Sermons on Conquering Kingdoms:

"There's Room At The Table"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 30, 2003

Luke 14 Jesus describes the Kingdom of god as a Great Banquet Table. Who belongs at the table and how inclusive is the table?

“There’s Room at the Table” -The Kingdom of God is like a Great Banquet Table- Luke 14:1-24 In this passage of scripture Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is like a banquet. The Kingdom of God is like having a great party. The social life of Jesus got him into trouble. His social life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-11, Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Beyond Family Values Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Following Jesus takes us beyond family values to embrace God’s Kingdom values in our family relationships.

I’ve been reading some authors this week who are deeply concerned about the decline of traditional family values (Dr. Richard Saller, "Family Values in Ancient Rome" www.fathom.com/feature/121908). These authors are concerned that fewer and fewer women are wanting to invest in their children as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return To Bethel

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Mar 12, 2003

God is calling each of us back to our Bethel. In doing so it will impact us and others for God and His kingdom.

Return To Bethel Gen 35:1-3 [JAY cub] (a supplanter)-one of the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. The brother of Esau, he was known also as Israel (Gen 32:28). Jacob was born in answer to his father’s prayer (Gen 25:21), but he became the favorite son of his mother (25:28). He was nicknamed Jacob ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-3

The Call To His Cause

Contributed by W F on Sep 4, 2005

It’s time to put away our small ventures and to begin investing in the big league – God’s kingdom.

Mark 1:17 “The Call to His Cause” “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Two fishermen were out in their boat one Sunday morning when they heard the church bells ring in the distance. One said, “You know, we really ought to be in church.” The second bloke didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17

Denomination: *other

Getting Your Lost Loves Ones Saved

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 17, 2006

This sermon is a look at esther and what we can learn from her in getting our Lost Loved one in the kingdom.

Getting Your Lost Loved Ones saved Esther 8:3-6 Read Text. For how can I endure to see the evil that shall come unto my people? or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred? SETTING OF ESTHER: The events of Esther take place in the Persian Empire (modern day Iran) during the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Reformation 2005

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 29, 2005

God is assembling an army of men and women today willing to risk everything to see the eternal Kingdom of God established in the earth.

Introduction Tomorrow- Halloween- Halloween is a mixture of ancient cultic practices and Christian traditions. Oct 31st- All Hallows Eve Time to recall the souls of the damned. Nov 1st- All Hallows Day or All Saints Day Time to remember Christians that have died. Nov 2nd- All Souls Day Time to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Charismatic

The History And Principles And Mathematics Of Grace Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 31, 2006

An introduction to Matthew 5:3 which emphasizes that only those who recognize their spiritual bankruptcy will enter the kingdom of heaven.

MATTHEW 20-21 THE HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES AND MATHEMATICS OF GRACE (Luke 15:1 NIV) Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. (Luke 15:2 NIV) But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Like Quitting

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 26, 2006

Jesus’ transfiguration is recorded in the gospels to embolden the disciples and their converts down the ages, as they face discouragement on the way to God’s Kingdom.

Psalm 27, 1 Kings 19:9-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Mark 9:2-9 When you feel like quitting On July 4, 1952, a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She was setting out to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. This was no novice undertaking. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Risk Of The Steward Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

Being a faithful steward of God’s gifts requires we face the challenge of risking those gifts to grow the Kingdom.

THE RISK OF THE STEWARD Matthew 25:14–30 The hang-glider rides the tramway to the top of Sandia Peak overlooking Albuquerque. At the tip of the peak, he stretches the gossamer fabric over a lightweight metal frame and leaps off the mountain into the clear air. The person enjoys the rush ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

Wheat And Tare Believers Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Apr 27, 2006

Wheat and Tare believers were both grown in God’s Kingdom but can be differentiated as they grow, as they mature and as they bear fruits.

"...who hath ears to hear,let him hear." is the conclusion of Our LORD regarding this message, and this is also the words imparted to our churches nowadays. Many supposedly Christians are attending our Services every Sunday but why is it that they do not live enough to the power of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"Behold, the sower went out to sow." Missing from this parable are the words, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to.”

"Behold, the sower went out to sow." Missing from this parable are the words, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to.” There must be some good reason why Jesus omitted these words from the first parable. The reason why they are omitted is not a mystery. The kingdom of heaven is an expression ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Holiness

Million Dollar Idea But My Mind Stuck On Credit

Contributed by Robert Parker on Mar 29, 2007

A sermon directed toward God’s plea to the believer to give of themselves for the Kingdom of God and not to conform to this lost and dying world.

Romans 12:1 -2 (12:1) I Beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. (12:2) And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Go For It

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 30, 2007

The benefits of the kingdom come to those who "lose" their lives for the gospel: deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Jesus.

Go for It Mark 8:34-38 (read 8:27-38) Did you ever see me ski? I admit my heart wasn’t into it too much. Not being very good at it, I couldn’t really see the point of going up and down a hill in the cold. When I did go down the hill, I kept thinking about how not to break or sprain anything. My ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Darkness Into Light Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 5, 2007

Nicodemus had been offered a glimpse of the Kingdom of God, but what he decided next would impact his eternity.

Introduction: I. John began his gospel with these words, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being by Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

At Your Command

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001

Jesus has promised us that if we will commit ourselves wholly to the Kingdom of God that all our basic needs will be provided.

At Your Command Introduction: Matthew 6:25-33 Proposition:Jesus commands us not to worry each day for our basic needs but to,instead, be about our daily spiritual duties. (Outline) I.RECOGNIZE HIS INTEGRITY (by) A.Obey(ing) His Commands 1.The Soldier 2.The Christian B.Perform(ing) All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Holiness