory of Christ for
themselves. They are not the least bit interested in worshiping Him. BUT WE
KNOW BETTER AND HOPEFULLY, WE DO BETTER!
Wise men and women still worship Christ.
And that’s the way it is in our world. People want to steal the glory of Christ for
themselves. They are not the least bit interested in worshiping Him. BUT WE
KNOW BETTER AND HOPEFULLY, WE DO BETTER!
Wise men and women still worship Christ.
‘Tis the Season to worship Christ
and in different ways.
Worship Christ Secretly Worship Christ Sincerely
Worship Christ Separately
‘Tis the Season to worship Christ
and in different ways.
Worship Christ Secretly Worship Christ Sincerely
Worship Christ Separately
‘Tis The Season To Worship Christ Secretly
‘Tis The Season To Worship Christ Secretly
The teacher of the third-grade Sunday School class was planning to take her students on a "field trip" to the church
service, so they could get an idea of what morning worship looked like.
Before they left their classroom, she thought it would be a good idea to caution
them against being nosey in those surroundings.
The teacher of the third-grade Sunday School class was planning to take her students on a "field trip" to the church
service, so they could get an idea of what morning worship looked like.
Before they left their classroom, she thought it would be a good idea to caution
them against being nosey in those surroundings.
Attempting to engage their attention, she asked, "And why do we need to be quiet in
church?" One bright little boy replied, "Because people are sleeping in there."
Would anyone ever go to sleep in a worship service? Or how about during a prayer meeting or private prayer time? Did you
ever fall asleep while praying?
Attempting to engage their attention, she asked, "And why do we need to be quiet in
church?" One bright little boy replied, "Because people are sleeping in there."
Would anyone ever go to sleep in a worship service? Or how about during a prayer meeting or private prayer time? Did you
ever fall asleep while praying?
I believe it’s the season to worship Christ secretly.
Does that make sense?
Secretly?
Here is the idea.
I believe it’s the season to worship Christ secretly.
Does that make sense?
Secretly?
Here is the idea.
Matthew 6:5 NIV “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to
pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who
is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:5 NIV “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to
pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who
is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
I believe that every person who believes in Christ should have a private or secret prayer worship time. It may be in your
house but it may be elsewhere, but I think it’s a must for every Christian.
I believe that every person who believes in Christ should have a private or secret prayer worship time. It may be in your
house but it may be elsewhere, but I think it’s a must for every Christian.
If those wise men from the East came to worship the Christ then what about us?
How should we worship? What is meant by the word worship? In the verses we are
reading today the word translated worship or worshipped is:
G4352 προσκυνεω proskuneoThayer Definition:1) to kiss the hand to (towards) one, in token of reverence
If those wise men from the East came to worship the Christ then what about us?
How should we worship? What is meant by the word worship? In the verses we are
reading today the word translated worship or worshipped is:
G4352 προσκυνεω proskuneoThayer Definition:1) to kiss the hand to (towards) one, in token of reverence
2) among the Orientals, especially the Persians, to fall upon the knees and touch the ground with the forehead as an expression of profound reverence3) in the NT by kneeling or prostration to do
homage (to one) or make obeisance, whether in order to express respect or to make supplication
2) among the Orientals, especially the Persians, to fall upon the knees and touch the ground with the forehead as an expression of profound reverence3) in the NT by kneeling or prostration to do
homage (to one) or make obeisance, whether in order to express respect or to make supplication
3a) used of homage shown to men and beings of superior rank
3a1) to the Jewish high priests3a2) to God3a3) to Christ3a4) to heavenly beings3a5) to demons
Part of Speech: verb
3a) used of homage shown to men and beings of superior rank
3a1) to the Jewish high priests3a2) to God3a3) to Christ3a4) to heavenly beings3a5) to demons
Part of Speech: verb
A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G4314 and a probable
derivative of G2965 (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master’s hand)
Doesn’t this bring to mind bowing down in reverence & submission to pray? Today let’s
focus on us speaking words of praise to Him in prayer.
A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G4314 and a probable
derivative of G2965 (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master’s hand)
Doesn’t this bring to mind bowing down in reverence & submission to pray? Today let’s
focus on us speaking words of praise to Him in prayer.
Our worship through prayer should start privately or secretly.
Jesus said that the hypocrites of old loved to be seen praying in public. Personally,
that’s the last place I want to pray! I prefer private prayer and praise so I can pour out
my heart to God without any possible criticism or critique. We don’t pray to be
heard by others.
Our worship through prayer should start privately or secretly.
Jesus said that the hypocrites of old loved to be seen praying in public. Personally,
that’s the last place I want to pray! I prefer private prayer and praise so I can pour out
my heart to God without any possible criticism or critique. We don’t pray to be
heard by others.
It’s said that those who pray long in private will pray short prayers in public. And the
reverse may be true. It’s also said that the secret of power is the power of secret
prayer. In praying, we praise the Lord and He blesses us with power for living each
day. There is power in prayer and power in praise!
It’s said that those who pray long in private will pray short prayers in public. And the
reverse may be true. It’s also said that the secret of power is the power of secret
prayer. In praying, we praise the Lord and He blesses us with power for living each
day. There is power in prayer and power in praise!
Charles Simeon devoted the hours from four till eight in the morning to God. John
Wesley spent two hours daily in prayer. He began at four in the morning. Of him, one
who knew him well wrote: "He thought prayer to be more his business than
anything else."
Charles Simeon devoted the hours from four till eight in the morning to God. John
Wesley spent two hours daily in prayer. He began at four in the morning. Of him, one
who knew him well wrote: "He thought prayer to be more his business than
anything else."
Martin Luther said: "If I fail to spend two hours in prayer each morning, the devil gets the victory through the day. I have so much business I cannot get on without spending
three hours daily in prayer."
He had a motto: "He that has prayed well
has studied well."
Martin Luther said: "If I fail to spend two hours in prayer each morning, the devil gets the victory through the day. I have so much business I cannot get on without spending
three hours daily in prayer."
He had a motto: "He that has prayed well
has studied well."
E. M. Bounds said, "The men who have done the most for God in this world have been early on their knees. He who fritters
away the early morning, its opportunity and freshness, in other pursuits than seeking God will make poor headway seeking him the rest of the day. If God is not first in our thoughts and efforts in the morning, he will
be in the last place the remainder of the day.”
E. M. Bounds said, "The men who have done the most for God in this world have been early on their knees. He who fritters
away the early morning, its opportunity and freshness, in other pursuits than seeking God will make poor headway seeking him the rest of the day. If God is not first in our thoughts and efforts in the morning, he will
be in the last place the remainder of the day.”
It appears that we must first worship Christ privately, secretly in order to worship Him properly in public. Many people worship
Him in public but those who have been with Him in secret value public worship the most
and would not want to miss it.
The more you worship Him privately, the more you’ll want to worship any time,
Christmas or otherwise.
It appears that we must first worship Christ privately, secretly in order to worship Him properly in public. Many people worship
Him in public but those who have been with Him in secret value public worship the most
and would not want to miss it.
The more you worship Him privately, the more you’ll want to worship any time,
Christmas or otherwise.
Tis The Season To Worship Christ
Sincerely
Tis The Season To Worship Christ
Sincerely
Matthew 6:7 NIV And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think
they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your
Father knows what you need before you ask him.
The fewer the words, the better the prayer.
(Martin Luther)
Matthew 6:7 NIV And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think
they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your
Father knows what you need before you ask him.
The fewer the words, the better the prayer.
(Martin Luther)
And when you pray/worship don’t babble. To me, this says that when we worship
and/or pray we must be sincere, not wordy. No one impresses God with many words. God hears our words but he also sees the
heart.I’ve heard more wordy prayers from
preachers than anybody else. Most of us feel like we’re being preached to in those
prayers. Sincere prayers are needed. Sincerity in life is needed.
And when you pray/worship don’t babble. To me, this says that when we worship
and/or pray we must be sincere, not wordy. No one impresses God with many words. God hears our words but he also sees the
heart.I’ve heard more wordy prayers from
preachers than anybody else. Most of us feel like we’re being preached to in those
prayers. Sincere prayers are needed. Sincerity in life is needed.
Golf pro Lee Trevino met a fan in a coffee shop. The woman asked him to sign a
napkin, but Trevino refused, saying he knew she wouldn’t keep it. “So she pulled out a
$5 bill.”He said, “I wrote a nice little note in the
margin and signed it.Thanking me profusely, she said, ‘I’ll
treasure it for the rest of my life.’ ”
Golf pro Lee Trevino met a fan in a coffee shop. The woman asked him to sign a
napkin, but Trevino refused, saying he knew she wouldn’t keep it. “So she pulled out a
$5 bill.”He said, “I wrote a nice little note in the
margin and signed it.Thanking me profusely, she said, ‘I’ll
treasure it for the rest of my life.’ ”
But later, he said, "Paying my tab with a twenty, I got that five back in change.”
That lady talked like she was sincere, but her actions betrayed her. Our actions
sometimes betray us or perhaps portray us as not what we say we are.
But later, he said, "Paying my tab with a twenty, I got that five back in change.”
That lady talked like she was sincere, but her actions betrayed her. Our actions
sometimes betray us or perhaps portray us as not what we say we are.
If I said I was an OU Sooners fan. Someone might say, “OH YEAH, PROVE IT!” Nothing in my life would back up my words. There is
no doubt some of my friends are Razorback, Sooners or Cowboy fans. Why?
Because every day it seems like that’s all some of them talk about on Facebook.
Posting stats, pictures at a game or of them with players or a coach.
If I said I was an OU Sooners fan. Someone might say, “OH YEAH, PROVE IT!” Nothing in my life would back up my words. There is
no doubt some of my friends are Razorback, Sooners or Cowboy fans. Why?
Because every day it seems like that’s all some of them talk about on Facebook.
Posting stats, pictures at a game or of them with players or a coach.
WHAT DOES THIS SAY ABOUT OUR FAITH? Is our devotion and sincerity
evident to others?When David Hume, the infidel, was
criticized for going to listen to John Brown, the godly Scotch minister, he replied: “I
don’t believe all that he says, but he does, and once a week I like to hear a man who believes what he says. That man preaches as though he thought the Lord Jesus Christ
was at his elbow!”
WHAT DOES THIS SAY ABOUT OUR FAITH? Is our devotion and sincerity
evident to others?When David Hume, the infidel, was
criticized for going to listen to John Brown, the godly Scotch minister, he replied: “I
don’t believe all that he says, but he does, and once a week I like to hear a man who believes what he says. That man preaches as though he thought the Lord Jesus Christ
was at his elbow!”
THAT’S SINCERITY!Do we live the Christian life in such a way as to be believable? What is there about
our faith that is sincere and believable? Our prayer life? Church attendance? Giving?
Christian service? Is there any evidence of sincere Christian faith and worship?
If you were arrested & charged with being a Christian, would there be enough proof to
convict you?
THAT’S SINCERITY!Do we live the Christian life in such a way as to be believable? What is there about
our faith that is sincere and believable? Our prayer life? Church attendance? Giving?
Christian service? Is there any evidence of sincere Christian faith and worship?
If you were arrested & charged with being a Christian, would there be enough proof to
convict you?
There was once a godless seaman who was in a boat fishing with his godless
companions when a storm came up which threatened to sink the ship. His companions
begged him to offer a prayer; but he hesitated, saying it was years since he had
prayed or even gone to church.
There was once a godless seaman who was in a boat fishing with his godless
companions when a storm came up which threatened to sink the ship. His companions
begged him to offer a prayer; but he hesitated, saying it was years since he had
prayed or even gone to church.
Finally, upon their insistence, he offered this prayer: “O Lord, I have not asked You for
anything for fifteen years, and if You deliver us out of this storm and bring us safe to
land again, I promise that I will not bother You again for another fifteen years.”
Finally, upon their insistence, he offered this prayer: “O Lord, I have not asked You for
anything for fifteen years, and if You deliver us out of this storm and bring us safe to
land again, I promise that I will not bother You again for another fifteen years.”
That’s not sincerity. Many people only call on God in times of difficulty and then when the difficulty has passed, they tend to forget
God. As it’s been said: Danger past. God forgotten. Danger present. God
remembered.
Our faith must be sincere and genuine if God is to be honored and glorified. ‘Tis the season to worship
Christ sincerely.
That’s not sincerity. Many people only call on God in times of difficulty and then when the difficulty has passed, they tend to forget
God. As it’s been said: Danger past. God forgotten. Danger present. God
remembered.
Our faith must be sincere and genuine if God is to be honored and glorified. ‘Tis the season to worship
Christ sincerely.
‘Tis The Season To Worship Christ
Separately
‘Tis The Season To Worship Christ
Separately
Matthew 4:1 NIV Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty
nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God,
tell these stones to become bread.”
Matthew 4:1 NIV Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty
nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God,
tell these stones to become bread.”
4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word
that comes from the mouth of God.’’” 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he
said, “throw yourself down.
4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word
that comes from the mouth of God.’’” 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he
said, “throw yourself down.
For it is written: “ ‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’’” (Psa 91:11,12) 7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written:
‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’’” (Deu 6:16) 8 Again, the devil took him to a
very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.
For it is written: “ ‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’’” (Psa 91:11,12) 7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written:
‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’’” (Deu 6:16) 8 Again, the devil took him to a
very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.
9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” 10 Jesus said
to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and
serve him only.’’” (Deu 6:13) 11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended
him. The Lord alone is God. He is to be
worshiped separately, set apart from everything else in this life.
9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” 10 Jesus said
to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and
serve him only.’’” (Deu 6:13) 11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended
him. The Lord alone is God. He is to be
worshiped separately, set apart from everything else in this life.
Many years ago, Thomas K. Beecher once substituted for his famous brother, Henry Ward Beecher, at the Plymouth Church in
Brooklyn, New York. Many curiosity seekers had come to hear the renowned Henry
Ward Beecher speak. But when Thomas Beecher appeared in the pulpit instead, some people got up and started for the
doors.
Many years ago, Thomas K. Beecher once substituted for his famous brother, Henry Ward Beecher, at the Plymouth Church in
Brooklyn, New York. Many curiosity seekers had come to hear the renowned Henry
Ward Beecher speak. But when Thomas Beecher appeared in the pulpit instead, some people got up and started for the
doors.
Sensing that they were disappointed because he was substituting for his brother,
Thomas raised his hand for silence and announced, “All those who came here this morning to worship Henry Ward Beecher may leave the church; all who came to
worship God may remain.”
We are to worship the Lord only!
Sensing that they were disappointed because he was substituting for his brother,
Thomas raised his hand for silence and announced, “All those who came here this morning to worship Henry Ward Beecher may leave the church; all who came to
worship God may remain.”
We are to worship the Lord only!
Have you ever heard of Pantheism? The word derives from the Greek (pan) meaning "all" and the Greek (theos) meaning "God". Pantheism means that God is everything
and everything is God. We, however, believe that God created everything in this world but we don’t believe that God is IN everything. That would be worshiping the
creature rather than the creator. And this is a problem that many people have today.
Have you ever heard of Pantheism? The word derives from the Greek (pan) meaning "all" and the Greek (theos) meaning "God". Pantheism means that God is everything
and everything is God. We, however, believe that God created everything in this world but we don’t believe that God is IN everything. That would be worshiping the
creature rather than the creator. And this is a problem that many people have today.
THEY WORSHIPWHAT HAS BEEN CREATED RATHER
THAN THE CREATOR. This is why people are so devoted to
material things, sports, hobbies, play and pleasure, etc. They worship these things
rather than God who is the creator and has blessed us with every good and perfect gift.
THEY WORSHIPWHAT HAS BEEN CREATED RATHER
THAN THE CREATOR. This is why people are so devoted to
material things, sports, hobbies, play and pleasure, etc. They worship these things
rather than God who is the creator and has blessed us with every good and perfect gift.
Someone wrote: WHAT IS YOUR GOD? "Whatever you love most, serve most, seek
out most, give to the most, worship the most, and care about the most is your god. Your “god” can be your career, your bank
account, the way you look, a particular position or degree, influence, power, or
physical pleasure.
Someone wrote: WHAT IS YOUR GOD? "Whatever you love most, serve most, seek
out most, give to the most, worship the most, and care about the most is your god. Your “god” can be your career, your bank
account, the way you look, a particular position or degree, influence, power, or
physical pleasure.
Your “god” is whatever you allow to control you, to be the ultimate guide to decision
making, the place of your supreme loyalty, and the source of your self-worth."
‘Tis the season to worship the Lord God only!
Your “god” is whatever you allow to control you, to be the ultimate guide to decision
making, the place of your supreme loyalty, and the source of your self-worth."
‘Tis the season to worship the Lord God only!
A family celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s reminder of Jesus’ presence. A
cake with candles, along with the singing of "Happy Birthday" expressed the family’s joy
in Jesus’ presence.
A family celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s reminder of Jesus’ presence. A
cake with candles, along with the singing of "Happy Birthday" expressed the family’s joy
in Jesus’ presence.
One year on Christmas afternoon a visitor to the home asked the five-year-old girl, "Did you get everything you wanted for
Christmas?" After a moment’s hesitation, she answered, "No, but then it’s not my
birthday!"
‘Tis the season to worship Christ and Him only!
One year on Christmas afternoon a visitor to the home asked the five-year-old girl, "Did you get everything you wanted for
Christmas?" After a moment’s hesitation, she answered, "No, but then it’s not my
birthday!"
‘Tis the season to worship Christ and Him only!
