Sermons on Cleanse The Kingdom:

Not In My House!

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 10, 2015

I have often wondered just what Jesus would have seen that day that caused so much righteous anger to rise up within him? Surely these Moneychangers and Shopkeepers were no more frustrating to Jesus than so many of the religious leaders he had encountered throughout His ministry!

TITLE: NOT IN MY HOUSE! SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 21:10-14 / I PETER 4:17 We have entered into our Third Sunday of Lenten season and preaching around the central theme – “MARCHING TOWARDS CALVARY.” When I read this text a few weeks ago in preparation of this morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Closer To God

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010

5 ways to draw closer to God. 1 Submit yourself. 2 Resist the devil. 3 Wash your hands. 4 Sorrow for sin. 5 Realize your worthlessness

20100418.Sermon.Drawing Closer to God By William Akehurst, BA HSWC James 4 From LAB notes 1-3 Quarrels among believers are always harmful. James tells us that these quarrels result from evil desires within us – we want more possessions, more money, higher status, more recognition. When we ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17, James 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Awkward Conversation

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

Three truths about Jesus's kingdom gleaned from Pilate's conversation with him

Opening illustration: Describe the situation from Manifest last week. B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: Three truths about Jesus’s kingdom gleaned from Pilate’s conversation with him 1) A Kingdom with No Walls (v. 36) a. Outside of the religious language of the “kingdom of God,” the use of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 23, 2016

Jesus' famous foot washing of His disciples is a love-parable of the way disciples should live and treat one another.

“A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” John 13:1-20 The cross is near for Jesus and the next 5 chapters cover Jesus’ farewell Passover meal and Jesus’ encouragement and prayers for His followers. We look at John 13:1 which is Jesus’ last supper where He washes His ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

05. God's Kingdom In Action Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 9, 2023

The world is watching the Church, especially in these days of deception, uncertainty, and darkness. How we respond to the world around us is pertinent to what we believe.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Two gas company servicemen were working together. The senior supervisor was spending the day training the young man as they were checking meters in a neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the alley ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9

Denomination: Brethren

The Gospel Message In The Leper Who Returned

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 15, 2013

Here in the story of the Leper who returned to thank Jesus, we see a very powerful gospel message, and message that will question your relationship with Jesus.

This sermon was delivered to both St Oswalds in Maybole and St John's churchs in Girvan, Scotland UK on the 13th October 2013. Prayer: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable to you O Lord. Amen. Introduction: Although today’s Gospel reading is very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal

The Kingdom Of God: "Humanity’s Only Hope”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 4, 2024

The Bible has always had a word and it always has had the last word, and that’s because it’s God’s word. And the Bible, God’s word tells us exactly what humanity’s only hope is. It is being brought into the Kingdom of God by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Come and discover the full story.

The Kingdom of God “Humanity’s Only Hope” 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpgefJMK4gA&t=13s There is no more ridiculous charge brought against the Bible than it is an old book and no longer relevant. Yet there is nothing more remarkable than the reality that the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Foursquare

Confession Is Good For The Soul

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 2, 2024

Verse nine tells us to stop pretending there is no elephant in the room and simply admit it, confessing our sins to the Lord. To admit our sins to Him is just being honest. Confession helps us to come face to face with our sins.

Alba 6-2-2024 CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL I John 1:8-10 As you know, the Roman Catholic Church uses the confessional where people go to confess their sins to a priest. There was a story in the Reader's Digest sometime ago from a priest, Douglas Fortner, who said: “Because the younger ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Nueva Creación

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 24, 2002

El reino de Cristo será uno de verdadera paz.

La nueva creación Isaías 65:17-25 Los últimos capítulos de este libro se dedican en su mayoría a las glorias que le vendrán al pueblo de Dios y de la bendición global que fluirá de ellos cuando aparezca el reino y gloria de Cristo. Note algunas características de esta nueva era. 1. Habrá ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses

Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 2, 2002

A look at the three people and three differing responses each has in light of their circumstances. Parallel drawn between Father, Son, and Christians.

Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses I. INTRODUCTION: The Story ILLUS/OPEN: Little boy answers phone / boss / dad? / no / mom? / no / policeman? / no / fireman, search team – helicopter - ???- looking for me! ( Tell Story of Luke 15:1-32 ) Three Responses – 1) Prodigal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Igniting A Passion For God Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002

This teaching is part one on how to develop a passion for God.

02/20/02 IGNITING A PASSION FOR GOD I 2 CO 6:14-18 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does A Lost Person Look Like? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2002

Paul describes the inner workings of a person without Christ.

WHAT DOES A LOST PERSON LOOK LIKE? EPHESIANS 4:17-21 · This morning we are going to continue in Ephesians 4, beginning with verse 17. Last week we looked at how important our role in the body of Christ is. 1) We looked at how God is has given to each of us at least one gift for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-21

What Wealth Looks Like Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2002

Paul’s Description of True Riches

· This morning we considered the first of Paul’s request in Ephesians 3:14-21 1) Intense prayer seen in his posture 2) Based upon the fact of our relationship with God as His children 3) Packed with potential due to the nature of the one prayed to: RICHES of His glory. Paul prays #1 for STRENGTH. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-21

God's Glory And Man's Dominion Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD DESIGNED SEEMINGLY INSIGNIFICANT MAN TO REIGN OVER THE EARTH IN MAJESTY

BIG IDEA: GOD DESIGNED SEEMINGLY INSIGNIFICANT MAN TO REIGN OVER THE EARTH IN MAJESTY I. (:1-2) GOD REIGNS IN MAJESTY A. His Intrinsic Majesty “O Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Thy name in all the earth, Who hast displayed Thy splendor above the heavens!” B. His Rightful Dominion over all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Key Of Unity Series

Contributed by Phillip Davis on Oct 20, 2000

Basics facts about the Kingdom of God

THEME: "HOW THE KINGDOM OF GOD OPERATES” TEXT: MATTHEW 16: 13 - 20 TITLE: "THE KEY OF UNITY" PREFACE STATEMENTS: 1. The Kingdom of God is "God's sovereign rule, God's sovereign reign and authority over the affairs of man." God is in total and complete control, He has all authority, power and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational