Sermons on Ahab As A Wicked King:

1 Kings 17:2-16

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022

Elijah is perplexed but God provides his daily bread

1 Kings 17:2-16 We left Elijah last Sunday having given a weather report and then promptly disappearing. You could be left thinking is that it? An appearance, a disappearance and we sit back for the next three and half years and wonder if it is going to rain today? Well, the next three and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The King Is Returning Home With Expectations

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 5, 2004

Jesus focuses on our expectations prior to His coming and at His coming

November 7, 2004 Luke 19:11-27 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Is There No God In Israel? Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

God still speaks. His prophets are still available. His Spirit still leads. But will we listen? Or will we, like Ahab and Ahaziah, choose voices that entertain but cannot save? Let us always remember—there IS a God in Israel.

IS THERE NO GOD IN ISRAEL? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 22:1-8, 2 Kings 1:1-3 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-7; Jeremiah 2:13; Isaiah 30:1-2; James 1:5; Psalm 20:7 INTRODUCTION: In the days of Israel’s monarchy, God made Himself available to guide, instruct, and protect His people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-8, 2 Kings 1:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Herod - How Deniers Find Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 15, 2014

Herod was a wicked man and an evil king. But you don't have to kill baby Jesus to end up in hell. You just have to deny him.

Herod - How Deniers Find Jesus Matthew 2:19-20 Today’s message takes a somber tone. This is our third message on the subject of Finding Jesus. Today, we look at Herod who was seeking Jesus but for the wrong reason. As we know, Herod was seeking Jesus to kill him. He demonstrates for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Wants To See You

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 14, 2021

Christians, especially, must always remember those who have stood with them, honouring their memory and the kinship they have shared during hard times.

“David said, ‘Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?’ Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David. And the king said to him, ‘Are you Ziba?’ And he said, ‘I am your servant.’ And the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah's Breakthrough Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 18, 2020

Elijah was a prophet of God called out of obscurity to confront a wicked King and Queen of Israel. He became one of Israel’s most famous prophets and helped bring a breakthrough for the nation of Israel.

Video Transition: The Squirrel Story and the healing of our land. Just because we see the problems does not mean we are the ones who have to fix or can fix the problems. Why because God is the one who ultimately is the problem solver – whether it’s the provision of food and water in a national ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, 1 Kings 17:1-24, James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wicked Men Instruments To Serve God’s Own Purpose

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 10, 2026

This morning let us recognize a spiritual tactic of God using wicked men as instruments to serve His purpose.

Apostle John has written one of the Gospels recorded in the New Testament. His account of the life of Jesus of Nazzreth differs from the other accounts due to the main theme of which John tries to speak to the reader. When we compare the four accounts of the life of Jesus we find each told their ...read more

Scripture: John 11:49-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Be Called By God's Name Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on May 16, 2001

First night (Monday) of a revival series focusing on 2 Chronicles 7:14.

So if you have your Bible, please turn with me to: Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If MY people which are called by MY name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek MY face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Un CorazÓn Que Concibe Imaginaciones Malvadas

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 7, 2020

El corazón humano es básicamente malvado, engañoso por encima de todas las cosas, y desesperadamente malvado: ¿quién puede saberlo? Guarda tu corazón con toda diligencia, porque de él salen los asuntos de la vida.

UN CORAZÓN QUE CONCIBE IMAGINACIONES MALVADAS "Y vio Dios que la maldad del hombre era grande en la tierra, y que todo designio de los pensamientos de su corazón era siempre malo" (Génesis 6:5) Los hombres juzgan nuestros pensamientos por nuestras obras y acciones, pero ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5, Proverbs 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-4(2016-17) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 25, 2016

4 of 7. Genesis records humanity's wanton wickedness & its repercussions.Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How does wickedness invite repercussion? 7 aberrations of wickedness that invite repercussion.

WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-IV—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Back in the day, before digitization, Tony & his best friend devised a brilliant & creative plan for mischief. They decided to break into the basement of the local dime store, but they did not plan to rob the place(Sunday School ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Traced Trapped Terminated

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 21, 2023

All culprits and criminals would be thoroughly searched and punished.

TRACED TRAPPED TERMINATED Isaiah 13:11 "Thus I will punish the world for its evil, And the wicked for their iniquity; I will also put an end to the arrogance of the proud. And abase the haughtiness of the ruthless." Do me a favor, circulate this devotion to all friends and colleagues. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pure In Heart (Psalm 73)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 6, 2026

What is the difference between a pure and a wicked heart?

What are some of the characteristics of a life devoted to God and one devoted to selfishness? Let’s look at Psalm 73. A Psalm by Asaph. (WEB) Do we respect pure hearts or envy the temporary wealth of the arrogant wicked? Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Jesus Is Our King Right Now: Is Jesus King Of Your Life?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 20, 2023

Jesus won our hearts, through His love and goodness. He is the perfect king. The king who makes you smile because he always does what’s right. He conquers our hearts through love. And right now many of us here would literally die for him. That’s an amazing thing.

What does it mean for one to be a King? It is to be unchallenged leader of a nation, or group of nations. There have been many kings and presidents and prime ministers and dictators and leaders on planet Earth. Many have longed for that position, and done anything to get power over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:32-38

Denomination: Salvation Army

People Let Me Tell You About My Best Friend

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021

There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

PEOPLE LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY BEST FRIEND PROVERBS 18:24 The RSV reads, “There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” This presents a contrast between fair-weather friends and those who are loyal through thick and thin. Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Pentecostal