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  • Ken McKinley avatar

    With All Your Getting, Get Understanding Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 26, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,568 views

    Jesus wanted His disciples to understand His teachings so that they could be fruitful. He wants the same for us today.

    Parables of Matthew (Part One) Text: Matthew 13: 44 – 52 Wow! It’s been a crazy week! You ever have those times when you’ve got so much running through your head that it kind of just gets jumbled up and then your brain just kind of shuts down? Writers block is not good for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Good News And A Warning

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,882 views

    Jesus will come again and establish his kingdom. Great news! But when he does, 'one will be taken and the other left.' It's a sombre warning. For one group, the result is death. We need to understand this message to understand why Jesus had to go the cross.

    We’re following Jesus and his disciples on their journey from Galilee to Jerusalem. As Jesus travelled, he taught about ‘the kingdom of God.’ But the Pharisees don’t see much sign of it. So they ask Jesus when it will come. It’s a sensible question! Jesus tells them that the kingdom of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simple Directions Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022
     | 2,719 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “Simple Directions” Luke 9:1-9 A sermon for 1/9/22 – First Sunday after Epiphany Pastor John Bright Luke 9 “1Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. 2 He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Knight avatar

    I Have A Dream Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 9,604 views

    Equality. A contrast between the world and the Kingdom

    Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: I Have A Dream Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction: Crying Foul It’s not fair Not a typical family unless you hear the words "It’s not fair" "She always goes first" "He always gets more" "He never gets into trouble" [life experiences] Crying ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Money Matters

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,162 views

    Using earthly resources for kingdom purposes.

    Luke 16:1-2 (NLT) Jesus told this story to his disciples: "A rich man hired a manager to handle his affairs, but soon a rumor went around that the manager was thoroughly dishonest. [2] So his employer called him in and said, ’What’s this I hear about your stealing from me? Get your report in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stewardship: Show Me The Money!

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,270 views

    Stewardship - be creative in investing in the kingdom of God

    The Farmer Farmer’s cow gave birth to twins. “Martha, we should give one of these calves to the Lord” “We’ll raise one for ourselves and raise one for the Lord. We’ll feed them the same and treat them the same…and when the time comes to bring them to market we’ll decide which one is the Lord’s." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Times Up

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,123 views

    Those that wait on the Lord are included in the kingdom.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Times UP! Luke 2:21-39 To get everyone up to speed as to where we are for the sermon today. I have been sharing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Mustard Seed And Leaven

    Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,369 views

    Satan and God’s design for the kingdom

    MUSTARD SEED AND LEAVEN Matthew 13: 31-33 CONCLUSION: A. Jesus shared in the parable of the wheat and tares how that lost people often become a part of the church 1. Satan then uses these "tares" to: a. Destroy the witness of the church b. Disrupt the fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Now And The Not Yet"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,189 views

    The kingdom of God is here, and also in heaven.

    MATTHEW 3:1-12 “The Now And The Not Yet” By: Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church As most of you know, I was raised in Syracuse, New York. Syracuse is the snowiest city in the country, and winter takes up about 7 months out of the year. So, if one is going to live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Worthy Or Not

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 12, 2011
     | 4,536 views

    Who is worthy to enter the kingdom of God?

    Matthew 22: 1 – 14 / Worthy or Not Intro: Cell phones have become an integral part of our society so much so that many people no longer have “land lines.” They rely totally on their cell phone. We see them everywhere and hear them ring, vibrate or play a cute tune or two. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Becoming Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Phillip Schrimsher on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,164 views

    How to catch men for the kingdom of God.

    BECOMING FISHERS OF MEN LUKE 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: I love to fish. Every summer when the weather changes I get “fishing fever.” There is nothing quite as wonderful as a warm spring day and the smell of night crawler and chicken livers on your fingertips. I love to hear fishing stories also, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "who Is The Greatest?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 27, 2020
     | 5,603 views

    What does it mean to be great in the Kingdom?

    “Who Is the Greatest?” Mark 9:30-37 Ever play “King of the Mountain” when you were a little kid? It doesn’t take any equipment. All you need is, like a big pile of dirt or maybe a snow mound. Then, several children will run up the mound and try and push the others off. Whoever is able to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Focusing On God And His Glory Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 3,055 views

    Fast and pray to expand God's kingdom

    A. FASTING FOR GOD’S GLORY Pray after this manner: “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "An Invitation To Love"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,250 views

    A sermon about living in the Kingdom of God.

    “An Invitation to Love” Mark 10:17-27 A few summers ago, David Timothy bought an old van with 265,000 miles on it, with the help of his wife and a friend. They named it the SoupMobile and started taking food to the homeless of Dallas, Texas. Timothy had wanted to open a soup kitchen for a long ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "it's Not Our Job To Judge The World"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,389 views

    A sermon about loving people into the kingdom.

    “It’s Not Our Job to Judge the World” Matthew 7:1-6 Mission Insight is a program that our Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church pays for and makes available to local churches such as ourselves so that we can find out about our community. The information comes from the census, a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist