Sermons on 1 Kings 3:16-38:

The Present Kingdom - The King Has Come Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Jesus comes in fulfillment of the prophecies of a new king who would restore the Kingdom of God and with the means to achieve that end.

Do you remember last week, when Roy was relating the story of Ezekiel and the valley of dry bones, how he pointed out that although much of what Ezekiel prophesied came true in the years immediately following the return from exile, it didn’t all come true. Let’s just briefly revisit the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

A Study Of Good Choices Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 16, 2026

People make good decisions on good information.

A. WHY PEOPLE MAKE POOR CHOICES 1. They guess because they don’t have enough information. 2. They choose based on bad information. People make good choices on good information. They make bad choices on bad information Without any information, they make lucky choices. So some get good luck, others ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16, 1 Kings 3:5, 1 Kings 3:9-11, 1 Kings 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of Jesus' Ministry.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2023

The Baptism, Temptation, and Preaching of Jesus.

THE BEGINNING OF JESUS’ MINISTRY. Mark 1:9-15. MARK 1:9-11. The Baptism of Jesus. Jesus came to John to be baptised in the River Jordan. Jesus did not have any personal sin to repent of, but His washing with water may have signified the ritual washing of a priest when he is first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lead On, O King Eternal Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Where is God when you "can’t believe your ears"? When He is leading you, are you prepared to follow, no matter the cost?

Texts: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-51, 58-67; Matthew 11:25-30 Date: Sunday, July 7, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell I couldn’t believe my ears. It was the fall of 2000, almost 2 years ago. Melody and I were sitting in the dining room at 471 Old Ocean House Road , with boxes piled all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:34-67

Denomination: Nazarene

Dr. King--The Mountain Top

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2010

This is a message given at a chapel service at a Christian High School where the majority of students were white and I'm an African American sharing my experiences.

Dr. King Reflections by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Go Back To The Mountaintop Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Ephesians 6:10-18 Martin Luther King Jr. was first and foremost a preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Many of the images in his messages came from being grounded in the word of God. He used a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Closing Of The Age.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2021

We do not know the day and the hour when Jesus will return, so we also need to keep awake and be watchful.

THE CLOSING OF THE AGE. Mark 13:24-37. The original “abomination of desolation” (Mark 13:14) prophesied in Daniel 11:31, was an idol set up in the Temple precincts in 168 B.C. (Daniel 12:11). However, Jesus here hints that there are other levels of fulfilment to this prophecy (Mark 13:14). The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oh That You Would Rend The Heavens

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's church.

OH THAT YOU WOULD REND THE HEAVENS! Isaiah 64:1-9. When we pray for the whole state of Christ’s church, as we must do given the Lord’s own example (John 17:9), we should encourage ourselves by recalling past mercies. In the context of this passage, Isaiah has been gradually building up through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To You I Lift My Soul

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 7, 2018

A prayer for all seasons.

TO YOU I LIFT MY SOUL. Psalm 25:1-10. This is a prayer for all seasons. A prayer of trust amid enemies (Psalm 25:2-3). A prayer for guidance in the perplexities of life (Psalm 25:4-5). It is a prayer in celebration of God’s mercy and lovingkindness (Psalm 25:6). A prayer made in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Important Instructions From Jesus Our King (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 6, 2022

The Lord wants us to: 1. Be aware of our adversaries (vs. 17-18, 21-22). 2. Count on Him when we have a crisis (vs. 19-20). 3. Know that His salvation is sure (vs. 22). 4. Carry on our work for Christ (vs. 23).

Important Instructions from Jesus Our King (Part 2) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 10:17-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 6, 2022) MESSAGE: *In Matthew 10, Jesus was about to send His Apostles out to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. The Lord commanded them to preach that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Important Instructions From Jesus Our King (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 17, 2022

We should love Jesus enough: 1. To confess that He is our Lord (vs. 32-33). 2. To choose the Lord over our family (vs. 34-37). 3. To carry our cross for Him (vs. 38-39). 4. To be fully confident in Him (vs. 40-42).

Important Instructions from Jesus Our King (Part 4) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 10:32-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 17, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 10. Most of you know that in this chapter, Jesus was about to send His twelve Apostles out to the lost ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

King Of The Life We Dream About

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 18, 2002

Anyone who brings us the hope of a new life has the character of a king!

The parable of Matthew 25.31-46 presents the concrete and visible demands of our christian faith. Jesus is presented as the King of the life of the people of God. He has the authrotiy to take an account of our life and to judge a life either as just or unjust. One who feeds the hungry, provides a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Palm Sunday: I Saw The King!

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 12, 2008

A monologe from the point of view of a man who saw Jesus’ Triumphal Palm Sunday entry into Jerusalem

Preaching Outline 031608 John 12:12-19 Thanks for welcoming me in for a little bit and letting me rest. Really appreciate your hospitality, you’ve made me feel very welcome, wanted, even important! Felt like about to have a parade or something in my honor! You are too kind. Speaking of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

How A King Lost His Crown

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 7, 2007

the events that led to Saul losing his anointing and position in God

Intro: the bible is full of sad stories about people who failed God. The Word of God is full of biographies of men and women who missed the mark. One of these people is King Saul. We find his story of failure in I Samuel chapter 13 and 15. He started off so good, but ended up so wrong. By looking ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

King Herod's Early Release Program Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 11, 2009

No one, not a single person in this story expects Peter to be released. Not Herod, not the guards, not the people of the church, not even Peter himself. Still, God answers the prayer.

Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same: "King Herod’s Early Release Program") The links are not active in this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Martin Luther King Jr

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Feb 26, 2013

Sermon on MLK jr. and YOU

I. Today's message will be focused on the famous African-American leader named Martin Luther King Jr. Before we go any futher let us pray. Dear God thank you for this chance to learn about someone that went before us. God please let us realize that we can do anything with your help. Also, allow us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: *other