Sermons on Kingdom Use:

The Use Of The Excuse

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

Moses tried to excuse himself from God's mission at the burning bush. Can you relate to the excuses he offered?

The Use of the Excuse – Exodus 3:1-4:17 This story about Moses and his conversation with God at the burning bush (that wasn’t really burning) offers some insights into how we relate to God like Moses, when we offer excuses for why we can’t serve Him as His Word tells us to. Look ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God With Us Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2013

God, in Christ, is with us. His presence is our hope and our peace.

“‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).” Christmas Eve, and the world is at peace. Or is peace only a vague and puerile wish? Conflicts continue unabated throughout the world. Governments are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Using Opportunities

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. The fields are ripe for the harvest! Many in our church are busy harvesting at this time of year.

1. The fields are ripe for the harvest! Many in our church are busy harvesting at this time of year. It is a busy time. It takes much work. But the rewards are worth it. 2. Jesus is talking to His disciples. And He is talking to us as well. In vs. 35 He says - I tell you, open your eyes and look ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Use Of Money

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008

Follow the principle of tithing, saving and giving.

We want to learn how to use our money in a way that is pleasing to God. We are all stewards of God’s gifts; we do not really own anything here. • We did not bring anything into this world, and we are bringing nothing out. • The resources we have are a trust from God; we need to answer to Him one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God With Us

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 6, 2020

God revealed himself to us in Christ.

Title: God with Us! Text: John 1:1-18 Thesis: God revealed himself to us in Christ. Introduction You’ve likely seen the ad… Reunited! E.T. Returns to Earth 37 Years Later to See Actor Henry Thomas reprises his role as Elliot alongside the alien ET character for Comcast's new "A ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Built To Last

Contributed by John Lindell on Mar 11, 2014

What principles did Nehemiah use when he was building the wall? We will learn about those principles that will help us to build and advance the Kingdom of God.

In 2002, Jim Collins & Jerry Porras wrote a book that rocked the corporate world, Built to Last. In it they laid out what makes truly exceptional companies different from comparison companies. In Nehemiah 4, we meet a man who lived 2500 years ago and built a wall that still stands to this day. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mile Marker 0

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Dec 5, 2006

Jesus tells us that if we love God and neighbor, then we are close to the kingdom.

Title: Mile Marker 0 Scripture: Mark 12: 28-34 Theme: If you love God and neighbor, then you are close to the kingdom. 28One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Methodist

"Healing For The Us"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 29, 2007

We need a healing in the United States spiritually. To receive this healing of the land we must follow the pattern laid out by the Word of God in 2 Chronicles 7:14. If the church does these steps then the Lord promises to forgive and to restore America.

“A Healing for the US!” Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – Our Christian Heritage – this reflective clip takes a historical look at the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the godly intent of the men who signed it. Thesis: We need a healing in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliver Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2017

Paul describes 1) The confusion (Romans 7:14–16), 2) The corruption (Romans 7:17–20) and 3) The conclusion (Romans 7:21–25). in seeing Christ as the ultimate deliverer of our inner conflict.

The totality of flooding this week in Texas from tropical storm Harvey has been devastating. 75 000 people called 911 seeking help. Calling out for help, the US Federal Emergency Management Agency deployed 900 personnel in search-and-rescue teams. A million liters of water, a million meals, 20, 520 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Other

Let Us Not

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jun 26, 2002

Bringing out the positive from the negative phrase, "Let us not"....which is found in several places within the Scriptures.

While preparing a sermon I was using my search feature in which I came across an interesting word group. A. The word group was: “let us not”. 1. I was too busy to do anything but notice this at the time, but later on I was able to get back to this word group to see, upon further ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken For Use Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 1 of series on Elijah. God uses difficult times to prepare us for His use.

Broken For Use Elijah, Part 1 If you have your bible open up to the book of I Kings, chapter 17, page ____ Today we are starting a four-week study on one of the greatest people of God in all of scripture. Let me give you the context of the time period that we are studying. After the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is For Us

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

Can anybody be against us if God is for us.

Title: God Is For Us Text: Romans 8:18-39 Introduction: I have a friend who was married not long ago to a man she had been acquainted with in high school. The man was very shy. The woman had a lot of personality, vivaciousness and energy. After graduating from high school, she had many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

If God Be For Us

Contributed by John Chisham on Dec 10, 2006

If God be for us

If God be for us, who can be against us? I would like everyone to walk out of here this morning after they listen to this message and be aware of one thing: That God is for you. And if God is for us, who can be against us? God is for you! He is on your side! He loves you from the top of your head ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lead Us Not Into Temptation - Matthew 4 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 3, 2025

Baptized, anointed and presented to the world as GOD’s Beloved Son, JESUS is led by the Spirit into the Wilderness, where HE defeats temptation with GOD’s WORD, and then begins HIS ministry in calling the world to repentance to enter GOD’s Kingdom.

2025.02.02. Sermon Notes. Matthew 4 – MINISTRY BEGINS with the Temptation of Christ. Battling Temptation with GOD’s WORD. LEAD us not into Temptation! William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: After being baptized, anointed and presented to the world as GOD’s Beloved Son, JESUS is led by the Spirit into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Matthew 4:1-25, James 1:13, Deuteronomy 8:3, Psalm 91:11-12, Deuteronomy 6:16, Deuteronomy 6:13, James 4:7, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 4:14-16, Ephesians 6:11-17, Isaiah 9:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Use Me Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 27, 2011

Why are we suppose to serve the Lord? Many reasons are given in scripture. 1- We serve because it’s what Jesus did 2- We serve because it demonstrates love 3- We serve because it pleases God

INTRO.- Everyone serves someone or something and of course, it should be the Lord. Not money and not some other person. ILL.- When Irving S. Olds was chairman of the U.S. Steel Corporation (1940-52), he arrived for a stockholders’ meeting and was confronted by a woman who asked, "Exactly who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ