Everybody's Taking a Stand The sermon centers on the contrasting responses to the birth of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 2, highlighting four distinct groups: the Magi who journeyed from afar in faith, symbolizing those who actively seek and surrender to Christ; King Herod, who opposed Jesus out of fear and self-preservation; the people of Jerusalem, who were disturbed not by spiritual awakening but by the threat to their comfortable lifestyle; and the religious leaders, who knew the prophecy yet scorned it, refusing even a five-mile journey to verify the truth. Through this narrative, the preacher emphasizes that every person must examine where they stand—whether in pursuit, opposition, complacency, or apathy—and calls the audience to emulate the Magi by surrendering all aspects of life to Christ, regardless of cost or comfort. The message underscores that true faith involves action, sacrifice, and a willingness to be transformed, while warning against the dangers of spiritual indifference, resistance to divine purpose, and the idolatry of personal ease. Ultimately, the sermon affirms that Jesus is the Redeemer who came to save from sin, not to change political systems, and invites all to respond in worship and obedience. Everybody's Taking a Stand Where Will You Stand When the King Comes? Truth: Matthew 2:1–6 (and Matthew 1:21) Everybody's Taking a Stand Take your Bible and turn with me to the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 2. Isn't it something, y'all, how fast time moves? We blink and we're already rolling toward the close of another year. And as we get close to this season, there's a lot of talk about the birth of Jesus. A lot of decorations, a lot of songs, a lot