Sermons on Reigning King:

Welcoming The King Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 12, 2025

On Palm Sunday Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey and in doing so, presented himself to the people of Jerusalem as king. We also come to similar defining moments. We too must decide how we will receive Jesus -- and the consequence of our decision is incalculable.

Last week, King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Italy. They met the president of Italy. They met the prime minister of Italy. They met the pope. Then King Charles was invited to give a speech to the Italian parliament. Then King Charles and Queen Camilla were invited to a state banquet ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

The King And I

Contributed by Michael Blitz on May 25, 2024

Isaiah comes before the King, and sees His Holiness

There are certain life and history events that stick out, just by mentioning a year. It’s Memorial day, so if I say 1941, I would think about half of you would know the DATE that will live in infamy, December 7 - the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I don’t do this often, but let me impress my boys. For ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A New King Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Jun 1, 2024

Despite his faults, God chose David to be king, a man after God's own heart. How does David point us to Jesus and what does this mean for us today?

As part of my sermon research this week, I had to watch the movie Rudy. As you may know, it’s about a young man who dreamed of playing football for Notre Dame. Most people had written him off- he was too small, he didn’t have the grades to go to college, and even if he did, he couldn’t afford the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Coming Of The King

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Mar 23, 2024

In this sermon, we delve into the significance of Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, exploring its rich symbolism and prophecy, and understanding Jesus as a King unlike any other.

The Coming of the King Matthew 21:4–5; Zechariah 9:9 Introduction Welcome, brothers and sisters, as we gather here on this blessed Palm Sunday. Today, we commemorate a pivotal moment in history - the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. This event, rich in symbolism and prophecy, marked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Zechariah 9:1-10, 1 Kings 1:38-39, Psalm 118:26, Genesis 49:10-11, 1 Peter 2:22, Psalm 20:9, Psalm 72:12-13, John 12:13, Psalm 118:25, Exodus 4:22, Isaiah 62:11, Isaiah 35:5-6, Matthew 11:4-5, Matthew 8:3, Matthew 8:15, Mark 8:22, John 9:1-7, Luke 22:51, Luke 18:15, Galatians 5:23, 2 Corinthians 10:1, Philippians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For A King Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 19, 2020

Why is the birth of Jesus significant and what does it mean to us today. Is there a connection between the world and world events during his first coming and his imminent return?

Grace Community Church Winchester VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this sermon on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/LiIFk7xq1pM Introduction In our journey through Luke, we finally come to the birth of Christ. Just in time for the celebration of Christmas. In typical Lukean style, he packs volumes of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-4, Romans 12:2, Revelation 17:12-13, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 18:36, James 4:4, 1 John 4:3, Micah 5:2, Romans 8:7, Luke 2:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Warning For A King Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Aug 21, 2023

Nebuchadnezzar gets a warning

After Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were rescued from the furnace and promoted, Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream that needed an interpretation. His magicians, the Chaldeans, and soothsayers couldn’t interpret the dream, but remembered that Daniel could. Daniel had accurately interpreted a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:20-26

Kings And Kingdoms

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 21, 2023

All governments, good and bad alike, are earthly, not heavenly. These “kings” are temporary, not permanent.

How many of you have gone to a Hallowe'en party recently? I've been to some: harvest parties, and some Trunk or Treat gatherings. It always looks like people are having a terrific time. And there are always some great costumes, heroes and princesses and warriors and animals and people from ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Return Of The King

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2022

Palm Sunday represents the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem as King of Israel. Although all his life He had been poor and obscure, at last His identity as the Son of David was recognized, nationally. Every knee shall bow & every tongue confess the King!

THE RETURN OF THE KING Luke 19:12-15,27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: UNLOADING THE WORD 1. Pastor Ken Sumrall tells a story from his days of pasturing in Mississippi years ago. He was out visiting a farmer who was an ex-member of his church. 2. As they looked out over the farmer’s acres and acres of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Luke 19:12-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The King Is Coming

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 5, 2021

While Haggai focuses on rebuilding the temple, Zechariah does not focus on the tragedy of a broken city. He looks down the telescope of time and sees a day when Jerusalem will be visited by The King of Kings!

Intro: This morning I want to preach about our King. I want to point out three aspects of this prophecy: He is Personal, He is Powerful and He is Precise. When God sent Haggai and then Zechariah to deliver this His Word, Jerusalem was still in ruins. It had been destroyed by the Babylonians in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kings

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 18, 2021

A short comparison of Jesus and Herod for a Christmas meditation

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We just heard from our children the story of the Maggi who traveled great distances to give honor worship to Jesus, the King ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:15, John 10:10, Matthew 2:11, Luke 2:4, John 8:58, John 18:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Is The King Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 27, 2021

We have some stories around the world about how the Kings became gods of their tribes then became to their nations, for, ex., Zeus, King Rama, King Buddha became gods, and King Nebuchadnezzar established an Image in his likeness to be worshipped (Daniel 2).

Theme: Jesus the King Text: Matthew 2:1-11 Greetings: Illustration: A pastor was greeting the believers after the Christmas service. He saw a young man, called Jim, Pastor told Jim: “Jim, it’s time for you to join the Army of the Lord. We need to see you every Sunday.” Jim replied: “Pastor, I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Celebration Of The King Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2023

Palm Sunday: This message on "The Triumphal Entry" teaches us some things about worship, concerning what we should be thankful for and what we should celebrate when we find ourselves in the presence of the one true King, Jesus Christ.

One Palm Sunday, a little boy had a sore throat and had to stay home from church with a babysitter. When the rest of the family came home, they were carrying palm branches; and the little boy asked what they were for. His father told him that people waved them in celebration as Jesus passed by. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The King Of Truth

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 19, 2023

People often become obsessed with royalty because they need someone to look up to, to be part of something larger than themselves. But they are always disappointed.

We fought a war, once, to get rid of a king. Two hundred and twenty-two years ago Americans took up arms to win our independence from King George III of England. Some of the biggest issues were trade and taxes, sound familiar? “Fast Track” and IRS reform, 18th-century style. I suppose it’s always ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Responses To The King Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 17, 2022

When was the last time you evaluated your relationship and response to Jesus? If you are a Christian, how do you show that Jesus is important to you? Let’s learn from the different responses Jesus received from others!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Responses to the King Matthew 26:1-16 (Read Scripture) This morning we'll look at the contrasts of responses to King Jesus in the text. And here's what we need to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: *other

The Fellowship Of The King Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2022

In this message we unpack the one anothering command to carry one another's burdens.

The Fellowship Of The King OKAY – welcome to week 2 of our series, ‘One Another, Doing Church Together…’ (someone say, ‘together) UNDERSTAND MGCC IN - Matthew chapter 16 Jesus made a very bold prediction… On this rock (on this truth that I am, the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the Living ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ