Sermons on Greatest In The Kingdom:

The Curse Of The Weeds

Contributed by Charles Bruner on Jul 19, 2005

Exploring the nature of evil as a spiritual reality which impacts all of us while affirming the sovereignty of God.

Title: The Curse of the Weeds Before loading up the van with kids and luggage for vacation, I quickly looked through the lectionary reading for today. I noticed that the parable in Matthew was familiar—I had tackled it once before, a fresh perspective was in order. This fresh perspective hit me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shout! For The Lord Has Given You The City!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 25, 2005

Pastor Gomez preached this sermon at Arca Evangelica in Brooksville Fl. for their seventh year anniversary.

*Joshua 6:8-16 When Joshua had spoken to the people, the seven priests carrying the seven trumpets before the Lord went forward, blowing their trumpets, and the ark of the Lord’s covenant followed them. ?9? The armed guard marched ahead of the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Citizenship

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 7, 2006

Kingdom

Theme: CITIZENSHIP Text: Philippians 3:20-21 Date: April 17,2k5 Place: FBC Kodiak (5th anniversary) Introduction: People chose to be citizen of a country for purpose. (economic, benefits, environment, new life etc.) Citizenship usually taken for granted by those who were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temple Mania Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 10, 2006

Only persons can be spiritual, not buildings

Temple Mania (I Kings 5-8) 1. I have a one minute mystery. Two of them. 2.The first is this: A woman goes into a convenience store to buy a can of Coke. She pays for it with a $20 bill and receives $20.05 back in change. No mistake was made. Think about that. 3. Here is the second one: Two ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sentry Duty

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 28, 2005

Spiritually-speaking we have a lot of silent alarms today. The duty of the watchman is to sound the alarm.

September 4, 2005 (Labor Day Weekend) So you, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. If I say to the wicked, "O wicked ones, you shall surely die," and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Boundless Grace, Even Through Judgment

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 10, 2005

God’s wonderful banquet is free for all.

I wonder if you’ve ever bought a new car? Different things appeal to different people, don’t they. Some people are concerned with the technical details about the engine, others are keen to buy from a local dealer, others want to stick with a manufacturer they’ve bought from before, others are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Pray Like You Mean It (Acts - Part 21) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Four Ways to Prepare yourself for prayer...

How to Pray like you mean it Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 21 Pastor Jeff Christopherson June 8, 2003 Acts 12:25-13:12 FOUR WAYS TO PREPARE YOURSELF FOR PRAYER: ¡§Prayer does not enable us to do greater work for God. Prayer is a greater ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Staying On God's Agenda (Acts - Part 18) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

steps to staying on God’s agenda for your life...

Staying on God’s Agenda Acts 10:34-11:18 Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 18 May 18, 2003 GETTING THE CONTEXT… Peter fairly exploded with his good news: “It’s God’s own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Let God Out Of The Box (Acts - Part 17) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Four steps to spiritual freedom...

How to let God out of the box Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 17 Pastor Jeff Christopherson May 11, 2003 Acts 10:1-33 FOUR STEPS TO SPIRITUAL FREEDOM: 1. Move out of my Comfort Zone. ¡§Peter stayed in Joppa for some time with a tanner ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Right In The Middle Of God's Will (Acts -- Part 16) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

What to know in order to live a successful life...

How to be right in the middle of god¡¦s will Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 16 Pastor Jeff Christopherson May 4, 2003 Acts 9:1-31 WHAT TO KNOW IN ORDER TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY: I. THE PLAN: (Understand God¡¦s Eternal Purpose) ¡§You will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Contagious Christian (Acts - Part 15) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Four qualities of a believer who leaves footprints...

Becoming a Contagious Christian “But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 To be a contagious Christian means to be involved in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle The Temptations Of Power (Acts - Part 14) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

The key to handling power is to understand what power is - and what power does...

How to Handle the Temptations of Power Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 14 Pastor Jeff Christopherson April 13, 2003 Acts 8:4-25 I. Understand What Power Is: Power is not neutral. Power is the potential to create or destroy. Examples: • Adam ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become A Spiritual Leader (Acts - Part 12) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Four Keys to Effective Spiritual Leadership...

How to become a spiritual leader Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 12 Pastor Jeff Christopherson March 30, 2003 Acts 6:1-7 FOUR KEYS TO EFFECTIVE SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP 1. Realize your Purpose. ¡§Day after day, in the temple courts and from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of An Authentic Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

answering three tough questions concerning the integrity of my faith...

The importance of an authentic faith Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 10 Pastor Jeff Christopherson March 16, 2003 Acts 4:36 ¡V 5:11 Authentic Worshipping Community 3 QUESTIONS CONCERNING AN AUTHENTIC FAITH: I. What is an Authentic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist