Sermons on Kingdom Advancement:

Kingdom Living

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 6, 2002

Kingdom living means: 1. We live with an awareness of the kingdom. 2. We understand that the kingdom is within. 3. We experience the blessing of his reign. 4. We are a part of a subversive movement. 5. We wait for it expectantly.

Stanley Hauerwas and William Willimon begin their book Resident Aliens with a story from their youth: “Sometime between 1960 and 1980, an old, inadequately conceived world ended, and a fresh, new world began. . . . When and how did we change? Although it may sound trivial, one of us is tempted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

"Heirs To The Kingdom"

Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 13, 2002

The wonder of God’s Kingdom is that He chose us to partner with Him, making us heirs to His Kingdom, which requires something of each of us

During my days as a banker, one of the areas we focused on was that of estate planning. The importance of proper estate planning was made very clear for me one afternoon as I sat down with a customer whose husband had died several months earlier. She came into my office, explained that her husband ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6, Ephesians 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Aug 27, 2001

This sermons focuses on the meaning and application of the Kingdom of God.

The Kingdom of God August 26, 2001 I remember noticing, while reading the Bible one day back in college, that Jesus was also preaching about the Kingdom of God. I had been a believer for about a year and had never heard it mentioned in any sermon or at any conference… and had no idea what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36, Matthew 1:14

The Seed Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2001

Jesus tells of the Kingdom being like a tiny Mustard Seed. This sermon explores what something so small could mean in describing something so majestic

TOP 10 CLASSIFIED ADS – From true classified ads in daily newspapers 10. Wanted. Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink. 9. Try us once, you’ll never go anywhere again. 8. Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children. 7. Illiterate? Write today for free help. 6. Stock up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-19, Matthew 13:31-32, Luke 17:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Kingdom Of Equals

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

We are all made equal by the power of Jesus Christ

A Kingdom of Equals Matthew 20.1-16 August 17, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. New Series of Sermons: Stories from Heaven - Study of the Parables, II. Quote: God created all men but Samuel Colt made them equal III. World Measures: wealth, occupation, position, power or other such stuff IV. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

A Kingdom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

The true source of forgiveness is Jesus

A Kingdom of Forgiveness Matthew 18.21-35 October 19, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. King Louis XII of France: As a boy was mistreated, kept in chains, thrown in prison, after becoming king was encouraged to seek revenge, he prepared a scroll with his enemies names and placed a cross in red ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Church Of God

A Kingdom Of Growth

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

As Christians we must constantly seek to grow in Christ

A Kingdom of Growth Matthew 13.31-35 September 28, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Experiments of Lord Kelvin: Lord Kelvin was famous for scientific experiments, he created a new temperature scale for extreme temperatures - Kelvin scale, Kelvin once suspended a large piece of metal from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35, Matthew 13:44-50

Denomination: Church Of God

A Kingdom Of Reward

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

Jesus has offered us great rewards in His kingdom

A Kingdom of Reward Matthew 25.14-30 August 24, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Big Responsibility: FFA President, Planning the annual banquet, Order of ceremony, who would do what and how things were to be done, Working for weeks to get it done - went well and was enjoyed by all II. Special ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

A Kingdom Of Victory

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

We can recieve victory over this world by following Jesus

A Kingdom of Victory Matthew 13.24-30 September 21, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Weeding the garden: Each summer planted a garden, hard work but worth fresh veggies, mid-summer had to pull weeds, sometimes in the hurry we mistakenly pulled out good plants, thought they were weeds or pulled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Church Of God

A Kingdom Of The Receptive

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

The parable of the sower shows us how we are to receive the good news of Jesus Christ

A Kingdom of the Receptive Matthew 13.1-17 September 14, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Ben Franklin’s Field of Plaster: Ben Franklin was known for his outrageous experiments, one such experiment revealed that plaster could be sown with crops to help them grow, when he shared his discovery ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Kingdom Attitudes Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Feb 26, 2001

A look at Philippians 2:1-11

1) PLAY AT A HIGHER LEVEL Because we are Christians(verses 1,2) Paul instructs us to live by a different value system than the world. In the worlds system there is a pecking order. But in the kingdom, we consider others "better than ourselves." We don’t focus on selfish ambition or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Where's The Kingdom

Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006

A look at the Kingdom of God and what and where it is.

Tonight we will continue our series on “What, Where, Why, When?”, while I attempt to answer your questions about God, the Bible, and the church. Let’s go straight to our email question for this evening Email: Hi Pastor Shane, Luke 17:20-21 specifically, can you expound on verse 21b (For indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laws Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006

I’m talking about a lifestyle that God desires for our lives. That is to be giving.

INTRO: During the Great Depression, poverty swept across America like a whirling tornado, ripping up dreams and scattering hopes to the wind. One such poverty twister hit a small part of Texas where a man named Yates ran a sheep ranch. Struggling even to keep food on the table, Yates and his wife ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas And Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 3, 2006

1. This kind of King elicits fear in us. 2. This kind of King inspires hope in us. 3. This kind of King makes us heirs with him.

Very often, at Christmas, we hear stories retold, like Mark Twain’s "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court", where King Arthur dresses in peasant’s garb and visits the subjects of his kingdom. The king lays aside his royal robes and privileges in order to identify with life outside the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7

Denomination: Methodist

The Value Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 8, 2009

We examine the two paralell parables of the treasure in the field and the pearl of great price. These are two parables that Jesus uses to describe what God’s kingdom is like.

The Parables of Jesus The Value of the Kingdom Matthew 13:44-46 June 7, 2009 Here in a brief three verses Jesus gives us two parables. Although they are not identical both teach us about God’s kingdom in similar fashion. They are intended to teach us the value of God’s kingdom. These parables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Church Of God