SF387 - How to Have Christmas All Year Long (Matthew 2 1-12)

SF387

HOW TO HAVE CHRISTMAS ALL YEAR LONG

Matthew 2:1‑12 (key vv. 11‑12)

INTRODUCTION

Sermon Background

Wise men had a life changing experience

They did seven things we need to do.

1A. THEY CAME

To The Right Place

To The Right Person

2A. THE SAW

Jesus for who He was

Themselves as they were

3A. THEY BOWED DOWN

Recognized Christ's sovereignty

Recognized Their sin

Ø      You will never stand taller than when you bow before Christ

4A. THEY WORSHIPPED

This is why they bowed

They did not coming to see what they could get ‑ they came seeking to give!

5A. THEY OPENED THEIR TREASURES

First They Opened their hearts

Then They Opened their hands

6A. THEY PRESENTED THEIR GIFTS

Gold ‑ riches

Incense ‑ religion

Myrrh ‑ rejection

7A. THEY RETURNED

To their country

Another route

Ø      More than the route was different

APPLICATION

If You Want Christmas All Year...

Be A Wise Man!