Sermons on Kingdom Without Pretense:

Word Or Deed? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 11, 2022

I would like to share with you about the two sons whom Jesus mentioned in his parable after the cleansing of the Temple at Jerusalem. Words or deeds? It is the straight forward question raised by God to everyone who reads this parable.

Theme: Word or Deed? Text: Matthew 21:28-33 Introduction: On this Holy Monday, I would like to share with you about the two sons whom Jesus mentioned in his parable after the cleansing of the Temple at Jerusalem. Words or deeds? It is the straight forward question raised by God to everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Needs It

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 8, 2025

God really does not need anything or does God need us?

“The Lord Needs It” Luke 19:28-40 1. Palm Sunday begins today as we are entering Holy Week. The Text tells us • Jesus and his disciples were on the road to Jerusalem, the nation’s capital. • He sent two disciples into a village ahead of them, telling them that they would find a colt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

What If

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 16, 2024

What if we really sought God's will and not ours?

What If Mark 3:24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 1 Corinthians 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:24-25, 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Cooperatively Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2024

3 petitions after "Our Father in Heaven" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 7 of same title)

HoHum: One blistering hot day when they had guests for dinner, Mother asked 4-year old Johnny to return thanks. “But I don’t know what to say!” the boy complained. “Oh, just say what you hear me say” his mother replied. Obediently the boy bowed his head and mumbled, “Oh Lord, why did I invite these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10, Numbers 20:12, Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 26:39-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"watchful Living In A World Of Wheat And Tares" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Oct 7, 2024

This brings us to a crucial point: “while everyone was sleeping.” The enemy sowed the tares while the people were unaware. This suggests a lack of vigilance, a spiritual sleepiness. How often do we let our guard down?

"Watchful Living in a World of Wheat and Tares" Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:24-30 “Jesus told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anxiety.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 15, 2023

Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33.

ANXIETY. Matthew 6:25-34. MATTHEW 6:25. “Take no thought” is an unfortunate translation. When Jesus says (literally) “be not careful,” He obviously is not sanctioning thoughtlessness, nor even carelessness. He rather means, “Do not be anxious.” Jesus introduces a trinity of cares: what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Setting Your Mind On The Things Of God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 16, 2021

Keep your eyes on Jesus and His Kingdom to keep from being distracted by this world.

Setting Your Mind on the Things of God March 14, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Keep your eyes on Jesus and His Kingdom to keep from being distracted by this world. Focus Passage: Mark 8:27-38 Supplemental Passage: Therefore, since we have so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Strive To Prosper Physically And Spiritually

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Aug 24, 2025

Big Idea: Be well in body and spirit.

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. As our bodies age and our minds lose some clarity, we seek your divine power to protect our bodies from illness and renew our minds and spirits. We come to you today asking for your healing and renewing touch upon our mind and body. Grant ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Other

Coming – Ready Or Not

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Jesus is coming; live ready now by trusting Him, loving boldly, and building His kingdom through faithful service and everyday holiness.

Introduction – Childhood Game When I was a little boy growing up in the Himalaya Mountains of northern India, one of my favorite games was hide-and-seek. Can you picture it? The thin mountain air, the smell of pine, the deep silence between giggles as I squeezed into some “secret” spot. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-42, Luke 19:12-36, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, Isaiah 2:2-4, Romans 13:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Until The Rain Be Past

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

The Spirit’s early rain begins God’s work in us, the latter rain matures it, and Christ’s eternal reign completes it forever.

Text: Song of Solomon 2:11 — “For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.” --- You can almost hear music in that verse. After months of gray skies and cold wind, the bride lifts her face and says, “The winter is past.” It’s the sound of hope. The feel of life returning after ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:3, Zechariah 10:1, Acts 2:17, James 5:7-8, Revelation 11:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When You Know That You Know Because You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know Series

Contributed by John Bright on Aug 5, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“When You Know That You Know Because You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know” Luke 8:9-10 A sermon for 8/1/21 Pastor John Bright - Harmony & Swansonville UMC I want to take time today and look closely at two verses in this new section of Luke 8. Next week, I will need your help to “un-pack” the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:9-10, Revelation 19:6-9, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Isaiah 6:9, Isaiah 7:14, Revelation 22:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"the Eye Of The Needle"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2021

A call to radical discipleship.

“The Eye of The Needle” Mark 10:17-31 What is difficult, puzzling and/or shocking in the passage we just read? What would be challenging about trying to live out what Jesus has just said? What comes across here, as Good News? Why would someone want to take on the challenges of living this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus' First Miracle

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 10, 2022

What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of God in John 2:1-11.

Prelude What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Purpose: Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Plan: Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Year Of The Lord’s Favour Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 18, 2023

I thank God, He brought us safely to this moment. We had difficulties but God was with us. When I was meditating on the events of

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Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, John 6:63, Job 33:4, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 61:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Measure Success Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 20, 2023

The more we have humility, and we are serving others the more we are like Christ. The places of honor in Christi’s kingdom are not reserved for those who seek it selfishly.

In our passage the disciples are sensing Jesus’ time has come. They know Jesus is the anointed Messiah and now they are arguing who will sit in Jesus’ right and left when his kingdom is established. And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist