Sermons on 1 Kings 18%3A18: showing 1,051-1,065 of 201,130

The Construction Of A King's Character (1 Samuel 16:14-23)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 7, 2024

God used solitude, secrecy, sameness, and struggle to shape the character and faith of David for his future role as king of Israel. God can use tools like these to shape anyone who surrenders their life to Him.

David had just been anointed as the next king of Israel by the prophet Samuel (1 Samuel 16:1-13), much to the amazement of his father and brothers. He had been in the fields of Judea tending the family flocks, seemingly consigned like the majority of the populace to live a life of productive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, Mark 1:35, Matthew 25:21, Romans 8:28-29, Proverbs 15:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

1 Peter 1:1-2 An Introduction To 1 Peter Series

Contributed by Stephen Georgeson on May 31, 2013

This introduces the series on 1 Peter.

Today we begin a journey through this wonderful letter of 1 Peter. It is a rich piece of Scripture that has valuable teaching that will be very helpful for us as we live out our lives as Christians in the world today. I think we’ll see just how much it applies to us as we get deeper and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The King, And All That Title Entails.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 12, 2014

We are all familiar with the feast or term Christ the King, but do you really know where it comes from and what is associated with. I didn't and I could not believe all what is involved. I is good reading, with some real gems of inspiration. Read on!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 21st November 2010 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: We are all familiar with the feast or term Christ the King, but do you really know where it comes from and what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Episcopal

Ponder The Palm Sunday Paradox

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2010

Ponder the Palm Sunday Paradox 1) An almighty king rides to his death. 2) A humble king commands our praise.

Do you know what a paradox is? A paradox is a true statement that at first appears contradictory. Here’s an example: “The more you learn, the less you know.” Here’s another paradox: “Less is more.” Christianity is filled with paradoxes. Take the Palm Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

God Calls Saul Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#2] GOD CALLS SAUL 1 Samuel 9:1-27 Introduction: In their stubborn rebellion against God, the Israelites asked for a king, and God gave them their request. God gave them a king not only to meet their needs; but to also discipline them. God wanted to teach them some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Equips Saul Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#3] GOD EQUIPS SAUL 1 Samuel 10:1-27 Introduction: In 1 Samuel 9 we saw the human side of Saul (what he was himself), and in chapter 10 we see God’s working in Saul’s life (what God did for him). It’s important for us to see both aspects in Saul’s life. God creates ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's First Stage Of Battle- Oblivious Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022

This is the 6th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#6] SAUL’S FIRST STAGE OF BATTLE- OBLIVIOUS 1 Samuel 14:1-15 Introduction: King Saul’s 1st defeat came because he ran ahead of the Lord. His 2nd defeat came because he hesitated and failed to act promptly when God was ready to give him a great victory. As you read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Second Stage Of Battle- Hesitation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022

This is the 7th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#7] SAUL’S SECOND STAGE OF BATTLE- HESITATION 1 Samuel 14:16-23 Introduction: King Saul’s 1st defeat came because he ran ahead of the Lord. His 2nd defeat came because he hesitated and failed to act promptly when God was ready to give him a great victory. As you read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Third Stage Of Battle- Hindrance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2022

This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#8] SAUL’S THIRD STAGE OF BATTLE- HINDRANCE 1 Samuel 14:24-45 Introduction: King Saul’s 1st defeat came because he ran ahead of the Lord. His 2nd defeat came because he hesitated and failed to act promptly when God was ready to give him a great victory. As you read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:24-45

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Fourth Stage Of Battle- Retreat Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2022

This is the 9th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#9] SAUL’S FOURTH STAGE OF BATTLE- RETREAT 1 Samuel 14:46-52 Introduction: King Saul’s 1st defeat came because he ran ahead of the Lord. His 2nd defeat came because he hesitated and failed to act promptly when God was ready to give him a great victory. As you read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

God's Ways Or Man's Substitutes Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2022

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#10] GOD’S WAYS OR MAN’S SUBSTITUTES? 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Introduction: If anyone had reason to become a success, it was Saul, the 1st King of Israel. In the beginning everything was in his favor. He had a divine call from God, and he had the power of God’s Spirit to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid The Trap Of Popular Opinion Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2023

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#1] AVOID THE TRAP OF POPULAR OPINION 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction: A recent survey has compiled all the qualities that people expect from the perfect pastor: * Results of a computerized survey indicated that the perfect pastor preaches exactly 12 minutes. * ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

King Josiah - A Role Model For Leadership Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Oct 8, 2021

Youngest kings who ruled Judah was Josiah. He was only 8 years old when he was anointed as king of Judah but his kingdom and rule was not a failure.

1) JOSIAH WAS 8 YEARS OLD WHEN HE BECAME KING: - Age is not important when God wants to use a person - To be used by God, we should have a humble spirit - Giving our lives for His service at a very young age is well pleasing to God - When someone takes up a position at a very young age, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-2

Christ As Shepherd Of All

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Nov 25, 2017

Christ the King Sunday, Bad News/Good News. We fail, but God is still God.

Today is Christ the King Sunday. It was established by the church nearly 100 years ago amid persecution in Mexico when their government told them that they owed their allegiance first and only to the government. The people of Mexico took to the streets with the chant, “Christ alone is King.” ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Slavery To Royalty

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 13, 2019

A message about how God has taken from captivity and made us His children, children of the King!

From Slavery to Royalty We do not like to talk about slavery. For the first 100 years of our nation, the institution of slavery left a dark scar on our country, one we are still healing from. While slavery was different in many ways during biblical times, Paul uses the imagery of a slave in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ