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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Courage Of Our Convictions Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 17,399 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting For Jesus: John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,633 views

    No matter how well we know the Bible, not all things are clear at the beginning. Or even in the middle.

    I expect you’ve all heard by now. Herod executed John bar Zechariah, whom most people called “the Baptizer,” two days ago.Nobody expected it, of course. Everyone knew that Herod was worried that John might be the real thing, and that God would get him if he didn’t tread lightly. But Herodias, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Fear

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010
     | 7,747 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Mountaintops And Valleys

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015
     | 8,380 views

    A short sermon outline on a message encouraging those in a valley and rejoicing with those on a mountaintop.

    Mountaintops and Valleys Matthew 14 We all experience mountaintops and valleys For a preacher- Monday always follows Sunday There are times in our life when everything is wonderful and God seems to be blessing us so richly. There are times in our life when we feel alone, not sure where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Speaking The Truth From Our Heart Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2016
     | 3,592 views

    To speak from the heart means that our hearts must not just be on fire, but also enlightened by the fullness of revelation

    Thursday of 17th Week in Course In our two and a half year look at the “Joy of the Gospel,” we have been considering Pope Francis’ words about preaching. Today we have two parallel readings about the response to the preaching of Jeremiah and John the Baptist, and on the surface, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Watch Jesus Poke The Bear

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,536 views

    In Mark 7 Jesus is challenge the Jewish leaders and theology ...about their false theology and prejudice. He is poking the Jewish bear... It will cost Him His life.

    In Jesus Holy Name September 2, 2018 Text Mark 7:24,34 Pentecost 15 “Watch Jesus Poke the Bear” Last Sunday we did a little experiment with “hand washing”. I you missed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Ruler Must Obey The Law Of God

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 29, 2022
     | 674 views

    If a ruler does not hold God and God’s Law in the highest respect, he will ultimately fail.

    Saturday of 17th Week in Course Men and women without faith in the twenty-first century are a lot like the Israelites who were hearing and yet not listening to Jeremiah five centuries before Jesus. If you have no faith in Christ, in the transcendent reality we call communion with the Trinity, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Take A Bold Stand For The Lord Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 11, 2022
     | 2,614 views

    We must... 1. Recognize that we are in a great spiritual struggle (vs. 1-11). 2. Strive to live by God's standards (vs. 4). 3. Live for the Lord in a sacrificial way (vs. 9-11). 4. Go to Jesus for the strength to stand (vs. 12).

    Take a Bold Stand for the Lord Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 11, 2022) MESSAGE: *Over the last few weeks, we have been studying Matthew 13, and there Jesus began to explain His Kingdom to His followers. The Lord taught them through a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Trust In The Goodness Of God! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2022
     | 2,552 views

    Always trust in the goodness of God! 1. Because He hates injustice. 2. Because He shares in our sorrows. 3. Because He cares about our rest. 4. Because He cares about our other needs too.

    Always Trust in the Goodness of God! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:1-14; Mark 6:7-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Matthew 14:1-14 reports on the terrible murder of John the Baptist. Herod the Tetrarch had John arrested, thrown into prison, and eventually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Murder Of John The Baptist

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 29, 2020
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     | 2,698 views

    For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. Mark 6:20.

    THE MURDER OF JOHN THE BAPTIST. Matthew 14:1-12. This passage begins with Jesus, and ends with Jesus. It was inevitable that Herod Antipas should have “heard of the fame of Jesus” (Matthew 14:1). It was natural, too, that John’s disciples - like any true believer - should resort to Jesus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Popularity Versus Godliness

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 6, 2020
     | 2,933 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing Your Heart For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 17, 2020
     | 4,467 views

    What does true repentance look like? This message is based on John's ministry against a backdrop of political turmoil and religious oppression.

    Introduction We’ve spent the last few months leading up to Christmas and the birth of Christ talking about how the world was being prepared by God religiously and geopolitically for the arrival of Christ. We saw prophetic fulfillment and covenantal fulfillment through the coming of Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • J Richison avatar

    Did You Get What You Wanted When You Got What You Asked For?

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,205 views

    Will you really want what God gives you?

    Did You Get What You Wanted; When You Got What You Asked For? St. Matthew 14:1-12 Herodias un-named daughter had a once in a lifetime chance to have anything in the kingdom she wanted. She could have even had half of the kingdom itself, wealth, fame, honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Herod Beheads John Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2017
     | 13,612 views

    She asked for the head of John the Baptist. It was to be brought on a platter, the same as the other entries at this feast. So John was beheaded; becoming the first of many to die in this fashion. Many dying by even more horrible methods.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Galilee Lesson: Herod Beheads John Matthew 14:1-12, Mark 6:14-29, Luke 9:7-9 -Matthew-(Matthew 14.1-12) 1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, Herod was no doubt informed of Christ’s miracles and preaching. At the same time He was being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cuando No Hay Esperanza Series

    Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Jul 6, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,341 views

    Nosotros no vivimos nuestra vida para estar desesperanzados, desanimados o desesperados. Sin embargo, muchas veces nos sentimos así. En lo profundo de nuestra alma, sentimos que la vida nos está haciendo una mala jugada. Nuestro camino está lleno de oscur

    Nosotros no vivimos nuestra vida para estar desesperanzados, desanimados o desesperados. Sin embargo, muchas veces nos sentimos así. En lo profundo de nuestra alma, sentimos que la vida nos está haciendo una mala jugada. Nuestro camino está lleno de oscuridad y desaliento. Nuestra fe se ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church