Sermons on First In The Kingdom:

The Armor Of God

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

To be ready for battle we need to be properly clothed.

Tonight I want to speak concerning the armor of God that is found in Ephesians 6:10 (READ 10-20) The passage begins by informing us to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. How do we accomplish this? The next verse instructs us to put on the whole armor of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Great Art You

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jul 12, 2004

Greatness comes in different ways. This message looks at being great in the Kingdom of God.

HOW GREAT ART YOU? Text: Matthew 20: 20-28 It seems today as in the past people love to be in a position of power. Everywhere you look you see books or tapes to empower yourself. People want to get to the top of the corporate ladder. Sometimes compromising integrity as they go. Feeling as if they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Maximizing Your Impact (Acts - Part 19) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

How to let history know that you showed up!

Maximizing your impact Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 19 Pastor Jeff Christopherson May 25, 2003 Acts 11:19-30 HOW TO LET HISTORY KNOW THAT YOU SHOWED UP (the example of Barnabas) 1. Look for God’s Activity. “Now those who had been scattered by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Strangers & Pilgrims"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Nov 29, 2001

A message on how believers ought to live as resident aliens in this world.

“Strangers and Pilgrims” Titus 3:1-8 November 18, 2001 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ft. Worth, Texas A lot of ink has been spilled in the debate from historians and sociologists concerning the issue of how Christian “Christian” America was, or even if it ever was. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Getting Through Days Like These

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 6, 2006

Exposition of Zech. 14

Getting Ready for Days Like These Zech. 14 You need to be prepared for days like these. Paul write to Timothy in : 2 Timothy 3:1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: The NKJV has a note by that word perilous= times of stress. That sound familiar, doesn’t it? Jesus spoke ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Weapon Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

In this last part of Understanding the Kingdom of God series, you will find the greatest weapon we can use against the enemy and the power of God available to you as a Kingdom citizen.

Matthew 6:33 The kingdom of God is this: God’s way and system of doing things. WEAPON OF OUR WARFARE IS BINDING AND LOOSING. Matthew 16:18-19 First time “Church” is used. We need to understand the position of binding and loosing. Earth becomes the focal point and man is the instrument of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The King

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 23, 2007

How intriguing that it is the Cross of Jesus that reflects the Kingship of Christ

Christ the King Sunday – LK 23:33-38 Advent begins next week and so today – the Feast of Christ the King - is the last Festival in the Church’s year. It is particularly fitting that we begin the Church’s year - by reflecting on Jesus’ coming to earth 2000 years ago. We call this advent Then he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Anglican

the Covenant Future: A Defense Of Postmillennialism Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

Christ’s kingdom is victorious in the gospel age because He promised his covenantal mercies will extend to a thousand generations.

INTRODUCTION - Hymns of the victory of the gospel: JESUS SHALL REIGN WHERE’ER THE SUN DOES HIS SUCCESSIVE JOURNEY’S RUN; HIS KINGDOM STRETCH FROM SHORE TO SHORE, TILL MOONS SHALL WAX AND WANE NO MORE, FOR HIM SHALL ENDLESS PRAYER BE MADE, AND PRAISES THRONG TO CROWN HIS HEAD; HIS NAME, LIKE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All New

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 20, 2004

Introduction to study of Acts....two realities of building the kingdom of God....The blocks, God’s orders, and the mortar, our simple obedience.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships July 18, 2004 1The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Just Let Jesus

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 23, 2003

We are in a spiritual fight, and we need to recognize that we have the necessary tools and forces to not give up, but to go to the last round where Jesus Christ will be the final victor, and peace, truth, and justice will prevail.

Mark 9:38-50 “Just Let Jesus” Many of you are familiar with the blockbuster movie Rocky, in which a very muscular, physically fit, local Philadelphia guy, Rocky Balboa, fights the world’s heavy weight boxing champion Apollo Creed. In the first smash hit, Rocky fights Apollo for 15 rounds, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: *other

Have You Found Heaven's Narrow Door? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

There are two doors after death: destruction or delight and we choose which door we will pass through while we are alive; either the narrow door to heaven or the wide door to hell.

Have You Found Heaven’s Narrow Door? Luke 13:22-30 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Since I first learned about heaven as a child, I’ve been fascinated with the thought of living with Jesus forever. When I was a senior in college I was the Youth Minister at First Baptist Church in Prattville, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Stages Of Hope

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 8, 2008

A sermon that considers three stages of hope and suggests action plans for each stage

Stages of Hope Isaiah chapter 49 verse 23 “then you will know that I am the Lord, those who hope in me will not be disappointed.” In the book of Luke just after the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus – two of Jesus followers give a picture of despair. Luke 24:12 now the same day two of them were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Seeking, Or Striving? Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Oct 14, 2005

Jesus tells us to strive to enter the narrow gate, while many will seek to enter when it is too late. The difference between seeking and striving for the kingdom of God.

Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 13 and follow along as I read verses 22-24: “And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Our Eternal Home Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The beauty of the eternal home is beyond our comprehension and beyond description.

OUR ETERNAL HOME 2 PETER 3:13 A. "NEVERTHELESS WE, ACCORDING TO HIS PROMISE, LOOK FOR NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH, WHEREIN DWELLETH RIGHTEOUSNESS." 1. The promise of a new heaven and a new earth is indicative: a. That this earth was created to be the eternal home of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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