Sermons on God As King:

#1 - A King On The Way To The Cross Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 9, 2016

How do I know God cares? What is the difference between confession and repentance?

Luke 18:31 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, "We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. 32 He will be handed over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him, spit on him, flog him and kill him. 33 On the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Holiness

Psalm 24 - The King Comes Home Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 12, 2019

This psalm speaks of the coming of the Chief Shepherd. Tradition says it was composed by David and sung when he brought the ark from the house of Obed-edom to mount Zion.

May 21, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 24 (KJV) Title: The King Comes Home A psalm of David. Psalm 24 (KJV) 1 The earth is the LORD'S, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. 2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. 3 Who shall ascend ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

David - A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 16, 2012

What made David a man after God's own heart - despite the "Bathsheba affair"

Why did God choose David as king? Last Monday, Jackie speaking at our Prayer and Praise chose to speak on the passage in which God commissions Samuel to anoint David King in place of Saul. And I went away thinking: So why did God choose David? In St Paul's sermon at Pisidan Antioch, in which he ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Last Straw Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

It wasn’t enough that Saul had Go’s Spirit within him. He also needed to respond to the Spirit’s prompting with obedience. We need to listen to God’s voice and respond as he would have us respond. "Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed tha

When you think about it, being a Christian is a simple thing at one level, but it’s a multifaceted thing at another. And it’s so easy to get confused about what matters. At one level all you need is faith in Jesus Christ. At another level you need to be in a Church, you need to read your Bible. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

Witchcraft Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003

Saul continues to disobey God, this time by resorting to witchcraft. But God never abandons his people. He has a king prepared who’s a man after his own heart, who’ll restore the fortunes of Israel: David, the shepherd boy, who’s become a great warrior th

What we find as we read through the books of 1&2 Samuel is a mix of battle narratives and character studies. The action sequences are important because they show how the nation of Israel emerges as a force to be reckoned with, but often it’s in the character studies that we find the points of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Life And Message Of Jesus The Promised Saviour And King Series

Contributed by Ed Cheng on Jun 21, 2021

Jesus teaches about God's kingdom and that someday, he will rule forever as prophesied in scripture. Jesus is the promised saviour and king we are waiting for. He proves this by his resurrection and gives his disciples a final message and mission in the Great Commission.

Ask and Receive: Teachings on Prayer One day, Jesus was praying by himself and when he had finished praying, his disciples came to him and said, “Jesus, teach us how to pray.” Jesus said, “When you pray, pray like this. ‘Father, may your name be honoured. Come and set up your kingdom so what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48, Acts 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surely This Was The Son Of God (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 27, 2003

Something happened the day Jesus was crucified that turned a callous Roman Centurion into a worshipper at the cross. It was something he "saw" and something he "heard." But what?

OPEN: Years ago when I was in Bible college, a movie premiered in the movie theatres that some friends of mine and I wanted to attend. What struck me as I watched, were the powerful images of Christianity in the movie. The movie? It was called "The Poseidon Adventure." How many of you have seen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listen To God And Obey His Loving Direction

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2024

Listen to God in the first place, and maybe God won’t have to bail you out of bad situations that you create for yourself.

Saturday of the First Week in Course 2023 Today’s Gospel is one of the most gripping portrayals of Jesus’s ministry we have from St. Mark. Why is that? In just five verses, we see Jesus, in the area of Capernaum, teaching a large crowd in one of his favorite amphitheaters, a natural one by the Sea ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17, 1 Samuel 9:1-19, 1 Samuel 10:1

Denomination: Catholic

Seeing Life Through God’s Eyes

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 5, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 15: 1 – 34

1 Kings 15: 1 – 34 Seeing life through God’s Eyes 15 In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah. 2 He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Maachah the granddaughter of Abishalom. 3 And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Theology Of King David

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 7, 2024

Series on the Life of David

Title: The Theology of King David Scripture: Psalm 19 Type: Expository series Life of David Where: GNBC 9-8-24 Intro: What do you get when you combine a little brother, a shepherd boy, a poet and musician, a hero, a giant killer, a soldier, a mercenary, a husband, a king, a killer, an ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Us A King! Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

The cry for a king in 1 Samuel 8 was not merely a political request; it was a spiritual rebellion.

GIVE US A KING! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Supporting Texts: Hosea 13:10-11, Deuteronomy 17:14-20, Romans 12:2, Judges 8:22-23, John 18:36 INTRODUCTION: The cry for a king in 1 Samuel 8 was not merely a political request; it was a spiritual rebellion. Israel had been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 18, 2022

This message draws observations and principles from David's encounter with Saul in the cave were DAvid spares Saul's life.

“Tale of Two Kings” One waited on God, the other didn’t. Introduction The historical narrative style of literature comprises nearly half of the Bible. 43% God chose to reveal Himself in the context of relationships, not a theological text. We best understand relationships through story. Everyone ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Fall Of King Saul

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 19, 2001

The fall of King Saul could happen to us all.

INTRO: AMALEK & AMALEKITES The Amalekites were an ancient wandering tribe descended from Esau’s grandson Amalek <Gen. 36:12,16; 1 Chr. 1:36>. They roamed widely throughout the territory which was later later settled by the people of Israel. The primary region of the Amalekites was in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Want A King

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

On Palm Sunday, the people wanted Jesus to be their king, but on their terms. Much has not changed.

Introductory Considerations 1. Don’t you wish you had been there? Standing along the side of the road waiting and watching Jesus come in the holy city of Jerusalem, into the place where He would establish His rule. People shouting and waving palm branches, even laying their cloaks on the road to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed