Sermons on King Rehoboam:

Christ Reigns As King Supreme

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Christ Reigns as King Supreme over all creation for all creation.

There’s been a lot of talk lately over who will take control of Afghanistan once the Taliban has been driven out. Some feel that it would be best if the 87-year-old exiled king returned to the throne. Others want a power sharing government made up of the members of the Northern Alliance. Still ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Wise Gifts For A Great King

Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004

Reflections on the gifts the Wise Men brought to to Jesus after His birth.

“WISE GIFTS FOR A GREAT KING” Readings: Matthew 2:1-12 and Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Preached at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church – January 5th 1997 A favorite seasonal hymn for many folk is "We three Kings". Did you ever stop to think about how the gifts the Wise men bought to Jesus were related to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Three (Billion?) Kings

Contributed by Robert Walter on Dec 24, 2004

There are many things we don’t know about the Magi but we do know that they were Gentiles, they came to worship the Christ, and they brought expensive gifts. Where would they look if they came today?

We Three (Billion?) Kings Matthew 2:1-12 December 19, 2004 Someone speculated what the first Christmas might have been like if Wise Women had come from the east instead of Wise Men. First of all, they would have asked for directions and made it to Bethlehem on time. Second, they would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

How Will You Welcome The King?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Palm Sunday

"How Will You Welcome The King?" At this time every year we celebrate "Palm Sunday" in churches all over the world. Most of the time our celebrations vary little - children process down the aisle waving palm branches, we sing songs of praise to the King who has come, and the preacher speaks for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Year King Uzziah Died

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Seeing the Lord and not ourselves is the key to worship.

Thesis: Seeing the Lord and not ourselves is the key to worship. Intro.: 1. Have you ever been surprised at what people hear at church? a. Kids hear things differently, often in humorous ways. 1) Illust. Some children were once asked to draw a picture of Jesus. Boy drew a plane. Pointed out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

The King Is Coming, Get Ready

Contributed by Phil Scneider on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: 1.

Intro: 1. The Jewish nation had gone over 400 years of silence. God had always spoken to His people through a man, but now the prophetic voice of God was silent. 2. Malachi closed out the old testament with the prophecy of another prophet coming before the day of the Messiah. 3. John the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Sovereign God Or Earthly King?

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Dec 8, 2000

Israel rejects God, wants an earthly king like other nations.

SOVEREIGN GOD OR EARTHLY KING? (1 Samuel 8:1-22) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/godking.html]      In today’s Bible lesson, we’re going to look at events in the book of 1 Samuel. Samuel was the last Judge of Israel. As a Judge, it was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Child Of The King: Temptation And Identity

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Mar 5, 2006

The Devil’s temptation of Jesus centered upon "if you are the Son of God." Even at the cross a voice cries, "If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross" (MT 27:40). Satan’s way may seem easier, but those led by the Spirit have a far different w

Child of the King: Temptation and Identity First Sunday of Lent 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey There was a young preacher visiting with an old man who had an old hound dog. The preacher said, “that sure is a nice dog, what is his name?” The old farmer hemmed and hawed and said, “what is that flower ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus--King Of Righteous Rule

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Recognizing the Kingship of Jesus.

Last week began a series focused on the question: Who is Jesus? · Began with solidifying the basis that the Scriptures reveal the true nature of Christ to us… The testimony of Scripture is both historically grounded and living. We meet Christ both in fact and in mystery. To know him is both a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Tale Of Three Kings"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 11, 2007

Why was David so sad? Five reasons. But there is reason for hope. Jesus, the son of David, would fulfill David’s emotional prayer "Would to God I had died for thee!"

Title: "The Tale of Three Kings" Introduction: After learning of the victory over the rebellion that caused King David to flee from Jerusalem, David wept. The people were uncertain as to how to celebrate this great victory. Why was the King weeping? Of course, the answer was that the king of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

"When Kings Hide In Caves”

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

When you need to stand up and do what others are not doing.

“WHEN KINGS HIDE IN CAVES” 1 SAM 14:6, 7 “Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the LORD will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” “Do all that you have in mind,” his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kings Business Requires Haste

Contributed by Timothy Bledsoe on Jan 19, 2007

Some decisions require haste

The Kings Business Required Haste I Sam 21:8 And David said unto Ahimelech, and is there not here under thine hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business required haste. Introduction David was on the run from a mad King. He runs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Through The Eyes Of King Herod Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Dec 16, 2007

Third in a four part series of looking at the birth of Christ through different eyes

Now, all of you know about my self-admission of being a naturally competitive person. I have stood here in the past and I have told you about my desperate attempts to beat Anne at Scrabble...about how I stretched the rules just a little bit on a couple of occasions...and if the truth be told I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come See The Servant King

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 30, 2007

A sermon for epiphany revealing that scriptures show that Jesus is the servant king.

Why would these characters want to search for another king, a foreign king? Another person to rule over them to push them around to tax them to harass them to want to control them use them for their own gain or force them to perform. Are they nuts, what fool in their right mind goes searching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

What It Means For Jesus To Be King.

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 26, 2007

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday exploring what it means for Jesus to be our king!!

Did you get the leader you wanted yesterday? In Australia we have this great privilege of voting for those who lead our country. Generally we vote on how we perceive things. Whether they are true or not? Our votes are often based on what we want. Some times we even vote to seek some revenge, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran