Sermons on keys of the kingdom: showing 616-630 of 96,709

The Seeds Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 17, 2024

A sermon for Pentecost B, Lectionary 11

June 19, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 2 Cor. 5:6-10, 14-17; Mark 4:26-34 The Seeds of the Kingdom Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Let’s pray: Almighty God, we pray, your kingdom come. Your kingdom certainly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Kingdom Greatness

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 18, 2024

“Whoever humbles themselves like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven”. It is giving up claims to power and status and knowing one’s total dependence on God that counts as greatness in the kingdom of heaven.

Sermon: The Path to Kingdom Greatness Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11, Matthew 10:40-42, Matthew 25:34-46, Micah 6:6-8, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Kingdom Leaders PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the concept of Kingdom Leadership, emphasizing the importance of our view of God in influencing our actions, decisions, and leadership styles.

Good morning, family! Let me start by quoting a thought from one of the most respected Christian authors, A.W. Tozer. He said, "A low view of God is the cause of a hundred lesser evils, but a high view of God is the solution to ten thousand temporal problems." It's simple, y'all! Our view of God, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Topics: Multiplication, Leadership

Unhindered Kingdom Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the book of Acts, focusing on the concept of living "unhindered" as followers of Christ, inspired by the disciples who spread the message of love, forgiveness, and salvation.

Who here has ever felt hindered or held back in some fashion or circumstance. You may have felt that you had more to give, more to offer, more to contribute… And what about in your faith? Have you ever felt like there was something more? Some piece that you may have been missing out on as you read ...read more

Topics: Ascension Of Christ, Apostle Paul, Unhindered Faith

Sermon Series: Unhindered

Kingdom Of Culture Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the conflict between religious and political power as seen in John 18:28-39, where Pilate must decide whether to execute Jesus, a decision that pits his Roman authority against the Jewish leaders and their religious kingdom.

The year was 1776 and the American colonies were in the midst of a revolution. The colonists had declared their independence from Great Britain and were now in a fight for their freedom. John Adams was a lawyer and a politician. He was also one of the most influential people in the fight for ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-39

Topics: Kingdom Collision, Faith And Culture, Decision Consequences

Sermon Series: King Of All Kingdoms

Kingdom Of Expectations Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the 'kingdom of expectations', emphasizing how our preconceived notions can prevent us from recognizing and accepting Jesus as our savior.

Welcome back church! I’m excited you’re here as we continue on in our 2-part series, King of all kingdoms. Last week we looked at John 18:28-39 and the collision that the Kingdom of God had with the kingdom of culture. This week we’ll be focusing way in on one verse from that longer passage that ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Topics: Kingdom Expectations, Savior Embrace, Divine Grace

Sermon Series: King Of All Kingdoms

The Kingdom Net Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the Kingdom of God as a fishing net, emphasizing our role in spreading the good news of Jesus to as many people as possible, regardless of their worthiness, and leaving the final judgement to God.

The Kingdom of God is like a fishing net set to collect as many souls as possible. The concern is not with the kind of people “caught” in the divine fishing net, rather, the concern is just for the net to be filled. We are to join God in spreading the Kingdom net by sharing the good news of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Divine Fishing, Spreading The Gospel

Sermon Series: Hooked

Sharing The Kingdom Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of being known by God, our adoption into His kingdom, and our responsibility to invite others into this family of faith.

Welcome to our fourth and final week together in our current series, Known. To briefly recap we began by exploring how we are perfectly and intimately known by God Himself, the very Creator of the universe. He knows us so well in fact that He knows what’s best for us, He knows how we were created, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, Matthew 22:1-14

Topics: Kingdom Sharing, Divine Adoption, Inviting Others

Sermon Series: Known

Unhindered Kingdom Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Embracing the freedom and unhindered faith that comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ and living in the Kingdom of God.

Today, we're gonna talk about something living an unhindered life of faith. Sometimes we feel like something's holding us back, like we're missing out on the amazing things God has for us. Well, God wants us to live free and unhindered lives, and we're gonna explore how to do that together. But ...read more

Topics: Spiritual Freedom, Unhindered Belief, Faith In Christ, Unrestricted Worship

Kingdom Collision Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

As followers of Jesus, we face a daily choice between living for the kingdom of culture or the kingdom of God. The kingdom of God brings love, grace, and hope, while the kingdom of culture often focuses on power and control.

Today, we're going to talk about a cool story from the Bible that has a lot to do with the choices we make every day. It's about two kingdoms colliding and the tough decisions that come with it. So, let's dive in! Our story comes from John 18:28-39. It's about Jesus being brought before Pontius ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-39

Topics: Spiritual Kingdom, Cultural Influence, Divine Rule, Secular Society

Kingdom Of Expectations Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Embrace Jesus as our Savior, even when He doesn't fit our expectations.

Today, we're going to talk about something we all deal with - expectations. That refers to those things we think should happen or how things should be. Sometimes, our expectations can get in the way of seeing the real deal. So, let's dive into this idea and see how it connects to Jesus and our ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Topics: Divine Recognition, Expectation Vs Reality, Jesus' Identity, Spiritual Perception

The Kingdom Net Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The Kingdom of God is like a fishing net that gathers as many souls as possible. Our job is to join God in spreading the net by sharing the good news of Jesus with everyone, without worrying about who is worthy. God will sort it all out in the end.

Imagine this: You're on a boat, and you've got this massive net. You throw it out into the water, and it sinks, capturing all sorts of fish. You pull it back in, and you've got a boatload of fish, all different kinds. That's what Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven is like. Jesus wasn't just talking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Topics: Divine Kingdom, Spiritual Fishing, God's Net, Biblical Metaphors

Kingdom Connections Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We are called to be in fellowship with God and others, building a spiritual house together with Jesus as the master builder.

Today, we're talking about how we're all wired for connection and relationships. We're not meant to do life solo, we're built for community. Let's pray for a clear vision of what real friendship looks like and the guts to grow in our relationships. Think about a Lego set. Each piece, on its own, is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5, Matthew 16:18

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Fellowship, Christ's Teachings, Faith Development

Sharing The Kingdom Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We are part of God's family and have been given the kingdom. Let's invite others to join us.

Today we're talking about how God knows us inside out and wants to hang out with us. He's made us part of His squad, and now we get to invite others to join the party. Imagine you've got the latest, most awesome video game. It's so cool, you can't help but want to share it with your friends. You ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, Matthew 22:1-14

Topics: Evangelism, Spiritual Growth, Divine Invitation, Kingdom Building

Kingdom First PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace the truth that the Kingdom of God is here and within us, and we are called to prioritize it above all else in our lives.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving into something that's as radical now as it was when Jesus first spoke it: The Kingdom of God is here, the Kingdom of God is in us, and we're called to put that Kingdom first. Our guiding Scripture for today's sermon comes from Matthew 6:33, which says, "But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Kingdom, Life