Sermons on Ideal King:

Whole Lot Of Shaking Goin’ On!

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Dec 14, 2016

God's ways are hard to understand at times.

Introduction: Pastor Owen Bourgaize relates this personal anecdote: Sometimes His ways are hard to understand at the time, I can offer a personal example: Teenage children can be quite a trial, even a pain! 25 years ago my son was! He was keen on old vehicles that he intended to renovate. Against ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Visit Of The Wisemen Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2017

The wise men came to Jerusalem during the time when Herod was king. One thing that Herod did not want was competition. When these wise men showed up in Jerusalem, it created quite a stir and Herod had his curiosity peaked.

-4 BC- Jerusalem and Bethlehem Visit of the Wisemen (Numbers 24:17) Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem. (Matthew 2:1) The wise men came to Jerusalem during the time when Herod was king. One thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Christmas Star Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 17, 2017

The star of Betleham shown were all could see it. Christians are called to be like the Christmas star, sharing the light of Christmas before Christ's enemies, all their community and to all Kingdom seekers.

Being A Christmas Star Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for Christmas trees to be crowned with a star on the top, with lights which shine like stars wonderfully scattered all about. The star is often an important symbol of the Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God For The Monarchy Of Our Merciful King Jesus

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2020

King Jesus will do away with all power and authority. Thank God!

November 22, 2020 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came by a man, the resurrection of the dead also is going to come by a man. 22 For as in Adam they all die, so also in Christ they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Defining Moment

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 27, 2021

There will be moments in our lives when our choice will determine the direction of our lives. That was the situation for the people of Jerusalem on the day when Jesus entered the city on a donkey.

INTRODUCTION All of us are making choices all the time. Most of the choices are completely inconsequential. But sometimes the choices are really important. A long time ago I taught some lessons on business ethics. I read various books on business ethics and based my lessons on them. One book ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Zechariah 9:9, Hebrews 3:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

When God Became King Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2023

Jesus proved He was the King of Kings through His birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection. Many just refused to see it!

Sermon: Palm Sunday - How Jesus (God) became King! Thesis: Jesus proved He was the King of Kings through His birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection. Many just refused to see it! Scripture Texts: John 12: 1-19 Jesus Anointed at Bethany 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Men Still Seek Him Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 19, 2021

The wise men went on a journey to find the Christ Child. You can make that journey as well.

Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-19–2021 White Christmas Let’s start this morning with a trivia question. What’s the number one selling Christmas song of all time? [Slide] You’re right! “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby is not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pomp And Circumstance

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Palm Sunday, the entrance of Jesus announcing the long-awaited Messiah, the King of the Jews

Background to passage: Sometimes called the Christ Hymn, it’s Paul’s passage about the person of Jesus, his incarnation/humiliation, death, and exaltation. Since today is Palm Sunday, I want to look at one aspect of the entrance of Jesus into the city - his kingship. At least some of the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Revelation 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Dethrone Him? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 1, 2022

William Barclay wrote, “There is no escape from a personal decision in regard to Jesus; we must ourselves decide what we will do with him, accept him or reject him.”

What Will You Do With Jesus? Will You Dethrone Him? John 19:1-22 Introduction William Barclay wrote, “There is no escape from a personal decision in regard to Jesus; we must ourselves decide what we will do with him, accept him or reject him.” What will you do with Jesus? As we have explored ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work Six Rest One! (Labor Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

We all have different ideas about what would be the ideal life, and we all strive to acquire it. We will never have the ideal life until we get to heaven.

Some say that heaven will not be heaven for some people. Illus: That reminds me of the story one of the fellows in church told me. He told me that Bill, Ron, and Jack all died and went to heaven. When they got there, they discovered the most beautiful golf course they had ever seen. St. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is God A Tiger Parent?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 26, 2011

Ideally, when a Christian's profession and practice meet... it's a match.

Title: Is God a “Tiger” Parent? Text: Matthew 21:23-32 Thesis: Ideally, when a Christian’s profession and practice meet… it’s a match! Introduction The meat of our story today is about a father who had two sons whom he asked to work in his vineyard. Adrian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surrounded By Something Better - Funeral Message For Charles Shirah

Contributed by Danny Janes on Jan 9, 2013

Funeral message for a male believer. Ideal for an avid sports fan.

SURROUNDED BY SOMETHING BETTER Funeral Message for Charles Shirah Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 As I started to prepare for Charles funeral today – there was a passage of scripture that just kept coming to my mind. That’s not really odd itself. But the unusual thing was that I’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Killing Lions-Killing The Lion Of Despair Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 18, 2017

Kill the lions of despair that are keeping you from God’s ideal.

Title: Killing Lions-The Lion Of Despair Date: 7/12/15 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Peter 5.8-9 CT: Kill the lions of despair that are keeping you from God’s ideal. [Screen 1] FAS: Recently I watched a program on the Animal Channel that showed a herd of buffalo and six lions. The lions were plotting to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

The King And The Peasant Girl - Christ And The Church

Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 19, 2006

The Song of Songs is a poetic love story between a King and a lowly country girl, which uses exotic and striking language. It celebrates love and affection between a man and a woman that cuts across class barriers. But what did God intend in including it

Personally I’m not much of a gardener; at best you could call me a ‘weed exterminator.’ But I certainly enjoy walking round a beautiful garden. What are the ingredients needed for a successful garden? I guess, the soil must be suitable, and needs to be plenty of water, sun and shelter. For a garden ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He's My King Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008

The Whole world can reject Him and Jesus is still the King! Men today can do as they please and Jesus is still King! Folks can live as they please and Jesus is still King and He will still have the last word! The only question that remains

“He’s My King” John 12:12-19 It is now late March, and the Feast of the Passover is near. We are now in the last week of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist