Sermons on Receiving A King:

We Kiss The Son's Feet (Psalm 2:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 12, 2022

God has placed all nations under Jesus' feet, and under ours in Christ. We serve him in reverence.

This morning we're going to work through Psalm 2. OT scholars call Psalm 2 a royal psalm. And what they mean by that, is that it's one of the psalms that centers around some aspect of the Davidic kingship. This is a psalm that's really important to the NT. It's read as being ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:26-28, 2 Kings 11:1-12, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 7:36-50, Psalm 2:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

When There Is No Remedy Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

When it comes to God’s Word…information without application leads to judgment

ENGAGE What changes have you made in your life over the past month based on what you’ve learned from the last four messages that I’ve preached? Just in case you’re having a hard time remembering some of the possible actions that I’ve suggested in each of those messages, let’s review briefly: • In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Life's Setbacks

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Aug 26, 2014

Lessons can be learned from Life's Setbacks; Receiving Healing God's Way; When human power isn't enough;

Learning from Life’s Setbacks II Kings 5:1-14 There are lessons to be learned by the setbacks in our lives. An excellent study of setbacks is found in the story of Naaman, the leper, where there are specific events and decisions that can be applied to our times and lives. The setting is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Care Of A Dead Baby

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

If we do not entice the Youth of our day to receive an intimate relationship with God the future of our church world is Bleak at best.

Taking Care of a Dead Baby I Kings 3:16-28 II Samuel 21:8-10 There is no controversy that the future of our world rest in the infants of today. There can certainly no future spring from the retirement centers and convalescent homes of the land. As it is with the world, so it seems to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Cross - Part 2: Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 11, 2020

1. Trust in the Lord for His cross (vs. 16-18). 2. Trust in the Lord for His crown (vs. 19-22). 3. Trust in the Lord for His confirmation (vs. 23-24). 4. Trust in the Lord for His care (vs. 25-30).

Lessons from the Cross Part 2: Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart! John 19:16-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 20, 2018 (Revised June 11, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 19. Here we are taking an in-depth look at the darkest day in human history: The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

The World To Come

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 10, 2013

To show that we need to practice here on earth our rulership so we become experts ruling and reigning in New Earth with GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for New Heavens and New Earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to practice here on earth our rulership so we become experts ruling and reigning in New Earth with GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:5 (Amplified Bible) 2:5 For it was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Am I Receiving So Much Flack For Trying To Follow God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 10, 2013

A look at the negative reaction the Magi received when they arrived in Jerusalem. Often in our lives our attempts to follow God are not met with positive responses from those around us.

THE RESPONSE THE MAGI RECEIVED IN JERUSALEM: Their question didn’t bring joy, but instead brought surprise, anger, embarrassment, and fear. - Matthew 2:1-7. a. Surprise. - Matthew 2:3. - The people are surprised by this news. We know this because of the response. No one has any idea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Cup Of Cold Water

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 29, 2017

How important is it to be a welcoming church? How thankful are we for those who receive us?

Intro How important is it to be a welcoming church? How thankful are we for those who receive us? How do we receive Gospel preachers, each other, and newcomers? Purpose Let’s become more welcoming. Plan We will look at Matthew 10:40-42 and hospitality. 2 Kings 4:8-17 The Shunammite ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17, Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Done A Foolish Thing - 1 Samuel 11-13 Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 26, 2023

After being somewhat reluctantly anointed king of Israel, Saul faces his first two tests. How the new king handles these two encounters will set the tone for the rest of his reign.

The Crown – Season One – Episode 3 You have done a foolish thing We left chapter 10 a little confused. Saul seems to lack initiative. He doesn’t exhibit the skills associated with leadership. In some ways there is not a lot of hope for his reign. Yet, Samuel says some very encouraging things about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sweat Of Our Face And Return To The Ground

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016

To show that urgency of death is inevitable to everyone, and that we still have time to evangelize.

I. EXORDIUM: Will you just return to the dust just like that? No. I will make sure I will have sweat, toil and labor to work for the Kingdom of GOD before I go. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (Amplified Bible) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be firm (steadfast), immovable, always abounding in the work of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did You Get For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2003

Isaiah said that God was going to give us the gift of child... but why a child, and why would He come?

OPEN: A Sunday School teacher asked her class “What is Christmas - a time for?” She got the usual answers—Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, a time to worship God… but then one child raised their hand and answered: "a time for sportsmanship, because you don’t always get everything you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Cannot Win Them All Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 15, 2003

Saul, Pt. 1

YOU CANNOT WIN THEM ALL (1 SAMUEL 9:15-10:27) When Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts, he was running hard for a second term in office. One day, after a busy morning chasing votes he arrived at a church barbecue. It was late afternoon and Herter was famished. As Herter moved down the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trust And Obey Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 15, 2003

Saul, Pt. 4

TRUST AND OBEY (1 SAMUEL 15) I love mangoes. A ripe mango is one of the tastiest fruits around. However, the problem with supermarket mangoes is that most are never ripe - they are usually green, not yellow or golden. The buyer has to put the mangoes in a brown bag to ripen it. Lately, I use the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Past Has No Future Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Part 1: "Solomon" - Sermon 1

THE PAST HAS NO FUTURE (1 KINGS 1:11-22, 41-53) There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with, out in the woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. Getting discouraged, he headed back to dinner. As he was walking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:11-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wise Men Still Seek Him Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 1: "Solomon" - Sermon 2

WISE MEN STILL FIND HIM (1 KINGS 3:3-28) What do sages and philosophers have to say about wisdom? Philosopher Cicero: “The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil.” The philosopher Immanuel Kant: “Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.” Socrates: “The only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible