Sermons on King Of Love:

A Tithe To Melchizedek (Genesis 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2024

Who was the mysterious person that Abraham gave a tithe to? Let's discuss this in Genesis 14.

In the midst of war weariness, Abram paid tribute to a mysterious priest, who is described as without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life. Was this the preincarnate Christ or merely a prototype? Let’s discuss this in Genesis 14. Was there war ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful, Flawed And After God’s Heart - King David

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 9, 2025

This message is about King David and how the low points in his life didn't define him, how through his faith in God, David was not encumbered by his past or his mistakes and rather could live his life for the glory of the God! His love for God despite his flaws, was beautiful.

Message – “Faithful, Flawed and After God’s Heart” Does anyone hear enjoy doing puzzles? What do you enjoy the most about doing puzzles? Here’s another question: Do you ever feel like figuring out your life is like trying to solve a large, thousand-piece puzzle that doesn’t have a picture on the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcome Complaining Tendencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2003

Paul asserted his truth and reasonableness when he cried, "I am not insane, most excellent Festus," "What I am saying is true and reasonable." "The king is familiar with these things and I can speak freely to him." Paul used great skills of affirmation, c

How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Anonymous Little Girl

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 11, 2006

The witness of a seemingly insignifiant little girl has significant consequences

NR 12-02-06 The story of the healing of Naaman – 2 Kings 5: 1-15 The Old Testament is full of wonderful stories of how God intervened in the lives of people. And not just God’s chosen people. For me, the story of Naaman the leper is one of the most fascinating of these Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

My Mother’s Decision Saved My Life

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 6, 2021

Because of my mother's love for me, I made it

As we honor our mothers it’s respectable for us to think about how much they really do for us. And let me just throw this in from the start, being a mother is not an easy task. It is said that when a child has reaches the age of 18, a mother has put in about 18,000 hours of child-generated work, so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Call On God For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 28, 2023

The story of Jeroboam and Rehoboam teaches us the importance of wisdom, and we can draw many applicable conclusions from their stories.

Note: This sermon is by Daniel Kirkendall, our Associate Minister. Call on God for Wisdom 1 Kings 12:1-29 In this text we see the division of the kingdom of Israel following the death of Solomon, and the events that led to the division. Jeroboam became the first king of the northern kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving God Requires Courage

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 5, 2021

As we look at the life of Elijah, I think we will see a resemblance of what he went through and what we go through today as we serve our Savior.

If you've been with us for the past 7 weeks then you know that we took a journey to visit the seven churches that Jesus wrote letters to in the Book of Revelation. We found that those messages still apply to our individual lives and our churches today. Now we're going to change gears for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Brooks

Contributed by Samuel M on Apr 26, 2025

God sends Elijah to Cherith Brook, a spring of water that dried up after sometime. It supported Elijah for a season, after that it dried up. God’s brooks, or provisions are not continuous or lifelong springs but rather seasonal streams.

Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “Get away from here and turn eastward, and hide by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan. And it will be that you shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” 1 Kings 17:2-4 And it happened after a while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-4

Funeral Of Benita Raborn Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 29, 2022

This is a funeral who was active in our church until illness set in and she became home bound,

Death is a condition that is universal among mankind. Job speaks of death as “the house appointed to all the living” in Job 30:23. And the writer of Hebrews in a familiar passage tells us that it is our human destiny to die and then face the judgment. We hear about someone dying every day. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Free's Us

Contributed by Mike Bence on Feb 11, 2025

We can find ourselves in a place of complacency, or comfort, never challenging our faith because our hope is diminished, Hope is powerful and it moves our Faith, don't lose Hope.

The Hope That Frees Us 2 Kings 4:8-11 8And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. 9And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 2 Kings 4:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Cures Christmas Depression

Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 17, 2018

Depression can overcome anyone at any time. But if we turn to the love of Jesus that is a cure that works in any season. And God's love is so abundant, so truthful, so freely given we can share this love to all who may feel down and out.

Depression can overcome anyone at any time. But if we turn to the love of Jesus that is a cure that works in any season. And God's love is so abundant, so truthful, so freely given we can share this love to all who may feel down and out. After tossing and turning at night, have you ever awoken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:1, 1 John 1:9, 1 John 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Whole Heart For A Holy King: Following Jesus With Undivided Allegiance - 1 Kings 8:61 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 29, 2025

To follow Jesus is not to live divided, but devoted – heart, soul, mind, and strength.

A Whole Heart for a Holy King: Following Jesus with Undivided Allegiance - 1 Kings 8:61 Introduction: The Divided Heart of the Modern Disciple We live in an age of divided loyalties. Our attention is fractured by screens, our affections pulled in a thousand directions, our commitments negotiated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:61, Deuteronomy 6:5, James 1:22, Luke 9:23, Matthew 22:37, John 14:15, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Keep God On Our Side 2 Kings 18:1-7

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 29, 2024

Many people claim God is on their side in politics, religion, and even sports. God is on the side of humanity, for God so loved the world he gave his Son.

HOW TO KEEP GOD ON OUR SIDE 2 Kings 18:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. Many professing Christians believe God is on their side in religion, politics, and even in sports. B. God is on the side of his creation (John 3:16), but it is up to his creation as to whether we keep him on our side (Isa ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God's Love Becomes Our Love

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 16, 2001

It is God’s powerful love, shown through our lives, that brings us to love one another as we should. How does this happen?

Morning Message Central Church of Christ February 18, 2000 John Dobbs HOW GOD’S LOVE BECOMES OUR LOVE Introduction: In this three part series of messages we have talked about: *God’s incredible agape love – and the way he loves us in spite of our weakness, mistakes, inadequacies, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God And Google (Love God Or Love World?)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on where our hearts really are... with God or with the World.

James 3:13-4:4, 7-8a Who is wise and understanding among you? By their good life let them show their works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This wisdom is not such as comes down from above, but ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed