Sermons on 1 Kings 18:41-42:42:

Christ The King - But What Kind Of King Really?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 2, 2010

Our actions and attitudes with which we live our lives must be inspired and modeled after both the truth of who Jesus is and the example He has set for us.

Christ the King – But What Kind of King Really? Phil 2:5-11 November 21, 2010 Intro: We are coming back this morning into our study of Philippians, after a two-week break that celebrated our partnerships in ministry and mission. Those two weeks are an important part of our ministry ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

5 Kings Of Israel (2 Kings 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2025

Will there ever be a good king of Israel? Let's look at 2 Kings 15.

During the reigns of Azariah and Jotham of Judah, were there five kings in Israel? Were Zechariah, Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, and Pekah good or bad kings of Israel? Will there ever be a righteous king of Israel? Let’s begin in 2 Kings 15. How long did the 10th king of Judah, Uzziah, reign? Was he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

House Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 7, 2001

Take a closer look at the Temple of God

Solomon’s Splendor Part 3, The House Of God 1 Kings 6 INTRODUCTION - Read 1 Kings 6:1-14 - People’s reaction - WOW! - Our Reaction??? 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:1-38, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evil Kings Gone (2 Kings 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 20, 2025

Will evil national leaders eventually lose out? Can we wait on the Lord? Let's look at 2 Kings 9.

Do we trust in human political leaders or God? Will God eventually put a permanent end to evil human governments? Let’s look at 2 Kings 9. How did Jehu become anointed as the tenth king of Israel? Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets, and said to him, “Put your belt on your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: A Beauty Queen In Service Of The King Of Kings

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 1, 2014

The true story of Esther illustrates truth about Jesus' ascension: God reigns over all for the benefit of his people.

The Miss Universe competition is in its 62nd year now. How many winners of that competition can you name? None? That’s what I thought. And yet every Christian should be able give the name of at least one beauty queen: Esther. She is well known to Bible readers as the woman who saved her ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"O Worship The King, The New Born King

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 3, 2008

There were two reactions to the birth of Jesus. The Wisemen came and worshiped. Herod was disturbed and sought to kill the child, others were indifferent. Modern nations and some world religions are still afraid of the infant born in the manger at Bethl

In Jesus Holy Name January 6, 2008 Epiphany Matthew 2:1-3 Redeemer “O Worship the King, The New Born King” In the Lutheran Hymnal there is a hymn with a similar title as the one chose for the message today. The words of the hymn, “O Worship the King”, could well have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Just Like Everyone Else

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 13, 2013

We are called to be different.

Just Like Everyone Else I Samuel 8:1-22 In a way, we can’t blame Israel for wanting a king. They had gone through hundreds of years of anarchy. The book of Judges which precedes 1 Samuel historically started off on a good note but progressively deteriorates into periods of captivity because of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The King Of The Cross: A Sermon For Christ The King Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 21, 2019

What a fabulous throne the cross made

The King of the Cross: An Exposition of Luke 23:33-43 We live today in a world mostly without monarchs. And the ones we have, like Queen Elizabeth II, have mostly ceremonial roles. Yet in the deep recesses of the mind we have the image of them in our historical consciousness. Many children dream ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wise Men Still Seek Him Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 1: "Solomon" - Sermon 2

WISE MEN STILL FIND HIM (1 KINGS 3:3-28) What do sages and philosophers have to say about wisdom? Philosopher Cicero: “The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil.” The philosopher Immanuel Kant: “Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.” Socrates: “The only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wives In The New Testamant (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 30, 2021

11 verses re: Greek gyne

Matthew 19:8 - He said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart Moses permitted you to divorce your wives; but from the beginning it has not been this way. Acts 21:5 - When our days there were ended, we left and started on our journey, while they all, with wives and children, escorted us ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Lessons From The Life Of Saul

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 15, 2001

We can lose our crown just as Saul did!

Introduction A. Give us a King! - the demand of Israel in I Sam.8 1. Saul was their choice, and he became their conquering hero 2. But Saul later became the King who threw away his crown 3. The Bleating sheep on the slopes of Mt. Carmel signalled the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rise And Fall Of King Solomon

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 17, 2001

Watch out for spiritual erosion in your life!

INTRODUCTION A. Meet the Bible’s wisest fool - Solomon, the king with the empty heart 1. No man began with more promise than he did. 2. Yet a good beginning does not mean a good finish. 3. Solomon drifted and finally defected - can it happen to us? B. Look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are You So Miseriable

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002

A Comparison of the life of King Saul with Believers today

Why Are You So Miserable 1 Samuel 9-19 Introduction: Tonight I am going to tell you the story of a man, probably many men, maybe someone here tonight. I wanted to know why so many Christians are miserable? Let me explain, I’m not talking about sadness, or grief. Day to day ....bleck! Walk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001

A sermon for pastors and church leaders. It is a message on leadership illustrated from the interactions between Samuel and Saul.

I Samuel 14:47: After Saul had assumed rule over Israel, he fought against their enemies on every side: Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he inflicted punishment on them. Saul was a fighting King. He was a great general. He dealt all kinds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-29

Denomination: Holiness

Saul - Relapse To Restoration

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 22, 2001

King Saul’s depression, caused by disobedience to God, was relieved as he came to terms with himself and asked David to play his harp - a parable of what Jesus can do for us.

A century ago when biographies of Christian men were written it was the accepted policy not to probe too deeply into their lives. It was felt that it wasn’t to the glory of God that a man whom God had used mightily in his service should have weaknesses or failings (except, of course, before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist