Sermons on King Melchizedek:

A Sad, Sad Ending Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 16, 2009

As we look at the death of King Saul we are confronted with the reality of our own death and the need to be ready. We also are reminded of the grieving that results from all losses.

Introduction: A. If you bring up the subject of death and you will get many different reactions from people. 1. Some can easily and readily talk about it, and others cannot. B. When you ask children about death, they say some interesting things. 1. A 7 year-old boy named Alan said this, “God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leavin' Town- But Not On A Jet Plane! Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 28, 2011

Once again, God give Ezekiel a dramatic presentation in order to communicate the fate of King Zedekiah and the nobles in Jerusalem. Ezekiel obeys and THEN is given the meaning of his visual aids.

VERSES 1-2: How to ruin your Spiritual Vision God begins this prophetic cycle with a reminder that the people Ezekiel is ministering to are rebellious. Further, their lack of response to Ezekiel’s message is based on their spiritual insensitivity which was brought on by their rebellion. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 12:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Action And Reaction Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 3, 2015

Joseph flees to Egypt with his family in order to protect them from the jealous wrath of King Herod. God's action of love has created a reaction of fear and violence

Matthew 2:13-23 “Action and Reaction” INTRODUCTION Usually the readings for a Sunday are rather positive in nature, but not this time. The story talks about exile, becoming an alien in a foreign land and the slaughter of innocent children. Lessons can be learned, though, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Giant Challenges

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2013

This is the eleventh of 31 lessons on The Story. David becomes the replacement for Saul as king. In so doing he must overcome "Giant Challenges" of Saul, Goliath, and an Impossible Friendship with Jonathan.

1. Ideal Football Player The coach at Auburn University - Shug Jordan - had asked his former Linebacker Mike Kollin if he would help his alma Mater do some recruiting. Mike said, "Sure, coach. What kind of player are you looking for?" The coach said, "Well Mike, you know there's that fellow, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Wants To Help Us Understand The Kingdom Of Heaven - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 10, 2022

King Jesus wants us to learn... 1. About His Lordship. 2. About His love. 3. About the lost. 4. About living in His light.

Jesus Wants to Help Us Understand the Kingdom of Heaven - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 10, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13 to focus on another of the Lord's parables. Jesus used these simple, earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Still And Watch

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 3, 2020

The record of King Jehoshaphat learning about a planned invasion of Judah provides an example of how we are to respond when we feel overwhelmed and unprepared when we are attacked.

Take your bibles and turn to 2 Chronicles 20. We’re going to start in verse 17 and then we’re going to back up and get into the chapter a little bit. (17) Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will You Do With Christ Child? Christmas!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2019

This sermon looks at the motives of four different Christmas characters of why they came to Christ and what they went away with once they left. The characters are the shepherds, the soldiers, King Herod and the Magi.

What Will You Do With The Christ Child? Mathew 1:18-2:1-12 Luke 2:4-18 12/22/2019 Let’s see what type of groups we are made up of this morning. Suppose you went to a restaurant and ordered something, but when they brought the dish to you, it was not made the way you had ordered it. How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-18, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Men Walk With God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 23, 2018

Great things happen when Men Walk With God. Last week we talked about Enoch and Noah. This week we will talk about Abraham and King David.

Micah 6:8 ESV - He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? INTRODUCTION • Last week I delivered the first of a two part series called “When Men Walk With God”. Some of the points we covered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Galatians 3:10-29, Acts 13:22-23, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Significance Of His Kingship Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 20, 2018

Psalm 2 holds a proclamation of celebration of the Lord’s eternal authority over all kings and every nation in the midst of their boasting and planning to ignore His universal Kingship.

Significance of His Kingship The Lord Has Final Authority Psalm 2 holds a truth which overrules all nations regardless of their present world-wide influence. The Bible says, “Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are A Witness!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 9, 2020

In the 5th chapter of 2 Kings, during the time of the prophet Elisha, there is a story about a pagan general & a Jewish slave girl that is a powerful example of an effective witness.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Kings 5:1-27; 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 ILL. This week I read a story told by Bobby Stults on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Herod Agrippa And His Rule Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 8, 2021

Early Church was going through very challenging times during King Herod Agrippa 1. But God took control of the Church and blessed the Church to grow, word to spread.

Acts 12:18-24 Herod and his activities 12:18-20 Herod’s Unlearned Lessons 12:21-23 Herod’s Inhumane Activities 12:22-23 Herod’s self-glory and God’s intervention Acts 12:18-19 a. Herod’s unlearned lessons Herod was a political person with a political agenda of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-24

Denomination: Methodist

Daniel-The Night When Babylon Was Captured

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 20, 2020

New times, a new king, and a feast. Could anything go wrong? Something unusual happened, Daniel was called to make sense of it, and by morning, Babylon was changed forever.

Daniel-the night when Babylon was captured Introduction: many years ago, my uncle, who was pastor of the church we attended, preached on this text, Daniel chapter 5. He began by saying, “When a little shot gets about half-shot, he really thinks he’s a big shot!” Those words have stayed with me ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Help Me God, I'm Confused Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 10, 2022

Really..., I'm supposed to: pray for the King and all those in authority? That is what it says. That is God's inspired Word. That is not given as a suggestion, it is a command.

8-26-13 (Revised 10-9-2022) Help Me God, I'm Confused I Timothy 2:1-4 “It ain’t over till its over.” You know who said that? Yogi Berra. That line makes sense. But most of the things he said, make you scratch your head. Yogi was known as the master of confusion and double speak having ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David - A Heart After God Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 17, 2022

This sermon looks at the rise of David and the fall of King Saul and examines some of David's Psalms to see why he was said to have a heart after God.

We are continuing on with The Story. The Story of God as found in the Bible. Last week we looked at the story of a guy named Samuel. Samuel was a guy who was a priest, a prophet, and also technically known as the last judge of Israel. He was faced with the difficult assignment of transferring ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem Always Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

Every believer has an obligation to pray for Israel in this evil world. What happen in Jerusalem shapes the direction of what happens on the earth. Remember, Jerusalem is the Throne of the Great King.

PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM 1. Genesis 12: 1 The Lord had said to Abram, Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic