Sermons on Kingdom Without Pretense:

God's Concession Speech

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 9, 2004

Just because a leader is elected doesn’t mean that he chosen by God.

God’s Concession Speech 1 Samuel 8 This past Tuesday and Wednesday the world watched as Americans went to the polls to exercise their constitutional right to vote. After 7pm, the candidates running for office who did not receive a majority of the popular votes conceded to their opponent by giving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

When God Begins A Work

Contributed by Carl Martin, Jr. on Nov 18, 2004

I am preaching this message to remind our church that we are following a biblical pattern and mandate in our new partnership with our sister church in Romania.

When God Begins A Work Acts 18:1-17 Introduction: Today, we have a special guest with us. Pastor Pavel Ureche from Romania. We have been working with this man for five years in his city of Turnu-Severin on the western side of Romania. He is pastor of the FBC in that city. We have accomplished ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness-Week 2 Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

All Saints Day. The faithfulness that we must have as followers of Jesus Christ.

Tomorrow is All Saints Day; Most of the time when we hear this word we begin to develop an image in our mind like what is found on the cover of the bulletin; an image of an extremely pious man or woman of faith who lived very long ago. This person always seems to have a halo around their head ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-39

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven & Earth 1: In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 7, 2008

The first sermon in a series on "bringing heaven, (God’s rule, the Kingdom of God) on earth". Adam and Eve, humankind, were placed on this earth with a missional purpose right from the start.

Heaven & Earth 1- "In the beginning" 1 "In the beginning" 1.1 Adam & Eve had commission right from the start 1.2 Perfect world when humans placed? yes- "it was v good!" Gen 1 hints Gen 1 ’darkness’ ’the deep’ chaos. Ps 29. Leviathan Is 27:1 1:28 "fill & subdue" clear in Gen 2, 3 serpent Eden is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Compelling Commitment: 3 Stories, 3 Views Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 9, 2008

God is committed to us and we are called to be committed to Him. The mutual search reflects the value seen in the one being pursued.

A compelling commitment: 3 stories, 3 views I once borrowed a tan, leather sports coat from my brother. He was not using it, and I was headed back to college, so he lent it to me for the semester. I liked it so much that I brought it back next semester, but I didn’t tell him. I hung it in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-50

Denomination: Mennonite

"Think About It... You've Been Rescued And Redeemed!"

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 13, 2008

Sermon one in a series called Resolution Revolution - based on Colossians 1:13-23, and what we have in Christ!

For the next four weeks we are looking at a passage in Colossians that describes Christ. For most of us, as we start this new year, we want to see changes in us... But where does real change come from? Real change/action comes from our deep held beliefs. That’s why they are called “resolutions” - ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration And Commission

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2008

Jesus restores individual lives and them gives them the ministry of restoration. In fact- this is His plan: the restoration of the whole world. Three stories of individual restoration and then a step back to look at the big picture of global restoration

Restoration and commission Luke 7:36-50 1) A sinful woman 1.1 Differences in gospels 1.1.1 all contain conflict 1.1.2 Jn & Mt= over extravagance 1.2 Big problem! "If Jesus knew!" Problem of Roman Occupation Temple/freedom being taken 1.2.1 Sadducees: Problem solved by collaboration! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven & Earth 2- Mission, Maintenance Or Monument? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2008

The second sermon in a series on ’Heaven and Earth’ (bringing God’s reign on earth) addressing the issue of how Christians and Churches so often lose their call, power, and settle into ’maintenance mode’- and how this can be avoided.

Heaven & earth 2: Mission, maintenance or monument? ("they occupied and settled" Josh 13:1-5, 24:31) 1 Collapse 1.1 last week: Adam and Eve, humankind 1.1.1 planted into enemy occupied territory 1.1.2 given commission to ’claim it for the king’ 1.1.3 call is still the same- take territory ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:31

Denomination: Baptist

Under Construction

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

He is building us up.

Under Construction Eph 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; Eph 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Eph 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

3) Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Paul Fultz on Jan 17, 2008

As a lifestyle of kingdom living thankfulness is found in the heart by three expressions; and also in our heart of compassion towards those who are not thankful.

>>Introduction<< Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite times of year One of my earliest childhood memories is waking up on thanksgiving day Smelling the food Family coming over No regular schedule I have a distinct memory of waking up and smelling the food and hearing voices in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Part Of God's Team: Our Primary Identity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 21, 2008

We can fellowship with God and His workers around the world, no matter where we are.

Part of God’s Team: Our Primary Identity (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5) 1. Immaturity begins with birth: at first, it is all about us. 2. Some mature more than others. 3.Typically, we then are wrapped up in our families, which are extensions of ourselves. Some never advance beyond this. 4. If so, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Principle Of Putting To Flight.

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

Believers have more FOR us then AGAINST us.

The Principle of Putting to Flight. Reading 2 Cor.10:1-6 & Lev. 26:3-13 We have frequently as a Church looked at the subject of "Spiritual Warfare." In recent year, due to various wars, we have become somewhat conversant with the language and euphemisms of the military. The strategy and tactics ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven & Earth 4- Jesus: God, Man And Model Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 28, 2008

Jesus’ divinity and humanity are unquestionable and inseparable. But did He do His miracles by nature of being God or man? What are the implications of this? In His divinity He is unequalled- but in His humanity He is a model, prototype for us.

Heaven & Earth 4: Jesus- God, man & model (Jesus’ miracles- performed as man or God?) Phil 2:5-11 Recap of previous 3 sermons in series 1 Divine 1.1 Jesus fully divine. God in the flesh 1.1.1 Jn 8:58, 20:58 (thomas), Jn 1 paralleling Gen 1 1.1.2 Jn 14:9 ’he who has seen me’ 1.1.3 Jn 10:30 ’I and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Diggin Your Own Grave

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

How are we using what God has given us to build His kingdom. We are either life givers or grave diggers.

Digging Your own Grave Matt 25:15-30 Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going into another country, who called together his servants and loaned them money to invest for him while he was gone. He gave $5,000 to one, $2,000 to another, and $1,000 to the last-- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seated With Christ

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 19, 2008

As we come into the fullness of being seated with Christ the view from heaven changes our mindsets and is a trigger for revival in our hearts and those we speak to.

We are seated with Christ in Heavenly places; the word of God tells us this truth, As we come into the fullness of being seated with Christ the view from heaven changes our mindsets and is a trigger for revival in our hearts and those we speak to. Eph 2:6; For he raised us from the dead along ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal