Sermons on Kingdom Goals:

Elohim: The God Of Dna, Galaxies, Nature, & The Higgs-Boson Particle Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022

Throughout the scriptures God invites us to inquire of Him and learn about Him. That is really the main goal of God on Earth, is that we would turn to Him, and be curious about Him, and seek to know Him, and then understand how to know Him

Throughout the scriptures God invites us to inquire of Him and learn about Him. That is really the main goal of God on Earth, is that we would turn to Him, and be curious about Him, and seek to know Him, and then understand how to know Him, then to enter into His presence, and receive a new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Reaching For The Prize -1 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 7, 2017

As believers we are in a running race. Every race has a finish line & a prize. This sermon focuses on how reaching for the prize in Christ should be the priority for a believer. A powerful & encouraging sermon to start the New Year with Jesus as the goal.

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Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Kindness Thrive Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

A Christian is to be one who is daily creating chain reactions of kindness. Lucy Larcom said, "If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it." That was the practical goal Jesus was aiming at with this story of the Good Samaritan.

Back in 1991 Glamor Magazine had an editorial about a woman who drove up to the toll booth of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco and said, "I'm paying for myself and for the 6 cars behind me." One after another the next 6 drivers came up to the booth with dollars in hand only to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Winning Your Spiritual Battles: The Armor Of God As A Guide Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2024

It says in verse 10, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Verse 10 is the end goal. If we obey all the instructions in verses 11-20, we will have the solution, which is to "be strong in the Lord."

"John Paton was a missionary in the New Hebrides Islands. One night hostile natives surrounded the mission station, intent on burning out the Patons and killing them. Paton and his wife prayed during that terror-filled night that God would deliver them. When daylight came they were amazed to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Finish What Is Started

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 21, 2024

This message is about completing the job that we start while also, as one body, helping others complete the job(s) they are doing for Christ. We are all running a race with the same goal ahead of us - crossing the finish line successfully.

Finish What Is Started Good morning Strangers Rest! The title of my message this morning is “Finish What Is Started.” Please note that I did not say “Finish what “you” started, but finish “what is” started. What you will hear this morning is that as a Christian we must finish the work together, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-10, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleasing God In All Things

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025

Pleasing God is not a part-time task; it is the goal of our entire life. From the way we talk to the way we live, serve, give, love, and obey—everything must be motivated by the desire to bring delight to our Heavenly Father.

PLEASING GOD IN ALL THINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 1:10 Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Hebrews 13:16, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:9, John 8:29 INTRODUCTION: In a world where people are often more concerned with pleasing men, building reputations, and seeking ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Hebrews 13:16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Talent: What's In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 13, 2025

God has given each of us a unique set of gifts, abilities, and resources. The challenge for us is to figure out the best way to use them for the glory and advancement of the Kingdom.

1. Opening a. Illustration: ?A story about our beautiful garden at home and my inability to care for it. ? Overgrown with weeds that choke the beautiful flowers until I learn how to care for it. ? A gardener inherited a plot of land. Some areas were rocky, some fertile, but every inch could be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount (4) Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 25, 2011

The Paradox to worry You have two choices in life 1. Build the kingdom, rest in Christ and leave the rest to God - or 2. Enjoy worrying Be my guest

Sermon on the Mount (4) The Paradox to Worry - Mt. 6:24-34 Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Anglican

Don’t Let Your Memories Be Bigger Than Your Dreams

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 2, 2021

Many Christians don’t set goals because they’re content with where they are, feel they can’t get any better, or feel their best days are behind them. It's God's will that we have dreams!

DON’T LET YOUR MEMORIES BECOME BIGGER THAN YOUR DREAMS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw her husband weighing himself on the bathroom scales, sucking in his stomach. 2. The woman thought to herself, "He thinks that he will weigh less ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Isaiah 43:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Maximize Your Potential :be All That God Wants You To Be

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about how beleivers can make their lives to be useful to the Kingdom of God and live very fruitful lives in this world.

MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL :BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE OUTLINE 1.INCLINATION 2.INSPIRATION 3.INFLUENCE 4.INNOVATION 5.INITIATIVE 6.INSTRUCTION 7.INTERCESSION THE MESSAGE MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL :BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE 1.INCLINATION Romans 12:6-8 We can maximize our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Team! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 6, 2002

This sermon illustrates how the church should WORK together as a team (using our spiritual gifts) to advance the Kingdom of God.

Go Team! Acts 9:32-43 June 9, 2002 Intro: A. [Beauty of Unity, Citation: Mike Royko, One More Time (University of Chicago Press, 1999), pp. 85-87; submitted by Dallas Roark, Emporia, Kansas] The late columnist Mike Royko writes about a conversation he had with Slats Grobnik, a man who sold ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Go Fishing!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 31, 2002

Christ calls us to fish with his grace and to catch others for his kingdom, even as we have been caught.

Saturday mornings I usually catch the “Fishing Report” on WWL AM 870. The host offers all sorts of fishing tips for the area -- advice on what kind of lures or bait to use in certain water temperature and depth. He talks about when it’s best to fish and where to fish -- all good advice. I need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Lutheran

Honor From The King

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

That what we do for the kingdom of God is always seen by the Lord and he bestows the honor do to us for our labor

Honor from the King 1Cor. 12:25-26 Indira Gandhi once said, “My grandfather told me that there are two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was less competition there. The brilliant physician and writer Oliver ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desiring Great Things Greatly

Contributed by Phil Hoover on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: We find much in the actions of Nehemiah that tells us what type of leader he would be in the Kingdom of God.

Introduction: We find much in the actions of Nehemiah that tells us what type of leader he would be in the Kingdom of God. We will see three aspects of his desire to rebuild that will help us in our desire to have effectiveness in the work of the Lord. I. We see the INTENSITY of Nehemiah's desire ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11