Sermons on Kingdom Identity:

A Church In The City Series

Contributed by Matt Smith on Mar 5, 2013

We have our security and our significance from God. Stop asking for things that He already gave you and start believing that you have them and act on the fact that they’re true.

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Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Up To Your Emotional Wounds Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jun 22, 2023

We all have emotional wounds. Can you heal?

In Forrest Gump, Forrest's lifelong friend Jenny had endured a childhood of abuse and neglect at the hands of her father. In one scene, Forrest and Jenny visit her old house, and Forrest watches as Jenny throws stone after stone at the weather-beaten old house which held so many painful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:7-28

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Dark Secrets

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 15, 2023

A dark secret is defined as something kept hidden or unexplained.

Charlotte Brontë, an English novelist and poet once remarked: “The human heart has hidden treasures, In secret kept, in silence sealed; The thoughts, the hopes, the dreams, the pleasures, Whose charms were broken if revealed.” Luke 8:17 reveals: “For nothing is hidden that will not be made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10, Proverbs 25:2, Daniel 2:28, Colossians 1:26

Why All The Hate Among Ourselves? Why The Disunity And Lack Of Support For Each Other?

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 3, 2024

The sign that we have to show that we are Christians is love. If we love one another, then the world will know that we are Christians. It is shocking to see the disunity among ourselves. The hate we display to one another even as unbelievers watch and wonder.

Many Christians are disturbed by the hate that is being witnessed against people who publicly declare their faith in JESUS CHRIST. In fact JESUS HIMSELF told us that as things escalate one of the signs of the end times is that we will be handed over for death by even our own relatives. Truly, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27, John 13:35

Defending The Faith Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

In the opening verses of Jude, we’re reminded that following Christ means embracing a new identity—one marked by complete submission and ownership by Jesus. This message calls the Church to stay alert and defend the faith from subtle internal threats that distort grace and divide the body.

It’s the end of June of 2023. Crazy, isn’t it? Well I guess not really - that’s how time works. But, May 1st of this year marked half a decade that I’ve been here at New Hope, and in fact, this month, although it’s almost over, marks exactly 2 full years since I’ve started preaching here. Kind of a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4, Jeremiah 17:9-10, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hidden… With… Christ… In… God.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2024

The world system we were raised in taught relative truth. Self-reliance, and only that which can be perceived through the natural is real. 2 Corinthians 4:18, teaches us that the unseen world is more real than the seen world.

Hidden… With… Christ… In… God. Colossians 3:3 Colossians 3:3KJV ”For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.“ Several years ago, a pastor made appointment to see me. The pastor told me he had struggled for 13 years in his Christian experience, going through one trial after ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:3, Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Creation: Transformed By Truth 2 Corinthians 5:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 31, 2023

In 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Join me in exploring the transformative power of truth encapsulated in this verse, unraveling the profound implications for our lives.

A New Creation: Transformed by Truth Introduction: In 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT), the Apostle Paul declares, "This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!" Join me in exploring the transformative power of truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:22-24, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keys To Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Make Jesus known where he is needed. Be his heralds and his ambassadors.

Opening illustration: Our country is in desperate need of a spiritual awakening, but we have a problem. When we consider that the last true, widespread, landscape changing spiritual awakening in this country was in the middle of the 19th century, it is safe to say that no one “alive today” has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham And His Two Tests Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 6, 2025

We all risk losing a part of our identity if we do not know the stories of our past.

The Story of Us Abraham and His Two Tests February 9, 2025 We all risk losing a part of our identity if we do not know the stories of our past. Genesis 12:1-7, 10-20 The Lord had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7, Genesis 12:10-20, Psalm 103:7, John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is The Way Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the transfiguration of Jesus, revealing His true identity as the Messiah and the Son of God, emphasizing the importance of recognizing Him as the way, the truth, and the life.

Main idea: While on earth, Jesus often instructed people to keep His true identity a secret. However, in this passage, Jesus transfigured before Peter, James, and John, allowing them to get a glimpse of who He really was. He reveals to them that He is the messiah, the savior of the world, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Topics: Transfiguration, Divine Revelation, Messiah Identity

Back To The Future: Remembering How God Has Led

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

Remembering how God has led restores our identity in Christ and renews courage to live and share His hope today.

Introduction – Remembering the Fire My grandfather tilled the farm soil of Eastern Idaho in much the same manner as Noah and Abraham—by faith, by sweat, and by seasons. His world was defined by rhythm: sunrise, plow, prayer, harvest. He believed that what you sow, you reap, and that everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Revelation 14:6-12, Exodus 20:8-11, Daniel 8:14, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Kingdom Calling - What We Do For Christ Will Last! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 26, 2023

Even though believers are called and sent to advance the kingdom of God in a sick, hostile world, they will have good success with the right equipment and the right attitude. Whatever believers do for Christ and His kingdom will be rewarded.

Sermon: The Kingdom Calling - What We Do For Christ will Last! Scripture: Mt 10:1 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.” Mt 10:16 “Behold, I send you forth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:16, Matthew 10:40-42, Galatians 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

True Treasure

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

If we seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness – if we seek first to be in his kingdom, and if we seek first to live for his kingdom and as citizens of his kingdom, well, the rest works out.

Matthew 6:19-34 True Treasure 6/27/10e D. Marion Clark Introduction Earlier today we presented Phil and Lisa Ryken with an original painting by artist Makoto Fujimura. On that painting the artist wrote in gold lettering the very passage we are considering tonight, up to verse part of verse 26, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breakthrough Spirituality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

Have you ever felt like a spiritual hypocrite? Good news… Jesus understands… and he came not to condemn us… but to call us out… from outward religion to real life and relationship with God.

Breakthrough Spirituality Brad Bailey – February 25, 2007 (Much of the ‘commentary’ notes used in prep for this message are from or adapted from Don Williams, KingdomRain website study on Gospel of Mark Such commentary was never read but merely serves as ideas that were drawn on and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clothed In Christ

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 26, 2004

When we become Christians, we lose our "identity Crisis" because we are clothed in Christ’s identity

Matthew 3:13-4:11 January 11, 2004 Clothed in Christ Today is the day in the liturgical calendar celebrating Jesus’ baptism. 13Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. 14But John didn’t want to baptize him. "I am the one who needs to be baptized by you," he ...read more

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