Sermons about Herod Antipas And Herodias

The Man Who Hated Christmas

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

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Today we are going to talk about a real person, an individual who plays an important part in the Bible's account of Jesus' birth, but who is seldom mentioned in Christmas programs or sermons. His name is King Herod.

The man who hated Christmas. Who am I talking about? Is it Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser whose motto for Christmas was "bah-humbug"? Or is it The Grinch, the creature who tries to steal Christmas because he can't stand to see people happy? Well, neither. Today we are going to talk about a real ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Luke 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Be A Messiah Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2012

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Some people regard Jesus to be like Santa Claus - He’s just a little further up the food chain. But as our Messiah, Jesus came to offer far more than a jolly elf. What is it that Jesus as Messiah offers that this world can not equal?

It was the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco. The preacher, was looking at the nativity outside when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing. Immediately, he turned towards the church to call the police. But as he was about to do so, he saw little Jimmy with a red wagon, and in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Men Seek To Know Him

Contributed by James May on Dec 22, 2002

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The wise men sought to find Jesus. King Herod sought for Jesus. Why did they seek him and did their search have a life changing effect on them?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Scrooge In All Of Us

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 17, 2007

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I have adapted a recent J. John’s sermon, using Scripture to compare Herod and our own sinful tendencies with the Dickens’ character Ebenezer Scrooge.

The Scrooge in All of Us Matthew 2:13-18 Christmas is one of those times that almost demands that we be creative with the familiar- the story of Bethlehem, and the baby Jesus in a manger. The angels we have heard on high. You might feel that you are familiar with the story that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Really Cares For Us This Christmas?

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 14, 2009

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If Christ has already redeemed the world, why evils such as injustice still happen in the world today?

Just a week before Christmas 2011, My country, Philippines has been devastated by strong typhoon that killed more than 500 people with hundreds still missing. I wonder how the victim’s family can celebrate Christmas this year. A month before Christmas 2009, 57 people including 30 journalist had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent: Magi & Gifts Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 22, 2020

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God has provided salvation through Jesus as His free gift.

Advent: Magi & Gifts December 20, 2020 Morning Service Fourth Sunday of Advent Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has provided salvation through Jesus as His free gift. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:1-16 Introduction: Talk personally about some strange gifts you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Hope Will Get You Through The Hardest Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2020

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God wants to give you: 1. The hope of His protection (vs. 13). 2. The hope of His purpose (vs. 13-14). 3. The hope of His prophecy (vs. 14-23). 4. The hope that overcomes our pain (vs. 16-18).

God's Hope Will Get You through the Hardest Times The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 2:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 26, 2012 (Revised September 22, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 2, as we take another look at the story of the Wise Men. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 11, 2001

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A Poetic Sermon that the Holy Spirit helped me with about Jesus’ Divinely-guided escape from Herod and how JESUS is the Reason for celebrating Christmas. Be blessed, in Jesus’ Name!

"The Reason" By Sterling Franklin Let’s open up with a word of Prayer... Our Mighty Lord, we Praise You for who You are, what you have done, are doing, and WILL do. Father, thank You SO MUCH for sending Your Only Begotten Son to earth, not to condemn the world, but to Save it. Bless us with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Action And Reaction Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 3, 2015

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Joseph flees to Egypt with his family in order to protect them from the jealous wrath of King Herod. God's action of love has created a reaction of fear and violence

Matthew 2:13-23 “Action and Reaction” INTRODUCTION Usually the readings for a Sunday are rather positive in nature, but not this time. The story talks about exile, becoming an alien in a foreign land and the slaughter of innocent children. Lessons can be learned, though, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Epiphany And All It Characters, The Full Story.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 4, 2016

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The Epiphany is all about the divinity of Jesus being revealed to the world; but not everyone like this news. This is a very interesting story with a variety of characters: eg. compare the characters of Jesus with Herod.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 8th January 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

What Will You Do With Christ Child? Christmas!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2019

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This sermon looks at the motives of four different Christmas characters of why they came to Christ and what they went away with once they left. The characters are the shepherds, the soldiers, King Herod and the Magi.

What Will You Do With The Christ Child? Mathew 1:18-2:1-12 Luke 2:4-18 12/22/2019 Let’s see what type of groups we are made up of this morning. Suppose you went to a restaurant and ordered something, but when they brought the dish to you, it was not made the way you had ordered it. How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-18, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ask For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

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James is not the James who was one of the 12 apostles and killed by Herod Agrippa I in the YEAR AD 44. Instead, James was the half-brother of Jesus (Matt. 13:55),

I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 3. Ask for wisdom -- 1:5. Text – James 1:5 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit & Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 12, 2023

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At Christmas, we think about the shepherds, the Magi, the trip of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, and the murderous plots of King Herod, but we overlook all HE, the Holy Spirit, does.

THE HOLY SPIRIT & CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two Aggies moved to a northern Canadian island. At Christmas they boarded a ferry off the island and went deep into the woods on the mainland, searching for a Christmas tree. 2. After hours of subzero temperatures and a few close ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Did Jerusalem Tremble? Series

Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Dec 18, 2007

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Herod was agitated by Messiah. Why did Jerusalem tremble also? Was not Messiah the answer to their problems? This message explores the inner fears that keep someone from receiving liberty in Jesus Christ.

Why Was Jerusalem Troubled? Matt 2:1-8 Last week – Herod had no room for another King No one would rule his life No one would rob him of the souls he claimed – (Note the King of Sodom – Gen 14:21 – “Give me the persons” = Give me the souls) Herod was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Mighty Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 13, 2025

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Last week we looked Acts 12:1-19 when Peter was taken into custody with the intent that Herod would have him killed right after the Passover calibration.

“The Mighty Hand Of God” Acts 12:18-24 Last week we looked Acts 12:1-19 when Peter was taken into custody with the intent that Herod would have him killed right after the Passover celebration. Think about that for just a moment. They are celebrating the time when the Jews were made free from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

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