Sermons on Herod The Tetrarch:

Celebrating Christmas Even When I Don't Feel Like It Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 13, 2021

Christmas doesn’t immediately mean the end of darkness. But Christmas does means there is a light in the darkness. And the light will eventually overtake the darkness.

No one wants to miss the magic of Christmas. And no one wants to have anything less than a fantastic Christmas holiday experience. Christmas is this wonderful time of year, and we want to spread that unmitigated joy to everyone! But there are just some Christmases that we don’t have the joy that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Luke 2:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Life Long Lessons From The Wise Men

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 24, 2022

This is a sermon based on the Magi - they show us how to live out 2023 - 1. Be Seekers - ask questions 2. Be an Active Listener 3. Practice the Grace of Obedience

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 (New Year’s Day – 2023); Psalm 148; Isaiah 63:7-9 Life Lessons from the Magi – 1. Ask Questions 2. Be an Active Listener 3. Learn to Obey the Lord’s Directions - Practice the Grace of Obedience INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! 2023 – who would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 63:7-9

Denomination: Nazarene

King Agrippa Ii Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 30, 2022

In 70 he aided Vespasian’s son Titus in the final conquest of Jerusalem itself. After the war, his territory was enlarged by Titus, and he apparently survived until 93 CE.

Herod Agrippa II, or AGRIPPA II, officially named Marcus Julius Agrippa and sometimes shortened to Agrippa, was the last ruler from the Herodian dynasty, reigning over territories outside of Judea as a Roman client. Agrippa was overthrown by his Jewish subjects in 66 and supported the Roman side in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing To Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 28, 2012

How could you possibly witness to someone who’s hurt you? Someone who has gone out of their way to make you miserable? Paul and Silas did it. Can you do it too?

OPEN: In the 1870s, in the Old West, a town called Truckee, California decided to build a jail. This wasn’t just any old jail - this was wonder to behold. The walls were 32 inches thick at the lower level and there were no windows unless one counted the small vents for each cell. The ceilings were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 29, 2022

Isaiah tells us of the greatness of this child, with the best that can be done given the restraint of human understanding. This passage is the theme for Handel’s Messiah.

My friend wrote about the birth of Jesus and put it in a way to look like a birth announcement for Jesus. It was designed to look like it was clipped from a newspaper. Birth Announcement The Nazareth Daily News in the year 1 A.D. Joseph and Mary from Nazareth are pleased to announce the birth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: The Fullness Of Time Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 13, 2022

The prophets, the priests and even the kings longed for the day of the coming messiah would come. However, in the fullness of time God brought forth his son.

Timing is everything. If you are planning to fly to Mars, you want to be keenly aware of the timing. It would take you about nine months to reach Mars, but you will need to have the right timing. All the planets move around, which means that there is only one open window when you can launch your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Other Miracle Birth. Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Dec 11, 2017

"There is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist"

Text: 1:5 - 13. AMP “In the days of Herod [the Great], king of Judea, there was a certain priest whose name was Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron [the first high priest of Israel], and her name was Elizabeth. They both were righteous (approved) in the sight ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-28, Luke 3:1-22, Luke 1:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Sunday 2020 - Why The Shepherds? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 19, 2020

The Messiah was coming into the world! Why on earth would the Lord choose to announce the good news to shepherds of all people?

Why Shepherds? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law he meditates day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Genesis 12:1-4, Job 1:2-3, Numbers 12:3, Matthew 11:29, Luke 14:11, Ephesians 4:2, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:5, Jeremiah 6:23-24, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Mark 9:35-37, Luke 22:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Seven Men! What Do They Tell Us About God? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 2, 2019

There is a theme that runs throughout the pages of Scripture that reveals to us that “less is more with God.”

Sermon Series: Less is More with God Part 2 Sermon Title: Seven Men! What Do They Tell Us About God? introduction There is a theme that runs throughout the pages of Scripture that reveals to us that “less is more with God.” Let me show you what I am talking about by looking at the words of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Wild Praying Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 11, 2013

Do you believe in praying bold and wild prayers? Do you believe that if you asked God to do something "impossible" that He would? Frankly, the story in Acts 12 doesn't look like these folks believed that. Did God look down on them for their doubt?

OPEN: Back in 1540 Martin Luther was very distressed. His good friend and assistant, Friedrich Myconius, was sick and was expected to die within a short time. From his bed Myconius wrote a tender farewell letter to Luther. When Luther received the message, he immediately sent back this reply: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent 2021 - Christmas Sunday - Pointing Fingers

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 18, 2021

Is it OK to point literally or figuratively? There is a lot of pointing going on in the nativity story, the Gospels, the rest of the New Testament and in the Old Testament. What is the pointing all about? It's all about Jesus!

Christmas Sunday - Pointing Fingers Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Job 19:25-27 “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand on the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see Him with my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21, Daniel 9:25-26, Isaiah 7:14, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Thessalonians 1:12, Matthew 2:20, Matthew 2:13, Luke 2:10, Luke 1:30-32, John 1:29, Luke 1:5-17, Acts 1:8, Isaiah 9:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Archeology Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 6, 2008

Archeology cannot form faith, but it can inform faith. Archeology brings forth the tangible remnants of history so that faith can have a reasonable context in which to develop.

No doubt that Christmas has some incredible claims contained within the narratives found in the Bible! Claims that could make the skeptic or searcher scratch their head wondering is this an episode of the “Twilight Zone”? Maybe you have felt this way at times and maybe you still have some major ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When The Clock Struck Glory Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2025

Jesus lifted up on a cross is the most significant hour in world history. Have you made your most significant hour in your personal history? Will you say, “I believe that my judgment is over, and I have passed from death to life.”

If you knew your time on earth was winding down, I think you might say some meaningful things to those you love. Jesus spent around forty months publicly teaching. Now, Jesus speaks in what was to be His next-to-last sermon that He will deliver in His life. The date is Sunday, March 29, 33 AD. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Discover The Christ Whose Way Is Prepared Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 7, 2006

Like John the Baptist, the word of God has come to us and we are called to prepare the way of Jesus.

Luke 3:1-6 “Discover the Christ Whose Way Is Prepared” INTRODUCTION The Word of God came to John in the fifteenth year of the right of Tiberius Caesar—when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop, Listen, And Look

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 9, 2002

ADVENT 2(C) - Stop, listen, and look because God’s voice is calling out so that all mankind will see God’s salvation.

STOP, LISTEN, LOOK LUKE 3:1-6 DECEMBER 8, 2002 LUKE 3:1-6 1In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar--when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene-- 2during the high ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran