Sermons on Christ the King
Jesus the Nazarene, Lord of Salvation (Acts 2:14-36)
Under the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, Peter declared to the gathered crowds, and all the residents of Jerusalem, that the arrival of the Spirit portended the Messianic Age of salvation, and that they murdered God’s Messiah, Jesus the Nazarene. The Spirit continues to this day, testifying to the…
The Prosperity of the King (Genesis 49:1-28)
Since that is the case, the descendants of the brothers, who align with the descendants, and ultimately, the descendant of Judah, experience this prosperity associated with this ruler. Of course, we see the prosperity in Israel under David and Solomon. But ultimately, we experience this prosperity only in the ultimate ruler, the king of Kings that John refers to as the…
Marked by God through Baptism (Genesis 17:1-27)
Baptism then becomes a sign to us of God’s covenant into which we have entered. So the value of the mark of baptism for the church is that in our strayings, our doubts, our ignorance, we look upon the mark to be reminded of the covenant in which we live, and be encouraged to persevere in freedom…
King David’s Lord (Luke 20:41-21:4)
In this passage, Jesus goes on the offensive to definitively demonstrate that he is the Christ, and as such, carries all the authority of the Lord. Just as King David recognized his own “son” as his King, so we too must acknowledge Jesus as Lord. And if he is Lord of eternity, how does one respond to him now? This is the question that each one must ask. We…
Seeing the Glory of a Crucified King (Luke 18:31-43)
Jesus says that eternal life is to know (have a relationship with) him. Part of knowing God and being in a relationship with him means following Jesus. We don’t just follow the King, we follow a crucified King. To truly live the Christian life, one must follow the crucified life, being formed…
The King’s Demand of Allegiance (Luke 14:25-35)
Sometimes titled, “The Cost of Discipleship,” this passage reveals the qualifications for following Jesus. Any one who would follow Jesus must give him their full allegiance. Our hearts are prone to give allegiance to many things (idols, false gods, earthly passions). However, we must…
