Sermons on King Joram:

Are You Fired Up Or Fizzled Out?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014

This is a look at the life of Asa, seeing how he started his walk with God fired up, but ended fizzled out. It's a good warning to us to maintain our first-love for Christ.

ARE YOU FIRED UP OR FIZZLED OUT? 2 Chron. 14:2-16:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two Aggie cowboys, Wally and Dallas, each bought a horse and they rode them together for the summer. When winter came, they didn’t want to pay to have them stabled for the winter. 2. Instead, they decided to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hero Of The Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 14, 2014

We see the problems and issues presented in Revelation 2-3. We see the solution presented in Revelation 4-5. The solution is simple: Focus on Jesus Christ our Ultimate Hero.

HERO OF THE CHURCH REVELATION 4:1-5:14 INTRODUCTION… Adapted from “Comic Book Character” by David A Zimmerman, IVP 2004, pgs 10-11 Our Western pop culture is shaped by superheroes whether you realize it or not. Superheroes have cemented their place in the American cultural ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Takes More Than 'just A Little Talk With Jesus' To Make It Right

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 20, 2013

If God did not spare Israel for transgressing the covenant, He won't let anyone else either. True repentance will turn God's anger and covenant curses for disobedience away. But this must be more than a temporary matter

Don’t Make Jesus a One-Night Stand 2 Kings 22-23 2 Chronicles 34-35 The spiritual condition of Judah at the time Josiah took the throne of the kindom was deplorable. His grandfather Manasseh had ruled for 55 years, and apart from repenting of the evil late in his reign, Manasseh was the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean For Christians That Jesus Was Born "King Of The Jews"?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2013

A look at how the Jews' rejection of Jesus opened the door for our salvation.

The Storyline: - We’re going to be relatively brief in this first part and then spend a little more time on the later parts. 1. Jesus is born “King of the Jews.” - Matthew 1:1-17; Matthew 2:1. - Notice that He is born King of the Jews. There is nothing else He needed to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Chasing Mirages!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 4, 2013

Victory and success offered through ‘worldly methods’ would perish like the morning mist! The Good Shepherd said, “I will take you to green pastures and still waters.” Do you hear me? Stop chasing mirages!

Stop Chasing mirages! 1 Chronicles 28:1”Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders of Israel: the officers of the tribes and the captains of the divisions who served the king, the captains over thousands and captains over hundreds, and the stewards over all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Does Pleasure Never Seem To Last? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the first message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the pursuit of pleasure and how it can squeeze God out of our lives..

Dear Diary, “Why does pleasure never seem to last?” That question is at the heart of America’s relentless pursuit of pleasure. Americans are constantly moving from one thing to another in hope of finding something that will provide pleasure that doesn’t fade away. As I was ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Hear It, But Just Don’t Apply It Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the third message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines how often know the right thing to do but just don't do it.

Dear Diary, I want to do what’s right, I listen to wisdom from others but when it comes to applying it in my life, I fail miserably. Every one of us has at one time or another found ourselves in a situation where we knew the right thing to do and just didn’t do it. It is these times ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Need Relationships? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the fourth message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines why God has wired us to need and desire relationships.

Dear Diary, “Every time I open myself up for a relationship I get kicked in the teeth. Why do we need relationships? Why should take the risk of being hurt again?” If you are like me you have been hurt and betrayed by someone you thought was your friend. These experiences really cause ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bottom Line: The Way I See It Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the final message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the conclusion Solomon reaches after all of his different pursuits.

Dear Diary, “My life resembles a train wreck, I wish I could get some advice on how to get everything back on track before it’s too late.” There is some great wisdom in nursery rhymes. Consider the words of this timeless classic. “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Killing Giants Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Dec 10, 2013

Everyone will face giants. But God has prepared us to take down every giant we meet.

Killing Giants 1 Samuel 17 No matter how long you’ve been a Christian or how much faith you possess, you will still have opposition in your life. You can be the nicest, sweetest, gentlest, kindest and most caring individual the world has ever seen, and there will still be somebody the next ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Royal Birth

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 22, 2013

A Royal Birth - Christmas Sermon (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A Birth! A Boy! A Prince! A King! SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you have just gotten into the Christmas spirit; • Let me apologise because I want you to turn your mind back to the summer. • To a certain date July 22nd; • And to a certain time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Aug 23, 2011

JESUS IS THE MESSIAH- THE SAVIOUR AND THE ANOINTED KING

WHO IS JESUS? As a partial fulfilment for their BA degree, a group of students at UoJ were given an extended essay to do a research paper on the topic: ‘Who is Jesus?’ As part of their research strategy, they used the participant observation methodology. Time came for their essays to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Stir Us Up, Lord

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 19, 2010

Christ is the Servant King

The Sunday before the first Sunday in Advent is known as either Christ the King, the Reign of Christ, or the very prosaic Sunday next before Advent. When I was growing up it was also known as ‘Stir-up Sunday’, because in the Anglican tradition the collect appointed for the Sunday next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: *other

Turning Weakness Into Strength

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 4, 2011

Jesus said that His strength is perfected in our weakness. If we acknowledge our weakness, He can use it for His glory!...

Turning Weakness into Strength April 3, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust in the Lord to be our strength when ours have failed. Focus Passage: I Samuel 13:15-23 Supplemental Passage: And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of The Righteous Branch Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 20, 2011

Jesus is the King we need.

[If you would like a sermon sent to you each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com.] THE PROMISE FULFILLED “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5

Denomination: Baptist