Sermons on Priest King:

Abasalom: When Bitterness Consumes Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013

This message examines how unresolved bitterness destroyed Abasalom's life.

In the United States it is quite common for those in power to make the headlines for all the wrong reasons. There’s nothing that seems to catch our attention like a good political scandal. There are several of these scandals that are forever etched in our minds. We were brought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rehoboam: Not Everything Is As It Seems To Be Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013

This message shows how Rehoboam's public life was vastly different that his private life and the problems that this can cause.

Magicians make their living by seemingly altering our perception of reality. Many of these tricks are accomplished through what is known as sleight of hand. The guiding principle of sleight-of-hand, articulated by legendary close-up magician Dai Vernon, is "be natural." A well-performed sleight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Debate Concerning Who’s God

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 11, 2013

Prior to elections, there are several debates to aid us in selecting a leader. However; there has never been a debate about who’s the God of this universe.

INTRODUCTION: A week ago, I shared a lesson on the Throne of God. Amid the debate concerning the presidency; I wish to remind you that God is God, without debate or input from anyone. He is sovereign; meaning He is the high ruler. He is God by self ordination and appointment. The earthly leaders ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

David And Saul

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 26, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE DEATH OF SAUL AND DAVID BECOMING KING OF ISRAEL.

HFL MAY 1, 2011 2 SAMUEL 1;1-5 1After the death of Saul, David returned from defeating the Amalekites and stayed in Ziklag two days. 2On the third day a man arrived from Saul’s camp, with his clothes torn and with dust on his head. When he came to David, he fell to the ground to pay him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Betrayal

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 9, 2012

We betray the cross of Jesus when we sin.

Betrayal October 7, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We betray the cross of Jesus when we sin. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 15:7-12 Supplemental Passage: While He was still speaking, behold, a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Knew?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 10, 2009

A sermon about God using small things to achieve great goals!

1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 “Who Knew?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The front page of a Texas newspaper a few years ago carried the picture of a young and beautiful African American mother born without arms and legs! The State Department of Public ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

The history of the kings of Israel is a long line of failures interspersed occasionally be a fleeting success. Yet God never abandons his people because his plan is to send a King who will fulfill all that he desires for his people.

‘In breaking news this morning an assassination has taken place in the city of Tirzah, capital of Israel. Reports from the city say that King Elah was at the home of the palace steward, where he’d been drinking heavily, when the commander of the country’s northern cavalry, Zimri, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:8-34

Denomination: Anglican

Providence Of God In Those Empowered.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

God is in control - over all, big shots; little shots; and those who ought to be shot!

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. The other day I was sitting out in the front yard and noticed my hammock. I decided it would be a good idea to take a little siesta. But I go so preoccupied with something else, that I never got ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Has There Ever Been A King As Awesome As Christ?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 21, 2011

Has There Ever Been A King As Awesome As Christ? 1) Look at what he rules. 2) Look at how he rules.

Seven years ago, King Jigme of Bhutan, a mountainous country sandwiched between China and India, announced that he was giving up absolute power in favor of a constitutional monarchy headed by his son, the crown prince. The nation was stunned. People openly wept and begged their monarch to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Trouble With Success Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Dec 26, 2013

We would like to think that after killing Goliath, David would be well-liked and admired by everyone in Israel. But the problem with success is it brings its own set of difficulties. How we handle these difficulties shows our character vefore God.

The Trouble With Success 1 Samuel 18:1-16 How many like to think that when good things are happening that everyone will like us and want to rejoice with us? Most people will. But there will be people, even in the church, who will be jealous of our victories, and how we handle this jealousy and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Decline And Fall Of A World Power Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys 1 Kings-2 Chronicles.

Wow! The journey on God’s Route 66 has been quite exciting so far. We have witnessed the creation of the world, got acquainted with the patriarchs, saw the hardships endured by the Israelites in the wilderness, watched as God delivered the Israelites into the Promised Land and witnessed a nation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Miserable End

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 13, 2011

No matter the course of our life, we don’t have to end up a failure if we trust Jesus.

A Miserable End December 11, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: No matter the course of our life, we don’t have to end up a failure if we trust Jesus. Focus Passage: I Samuel 31:1-13 Supplemental Passage: But when this perishable will have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha: Mouthpiece Of God Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 5, 2014

Believe God's promises even when they seem utterly unbelievable.

This is our last sermon on Elisha, that bald ‘n’ bold prophet. We’ve seen how he’s been a man of action. Three weeks ago we heard how he kept an entire army from dying of thirst in the desert when he promised that water would appear out of nowhere. Then he saved two boys ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing The Giants Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 23, 2010

We must a strong faith in order to take on the giants of life.

INTRODUCTION • VEGGIE TALES VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • I do not think it happened quite like that.  • We have a lot of things that happen in life that can put a lot of pressure on us. Each and every day we can be faced with gigantic problems, conflict, stress, failure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turn Around Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2010

This is the 12th sermon in the series "Royalty".

Sunday Morning March 14, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Royalty” [#12] TURN AROUND 2 Chronicles 33:1-25 Introduction: If you have been to Church, heard sermons, etc… very many times; then you have heard the word “repent”. What is repentance? It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-25

Denomination: Baptist