Sermons on Herod:

Can Reeds Thrive Without Water?

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jan 4, 2003

As we move close to the beginning of a new year, let’s study our plans, our goals, our worldview to make sure they are not reeds. Let’s consider our own lives and make sure that we ourselves are not merely reeds!

CAN REEDS THRIVE WITHOUT WATER? Job 8:11-19 INTRODUCTION ‘A man stopped to chat with a farmer who was erecting a new building. He asked, "What are you putting up?" The farmer replied, "Well, if I can rent it, it’s a rustic cottage. If I can’t, it’s a cow shed."’ That farmer had put some thought ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You In The Pageant?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 18, 2006

This is a short sermon preached after our Kids Pageant asking the question: which part would you play in the pageant?

(This was a short message preached at the end of our children’s Christmas pageant.) For many people Christmas isn’t here until they’ve seen the Kid’s Christmas Pageant. There’s something about the innocence of Children that makes the story come alive and we saw that this morning. I that what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus And Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 30, 2007

Who was Pontius Pilate? Read this sermon to find out more.

Passion/Palm Sunday Yr C, 1/04/2007 Lk 23:1-49 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Jesus and Pontius Pilate” Today we focus on one of the key actors of Christ’s Passion, Pontius Pilate. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Lutheran

"joseph's Second Dream"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 15, 2024

Watch at https://vimeo.com/1039417125

About this time, mixed in among the Christmas Cards, are a few holdouts of the annual Christmas Family Christmas letters. Before the days of Facebook and social media sites, these Christmas letters were extremely common. Some are especially gifted at crafting these and tying in faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15, Hosea 11:1

Stories Of Christmas: Lesson 3:

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2004

Stories of Christmas

A. IN SEARCH OF THE KING. MATTHEW 2:1-2 1. Why were Mary and Joseph still living in Bethlehem? - So their son could be near the Temple. - So their son could identify with David. Bethlehem is the city of David and the angel predicted Jesus would sit on David’s throne. - Rumors in Nazareth. - The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Man Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

The Life and ministry of John the Baptist

THE GREATEST MAN Luke 3: 1-20; 7:28 INTRODUCTIONœ: Consider what it means to be GREAT. A. Greatness Defined: Important, Notable, Renown, B. Greatness Desired · Matthew 20:20-21 - The mother of James & John asked that her sons be given a prominent place in the kingdom · Mark 10:35-37 - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Pathway To The Passion Pt-4 The Trials Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007

How were Jesus’ trial illegal?

Pathway To The Passion Part 4-The Trials of Jesus (Luke 22:66-23:31) The arrest, trials, and execution of Jesus should go down in history as the quickest action of any judicial system. If the trials of Jesus were held today, they surely would make headlines(not in a good way) and have legal ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Seeking?

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 27, 2010

In this sermon, we separate fact from fiction with regard to the story of the wise men who came to see Jesus after his birth. Then we explore what lessons can be learned from the story

Introduction: A. Let’s have all the children who want to, to come forward for a few minutes. 1. In our sermon this morning, we are going to talk about the story of the wise men who came to see Jesus after he was born. 2. Let me ask you a few questions to see how well you know the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Flight To Egypt

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

After all the excitement and celebration, Jesus and his parents are alone. The realities of the opposition to Christ are to be dealt with.

Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration of when I worked for land developer. After new subdivision launched, we would build model homes and have big opening celebration. Next day, I would return to fond lonely real estate agent waiting for a potential buyer to come. The reality of the work of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Unwrapped

Contributed by Jane Willis on Dec 25, 2004

What is the hurry to pack away the creche and baby Jesus? Lets leave him out as a reminder of the great joy of the Christmas season.

Jesus Unwrapped Matthew 2: 13-15 An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him." 14So he got up, took the child and his mother during ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Congregational

Magi - Divine Providence Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 17, 2006

Beloved, please know that divine providence is at work in your life as you follow Jesus. Jesus directs your steps through your obedience to Him and His Word. Jesus provides for you. Jesus protects you.

Magi - Divine Providence The Characters of Christmas By Greg Johnson December 17, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Matthew 2:1-12 Followers of Christ are believers in divine providence seeing God at work in our lives and in our situations. We know that God is always making a way where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God Through Our Tears Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 1, 2017

The Christmas story isn't neat nor tidy. Along with good tidings of great joy come great suffering and sorrow as Jesus enters the world.

Intro: How many of you like Christmas cards? Perfectly cut with just the right saying or Bible verse. The pictures or paintings seem to be perfect. I love the Christmas story because it is in no way like Christmas cards. The Christmas story is not neat nor is it perfect. It isn’t tidy or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Epiphany: His Grace Revealed

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 4, 2002

God’s grace is revealed in his Word. His Word leads us to worship him with our lives.

When was your last “epiphany”? “What’s an epiphany?” you might ask. Well, an epiphany is one of those moments in life when something profound is revealed to you. For example, when Albert Einstein conceived the mathematical equation, E=MC2, that was, to him, an epiphany. Something new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 148:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Unwanted Christmas Guest

Contributed by Mark Umbehagen on Dec 17, 2003

A Christmas Monolog. The Birth of Jesus presented from the view point of Satan.

“The Unwanted Christmas Guest” Psalm 118:19-29 A Christmas Monolog December 14, 2003 Central Baptist Church Mark D. Umbehagen “It’s the most awfulness time of the year.” (Singing to the tune of “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”) O hello, I did not know anyone was here. I often ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Quest For The Presence Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

THE STORY OF THE MAGI, REVEALS WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’VE CRAVED MORE PRESENCE BUT DIDN’T DISCOVER IT THIS CHRISTMAS.

Quest for the Presence Matthew 2:1-12 12/27/09 INTRODUCTION: How many of you recognize this. Space The final frontier These are the voyages of the Starship, Enterprise Its continuing mission To explore strange new worlds To seek out new life and new civilizations To boldly go where no man has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance