Sermons on Risen King:

Lessons From A Leper Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 3, 2002

Can God’s grace reach to what seems to us and everone else ’the incurable’. Let’s learn some lessons about this from a leper.

Northern Kingdom Living: Grace for the Incurable; (Lessons from a Leper) 2 Kings 5:1-14 What area have we been looking at the past few weeks? Kings; northern kingdom; what have we seen about these people? God’s people but living independent of Him; Our studies have been about: His response to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Northern Kingdom Living: Divine Discipline Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002

Lessons about God’s divine Discipline as His people ’forsake Him the fountain of living waters, ot hew for themselves cisterns broken cisterns that can hold no water".

Northern Kingdom Living: Divine Discipline preached on August 11, 2002 As I have studied these passages from 1st and 2nd Kings I have seen the ever-present danger of idolatry. Idolatry is not something reserved for some tribe in the middle of the Pacific, but is a danger to us as well, we as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

When You're At The End Of Your Rope

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Elijah and the widow teach us what to do when everything is going wrong.

Introduction: The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside his bed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To The Word

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Josiah teaches us the proper response to God’s Word

Introduction: I heard a story recently about a young preacher who was very gifted with the ability to speak. But as the congregation began to grow and he received more and more compliments, his head began to swell as well. After delivering one of his sermons, a member of the congregation shook ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear: Standing Face To Faith Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 12, 2002

In the passge immediatly after the great victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah shows us all the none is exempt of fear in our lives. But God shows us how to overcome.

FEAR: STANDING FACE TO FAITH Growing Through Fear I Kings 19:1-21 Introduction: Swindoll: Wycliffe. I.Fear makes us run away; God comes by our side.(3-8) A.Fear makes us run away 1.Elijah headed out of Jezreel south to Beersheba; a. Geography lesson. Then the desert. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Frustrations Come Our Way, God Whispers!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 17, 2002

Elijah knew frustration in ministry and wished he would die as a result. God shows him that he is not alone, and reminds him that he has help.

Title: When frustrations come our way, God whispers! Date: Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost. August 11, 2002 Text: 1 Kings 19:9-18 I was sitting down at Kim’s computer the other day, because my office was just to darn hot and as I searched for a way to begin writing down today’s message, I happened ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"Final Words Of Wisdom"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

David could have referred to many different subjects at the end of his life but his topic was God. There is no doubt in my mind that had he spoke about any other subject other than the Lord the Holy Spirit would have penned that as well. In fact, if you

“FINAL WORDS OF WISDOM” (The Leader’s Agenda) I KINGS 2:1-4 David could have referred to many different subjects at the end of his life but his topic was God. There is no doubt in my mind that had he spoke about any other subject other than the Lord the Holy Spirit would have penned that as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Recognizing Spiritual Backlash

Contributed by Jeff Hamric on Aug 17, 2002

When Christians do damage to the ememies kingdom, he attacks back. Do we recognize this as warfare? What forms can backlash take?

RECOGNIZING SPIRITUAL BACKLASH (Mat 11:12 NLT) And from the time John the Baptist began preaching and baptizing until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people attack it. I. We have done and usually are involved in numerous frontline advances A. Church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rut, Rot, Or Revival

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

Like the widow woman 2kgs 4, many people find themselves in a rut, which can lead to rot, unless they undergo a revival.

Text: 2 Kings 4: 1-7 1A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves.” 2So Elisha said to her, “What shall I do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Answers Hezekiah

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003

To contrast Hezekiah’s concept of death with that of the New Testament believer

God Answers Hezekiah 2 Kings 20:1-6 Primary Purpose: To contrast Hezekiah’s concept of death with that of a New Testament believer. I. Isaiah’s Pronouncement- He had to deliver a unwelcomed message, that Hezekiah would not survive this illness. He tells him to get the affairs of the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God In Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 8, 2003

there is hope when we make up our minds to serve God in uncertain times!

I Kings17:1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word." Skip down to…… I Kings 17:10 So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Serving God With Certainty Series

Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 8, 2003

Serving God with certainty will bring the fire & the rain that we so desperately need!

1 kings 18:17 Then it happened, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said to him, "Is that you, O troubler of Israel?" 18 And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father’s house have, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals. 19 "Now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Buillding Walls Will Never Make Better People!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 10, 2003

We look at building walls of seperation in the church, are we to be better or bitter?

BUILDING WALLS WILL NEVER MAKE BETTER PEOPLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I was a member of THE YOUNG AND RESTLESS in the ENERAL HOSPITAL in the city of DALLAS. I was waiting to see THE DOCTORS. They told me I was at THE EDGE OF NIGHT. My illness was serious. Suddenly I realized ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:18, 1 Kings 19:4-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revival-Fire From Above (Elijah) Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 11, 2003

To ask God for Revival is to pray for Fire From Above. No one knew how to start a fire like Elijah!

# 4 in series Revival–Light the Fire (Elijah’s Fire from Above) 1 Kings 18 INTRODUCTION There was a man who was going skydiving for the very first time. He had taken all the lessons and now it was time for his first solo jump. He leaps out of the plane but he panicked and couldn’t remember how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Who Would Not Listen

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

When God convicts us of our lifestyles, we choose to listen or not. The choice to listen will bring great blessing and rewards into your personal life, your family and your area of influence.

The Man Who Would Not Listen 2 Kings 14:11…Amaziah, however, would not listen Palm Sunday Jesus Shows Up It was Palm Sunday and Sue’s five year old son had to stay home from church, with a neighbor, because of strep throat. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God