Sermons on Kingdom Of Man:

One Man's Blessing But Another Man's Curse

Contributed by James May on Sep 30, 2007

Naaman’s blessing became Gehazi’s curse because of their reverence for God and their fear of him.

One Man’s Blessing but Another Man’s Curse By Pastor Jim May II Kings 5:1 – 27 How we handle the provisions of God in our lives will determine whether those provision will be a blessing, or a curse. We must be careful to misuse what God has given us. For those who reverence and keep a proper ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Look Both Ways Before You Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

To understand and embody God's boundless love for all people, regardless of their earthly status, and to elevate others rather than looking down on them, reflecting His grace and mercy in our lives.

Good morning, church family! Let's get our hearts ready and open to receive today's sermon from Luke 16, the story of the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus. This tale is a powerful reminder of God's elevation of the poor and the danger of looking down on others. Someone once said, "God's love is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Rich Man, Poor Man

Back To Basics (Sixth In A Series)

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 21, 2019

A review of Basic Bible Doctrines - The basis for our beliefs and practices

Weekend Message/Devotion July 21, 2019 Back to Basics (sixth in a series) Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:8-11, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Values And Our Values: Challenges To A Contemorary Way Of Life

Contributed by Philip Gill on Oct 3, 2007

As the lives of the rich man and Lazarus are reversed by their experience of the Kingdom so our contemorary values are challenged by the call to discipleship.

In the gospel passage this morning there is a great reversal of fortunes for the rich man and Lazarus the poor beggar. Lazarus, after enduring great suffering is taken into heaven, into the bosom of Abraham. This end suggests that he led a faithful life while the rich man is depicted in typical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Parables Of The Kingdom. Conditions Of The Heart. Matthew 13.1-23 Part 1 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 24, 2025

Using the Parable of the Sower, Jesus teaches that the condition of your heart determines the fruitfulness of your life in response to God's Word.

2025.05.25.Sermon Notes. Parables of the Kingdom. Conditions of the Heart. The Heart of the Matter_Matthew 13.1-23 PART 1 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 6:9-10, Galatians 6:7-8, Jeremiah 4:3, Colossians 2:6-7, Psalms 1:1-2, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 55:6-7 Big Idea: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 6:9-10, Galatians 6:7-8, Jeremiah 4:3, Colossians 2:6-7, Psalm 1:1-2, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 55:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Man Lost And A Bad Man Saved

Contributed by Richard Dayringer, Thd on Aug 21, 2006

The attitude of a person’s heart or soul, not his or her outward actions determines one’s destiny.

A GOOD MAN LOST & A BAD MAN SAVED SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS IS SELF-DECEPTION (TWO PRAYERS) 33 LU. 18:9-14 (Prayer) PROP: The attitude of a person’s heart or soul, not his or her actions determines one’s destiny. INTRO: 1. Notice the make-up of the crowd to whom Jesus spoke. V. 9 makes clear the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Man Lost, A Bad Man Saved

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

You can be a good person and still die lost and go to hell. You can be a bad person and die saved and go to heaven.

LUKE 18:9-14 “A GOOD MAN LOST – A BAD MAN SAVED” A) When Jesus preached and taught among men on earth, He found that there were some men which trusted in themselves that they were righteous! * It was to them that He spoke this parable ... And if He preached in America today, He would need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Without A Vision Is A Man Without A Future

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 3, 2013

Solomon, in his wisdom and under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit wrote, In Proverbs 29:18 “where there is no vision the people perish”."The NKJ translates it, "Where there is no revelation the people cast off restraint..."

A man without a vision is a man without a future "Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. "-Proverbs 29:18. In the first place, the word "vision" used here has to do with the Word of God. Where there is no Word of God, where there is no message of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The More A Man Has, The More A Man Wants

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 12, 2015

God created enough for everyone. We are called to put others above ourselves, especially the less fortunate in society.

Once there was a burglar who was caught and brought before a judge for trial. He was found guilty, and was asked by the judge if he had anything to say before he was sentenced. The burglar stated, “Well, you know, Your Honour, it’s like this. The more a man has, the more a man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Anglican

Old Man/New Man/The Flesh

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Oct 10, 2024

When we surrender our life to Christ, the first thing happens is our old man gets crucified with all it’s lust (Romans 6:6). Old man cannot be converted, neither it can be reformed or revived, it can only be replaced.

Romans 11 talks about two trees. One is a wild tree by nature and the other is a good olive tree. And the Bible says, we have been cut off from the wild tree and grafted into the good olive tree (Romans 11:24). We know the wild tree stands for Adam and the good olive tree stands for Christ. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10, Romans 6:6, Ephesians 2:1, Galatians 5:19-21, Romans 11:24, Colossians 2:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 3:1-4, Colossians 3:5-9, Romans 5:12-17, Galatians 5:16-18, 1 Corinthians 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, Romans 8:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Kingdom Power: Politics Or Service” Lent 5

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 12, 2024

The illustration is a fictional story about "knowing the day of our death". Jesus knew why He was going to Jerusalem. The disciples believe the "kingdom" of the Son of Man, Daniel 7 is about to be fulfilled. Jesus turns Daniel upside down. Service!

In Jesus Holy Name March 21, 2024 Text: Mark 10:43b-45 Redeemer “Kingdom Power: Politics or Service” Years ago I heard or read a fictional story about a man who wanted to make a lot of money in the stock market. But there were just too many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-45, Mark 10:35-45, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Construction Of A Kingdom 2: King David - Character Footings For The Kingdom

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction There is a glorious kingdom which the Lord wants to construct in each of our lives; a kingdom of His purpose and His peace.

Introduction There is a glorious kingdom which the Lord wants to construct in each of our lives; a kingdom of His purpose and His peace. 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:13-15

The Heart Of A Father - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2005

There were 3 things missing in this tragic story that undermined David’s family and nearly destroyed his kingdom. Do you know what they are?

OPEN: A married couple had a boy that was difficult to raise. He caused all types of trouble in school, in the neighborhood and at home. One year, the couple went on a trip to Europe while the boy stayed with relatives back home. As they went from one country to another they would send back ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Foundation Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

This message explores the parable of the wise man and the foolish man.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Good Foundation” Matt 7:15-29 Review of Parable series Jesus told parables or made up stories in order to illustrate spiritual truth in terms that people could instantly relate both emotionally and intellectually. The Parable of the Good Samaritan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Psalm 6—perfect Man In The Midst Of Chastisement. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 6, 2018

This Psalm was written by David but we are not told when he wrote it. It could have been composed during the period of Absalom’s rebellion when David was old, sick, and unable to handle all the complex responsibilities of the kingdom.

Sunday, February 2, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 6—Perfect Man In The Midst Of Chastisement. For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to "sheminith." A psalm of David. 1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2 Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist