The Promised King

The Promised King
Christ Proclamation Church
Matthew 2:1-12
December 21, 2014

Sermon Theme: We must worship the One True King, Jesus Christ, fully and without distraction, understanding clearly that we are either embracing Him or willingly rejecting Him.  There's no middle ground.

I.     CONSIDER THE KINGS (Matthew 2:1-6)

          A.     Herod - Made King of the Jews

          B.     Jesus - Born King of the Jews

          C.     Prophecy - Born in Bethlehem

II.   COMPARE THE RESPONSES (Matthew 2:7-12)

          A.     Herod - Rejecting the True King

          B.     Religious Leaders - Neglecting the True King

          C.     Magi - Worshiping the True King

III.   CHALLENGE YOUR WORSHIP

          A.     Prepare to Worship the One True King

          B.     Protect from Worshiping False Kings

          C.     Present Your Treasures Before the King