Sermons on 1 Kings:

Recognize The King!

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 13, 2011

Palm Sunday is a time when we see Jesus enter into Jerusalem, BUT, did the people really see Jesus for the King He is, or the King they wanted Him to be?

RECOGNIZE THE KING (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) I have often wondered how many people would recognize Jesus if He were to walk amongst us today? Now I know that Jesus is “with us,” but that is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real King

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 22, 2009

A Sermon for Christ the King Sunday preached on 11/22/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa.

Today is Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday of the church year, so it would seem appropriate to sing the great hymn “Crown Him with Many Crowns”, and in addition, to talk about kingdoms. Today in our Gospel reading, we are taken into a conversation between two different kings. And it is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Angry King Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

The anger of Jesus was the righteous anger of a king who saw a system which deprived His people of their right to worship, and robbed them of what little wealth they possessed.

Boleslaus II was the king of the Polish Monarchy, but he didn't like the job. One day while hunting he slipped away from his companions and disguised himself as a common laborer in marketplace. He hired the use of his shoulders for carrying burdens for a few pence a day. A search was made, of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

The King In Tears Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

There is no doubt at all that Palm Sunday was one of the most emotion filled days of history. Jesus wept on other occasions, but his tears here say something different.

Little Bobbie listened with deep interest to the story of the Prodigal Son right up to the happy ending when the son returned; the fatted calf was killed, and the house was filled with music and dancing. Then he suddenly burst into tears. "Why what is the matter Bobbie?" exclaimed his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-48

The King Is Coming Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Apr 5, 2020

The King is coming to the world affected with COVID-19 pandemic. He is coming with the vaccine no scientist could come out with. He will heal the world of pain and pandemic. Happy Palm Sunday.

And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, ‘‘ Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.’’ (Matt.21:9) INTRODUCTION The King is coming to the world affected with COVID-19 pandemic. He is coming with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:9, Luke 18:36

Denomination: Charismatic

Christ The King

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 11, 2018

Today on Christ the King we recall that the essential character of kingship means personal allegiance to one person. To say Christ is King implies that we are subjects.

33B There’s a famous remark from a Modernist priest named Alfred Loisy: “Jesus came proclaiming the Kingdom, and what arrived was the Church.” Maybe his remark was a little like those T-shirts that say something like, “My parents went to the Grand Canyon and all I got was this lousy ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

The Anointed King Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

Mary gave up a lot to show her love for Jesus. It can be costly to be a disciple. To come before God the Father without fear, with our sins removed wiped clean to live forever in his presence far outweighs anything we might give up out of our love for him

We were discussing in our staff meeting this week the question of how you decide what to leave in your will, and to whom, when you die. As I was thinking about that I wondered how many of us have ever sat down and thought about what our priorities are in life; and when we come to write a will, to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

The King Of Truth

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 19, 2023

People often become obsessed with royalty because they need someone to look up to, to be part of something larger than themselves. But they are always disappointed.

We fought a war, once, to get rid of a king. Two hundred and twenty-two years ago Americans took up arms to win our independence from King George III of England. Some of the biggest issues were trade and taxes, sound familiar? “Fast Track” and IRS reform, 18th-century style. I suppose it’s always ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Warning For A King Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Aug 21, 2023

Nebuchadnezzar gets a warning

After Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were rescued from the furnace and promoted, Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream that needed an interpretation. His magicians, the Chaldeans, and soothsayers couldn’t interpret the dream, but remembered that Daniel could. Daniel had accurately interpreted a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:20-26

Kings And Kingdoms

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 21, 2023

All governments, good and bad alike, are earthly, not heavenly. These “kings” are temporary, not permanent.

How many of you have gone to a Hallowe'en party recently? I've been to some: harvest parties, and some Trunk or Treat gatherings. It always looks like people are having a terrific time. And there are always some great costumes, heroes and princesses and warriors and animals and people from ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The King And I

Contributed by Michael Blitz on May 25, 2024

Isaiah comes before the King, and sees His Holiness

There are certain life and history events that stick out, just by mentioning a year. It’s Memorial day, so if I say 1941, I would think about half of you would know the DATE that will live in infamy, December 7 - the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I don’t do this often, but let me impress my boys. For ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Follow The King

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 17, 2025

When Christ is the cornerstone of the church and its foundation is the word of God in action, the church will grow and will weather the greatest storms.

As we spoke about the word “fear” last week, it doesn’t connote running from God because of dread but running to God, clinging to Him, loving, and serving Him. The fear or reverence of the Lord is our response to His love, His majesty, holiness, as well as His wrath. This kind of fear is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born To Be King Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 28, 2025

As Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate He was asked if He was a king. Jesus is the King of kings, and Lord of lords, but His kingdom is not of this world. It is a kingdom of truth, and those who would be part of it must love the truth.

Title: Born to be King Text: John 18:33-40 Now if you remember from last time, Jesus is on trial before Pontius Pilate. The Chief Priests and Pharisees have had a sham of a trial, and they accused Jesus of blasphemy… They want Him dead, but they don’t want to be the ones to kill Him because ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-40, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Servant King

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 11, 2025

This is good for Palm Sunday or any other Sunday. Jesus rides into town a humble King when people were expecting a conquering king... But Jesus conquered not through force but by being a humble servant..

INTRODUCTION (Walk slowly onto the platform with a thoughtful look. Pause.) If you knew your death was only days away, how would you spend your final week? Would you be hiding? Crying? Maybe you would be trying to bargain with God? Not Jesus… He rode into Jerusalem… And He didn’t ride in all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcoming The King Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 12, 2025

On Palm Sunday Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey and in doing so, presented himself to the people of Jerusalem as king. We also come to similar defining moments. We too must decide how we will receive Jesus -- and the consequence of our decision is incalculable.

Last week, King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Italy. They met the president of Italy. They met the prime minister of Italy. They met the pope. Then King Charles was invited to give a speech to the Italian parliament. Then King Charles and Queen Camilla were invited to a state banquet ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Baptist