Sermons on Josiah Was A Godly King:

Earth’s Best Days Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The best days are yet to come when Jesus returns and reigns on earth for 1,000 years, as described in Revelation 19 and 20.

Have you ever watched a movie where the hero makes an epic comeback? Well, guess what? We're part of a story where the ultimate hero, Jesus, is going to make the most epic comeback ever. And the best part? We get to be part of it. Let's check out Revelation 19 and 20 to see what's up. After an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21, Revelation 20:1-10

Topics: King's Return, Prophecy, End Times, Hopeful Future

Politicians Will Not Save Us

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2024

Every few years something happens to remind us we should never put our trust in princes, or politicians, but only in our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Friday of the fifteenth week in course 2024 (7/19) It’s not possible for me to read the Scriptures today and ignore what happened just a week ago in Pennsylvania. I do believe that God, perhaps through angelic suggestion, arranged things so that the bullet missed the candidate’s head by a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8, Isaiah 38:10-16, Isaiah 38:1-22, 1 Samuel 21:2-7, Psalm 146:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Christmas: Gifts Of The Magi (Frankincense) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024

In Matthew 2, the wise men bring the newborn Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Share the meaning and significance of these precious gifts with your congregation this Christmas! Part two: Frankincense.

The Gifts of the Magi (Frankincense) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/17/2017 If you’re just joining us, we’re using the three Sundays leading up to Christmas to talk about Christmas presents. No, we’re not taking turns reading our Christmas wish-lists. Rather, we’re taking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

"we're All One Family"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 15, 2023

Prejudice is a social evil present in every culture of our fallen world. It is holding negative attitudes towards others based on generalizations and stereotypes, resulting in discrimination. It is forming conclusions without consulting the facts.

The Apostle Paul affirms the unity and diversity of all nations in Acts 17. He was addressing Greeks who regarded themselves as superior race. Race matters only to racists; the rest of us care about character. It is distressing how people have twisted this passage to justify segregation. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Congregational

David, The "Lamp Of Israel!”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2022

Looking into David’s heart & actions & reactions, God’s Word proclaims that David was “a man after God’s own heart.” And God declared that one day a descendant of David would be the promised Messiah.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Samuel 21:15 17; Romans 8:28 A. As some of you know, most preachers spend quite a bit of time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-17, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

A Royal Visitor

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 20, 2023

Are you ready for the king's visit?

It had been just another Sabbath, so to speak, when it all began. Zechariah the priest had been doing it all his life, coming up to the temple in Jerusalem, just like his father and grandfather before him, all the way back to when Haggai and Zerubbabel had finally gotten the people to rebuild the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

False Security

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 4, 2023

No form of government can make up for the peoples’ failure to obey and honor God.

It’s amazing which lessons we learn from our parents and which ones we don’t, isn’t it? Considering that I quit making my bed every day the minute I moved out, my mother would be amazed to realize how many lessons I do remember. One of my favorites is from a time when I think I was about 7 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Exodus 18:17-22, Judges 2:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following Jesus Discipleship Basics (Mlk Day Sermon) Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 14, 2024

John 1:43-51, let us embrace the call to follow Jesus, seeking a profound knowing that transcends our doubts. United Methodist discipleship invites us into a journey of following.

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Year B: “Following” Sermon Series Back 2 the Basics January 14, 2024 John 1:43-51. Following Jesus Discipleship Basics 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." ”The next day Jesus decided to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: United Methodist

David: A Man After God's Heart (4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 20, 2020

The Bible tells us that David was a man after God's heart, yet he commited a terrible sin when slept with Bathsheba and killed Uriah. In 2 Samuel 11, we discover that David had a selfish heart, scheming heart, and sorrowful heart.

David: A Man after God’s Heart (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/13/2016 The Bible is full of heroes. These biblical heroes don’t wear colorful capes or costumes, but they instill us with hope, optimism, and faith. They were men and women who overthrew kingdoms, stood ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Christian Church

Slipping By Degrees

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 27, 2022

King Saul started well, but ultimately shipwrecked his faith. God's Word is given to us so that we may learn and avoid the pitfalls of the enemy.

Slipping by Degrees Text: 1 Samuel 13:5-14, 1 Samuel 15:1-35 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING One of the saddest things to see, at least to me, is someone who - by all appearances seemed to be a Christian, fall into sin and apostasy. Not let me make that clear… I said, someone who “seemed” to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14, 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"five Stones For My Child"

Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022

Sermon for Father's Day

"Five Stones for My Child" 1 Samuel 17 A sermon for 6/19/22 – Father’s Day Pastor John Bright 1 Samuel 17 “40 Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 4:14-15, Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Check And Checkmate

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 5, 2020

Jesus stumps the religious leaders who try to trap Him with questions about His authority. We need a Christ with authority from heaven, not earth. As Christians we battle against our flesh, which wants to follow the rules of the world were it is king instead of Christ.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) “Check and Checkmate” You ever play chess? I’ve played it all of a handful of times. It’s on a board similar to a checkerboard, but it has all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Rebellion Leads To Rejection

Contributed by Darell Houseton on Nov 6, 2020

Saul controlled his fate. He could have stayed on course and followed the Instruction given him by God through Samuel, but instead he gave us an example of the RESULTS OF REBELLION, and REBELLED against the Lord’s command.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:24-28New International Version (NIV) 24 Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned. I violated the Lord’s command and your instructions. I was afraid of the men and so I gave in to them. 25 Now I beg you, forgive my sin and come back with me, so that I may worship the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:24-28