Sermons on Sovereign King:

The Problems And Consequences Of Half Obedience Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2022

King Rehoboam provides a striking example of what half obedience can lead us into.

- This sermon series will start with Rehoboam and go through the Babylonian captivity. - Rehoboam is the son of Solomon. TIMES THAT HALF OBEDIENCE CREATES PROBLEMS: 1. When we listen for what we want to hear. - 2 Chronicles 10:1-19. - Asks for three days, listens to the wrong counselors. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 18-22

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2022

Revelation reveals a righteous king and kingdom to come. But first, will this world’s Babylonian system end?

Revelation reveals a righteous king and kingdom to come. But first, will this world’s Babylonian system end? “He cried with a mighty voice, saying, ‘Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great…” (Revelation 18:2a WEB) Are kings and merchants alike corrupt? “Babylon's evil and immoral wine has made ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Valuable Service

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 22, 2021

There is no retirement in the Christian life. Your calling is active and valuable to the King until your last breath.

If you are still breathing there is time to do great things for God. Not necessary notable things. You may not get applause from your church, your name in the paper or the key to your city, but you can do great things. God's valuation is far different than man's. Matthew 10:42 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:42, Mark 9:35, Micah 6:8, James 1:27, Matthew 11:28, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Why Give Thanks? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 27, 2021

How often do we proclaim God who is King eternal, invisible, and Only God?

We continue to worship our Lord by growing our faith in Him by hearing His Word. The Letters to Timothy were written by the Apostle Paul called by God to give instructions. Timothy was called to lead and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Ephesians living in a pagan society. The Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Medium (1 Samuel 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 24, 2025

What happened to a wayward king? Let's find out in 1 Samuel 28.

Did Saul disobey God by going to a medium? Was Saul disobedient in other ways? How was the transfiguration very different? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 28. Was war between the Philistines and Israel about to take place? And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Exemplary Creature Of An Impeccable Creation

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 23, 2020

This is a discourse to observe our role as God meant for us when He made us and gave us life. And to understand how Creation is God’s overarching plan to bless us with a part to be witnesses of His love, mercy, grace, power and goodness.

God who is Creator is also my Helper 1. Psalm 121:1-2 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Here is a pauper turned psalmist because in the midst of grueling horror he sees a glorious hope. He may have been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 40:28

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving The Promise Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 24, 2018

I pray by the time we’re done today, every heart here will prepare Him room and receive the King of Christmas.

Receiving the Promise Luke 2:1-28 Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2018 Joy to the World Written over 300 years ago, “Joy to the World” is now the most published Christmas hymn in North America. I love these words: Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room I pray by the time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Of The Manna

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011

Jesus often broke bread with His disciples, the early church broke bread from house to house, the Lord’s Supper He took bread and said, “This is my body” believe Jesus waited with baited breath in great anticipation of when the time would be right for Hi

Introduction: A The first shadow we see of Communion is found in Genesis 14.18, Melchizedek (King of Salem) offering Abraham And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High. Gen 14:18 (NASB) 1 Jesus was declared to be in the order of Melchizedek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Christ

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

There was a common belief at the time of Jesus that the Messiah's kingdom would be a physical kingdom, and that it would include all of Israel (and no Gentiles). Is this belief true that was believed then and today?

There was a common belief at the time of Jesus that the Messiah's kingdom would be a physical kingdom, and that it would include all of Israel (and no Gentiles). The disciples asked Jesus in Acts 1:6, "Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?" The disciples are showing in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:36-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Tries To Save Pilate Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Is Pilate trying Jesus, or is Jesus trying Pilate?

Jesus Tries to Save Pilate John 18:28-38 Introduction Last week we talked about three trials. We talked about the mock trial of Jesus before Annas and the Jewish leaders. The second trial was that of the Jewish nation before Jesus. The third was the trial of Peter and John in the courtyard before ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38, John 18:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 2, 2010

Martin Luther King Birthday 1989: Solomon began with promise, but lost his identity and squandered his gifts. African-Americans and the church must recommit to solid teaching, to evangelizing, and to fighting the scourge of drugs, lest we waste a whole

There is a kind of presumptuousness involved when a white preacher stands to offer any words on this the anniversary of the birthday of Martin Luther King. It is audacious indeed, as Janice Williams pointed out when she was teaching our foreign mission study on South Africa about a month ago, for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

For Unto Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 13, 2019

What is the basis of our hope in an uncertain world?

For Unto Us a Child is Born Isaiah 9:1-7 There is a lot of good music sung at Christmas time. One of my favorites is Handel’s Messiah. Even though it isn’t only about Christmas, there is much glorious Christmas music in it. Several of the most memorable come from the Book of Isaiah. Comfort Ye My ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Isaiah 9:1-7, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christmas Story

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 12, 2017

This telling of the birth of Christ is a mixture of narrative and historical facts. My prayer is that it blesses you.

Many of us know the “Christmas Story” oh so well. And no, I’m talking about the one with the “Red rider BB gun”. That “Christmas Story” is very humorous and it’s a lot of fun to watch. But there was nothing humorous about what happened in Bethlehem and the neighboring villages as a result of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:23-29, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:28-33, Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God For All

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 1, 2018

Jesus was born into a Jewish family as God's chosen Messiah for the Jews. The feast of the Epiphany when we celebrate to revealing of Jesus to the gentiles clearly shows that Jesus was born for everyone and is reaching out to YOU.

God for ALL Matt 2:1-12 Today we have the readings for the feast of the Epiphany and from the early days of the Church, this feast has been considered in some ways more important than Christmas. Epiphany recalls the arrival of the magi to Bethlehem in search of the King of the Jews and 'epiphany' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Godly Lessons From An Ungodly Leader Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 1, 2018

1. Evil will always rise when God is rejected (vs. 18-20). 2. Christ is in control (vs. 18-19). 3. We should always give glory to God (vs. 20-23). 4. We should always keep our minds on our mission (vs. 24-25).

Godly Lessons from an Ungodly Leader Acts 12:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 13, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we come to the surprising and gruesome end of a story that began with the murder of James the brother of John, and the arrest of the Apostle Peter. Peter was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-25

Denomination: Baptist