Sermons on 2 Kings 4:8 37:

A Tale Of Two Kings Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Herod vs. Jesus. Which king will you follow?

Note: Sections of this sermon come from a sermon by Ray Pritchard and are used by permission A Tale of Two Kings I’ve always liked watching “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.” My favorite part is when he dresses up his little ugly dog like a reindeer. Maybe I like the movie so much because there’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8, Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

"An Audience With The King”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Aug 11, 2018

We need an Isaiah 6 moment. Let us also consider Isaiah’s situation our condition. Let us have a rediscovery, our own transformation and a revival for us and our family and our nation as well. The Lord allow us to have an audience with Him today

1In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. 3And one cried ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Ride Fit For A King

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 22, 2018

Jesus wants to be the most important thing in your life.

A RIDE FIT FOR A KING Text: Matt. 21:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: There was a Pastor's son who came to him and asked if he could use his Dad's car. His dad looked at the young man and said, "I'll let you use the car if you complete these three requirements. First, get your grades up. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Prophet, Priest, And King

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007

Three offices in the Old Testament required anointing: prophet, priest, and king. A unique characteristic of the Christ, is that he fulfills all three offices at once. Only Jesus holds all three offices.

(Other Scripture passages) 1 Kings: 17:17-24 Galatians 1:11:24 Psalm 30 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Our readings today show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The King Who Rules Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 29, 2019

Looking at the splendour and power of the Persian king, the author set the stage for his readers to appreciate the work of the unseen King who rules.

Last week Michael gave us an overview of the book of Esther. Let’s recap the timeline. Cyrus (559-530) Ezra 1:1 – 1st year of his reign over Babylon, allowed Jews to return Zerubbabel led the first returnees in 538 BC Started rebuilding altar/Temple but halted until 2nd yr Darius (Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Contrast Of Two Kings

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 30, 2012

The story of the Wise Men of Christmas shows the sharp contrast of two kings:King Jesus and King Herod. It also shows the sharp contrast of two Kingdoms.

The Contrast of Two Kings of Christmas Matthew 2 I. King Herod WAS: A. preoccupied with power, prestige and possessions B. preoccupied with paranoia and self-preservation. II. King Jesus IS still: A. filled with promise. B. filled with peace and paternal glory: Nazareth: “the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A King Forgotten And Foretold Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 17, 2013

God is the Holy One who expects his people to be holy just as he is holy, but at the same time he’s the God of irresistible grace who forgives us and promises to defend us and protect us from all the attacks of the evil one. But we have to remain faithful

A King Forgotten It’s a tragic story isn’t it? A nation chosen, indeed created, by God to be his special possession. A nation nurtured and helped along at every point. Rescued from captivity in Egypt, given the law to direct their daily lives, given priests and kings to guide them; and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Give Us A King Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

When it comes to the principle of choices, men are always impressed by what they see, but not God. He looks at the heart. The people of Israel selected a king based on the externals - but God was looking at the heart when he selected David.

Series: David - A Man After God’s Own Heart (An Intro: Give Us A King – The People’s Choice V/S God’s Choice) 1. 1 Samuel 16:1-14 16 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Is King And Priest Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 4, 2023

In Psalm 110:1-7, we learn about Jesus as king and priest.

Introduction You may have noticed that this year I have done shorter series of sermons rather than a lengthy exposition of a book of the Bible. Sometimes, I think it is helpful to mix things up more quickly and look briefly at different parts of the Bible. Today, I would like to begin a five-week ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Victorious Resurrected King Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2018

Because Jesus conquered sin, death, and the grave, He became the conquering King. As conquering King, Jesus does what conquering kings do.

The Victorious Resurrected King (Isaiah 53:12) 1. An elderly pastor was searching his closet for a tie before church one Easter Sunday. Deep the back of the closet, he discovered an egg carton with 3 eggs and 100--$1.00 bills. 2. “This must have something to do with Easter,” he thought. 3. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Was The Kings Cupbearer

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

God can turn the ordinary into the extra-ordinary

I Was the Kings CupBearer Neh 1:1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, 2 That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Love Song Of The King

Contributed by John Stevenson on Dec 26, 2004

A look at the Love Song of the King as found in Psalm 45.

THE LOVE SONG OF THE KING PSALM 45 For the choir director; according to the Shoshannim. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. (Psalm 45:1). This Psalm opens with a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Coming Warrior King Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 9, 2006

Like the cavalry to the rescue, Jesus comes riding back to earth on a white horse to wipe out the enemy and set up His kingdom. What does that mean to us as we find ourselves in need of rescue right here and now?

As we move into chapters 19 and 20 of The Book of the Revelation we can breathe a big sigh of relief. No more plagues and catastrophes, no more rebellion and evil ruling the planet. We transition from what’s going on in heaven and earth separately - to the two becoming one - as Jesus Christ returns ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

That's My King!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 24, 2006

There’s hope! The answers do not always come quickly, or come as we suppose is best, or come as we prefer – but the best answers come! The Hope (God Almighty) of the ages delivers!

A little over a month before he died, the famous atheist Jean-Paul Sartre (a French novelist, dramatist and philosopher) declared that he so strongly resisted feelings of despair that he would say to himself, “I know I shall die in hope.” Then in profound sadness, he would add, “But hope needs a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Behold Your King

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 11, 2008

Jesus Christ was first introduced to the people by John the Baptist as the Lamb of God. He was last introduced by Pilate as teh King of the Jews. Only if Pilate knew just how on course he was with that title.

Behold Your King John 19:19 Intro Jesus Christ was first introduced to the people by John the Baptist as “The Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” The last introduction of Jesus was performed by Pilate, the Roman governor. In presenting Jesus to the mob who clamored for his ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19

Denomination: Baptist