Sermons on Caesar Augustus:

Christmas Grace: The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 15, 2014

This Child, this Christ, would be prophet, priest, and king -- showing God's way, ruling His people with compassion, and offering Himself as the sacrifice for their sins.

8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then the angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for, see – I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

King Of The Jews Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

Using the title King of the Jews, was a title which causes conflict and puts people in a place where their identification with Jesus brings mockery, disparagement and even persecution.

Message Matthew 2:2 Name Above All Names - King of the Jews Through the Advent period we have been looking at the importance of the different names of Jesus. Specifically the different names that appear in the New Testament from before he was born to the time when He goes to Egypt. The Word Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Owe - To Whom?

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Oct 18, 2008

Jesus outwits those that would trick him, and affirms we’re all God’s children, created in God’s own image

Sermon outline Matt 22:15-22 1. What’s this encounter all about? Like in the best murder mysteries of A. Christie’s Poirot, we need to apply the ‘little grey cells’ to fully understand what’s going on and, most importantly, what it means for us today. 2. First of all, work through the story. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Last Chance Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

God through Pilate gives Israel one last chance before consigning the nation to perpetual judgment. Their abject rejection meant the loss of the nation ethnically and opened the door to all who will believe to become God's chosen people.

One Last Chance John 19:8–16 Introduction Last week we saw Pilate pronounce three times that he found no guilt in Jesus and tried to get Jesus released. First he tried to get the crowd to choose Barabbas. Then he tried the sympathy approach by having Jesus beaten up a bit and mocked by ...read more

Scripture: John 19:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whose Image? Whose Treasure? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 7, 2013

Who owns your money? What image shows who are money belongs to? And what image shows what belongs to God?

OPEN: Before the Civil War, about 15% of the US money in circulation was fake. At that time there were approximately 10,000 different currencies. One expert said “People had a hard enough time remembering what the different currencies were supposed to look like, let alone recognizing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold The Man! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 5, 2021

The only man who seemed to know who Jesus was was Pilate, and he says things that make you think he's reading from a script... God's script. Why would that be?

A group of people volunteered to do a parachute jump for charity. On their first day of training, the instructor made an important point about preparing for landing at 300 feet off the ground. One woman asked “How do you know when you’re at 300 feet?” The instructor smiled and said: “Good ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Savior And Lord

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 19, 2014

By his sacrifice of himself, Jesus has proven his love for us. And because of that we worship him. We acknowledge him as Savior and Lord not because we have to but because we want to!

Do you remember the story of the emperor’s clothes? If I am recalling it right, someone persuaded the emperor to buy a suit of clothes that only people with the most exquisite taste in fashion could see. Of course, the emperor could not see the clothes, nor could anyone else – because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Gift That Is Just Indescribable Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 24, 2008

This message examines the importance of the incarnation and Christ’s attitude in regard to the Christmas story.

Many times some very significant events slip under the radar and do not make the headlines. Many times it is due to the fact that the world’s eyes are fixed upon a seemingly larger event. For example, in 1809 the eyes of the world were on Napoleon as he marched across Europe. As the world watched ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From A Dollar Bill

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 1, 2021

There are many ways we can learn to "see" God and His hand. Jesus used nature at times. He also used a coin to point to God. Our money points to Him, too.

1. Matthew 22:15-22 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words. 16 And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone's opinion, for you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

According To Herod Series

Contributed by David Cain on May 4, 2013

The slaughter of the innocents was a dreadful historic moment but how did Herod see it?

According to Herod Lord, direct me in my speaking that those who hear may learn more of your love for us and your expectations of us. Amen. It’s not easy being a King; let me tell you! After more than 30 years of constant challenge to my authority as the King of the Jews, let alone what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pomp And Circumstances

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul gives a defense before King Agrippa.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. Last week, if you recall, we left the Apostle Paul there in Caesarea. He was there for some two years, being held by the Roman governor, Felix, because while finding nothing worthy of death or imprisonment, he wanted to get a bribe out of the early church. b. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Antipas: The Perverse And Putrid Puppet Ruler Of Galilee Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 12, 2021

The story of Herod Antipas is one of treachery, murder, lust, cowardice, deceit, and perversion. He was responsible for the murder of John the Baptist and ridiculed Jesus on the day of His execution. The family of Herod had no redeeming qualities and are examples of unredeemed humanity.

It would make sense to say that the ministry of the Lord Jesus was attracting a great deal of attention and some scrutiny by virtue of His wondrous teachings, His compassion to all who came to Him in faith and trust, the way He handled the criticisms and pettiness of the Pharisees, His ability ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-19, Mark 6:14-29, Leviticus 20:21, Luke 23:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Chapter Of Murder And Miracles (Matthew 14:1-36)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 16, 2025

This chapter describes the death of John the Baptist by Herod and the continuing ministry of the Lord Jesus.

The fourteenth chapter of Matthew opens with the death of John the Baptist, who had been imprisoned for preaching against the wicked ruler Herod Antipas. His father, Herod the “Great” had been the “ruler” of Judea from 37 - 4 BC at the behest of Rome and the emperor Augustus Caesar (ruled from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14, Matthew 14:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Have Misunderstood Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 11, 2017

A study in the book of Acts 25: 1 – 27

Acts 25: 1 – 27 You must have misunderstood me 25 Now when Festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem. 2 Then the high priest and the chief men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they petitioned him, 3 asking a favor against him, that he would ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Herod The Great Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 24, 2022

Herod's despotic rule has been demonstrated by many of his security measures to suppress his people's contempt towards him, especially Jews. For instance, it has been suggested that Herod used secret police to monitor and report the feelings of the general populace toward him.

Herod the Great Tom lowe 1/24/2012 Herod (also known as Herod the Great) was a Roman *client king of Judea, *A king who is dependent on a more powerful state for political, economic, or military support, and who in return is expected to serve the interests of that state; specifically a king ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist