Sermons on 1 Kings Chapters 181 Through 39:

Human Governments (1 Samuel 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2025

Do all human governments eventually disappoint? Let's look at 1 Samuel 8.

Are all human governments faulty? Why would people think that the solution is a king when God is the real answer? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 8. Did Samuel’s sons reveal yet another sad reason why succession fails to guarantee faithfulness to God? For this reason, do Protestants have every right to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 1: Jesus The King PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

This sermon explores the divine announcement of Jesus' birth in Luke 1:26-38, emphasizing the hope and certainty His coming brings in a chaotic and unpredictable world. Key

Good morning, family of faith. It's a joy to stand before you today, not because of any merit of my own, but because of the glorious privilege we all share - the privilege to gather in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to honor Him, to learn from His Word, and to grow in our understanding of His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Topics: Titles Of Jesus, Incarnation

Hanging In There Through Despair Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 18, 2007

Through the experience of Elijah after Jezebel’s threat and his subsequent despair we can learn some ways to hang in there.

In a certain household the family cat brought a mouse into the house. The father was going to do away with it. The children were mortified that Papa would do such a thing. So he waited until they life the room. Then he saw a glass of water on a table and he dropped the mouse into the glass. Later, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The King Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

A Journey Through the Larger Story of the 66 Books of the Bible

ILLUST> So hey there, good to see you and welcome to this place called DCC. What a crazy weekend it has been already! We had our backpack bash yesterday which was absolute chaos, but thousands of people were fed, thousands of kids had lots of fun and received free loaded backpacks and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23, Matthew 5:43-47, Colossians 2:13-17

Page | 1 1 John, Chapter 3, Commentary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2021

Behold, what manner of love The Father hath bestowed upon us, Whole volumes might be written about this without exhausting the extraordinary subject contained in them, namely, the love of God to (for) man.

Jesus-SECOND COMING “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” (1John: 3:2) Text, 1 John Chapter 3 (KJV) 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does Not Boast Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000

If we're going to have the kind of relationship with one another that God wants us to have, then we need to understand why Paul says, "Love does not boast, it is not proud."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. As most of you realize, & you husbands should remember, this Saturday is a very special day. It is Valentine's Day, & we are in the midst of a series of sermons from 1 Corinthians 13, the "Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 13:1-4, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samson: The Final Chapter, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 20, 2020

Samson went back to Philistine land twice, after his escape from Gaza , looking for love. He got more than he bargained for. When he met Delilah, and told her the secret of his strength, that led to the final chapter of his life.

Introduction: Samson, by this time, had survived a number of encounters with the Philistines, Israel’s enemy and rulers at the time. This final chapter of his life is not the best chapter, in that he fell into an enemy’s trap. That would cost him his sight, and led to the cost of his life. Even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

2 Kings Part 2 Chapter 6-10 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 15, 2023

Footnotes from Biblegateway.com

The Axe Head Recovered 6 Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too limited for us. 2 Please let us go to the Jordan and each of us take from there a beam, and let us make a place there for ourselves where we may live.” So he said, ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Daniel's Vision Of Future Events Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 25, 2022

Chapter 7 as a whole is probably the most important chapter dealing with end time prophecy in the Old Testament. In this chapter, the very course of future events was laid out for Daniel and his generation.

Tonight we are going to look at Daniel 7:1-14. Chapter 7 as a whole is probably the most important chapter dealing with end time prophecy in the Old Testament. In this chapter, the very course of future events was laid out for Daniel and his generation. Some of the events have already been ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

King Solomon

Contributed by Don Hutto on May 7, 2001

Study of three areas of King Solomon’s life taken from 2 Chronicles 1:1.

King Solomon 2 Chronicles 1:1 I. Introduction King Solomon is probably most familiar for his wisdom. We know that his wisdom was not earthly wisdom gleaned from years of experience and problem solving. Rather it was wisdom that was imparted to him by God. Solomon is additionally known for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The King Of Kings Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 30, 2013

Probably the most publicized event in the Bible is the second coming of Jesus the Christ and the establishing of His kingdom and the King of kings.

The King of kings and Lord of lords Revelation 19:11-21 The most publicized event in the Bible is the second coming of Jesus the Christ and the establishing of His kingdom. Here in this 19th chapter we get a glimpse of what this will be like. 1. The Second Coming See: Vs.1 “And Behold a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

'anointed For Service'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 30, 2023

'Anointed for service' - Leviticus chapters 8 verses 1-36 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: WASHING: sinful people need cleansing (vs 6) CLOTHING: inadequate people need equipping (vs 7-9) ANOINTING: ordinary people need consecrating (vs 10-12&23-24) SACRIFICING: pardoned people need fellowship (vs 14-30) SERMON BODY: Ill: • You all know Britain’s longest-reigning ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 8:1-36, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

The Triumphant King

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

Victory in Jesus through hard times.

With all the bad weather, I can’t imagine that I am the only one who has driven on ice. It can be incredibly frightening to hit a patch of ice. Why? Because you lose control of the car and slide, spin, and even crash into other people and objects. I remember clearly on Tuesday, February 19th, Amy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Law And Order - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 17, 2011

A study of chapter 28 of Isaiah verses 1 through 15

Isaiah 28: 1 – 29 Law And Order – Part 1 1 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower which is at the head of the verdant valleys, to those who are overcome with wine! 2 Behold, the Lord has a mighty and strong one, like a tempest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Following Jesus: Mark 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 1 of 16. In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 1.

Following Jesus (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/1/2017 ILL. I read a story earlier this week about a high-school graduate applying to college. As she filled out her application she came across a question that made her heart sink. “Do you see yourself as a leader or a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church