Sermons on Kingdom Without Pretense:

Action Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of generosity, encouraging believers to recognize and seize opportunities to bless others in various ways as part of their partnership with God's kingdom work.

We are in the second week of a three-week series called, The Generous Life, where we are looking at the life-changing power of being generous. We believe God has called us to partner with his kingdom work in the world by blessing the people around us in a variety of ways. If you missed last week, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21, Proverbs 11:24

Topics: Generous Life, Kingdom Work, Blessing Others

Sermon Series: The Generous Life

Revival: Stronger Than Ever - Increasing God’s Power In Your Life Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores how the book of Chronicles, specifically chapters 14-16, provides encouragement and guidance for overcoming personal and national crises by increasing God's power in one's life.

What kind of encouragement does a nation need when it emerges from a national crisis? That’s the question Ezra is answering for us in the book of Chronicles. And what kind of encouragement do you need when you’re facing a personal crisis? That’s the question Ezra is answering for us in the section ...read more

Topics: National Crisis, Personal Crisis, Kingdom Period

Sermon Series: Revival: Stronger Than Ever

Parables Of The Kingdom. Conditions Of The Heart. Matthew 13:24-58 Part 2 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 1, 2025

Jesus reveals the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven through parables that call for discernment, devotion, and decision.

2025.06.01 Sermon notes Matthew 13.24–58 - Kingdom Secrets and Eternal Realities - Parables of the Kingdom PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: Jesus reveals the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven through parables that call for discernment, devotion, and decision. Scriptures: Matthew 13:24-58, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-58, 2 Timothy 2:19, Zechariah 4:10, Psalm 78:2, Revelation 14:15-16, Philippians 3:7-8, Luke 14:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Reversal

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 15, 2015

Just when the tree of David seems to be left without hope, without offspring, this Branch emerges to establish justice and righteousness in the world: the LORD our Righteousness.

THE GREAT REVERSAL. Jeremiah 33:14-16. In a double metaphor concerning gardening and building, the prophet Jeremiah was commissioned by the LORD not only ‘to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy and to throw down’ but also ‘to build and to plant’ (Jeremiah 1:10). There was certainly enough ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Man From Nazareth Of Galilee

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 22, 2009

This sermon deals with the meaning of the words of Jesus "good news", the "kingdom of God" as found in Mark chapter 1 with a reference to Matthew 4 and how Jesus is the "light" that dispels the "darkness"

In Jesus Holy Name January 25, 2009 Epiphany III Redeemer Mark 1:14-15 “The Man from Nazareth in Galilee” This has been a historic week in America. Millions of American filled the Capital Mall just to be present at the Inauguration of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Run# 1 - Stir Up The Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 23, 2019

Our God given gifts, skills and talents are to be used to grow the kingdom where ever we are. Invitation: Bring “Pictures” of where you are serving the rest of the week.

We begin this new series we have lovingly called, “RUN!” This is not meant as a warning of the future or a bad fire drill or re-enactment from the movie, Mar’s Attacks. It’s actually not about running away from anything. It’s really a reference to a piece of scripture from the book of Hebrews in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Impact Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of generosity, encouraging believers to recognize and seize opportunities for generosity, and highlighting seven ways to bless others.

We are in the final week of a three-week series called, The Generous Life, where we are looking at the life-changing power of being generous. We believe God has called us to partner with his kingdom work in the world by blessing the people around us in a variety of ways. If you missed the first two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46, 2 Corinthians 8:7

Topics: Generous Life, Kingdom Work, Blessing Others

Sermon Series: The Generous Life

The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 20, 2010

Christianity is not a religion but far more like a marraige. It demands you ALL

Sermon Story: I remember hearing a discussion on Radio Humberside about 10 years ago about the Toronto blessing. The Toronto Blessing was a powerful move of God in a Vineyard Church at the end of the runway at Toronto International Airport. People were crying and laughing in the services as God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Anglican

Radical Obedience

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 30, 2018

When we're truly saved, we will always belong to Jesus. So what does he mean when he says to lose an arm or a leg or gouge out an eye of it's keeping you from heaven? Jesus calls us to radical obedience.

Mark 9:43-48 Radical Obedience What kind of dedication does it take to be a terrorist? Seriously, think about this for a minute. How dedicated would you have to be to fly an airplane into a skyscraper? Or to strap explosives to your body and walk into a market? We certainly don’t condone these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48, John 10:10, Leviticus 21:18

Denomination: Baptist

My Father’s House Is Not Divided

Contributed by Charles Jones on Nov 27, 2010

If the Godhead is not Divided can the Kingdom be? No!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy

Matthew 12:22-30 Text: Verse 25 Meeting opposition,being scorned,being diabolically attacked, blasphemed and accused of things was not anything strange to Jesus. After all since He had begun His ministry the religious order of that day were always in one way or another continuously being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

21. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl Of Greatest Price – Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 27, 2025

The Parable of the Pearl of Greatest Price is one of the most misunderstood of all parables. The conventional thinking is challenged because there is only one true interpretation for this parable. Some very lovely truths come out about the Lord and the Church, the Bride for whom He gave all.

21. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl of Greatest Price – Part 1 of 4 We are working through the Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13, seven of them, and today we start the sixth one, which is about a pearl of the greatest value and perfection. In this study we look at the Parable itself, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, 1 Samuel 16:11-12, Ephesians 2:13-16, Ephesians 5:27-29, Romans 3:10-12, Isaiah 55:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Community Of Believers

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 23, 2017

Being able to live out your faith cannot be done without God and without being apart of a community of believers that help and fellowship with each other.

Community of Believers Romans 12:3-8 Hebrews 10:24-25 Introduction- We have for several weeks been looking at the “Acts of the Apostles” The 40 days after Jesus resurrection and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit that came at Pentecost which enabled them to live the lives that God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Preaching The Good News Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 1, 2022

Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" Jesus message is as urgent, life changing now as the day he preached it.

There is a story from the days of Elisha. It was a time of famine. God caused the enemies of Israel to flee in confusion and fear. They left all their riches and food behind. Four men with leprosy happened on the camp found the riches and ate the food. Suddenly they realized they were doing wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hosanna

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 11, 2019

the Triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem, which we recall this Palm Sunday, we see: 1) The End of the Pilgrimage (Matthew 21:1a), the 2) The Exactness of Prophecy (Matthew 21:1b-7), 3) The Epitome of Praise (Matthew 21:8-9) and 4) The Element of Perplexity (Matthew 21:10-11)

Things are not always as they seem on the surface. When Elizabeth II had her coronation on June 02, 1953, to the casual observer, she made it look easy. As with so much in the line of royalty, the reality is a little different. Elizabeth II, who discussed her memories of her coronation in a BBC ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Other

That Which Each Joint Supplies

Contributed by Charles Payne on Aug 28, 2018

A study of our contribution to the local church congregation

THAT WHICH EACH JOINT SUPPLIES TEXT: Ephesians 4:10-16 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ