Sermons on The Leaven Of Herod:

Two Kings

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 18, 2021

A short comparison of Jesus and Herod for a Christmas meditation

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We just heard from our children the story of the Maggi who traveled great distances to give honor worship to Jesus, the King ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:15, John 10:10, Matthew 2:11, Luke 2:4, John 8:58, John 18:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

"journey To Bethlehem: The Carpenter And The King"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2023

A study in the contrast between Joseph and King Herod.

“Journey to Bethlehem: The Carpenter and the King” Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph must not have believed Mary’s story about the angel and her pregnancy through the Holy Spirit. If he had believed it, he wouldn’t have been looking for a way to break off the engagement. The only logical explanation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

What Happened There? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 15, 2022

Luke 24:18 teaches us that Jesus was the only who really knew what happened regarding his resurrection.

Scripture If you are familiar with the life and ministry of Jesus, you know that he entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, April 1, 30 AD, to the cheering of vast crowds who were there for the annual Passover celebration. He predicted his imminent death and visited the Temple before returning to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

People Ask For Many Things But One Thing Is Meaningful

Contributed by Pr Charles Omoi Raphael Nyakundi on Oct 20, 2022

People desire many things but few things are benefiting to the person.

This world comes with a lot of desires and many things one can ask for, thinking that they will satisfy their deepest desires. People desires big lands, big houses, expensive clothing, beautiful cars, big titles and many other things. In fact, if you want to know what people wants in life, ask them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Popularity Versus Godliness

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 6, 2020

The saga involving Herod, Herodias and John the Baptist suggests that we as God's children must beware of the choices we make when we need to decide between popularity and godliness.

Introduction: This text shows the actions of some people who were faced with the decisions of correcting what is wrong, repenting, and revenging in the situations they faced in life. Revealed in the saga is the competition between popularity and godliness, a dilemma that all humans beings have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12, Luke 9:26, Exodus 23:2, 1 Corinthians 4:2, 2 Timothy 2:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Let's Leave For Town

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Come, walk with me!

LET”S LEAVE FOR TOWN (MARK 8:22-26) When I arrived in Hong Kong, my wife Doris read a review of a unique 75-minutes exhibition titled “Dialogue in the Dark” and wanted to go, so off we went on a Saturday morning. The Hong Kong website has this promotion: “Our exhibition gives you an experience like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Leave For Town

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

Healing, miracle

LET”S LEAVE FOR TOWN (MARK 8:22-26) When I arrived in Hong Kong, my wife Doris read a review of a unique 75-minutes exhibition titled “Dialogue in the Dark” and wanted to go, so off we went on a Saturday morning. The Hong Kong website has this promotion: “Our exhibition gives you an experience like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No ‘mulligan’s’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 7 – 9

Luke 9: 7 – 9 No ‘Mulligan’s’ 7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by Him; and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, 8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:7-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Holy Innocents Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014

A look at the killing of the innocent children by Herod

Matthew 2:13-18 Holy Innocents March 16, 2014 This morning, we’re going to look at a passage which comes from the Christmas story, but is readily avoided during the Christmas season. It’s a passage of scripture I’ve never preached from and is maybe one of the least preached on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Regret Or Repentance

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 15, 2023

Herod Antipas beheaded John the Baptist

Regret or Repentance? Mark 6:14-29 Good morning. Many people, including Christians, struggle with the idea that a Loving God allows pain and heartache to exist within our lives. The truth is that every human alive, lives in a broken world until Jesus comes back for us. Pain, heartache, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changing Our Behavior In The New Year

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 30, 2002

This message confronts Herod’s behavior, and how we as Christians need to change our behvior to be more reflective of a Christian lifestyle.

This time of year, many people get around to making some "New Years Resolutions". No doubt, some well intended resolutions that may last for a while, but not all resolutions get kept, and most have gone by the way saide within just a few short weeks. But I want us as we approach a New year to think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Is The Grinch Going To Steal My Christmas? Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006

The story of Herod and the Wise Men: Herod completely missed Christmas. The Wise Men found a king. Who will we be more like?

Is the Grinch going to steal my Christmas? “A Reel Look at Christmas” Matthew 2:1-11 Intro: Video…“Heart two sizes too small” What does it feel like when my heart is too small? • My life is a mess. • I am not happy. • I am isolated. • I don’t really enjoy it when others are happy. Herod is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eliminate The Distractions

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 29, 2006

Are we all allowing the distractions of this world to cause us problems with our walk with Jesus Christ?

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 6) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

A miracle is an unexpected outpouring of God’s power in an event that defies ordinary explanation, which occurs for the purpose of advancing God’s kingdom.

Today in part 6 of study of The Miracles of Jesus. We’ll be looking @ 4 miracles today. And as my grandfather used to say “we are getting down to the short rows now!” Body We’ll begin with: Jesus Feeding the 4k+ Found in Matthew 15:32-39 and Mark 8:1-8, This is the second recorded miracle of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17