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THE MOST EXPENSIVE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS

by Donald Cantrell

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12


The Most Expensive Gift of Christmas
Donald Cantrell
Matthew 2:1-12


Theme: ''God gave us the most expensive gift ever given''

I - The Travelers that were Searching (1 - 2)
A) Dramatic Introduction (1)
1 - The Person (1a)
2 - The Place (1b)
3 - The Period (1c)
4 - The People (1d)
B) Detailed Inquisition (2)
1 - Specific Place (2a)
2 - Sovereign Person (2b)
3 - Starry Phenomenon (2c)
4 - Sacred Plans (2d)

II - The Troubled that were Scared (3)
A) The Troubled Throne and Crown (3a)
B) The Troubled Throng and City (3b)

III - The Teams that were Summoned (4 - 6)
A) The Select People (4a)
B) The Specified Place (4b)
C) The Scriptural Prophecy (5 - 6)

IV - The Talk that was Subtle (7 - 8)
A) Herod's Deliberate Inquiry (7)
B) Herod's Deceitful Insistence (8)

V - The Thrill that was Spectacular (9 - 10)
A) The Majestic Guidance of the Magi (9)
B) The Mounting Gladness of the Magi (10)

VI - The Treasure that was Supreme (11)
A) The Wonderful One (11a)
B) The Worshipped One (11b)
C) The Worthy One (11c)

VII - The Tragedy that was Subdued (12)
A) Significant Dream (12a)
B) Strategic Departure (12b)





In studying for this sermon I was researching the most expensive Christmas gifts ever given and came across one that is mind boggling. I came across a website, www.govacuum.com; that offers a 24k gold plated vacuum cleaner. The cost is a mere $999,999,999.00. The site says that they will only sell 100 of this particular kind of vacuum cleaner. The machine weighs 16 lbs and is made in China and is plated in Kensington, Maryland.

If you're in a nostalgic mood you can buy one of the remaining three pairs of Ruby Red slippers worn by Judy Garland in ''The Wizard of Oz''. The last pair of slippers that were sold at auction went for a whopping $612,000.00. If you want to click your heels together and make a wish, you could make some Wizard of Oz fan happy during the Christmas season.

If you're looking to buy the man in ...

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