Sermons on Herod The Tetrarch:

Questioning Christ

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Dec 9, 2009

John the Baptist has some pointed questions for Jesus, and sometimes, so do we. How does God respond to us in our times of weakness and disappointent with him?

Luke 7:18-28 The Perfect Plan. Anne and I had a perfect plan last weekend. It involved new window shades for the windows on our staircase. It was a plan that was a long time in the making. For months, Anne lurked in the tall grass of the internet. Waiting for the perfect storm of sale price ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Jewish Festivals- A Shadow Of Christ - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 8, 2012

To understand the significance of Jewish festivals at a time the Jews world over would have celebrated three important festivals-Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkoth- in a span of about 20 days beginning with18th Sept 2012.

THE JEWISH FESTIVALS-A SHADOW OF CHRIST These (Jewish festivals) are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.-Colossians 2:17 Action: a) Display of picture of the shadow of Christ b) Display of picture of a Jewish calender ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:17

Denomination: *other

Discover The Lengths Jesus Will Go To Love And Protect Us

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 22, 2016

Jesus wants to protect us, yet most people do not know his love, or the lengths he will go to protect us. This sermon will help to uncover love, even though the reading itself appears to be of little importance.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 21st February 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Genesis 15: Philippians 3 Luke 13:31-35 Psalm 27 “Please be seated, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal

What The Baby In The Manger Didn't Do Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Christmas shows us that evil will ultimately be knocked out.

"What The Baby In A Manger Didn’t Do" Christmas In The Real World Series December 15, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We sing it every year during this special season: "Joy to the World." The inspiration for this hymn came to Isaac Watts from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006

This sermon explains how the church should pray and the wonderful results of corporate prayer.

If there has ever been a time that the church needs to pray, then that time is right now. As a matter of fact, the church can’t afford not to pray. The sinful condition of this world that we’re living in should compel the church to get on her knees. The church must realize that prayers can’t be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Challenges

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

Caleb requested for the hill country that seemed tough to conquer. The reason was because Caleb, though he was eighty five years old, was one who welcomed challenges, believed he could overcome them and had no fear whatsoever.

For the past few weeks we have been studying the life of this man named Caleb. In continuation we will meditate today on Joshua 14:12, “So now give me this hill country of which the LORD spoke on that day, for you heard on that day how the Anakim were there, with great fortified cities. It may be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Other

Seven Strange Preachers

Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 23, 2003

Who knows how God will bring His message to you or others?

SEVEN STRANGE PREACHERS 5-18-03 HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Who knows how God will bring His message to you or others? Matthew 3:1-5 1 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" 3 For this is he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Murder Of The Innocents! (Matthew 2:13-23)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 8, 2007

The streets of Bethlehem awash with blood! What happened to gentle Jesus, meek and mild? ...

O little Town of Bethlehem! How still we see thee lie! No! Not today! Did you listen to today’s Gospel reading – there is blood running in the streets of Bethlehem, and mothers weeping for their dead children! Yesterday, ’the little Lord Jesus no crying he makes’, but today there is crying a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Great Missionary Commissioning

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jul 28, 2006

Dr. Wood shows his listeners four things the Church at Antioch had that the church desperately needs today.

The church at Antioch became the model distribution center of its day. That is what churches are to be A distribution center for the Gospel. Not just for its local area but focused on the world God gives the routes in Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Sin

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 30, 2009

Be Transformed ❶. Warned of His Sin ❷. Reformed Through Fear ❸. Misinformed by Opinions ❹. Conformed to His Senses ❺. Deformed His Dignity ❻. Mourned His Decision

- TIME 6/10/91: Does evil exist or do bad things just happen? 1991 Morning Report - Blames God for the cyclone in Bangladesh, an earthquake, deaths by cancer - Mans outrage with the Kurds, Central American death squads - Hackings in South Africa\ - A father who set his 8yr old son on fire - Two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men Still Seek Him Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 15, 2006

Men today are searching for meaning in their lives. Truly wise men still seek after Jesus.

Wise Men Still Seek Him Lessons of the Nativity – Part III Matthew 2:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, [2] "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After Christmas Let Down

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

The message is about the natural let down after Christmas.

After Christmas Let Down Matthew 2:13-19 Have you noticed how the day after Christmas is sort of let down? I wrote this little poem to express how I feel. Twas the day after Christmas and everything changed. The Christmas Tree is still in the corner, but seems somehow strange. Stripped of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Epiphany Of The Lord- Be A Star

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 19, 2024

“You will see his glory within you… shone anew upon the eyes of our mind!”

The idea of "be a star" during Epiphany is a way to reflect on the story of the Magi, or the three wise men, following a star to find baby Jesus. To be a star is not the same thing as being called a star. E.g., The leader of the patriots in the second Jewish War, A.D. 130-135, Bar Kosba, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

He Did It For Us

Contributed by Claud Owens on Aug 11, 2005

The passion of Jesus and how it relates to Holy Communion

John 19: 1 - 20 HE DID IT FOR US The story of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus is a story of hypocrisy and raging hatred. It is also the story of the power and majesty of Jesus. The Jewish religious authorities wanted to get permanently rid of Jesus because He was causing problems for them ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do You Know, Joe? Lessons From An Earthly Father

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 19, 2006

Great fathers are not born, they’re made.

What Do You Know Joe? Lessons From an Earthly Father Matt. 1:18-25; 2:13-15; 2:19-23 June 18, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Video from SermonSpice.com B Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist