Sermons on Kingdom Heart:

Can You Still Love And Worship God Through Disappointments? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 28, 2019

Some of the saddest moments of our lives are when we're going through a serious challenge; or the loss of a job; or even the loss of a loved one. But the saddest of all is when God stops correcting us.

God calls children a blessing and a gift! Jesus actually tells us to be like children and to come to him full of faith and trust. Mark 10:15 reads, "Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” The most important ingredients a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:15, Psalm 8:2, Matthew 18:2-6

Measuring Greatness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2015

God's way of measuring greatness differs greatly from ours. God measures with love and service and not accumulation, accomplishment and attainment"

Matthew 18:1-9 “Measuring Greatness” INTRODUCTION For millennia the Season of Lent has been a time for Christians to reflect on their relationship with God and on Jesus’ call to discipleship, in anticipation of Easter. These forty days preceding Easter were first used as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Love For The Hurting

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 26, 2015

We need to bring people to Jesus by being a Christ-like friend, by sharing what it means to follow Jesus, and by carrying thanks to Jesus in prayer. In the scene of children in the arms of a loving Jesus, there is a story to be told, lessons to be learned

At first glance, this morning’s Gospel reading seems a little disjointed. It starts with a discussion about divorce and ends with a discussion about entering God’s kingdom like little children. While they seem to be disconnected, they really are connected. Let me try to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Anglican

The Future Of The Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 11, 2018

What is the future of the Church? Should we worry about it? Who is responsible for church growth?

Prelude What is the future of the Church? Should we worry about it? Who is responsible for church growth? Purpose: Let’s understand the unstoppable growth of God’s kingdom. Plan: We will look at Mark 4:26-34 and why optimism over the church’s future is valid, why the church will continue to grow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Marriage Feast Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 20, 2014

The future is set for a marriage feast prepared by the Father for His Son and Jesus tells us a story about it.

The Parable Of The Marriage Feast Matt. 22:1-14 These parables of the Lord are amazing stories with hidden truths concerning the kingdom of heaven. This particular story concerning the marriage feast requires careful observation to understand. See: Matt. 22:1-14 I believe to better interpret this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Has God Finished With Israel?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 16, 2014

A short talk asking an important question. This parable has often been used to say that God's promises to Israel have all been transferred away from Israel and given to the church. Is this what Jesus was saying? Who was he talking to?

When Stevie Wonder appeared on Top of the Pops and sang, “I just called to say I love you” – who was he singing to? Was it the studio audience? Was it the wider TV audience? Or was it the person on the other end of the phone? I’m almost certain it was the latter. Does it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Anglican

Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

Praise before Petitions.

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #3 TITLE: Hallowed Be Thy Name TEXT: Matthew 6:9b INTRO: The Lord’s Prayer begins with praise, which is followed by a series of petitions to God. There are Seven Petitions in the Lord’s Prayer divided into Two Groups: The first THREE petitions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Instructions To All Disciples

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

Jesus didn't leave us a command and a commission without the means, methods, motivation, and power to accomplish it.

Intro Young William Wilberforce was discouraged one night in the early 1790s after another defeat in his 10 year battle against the slave trade in England. Tired and frustrated, he opened his Bible and began to leaf through it. A small piece of paper fell out and fluttered to the floor. It was ...read more

Fourth Of July America Your Bone & Flesh

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jul 3, 2021

For the church in the USA, the Fourth of July is always problematic. While not a religious holy day, there is an expectation from many that at least some recognition of the day is required So this sermon looks at Freedom and ralationship.

Your Bone & Flesh SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B MARK 6:1-13 When I think of the term Flesh-n-Bone what comes to mind is the Rapper. Born Stanley Howse and known to his fans as Flesh-n-Bone, this Ohio-bred hip hop artist rose to fame as a member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony this young man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Everyone Loves A Wedding, Don't They?

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Feb 11, 2022

A sermon on the parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22.

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 One of Jesus’ favorite teaching techniques was parables – stories from everyday life used to illustrate insights into His kingdom. One of those events people in the first century identified with and we still identify with is a wedding. Jesus tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Titus 2:11, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 1:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking The Red Pill To Escape Satan's Matrix: Coming To The End Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 1, 2022

Are you ready for the truth? Growing up in this world there was always a splinter in my mind. I was taught a particular way of life. I didn’t see anything beyond it. Life was a happy accident. Get rich. Have a family. Pay your taxes

“The Matrix is a system, Neo. That system is our enemy. But when you're inside, you look around, what do you see? Businessmen, teachers, lawyers, carpenters. The very minds of the people we are trying to save. But until we do, these people are still a part of that system and that makes them our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016

Giving is rooted in God's love, releases God's blessing and results in God's kingdom advancing

THE JOY OF GIVING A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was not to be excited. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of excitement. It was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Calls The Sinner

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 13, 2007

Pentecost 3(A) - Jesus calls the sinner unto eternal life and into kingdom work.

JESUS CALLS THE SINNER (Outline) June 17, 2007 PENTECOST 3 Matthew 9:9-13 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Jesus was always, always busy about his father’s business. That is to say – his heavenly Father. Not matter where Jesus would always seek out and save ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Worship Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Good worship springs from the heart and is guided by the Word.

11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and went to the temple. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve. Introduction We begin this morning the final section of Mark’s gospel. Chapter 1- 8:26 is the first section, in which Mark presents ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Damaged Good

Contributed by Rev Bein Clayborn on Feb 20, 2004

God can take something people say is damaged and us to glorify his kingdom...

“Damaged Goods” 1 Samuel 1:1-5, 10-11, & 19 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist