Sermons on Bad Kings:

Peace, He's Arrived!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 25, 2009

A look at why God chose shepherds to hear the news if the King of Kings birth.

When Jesus was born we read this in Luke’s gospel. (Luke 2:8-20). I don’t know about you, but one of the things I really enjoy and this may seem a little strange is a sudden change in the weather. It’s more fun if the wind changes and if the temperature drops all the better, my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Consummation: God Reigns

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 29, 2016

Jesus is returning as the king. He came in the cradle, died on the cross and will return as king.

Consummation: God Reigns Revelation 21-22 Rev. Brian Bill December 31-January 1, 2016 Now that Christmas is over, maybe people will start being nicer to each other again. Several years ago, I was at a store doing Christmas shopping and a lady told me that I was ignorant. I almost agreed with her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Troubler Of Israel

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 22, 2009

First-person monologue, as Elijah: the voice of God is not in the winds of popularity, nor the earthquake of instability, nor the fires of self-destruction. It is in the One in whom God has spoken and who will never leave us.

I’m so lonely. So desperately lonely. It’s been so long since l’ve seen a friendly face. So lonely. So completely alone. I feel … deserted. No one even cares whether I am alive or dead. After all I’ve done for them, would you not think that somewhere in Israel there would be a good word for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Let Bad Things Thwart Or Stop His Work? Lesson 12

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

How God works His plan in the face of evil

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jim Bakker’s sin collapsed PTL, the second most viewed TV channel. 2. Ignorance: A pastor is killed in his airplane in a snow storm (biggest soul winning church in Canada declined in numbers). 3. Argument: Pastor’s children disagree, fight and eventually the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

'amazing Place, Amazing Grace, Amazing Faith' Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 10, 2009

Learning from the bad guy who turned to Jesus in the nick of time...

Introduction Recently in the online Guardian Newspaper (UK) they did research to discover who the nation’s top 10 baddies were... Who do you think are in the nations top 10 baddie list? You may be surprised! (The congregation guesses who’s on the list...) Top 10 Scariest Baddies 1. White Witch ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

You Better Change Your Attitude Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2015

4 steps for turning a bad attitude into a good one (Material adapted from Les and Leslie Parrott's book, When Bad Things Happen to Good Marriages, chapter 4, One Bad Thing Every Good Marriage Can Improve, pgs. 69-80)

HoHum: Les and Leslie Parrott- It was the best wedding reception we’ve ever attended except that it wasn’t a wedding reception. This needs some explanation. One week earlier the bride backed out. There was no catastrophe, no dark secrets revealed. She simply wanted to put off the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Focused And Going Forward

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 24, 2010

What is the Kingdom of God? It is the place where Jesus is King! This is the main purpose of the Church to be a place where Jesus is King. Jesus Messiah, what a wonderful song. Messiah is the annointed King of Israel. The annointed King is Jesus.

Intro: In the past few weeks we have studied some of the lethal weapons that the devil will direct at us. I have said that these devices or schemes are designed to destroy, divide, distort what God has for us as believers. Jesus offers us life full. The devil offers life fractured. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who Wants To Die At 39?

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 11, 2007

A biographical study of King Hezeziah

Annual Sermons Volume 1 (Part 1) Copyright 1987 By Bob Marcaurelle Sermon 1 WHO WANTS TO DIE AT 39? (2 Kings 20:1-11) Most New Years cards wish us all sunshine and joy.” Secretly, we wish the same. Nervously we wonder if bad things might happen. But I remind you on this first Sunday of the New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Royalty Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 4, 2016

We all know the story of the Three Kings at Christmas, here is a story seldom told of the Two Kings

The Story of Royalty We all know the Story; we’ve heard it over and over again. If you close your eyes you can almost picture them. Riding their camels across the desert at night, the moon highlighting their royal robes and crowns against the stark desert sand. It is a very familiar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Dream Giver 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2009

Exposition of Daniel 2:1-23 about the king’s dream and command to tell dream and interpret it.

Text: Daniel 2:1-23, Title: The Dream Giver 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/22/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the sickly man who dreamed about pushing the rock… B. Background to passage: remember that the theme of the entire book is God’s sovereignty in a foreign land, as the children of Israel have begun ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Biggest Old Testament Scandal

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 24, 2023

Today when we watch the national news much of the time has to deal with scandals.

Scandals are not anything new to Washington D.C. In the past we have been made aware of: • Watergate scandal • Iran-Contra Affair Scandal • White Water Scandal • Bill Clinton–Monica Lewinsky Scandal • Chappaquiddick Scandal • Donald Trump Scandal • Joe Biden Scandal • Hunter Biden Scandal The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Fulfillment Of The Promise To David Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2022

David feels pretty embarrassed that he and his family are living in a cedar-paneled palace, while the sanctuary of the Lord is, well, just an elaborate tent.

Christmas Novena December 24 There is no special “O” antiphon today, because this evening the Church kind of stops its Advent preparation and sings “when the sun rises” we will see the Lord coming forth like a bridegroom from His chamber. So we heard the ancient tale from the days of the flawed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Catholic

All Things Work Together For Our Good

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD calls us and turns all things in our lives, whether good or bad, into good things.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you called according to His purpose? Yes. To endure both good and bad, for it will work together for my own good. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD calls us and turns all things in our lives, whether good or bad, into good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sign Of The End Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020

What will be the sign that the end of the age is upon us, that we're in the Great Tribulation, and the Kingdom of God is imminent?

What is the Sign of the End of the Age? Anybody know? As Jesus came to the end of his life and ministry, He was sitting with his disciples in Jerusalem as they marveled at the great buildings, and the huge stones that were used to construct the temple, when Jesus told them that a time would come ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:21-45, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, Daniel 8:14

Denomination: Bible Church

An Overview Of The Person And Work Of The Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 27, 2021

Our study in basic biblical doctrine continues as we devote our attention to the Supreme Subject of each book of the New Testament and the fulfillment of the promises of God written in the Old Testament, none other than the Lord Jesus Christ, our Great God, King, and Savior

Christianity is the life of the Son of God made living in man. Jesus Christ is the Supreme Subject of each New Testament book and the fulfillment of every promise and prophecy of God proclaimed in the Old Testament. He existed before all creation and came into creation to live as one of us, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Hebrews 1:8, Matthew 14:33, Colossians 1:16, Matthew 28:19, Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Mark 2:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist