Sermons on Psalms 18 3a14:

In Hot Pursuit

Contributed by Tom Etterlee on Sep 8, 2007

God gave Hezekiah great wealth and caused him to succeed in all his endeavors. II Kings 18:6 says "For he clave to the LORD,". Clave implies to be intensely in pursuit of that person.

I. The pursuit of God by Hezekiah a. His practice 1. He kept God’s commandments 2. He removed temptation in all it’s forms b. His perseverance 1. II Kings 18:6 2. He remained faithful to the Lord in everything and he carefully obeyed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Mean, Ugly, Back-Stabbing People

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 2, 2008

King David’s experience with his son Absolom and his counselor Ahithophel from Psalm 55 provide the backdrop for this message.

Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Church (An Assemblies of God Fellowship) cholt@gt.rr.com HOW TO DEAL WITH MEAN, UGLY, BACK-STABBING PEOPLE Psalm 55 I want to begin with a trivia question. Question: Who was Spike Jones and the City Slickers? I remember them as a musical hodge-podge band ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Still And Know That I Am God

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

1. This Psalm was written after Hezekiah had prayed and God sent one angel to destroy 185,000 Assyrians. 2. This Psalm teaches us that whenever Disaster strikes and it seems that all hope is lost, that God can handle, in His will, in His own goo

BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD--PSALM 46 Introduction: 1. This Psalm was written after Hezekiah had prayed and God sent one angel to destroy 185,000 Assyrians. 2. This Psalm teaches us that whenever Disaster strikes and it seems that all hope is lost, that God can handle, in His will, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Praise And Thank God For 58 Blessings

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 27, 2013

The source of ingratitude, joylessness, frustration, insecurity and discontentedness is failure to “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing and in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus.” (I Thes 5:16-18)

Praise and Thank God for 58 Blessings (Ephesians 1:3, Col 3:11, Matt. 5:3-14, I Chron 4:9,10, Psa. 103) “For He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son… delivered from the wrath of God.” (Eph. 2:1) “If anyone is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Bother?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12-14; 2:18-23 Title: “Why bother?”

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12-14; 2:18-23 Title: “Why bother?” Written probably about three centuries before Christ, the Book of Ecclesiastes marks an advance over the doctrine of divine retribution. Simplistically put, that doctrine stated that ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Importance Of Giving Thanks To The Lord

Contributed by Paul Mulani on Nov 25, 2017

Based on Psalms 103:1-5, five reasons why we need to gives thanks to the Lord based on His benefits.

Importance of Giving Thanks to the Lord (Psalms 103:1-5) “Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Warfare: Breaking The Chains Of Death And Spiritual Oppression Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Mar 30, 2025

Psalm 2 is a powerful scripture that speaks of God's sovereignty and His ultimate authority over all nations and rulers.

Title: Divine Warfare: Breaking the Chains of Death and Spiritual Oppression. By: Rev. Prophet Rudolf E. Y. Mensah Introduction Psalm 2 is a powerful scripture that speaks of God's sovereignty and His ultimate authority over all nations and rulers. With unseen battles—forces working against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Charismatic

Hell

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 12, 2005

Psalm 9 17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. Psalm 139 8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. Isaiah 5 14 Therefore hell hath enlarged herself

Psalm 9 17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. Psalm 139 8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. Isaiah 5 14 Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To God When Things Don’t Make Sense Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010

Habakkuk’s psalm helps us to know how to respond to God even when things don’t make sense.

This morning we’re going to return to our journey through the Old Testament prophets in preparation for our study of the Book of Revelation. So go ahead and turn in your Bibles to the Book of Habakkuk. If you’re not familiar with that small book, you can find it by going to the first book in the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Tabernacle Part 8 The Altar Of Incence Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

Unlike the Brazen Altar used for sacrifice this Altar represents the prayers of the sainst of God. Rev 5:8;Psalm141:2

THE ALTAR OF INCENSE EXODUS 30:1-10 • THE Altar of Incense was four square. • It was two cubits high and a cubit long and broad (3' High Apr.) • It was made of incorruptible wood and overlaid with gold. • There were four horns upon the four corners. • It had a crown of gold. • It had a ring of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:34-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Snake Charmers. Part 2. Psychics, Mediums, And Other Liers.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 29, 2005

Deu 18:10 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,

The Snake Charmers. part 2. Psychics, Mediums, and other liers. The question today is, Does God acknowledge the existence of such people in the Bible? The answer is yes, over and over again. Exo 22:18 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 13, 2003

The Apostle Paul will help us to understand the secret of contentment it’s not found in a fountain that provides perpetual youth, or being 18 again or in money or success… but in the Lord!

Southern Hills Baptist Church March 16th 2003 “The secret of contentment” Philippians 4:10-13 By Pastor Mark Hensley 10I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11I am not saying this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Truly Righteous Person Is Also Merciful.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2001

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.”

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.” Matthew tells the story of the origin and naming of Jesus, the Messiah, from Joseph’s perspective. We have precious little reliable information about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spite House

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 23, 2009

A sermon on the parable of the unmerciful servant from Matthew 18:21-35 (Many SermonCentral Contributors helped with this one along with an article in Bible Study Magazine)

Evening Service for 11/22/2009 Matthew 18:21-35 HoHum: A. I read a psychologist who said that Christians were very much like porcupines on a cold winter’s night. The cold drives them to huddle together to keep warm, but as soon as they get close to another they start jabbing each other with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking Of Love & Marriage

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 16, 2008

A wedding sermon for a young couple just out of college. I used a dual text, Genesis 2:18-24 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

Justin and Amanda, here you are, standing in front of this altar, surrounded by your family and friends, ready to make your vows as husband and wife. All the planning, all the phone calls, little details you have had to prepare for, it’s all over, and here you are. Your wedding day. It’s my hope ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran