Sermons on Kingdom Without Pretense:

We Do Not Live To Ourselves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2015

It is not just about “God and me,” as some less-than-social Christians might assert. In God’s Kingdom, our behavior affects others and their behavior affects us.

We Do Not Live to Ourselves (I Timothy 6:1-5) 1. Last week I was talking to Phyllis Roussakis….was going to find a Norwegian joke. 2. A Welshman, Scot and Englishman are walking when they come across a lantern and a genie pops out and grants them one wish each. The Scot says: “I am a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Result Of Hope Found In The Messiah Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 10, 2025

God’s Messiah will establish God’s kingdom on Earth and it will represent Him. The promise we have is that once it is established it will never end; Isaiah is telling us how redemption is found in Christ!

Isaiah, Part 6 The Result of Hope Found in the Messiah Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad that you’ve chosen to worship with us - Last week, we looked at the beginning of Isaiah’s ministry; his first “mission” -- God sent Isaiah & his son to encourage Ahaz ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:4, John 8:12, John 17:11, John 17:13, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everything Is Ready

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 25, 2025

Jesus pictures the kingdom as a banquet—an invitation to joy. In Luke 14:7–24 He confronts pride, exposes excuses, and calls for a humble, wholehearted response to His invitation—today, not “someday.”

The next couple of weeks we're going to be spending time in Luke 14, in a mini-series called "Come to the Table." I named the series this because - don't you just love invitations to eat? At first I thought that "Let's Eat" may have been a better title for this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Kind Of Hero

Contributed by William Yates on Jun 12, 2002

This message is about Baruch, son of Zabbai, one of Nehemiah’s builders. We don’t have to be a "Billy Graham" in order to do great things in God’s Kingdom.

After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest.--Nehemiah 3:20(NASB) Most of the time when someone is asked who their hero is they mention a great athlete or someone who has done something extraordinary. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:20

Timeouts Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 19, 2009

The games are on every day. Basketball now takes center stage. March Madness and the game it features teaches us kingdom principles that can help us win in the game of life!

“March Madness” Pt. 3 – Timeouts I. Introduction March Madness is in full swing. Many of you have begun to fill out your brackets. Who is going to win it this year? We started this series a couple of weeks ago and we have dealt with the truth that fouls are part of the game. I hope you have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Carpenter And His Timber Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 14, 2008

Just as this amateur carpenter used rejected timber to repair a door and inserted misfit timber into a cabinet gap, so God uses rejected people and misfit churches to build the Kingdom.

I love to watch buildings take shape. I guess it’s the frustrated engineer in me, because that is what I would be involved with if the Lord had not, some fifty years ago, told me to build churches and souls instead of structures. But I love to see buildings take shape. There is a special joy in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Our Senior Saints

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 30, 2008

This is a word of encouragement to our senior saints. I just want to say that I love you and thanlk you for all the contributions you have made to the church, the kingdom, and in the world.

Honoring Our Senior Saints By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: When I was asked to speak for the Senior Saints luncheon I was very happy and nervous at the same time. I was happy because you thought enough of me and I am truly honored that you did to speak at the Luncheon Honoring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Run The Race Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

This is the first in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

How to Run the Race (Pt. I) Sermon – July 24th 2005 Perseverance is a word and in particular a concept that is largely foreign to people in Western society. But it is something that we, as God’s people must grasp. We have to trust that as we do the work of God, He will do His part – He will give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Run The Race Pt. Ii Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

This is the second in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

How to Run the Race (Pt. II) Sermon – July 31st 2005 Last week we began in a new series on Perseverance entitled “How Top Run The Race”. As I mentioned last week, perseverance is a foreign concept in general to many in the Western world. It is so important that we live by the spirit, that we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Run The Race Pt. Iv Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

This is the fourth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

How To Run The Race (Pt. IV) Sermon – August 14th 2005 We have been talking about perseverance for the last three weeks. The book of Romans speaks of perseverance building character… Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remarkable Child - Remarkable Contrasts

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

As the kingdom of Christ began to dawn, in telling of the account of the Magi, Matthew portrays several remarkable contrasting responses to the Christ. Over 2000 years later these contrasting responses remain contemporary.

Remarkable Child – Remarkable Contrasts Matthew 2:1-12 As the kingdom of Christ began to dawn, in telling of the account of the Magi, Matthew portrays several remarkable contrasting responses to the Christ. Over 2000 years later these contrasting responses remain contemporary. 1. Caustic search – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Merciful Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 28, 2007

Being merciful is one of the eight qualities of character of a citizen of the Kingdom of God that Jesus declares in the greatest sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. Those who are merciful will be shown mercy.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Merciful The Greatest Sermon Ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 25, 2007

Having a pure heart is one of the eight qualities of character of a citizen of the Kingdom of God that Jesus declares in the greatest sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. The pure in heart will see God.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Pure in Heart The Greatest Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Short Harvest Festival Sermon

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2006

God has given us so much! This sermon challenges us to take action in our world as a sign of God’s kingdom breaking in, and as a response of thankfulness to God.

When I look at the wonderful variety of fruit and vegetables that we can grow, I find myself saying, “Thank you God!” A few years ago in Portugal I remember looking out to sea and being amazed at the sight of the sun setting over the ocean and saying, “Thank you God”; and I remember the first time ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:21-27

Denomination: Anglican

Your Dead Shall Live

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Christ the Lord Risen: his prophetic voice calls the faithful from the worship of idols and from vain hopes and inferior means to rise up and build the Kingdom; to really live.

First Sunday after Easter (B) Your dead shall live Isaiah 26:2-9, 19 Open the gates, that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in. You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. For ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:2-19

Denomination: Anglican