Sermons on What If You Were King:

But The People Were Silent

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

The people of God must never keep silent in the midst of attack on the message of the gospel. Elijah took a stand even in a hostile and homicidal environment. The people had so much compromised that they could not choose for Jehovah God.

BUT THE PEOPLE WERE SILENT 1 Kings 18:17-39 17 And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And Elijah answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the Lord, and thou ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Charismatic

Return Of The King Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 11, 2013

Do you contemplate the love of the Lord for you? Do you thinkabout him as the King of the earth and the King of your heart? In these psalms, catch a vision for what it will be like when Jesus rules.

Psalm 47 is about declaring how wonderful our king really is. 1 – 4 Verse 1 is the source of a well-known chorus (in the New King James version). Clapping of hands was a sign of enthusiastic celebration (2 Kings 11:12, Isaiah 55:12). I picture the king coming into the palace as His ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lord Is Faithful Were Not

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 26, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Our knowledge of the Holy One and wisdom can't save us from being faithless and unfaithful, it's only the LORD GOD who is faithful. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show there's only One Faithful, that is GOD

I. EXORDIUM: Our knowledge of the Holy One and wisdom can't save us from being faithless and unfaithful, it's only the LORD GOD who is faithful. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show there's only One Faithful, that is GOD, thru the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 2:4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palm Sunday…what Questions Would You Ask? Series

Contributed by Paul Collins on Jan 15, 2020

If you were watching the parade into Jerusalem with a King seated on a donkey, what thoughts would have been going through your head?

Palm Sunday Sermon 1.. Palm Sunday…what questions would you ask? Luke 18:28-48 14th April 2019 Paul Collins. I have a photo for you to look at and take in…once you have done that, I want to ask you some questions…have a look at this. What might be some of the questions you would now want to ask ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Brethren

What Is Your Identity?

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

• By our name? By our job? • By our income level? • We can be accomplished and have many people admire us and gain a positive reputation.

INTRODUCTION: How do we identify ourselves? • By our name? By our job? • By our income level? • We can be accomplished and have many people admire us and gain a positive reputation. However, that doesn’t mean we won’t still wonder who we really are. Illustration Take Nicole Kidman. She is an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-21, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“the Conclusion Of John’s Gospel” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 7, 2016

John's Gospel concludes with John's affirmation and validity of the testimony of his writing. Jesus also gives a very familiar command made dozens of times in His ministry: Follow Me!

“The Conclusion of John’s Gospel” John 21:18-25 Last week we looked at Peter’s reinstatement as a disciple in John 21:15-17: “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Told You That You Were Naked? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 14, 2012

Sin is defined as exaltation of the self. The message explores some of the ramifications of our fallen condition, pointing to the sole cure for sin.

“God [asked Adam], ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?’” [1] The first question God asked of the man was, “Where are you” [GENESIS 3:9]? The man’s response was the first indication that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Told You That You Were Naked

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 25, 2010

God comes to see Adam and Eve in the garden and finds that someone has robbed him of a very special possession.

Who Told You? Who are you listening to? Genesis 3:11 Who told you that you were naked? God came into the garden, in the cool of the evening to spend some quality time with his two favorite people in the world (OK... the only 2). He calls Adam... Eve... but no answer. Again He calls... Adam... ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Were You Doing When Jesus Passed By? Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007

This sermon raises the question about what the Pharisees were doing when jesus passed by? And then consequently asks, what were we doing when Jesus came near to us!

I. (1) An old Jewish story tells of the reaction of a learned rabbi to the excited announcement by a member of his congregation: "The Messiah has come! He is in our city now!" "Really?," mused the rabbi. Going to the window, the rabbi looked out on the city and observed: "I see no difference!" You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do You See When You Look At The Cross?

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2004

Sermon for Christ the King Sunday

What Do You See When You Look At The Cross? Christ the King Sunday November 21, 2004 Luke 23:33-43 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his life. Jesus said, "Father forgive them, for they do not know what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

And The Hand Of The Lord Was With Them

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 21, 2003

Have you ever desired God’s hand upon your life and ministry? Do you want to know the fullness of God’s power in winning souls? This message can show you how the early Christians were so powerful.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby And The Hand Of The Lord Was With Them (Preached at Fellowship Baptist Church Manchester, Ga - 1990) Acts 11:19-21, "Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Were There Not Ten?

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Nov 21, 2006

It always amazes me how when in the midst of crisis even the vilest people seem to turn to God. It’s something about being completely helpless that makes us think of someone bigger, which is exactly what we see in this story...

Oh God, please help me! Even coming from the most immoral, ungodly person in our society is not all together unfamiliar. We hear people using the name of God all the time, but especially when there is crisis. It is in these times when even the vilest people turn to God because if He doesn’t help ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Were You There? No, But We Are Here

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

To know real and lasting power means admitting that we fail at what we do (repentance), giving over the control of our lives to Christ (faith), and obedience.

The speech choir has asked us a pointed question, "Were you there?" "Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?" They went on, "Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?" And finally, "Were you here when He rose up from the grave?" Were you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Swing Wide You Heavenly Gates

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 30, 2006

Let’s get this straight from the start- who is in charge of all this? This earth? And what is His will for it?

"Swing wide you heavenly gates". Psalm 24. WBC 28.05.06am Introduction Inspiration is a funny thing. Something clicks… it’s like the Lord runs a highlighter through it- and you just know you should preach on it It just didn’t feel right to preach on JOS 3:5 Joshua told the people, "Consecrate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What If God Were One Of Us?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 29, 2008

There was a song by Joan Osborne, "One of us", that came out a few years ago. Well, God has become one of us and that has made all the difference.

-Do you remember the song by Joan Osborne that came out in 1995 entitled “One of Us”? -It was actually something of a hit for her -The lyrics are really interesting -They go: If God had a name, what would it be And would you call it to his face If you were faced with him in all his glory What ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran