Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
John the Baptizer experienced severe consequences for standing for God's truth. In this interlude in Mark's Gospel we learn the lesson that discipleship is costly and we learn about people's different reactions to the truth.
A. How many of you remember the show “Truth or Consequences”? 1. Anyone who remembers the show is either old or is a radio and TV history buff. 2. “Truth or Consequences” was a long-running wild and wacky game show. 3. It was on the radio from 1940 to 1957 and was on TV from 1950 to ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, John 14:6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Excuses and forgiveness are opposites. What can be excused does not need to be forgiven.
What do you suppose happened at the palace the next morning, when Herod woke up with a hangover the size of the Roman Empire and a public relations problem twice as big? I can hear them all spinning the story, can’t you? It’s not the way it seems! It’s not my fault! I’m not to blame! Let’s listen ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:14-29
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Focussing on the actions of Herod, we see that no one stood up to tell him he was doing wrong, and how well this speaks to us now when we stay silent, when we should really be speaking up.
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. “Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive.” A saying often mistakenly attributed to Shakespeare, but in fact was first published by Sir Walter Scott in the poem, “Marmion” in 1808. A phrase which speaks of betrayal, and ...read more
Denomination: Anglican
Are we offended when repentance is preached? Do we want to kill the messenger? Let’s look at the murder of John the Baptist in Mark 6:14-29.
Prelude Are we offended when repentance is preached? Purpose: Do we want to kill the messenger? Let’s Plan: Let’s look at the murder of John the Baptist in Mark 6:14-29. Who is Jesus Mark 6:14 Now King Herod heard of Him [Jesus], for His name had become well known. And he said, “John the Baptist ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Herod Antipas is pictured as exactly opposite of Jesus in leadership.
Friday of the Fourth Week in Course 2025 Today’s Gospel is a reminder to us of the many pitfalls of having power, money, and an inflated ego. There are several Herods in the NT. All of them were suffragans of Rome, who granted them rights to rule others, take bribes and taxes, and surround ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, Mark 6:14-29
Denomination: Catholic
Explores the consequences of unrighteous anger and manipulation, and the importance of strong character, using the story of Herod and John the Baptist.
Welcome, beloved family of God. It is a true blessing to gather here together, united in faith and bound by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to break open the bread of life, to drink deeply from the wellspring of God's wisdom. We are here to find solace in His word, to find guidance ...read more
Topics: Anger, Manipulation
Explores the dangers of hardening one's heart against truth, using King Herod's actions towards John the Baptist as a cautionary tale.
Good morning, beloved family of God, gathered here in His holy name. We are here not by mere chance, but by divine appointment, called by the Almighty to sit at His feet and drink deeply from the well of His wisdom. We are here to listen, to learn, and to live out the truths that He graciously ...read more
Topics: Sin, Conscience
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