Sermons on King Henry Iii:

Temple Dedication (1 Kings 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 20, 2025

What can we learn from the temple's dedication by Solomon? Let's look at 1 Kings 8.

How did Solomon dedicate the temple to the Lord and bless the people to His service? Who does the temple ultimately picture? Let’s begin in 1 Kings 8. How did Solomon bring the sacred box containing the engraved stones of the covenant, the ten commandments, into the temple? Then Solomon assembled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Conditional Promises (1 Kings 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 22, 2025

Do we have conditional promises in regard to obedience? Let's begin in 1 Kings 9.

What are the consequences of obedience and disobedience to God? Is obedience no longer required under a new covenant? Let’s look at 1 Kings 9. What were the blessings Solomon would receive, if he would walk before God? When Solomon had finished the building of Yahweh’s house, the king’s house, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Imperfect King (2 Samuel 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 30, 2025

Was David very imperfect but had one important quality? Let's look at 2 Samuel 3.

Did David continue his legacy of faith? Was he a man with large faults, but even larger faith? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 3. Did David feel entitled to take more wives? Is polygamy selfish, where wives lack a husband’s exclusive companionship? Is narcissistic privilege a problem with human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

King At Last (2 Samuel 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 2, 2025

Is God's timing often a lesson in patience and trust? Let's look at 2 Samuel 5.

Did David have to wait 14-15 years after Samuel anointed him king? Must we also learn to patiently wait on God’s timing? Were David’s marriages a blind spot? Have we ever discovered any blind spots? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 5. Was David finally anointed king for the third time, over all Israel? How ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Victories And Tragedy Of King Solomon The Wise

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Today we’re looking at the saga of King Solomon of Israel, the decisions he made, the impact he had, and the legacy he left behind. How did Solomon impact Old Testament history?

Today we’re looking at the saga of King Solomon of Israel, the decisions he made, the impact he had, and the legacy he left behind. How did Solomon impact Old Testament history? What were some historical and cultural facts that played into Solomon’s reign as king? And what larger biblical themes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:20-21, 1 Kings 3:9, 1 Kings 11:11-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Tell Shepherds And Ignore Kings?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2024

Why did God announce the birth of His Son to humble shepherds and ignore informing kings?

“In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

King Saul Dies In Battle With The Philistines Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

He keeps saying, "Who am I to harm the Lord's anointed?" But finally, it comes to its final point here. It says that the Philistines, this enemy nation, right near Israel, they are attacking Israel. There's there's a huge battle going on. And many were slaughtered.

Have you ever had a loved one in your family pass away? Can anyone relate? I think we've all probably had someone pass. And for some of us, it was someone we loved dearly. That's so incredibly hard. Then again maybe we don't have a good relationship with our parents or with our moms. ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

David Is Named King Of Judah In Hebron Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

David had waited such a long time, for God’s promise given to him through the prophet Samuel. The promise was simple: You will be king. The moment has come, and David becomes King at Hebron over the tribe of Judah.

David trusted God for years and years. He trusted God as his enemies closed in around him. He trusted God as he lived in caves. He trusted God even when he was alone and on the run. He trusted God when Saul tried to kill him. He trusted God when he was an outcast. At last, the time had come. David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Our Soon Coming King Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 8, 2025

Jesus Christ, our soon coming King, will return in power and glory to reign forever and to reward every believer who remains faithful to the end.

JESUS OUR SOON COMING KING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 22:12-13 Key Verse: “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” (Revelation 22:12) Supporting Texts: Acts 1:9-11; Matthew 24:30-31; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divided Nation (1 Kings 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 28, 2025

How could the sins of one man divide a nation? Let's look in 1 Kings 12.

What led to Jeroboam joining Israel as king? Why did Rehoboam remain only as Judah’s king? What is more important than geography in worshipping God? Let's begin in 1 Kings 12. How did the older, wiser elders of Israel counsel Rehoboam? And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Believing A Lie (1 Kings 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 29, 2025

Should we check everything preached to us against the Bible? Let's look at 1 Kings 13.

Should we believe those who claim to have a message from an angel, or obey the word of God? Let’s begin in 1 Kings 13. What dangerous mission did an unnamed man of God embark upon? Did he make a prophecy of Josiah, over 300 years in advance? A man of God came from Judah to Bethel by a revelation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Space To Repent (1 Kings 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 7, 2025

Does God give us space to repent? Let's look at 1 Kings 20.

Did God show mercy to Ahab in the hope of repentance? Does God also give us a chance to repent? Let’s look at 1 Kings 20. What did king Ben-Hadad of Aram do to Israel and king Ahab? Now Ben-Hadad the king of Syria [Aram] gathered all his forces together; thirty-two kings were with him, with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Popular Lies (1 Kings 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2025

Do we perpetuate popular lies or God's truth? Let's look at 1 Kings 22.

Did King Jehoshaphat want to hear the truth rather than popular, lying flattery? Should we follow the crowd or God and His Word like Micaiah? Let’s look at 1 Kings 22. Did a large number of false prophets encourage Ahab contrary to God’s will? Are there false church leaders today who would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Moab Rebels (2 Kings 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 13, 2025

Should we seek God's wisdom before making decisions? Let's look at 2 Kings 3.

Do we rush into decisions without God’s wisdom or habitually seek God’s guidance? Did God provide for a loyal king? Is it important to discern between a preacher of truth and a false prophet? Let’s look at 2 Kings 3. Did Israel and Judah join in battle against Moab, a rebel tributary state? Do we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Chariots Of Fire (2 Kings 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 17, 2025

Are heaven's armies ready to fight for us? Let's look at 2 Kings 6.

Does God care about small things like lost tools? Does God give insight about hidden things? How great are heaven’s armies? Let’s look at 2 Kings 6. Had the number of disciples of the prophets grown to where they needed more space? Did God bless Elisha over a lost tool? And the sons of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist