Sermons on San Mateo 14:9: showing 1-15 of 42

The Price Of Truth

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

A willingness to speak the truth, even if that truth is not popular, is a great virtue.

One of my favorite stories is The Emperor's New Clothes. It is the tale about an Emperor who was swindled by a supposed tailor. The man claims to sew a new, special suit for the Emperor. It is special because only those who are wise will see the clothes, while those who are foolish will find them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Feast Giver

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002

Two kings, two feasts – one who thought he had everything had nothing, another made everything from nothing.

Don’t you love a big barbeque? I remember as a kid going to Hooker Oak Park for barbeques and seeing all the people playing and having a good time and smelling the steaks and stuff. Well, today, we are going to attend two feasts, two large get-togethers. And we’re going to see two kings preside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hardest To Say Word In English ?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2002

We study what is the hardest words to say in the English language.

The Hardest word to say in the English Language? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 5: 37 But let you communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay --- Matthew 14:8 And she said, being instructed of her Mother, say, Give me here John the Baptist’s head in a charger. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:8-9, Matthew 5:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tell It To Jesus

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 29, 2000

when life deals a hard blow, tell it to Jesus!

"TELL IT TO JESUS" "John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus", (Matthew 14 : 12). What a birthday party! What a present! Herod’s birthday feast. One does not need to think to long or hard, to picture what type of party was in progress. A wild ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Death Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 14

THE DEATH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Matthew 14 v. 1 - 21 in this portion we have :- 1. Herod’s reaction to John’s death v. 2 "this is John the baptist" Note:- (a) The opportunities he had received. Herod had heard God’s word by John on many occasions, he heard and respected it, "he did many things", ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Sin Lovers.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Sep 26, 2003

WE LIVE IN A DAY WHEN PEOPLE ARE LOVING SIN.

MATTTHEW 14 -1-12 TEXT.READ THE STORY. SECOND TIMOTHY 3-1-5 READ. VERSE 2 ,FOR MEN SHALL BE LOVERS OF THEIR SELVES COVETOUS, BOASTERS ,PROUD ,BLASPHEMERS ,DISOBEDIENT,TO PARENTS ,UNTHANKFUL,UNHOLY. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

When You Need Him The Most

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus knows your needs and is always there when you need Him the most.

When You Need Him The Most Life is filled with many challenges and hardships. Let’s think about some of the more common things that fit into this category A. Illness B. Financial C. Family Pressures D. Relational Issues Ok, someone tell me, when these trials come, what are the natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-36, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Will You Be Remembered?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 4, 2006

Message discussing the various people involved in the death of John the Baptist.

How Will You Be Remembered? Matthew 14:1-12 October 1, 2006 Introduction I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things to read are biographies of people who made a difference. People like Teddy Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington. Pee Wee ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Releasing The Hostage Heart

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 9, 2006

Lessons from the Amish Shootings

- In US since 99’ 48 Killed in 51 school shootings + Wed 9/27/06 Emily Keyes (16) Englewood, Colo. was killed when a 53-year-old drifter took six girls hostage (had sexually assaulted at least some of them) before turning the gun on himself as SWAT officers attacked.. Emily’s last words,(less ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Believer, Poor Believer Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 6

RICH BELIEVER, POOR BELIEVER (MATT 14:6-21) Are you rich or poor? Do you have a lot or a little? Do you have too much or not enough? Here are some Internet quotes on what makes a man or a person poor: “A person is poor when he or she has fallen below a standard of living which public opinion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:6-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Courage Of Our Convictions Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2007

Why would John repeatedly confront Herod about his sin? Why not just leave well enough alone?

OPEN: The philosophy final at U.C.L.A had many blank pages for the answer to one question: “What is courage?” Most of the students wrote frantically, giving examples, expounding on theories. But one of the classmates turned in his essay with just two words on it to describe what courage was. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shhhhh (Meditation)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that focuses on the discipline of meditation.

Matthew 14:6-13 6 On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for them and pleased Herod so much 7 that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. 8 Prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist." 9 The king was distressed, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stand Up For Our Savior

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 4, 2008

If Jesus is our King, then we need to take a bold stand for the Lord. John the Baptist certainly did, and John’s story can help us take a stand today.

Stand Up for Our Savior Matthew 14:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 26, 2008 *Last Tuesday night, Greg Wilton asked a great question: “Who’s your King? -If Jesus is our King, then we need to take a bold stand for the Lord. John the Baptist certainly did, and John’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Overcome Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 1, 2010

How does suffering affect our ability to minister? As Jesus is overcome with grief how is it that He ended up with compassion, not bitterness?

Back in 2006 my wife and I were presented with an opportunity—go to Kenya and minister to folks who have been unreached by other organizations. On one hand it was an obvious opportunity and a way to serve God by spreading the gospel. On the other hand I was scared to death. We were going to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of Fear

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

Fear is a normal abnormality, something we are very used to in our world. Here is the story of the execution of John, and the fear that was behind it.

Passage: Matthew 14:1-12 Intro: Fear is the negative emotion we are most comfortable with. 1. it is a normal abnormality, something we have gotten very used to in our world. 2. fear is a hugely powerful force; a vast majority of the things we do, or don’t do, are motivated by fear. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free