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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When The Kingdom Seems Unimpressive Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 19, 2025
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    The parable of the mustard seed and the parable of the yeast point us to a truth that's uncomfortable at first: the Kingdom might not look that impressive the first time you look at it.

    UNIMPRESSIVE: Jesus acknowledges that many will initially see the Kingdom as insignificantly small. - Luke 13:18-21. - Matthew 13:31-33; Mark 4:30-32. - I guess you could say that sometimes we hype up Jesus and His Kingdom too much. - “Who wouldn’t want this?” - “It’s so obviously true and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contrasting Characteristics Of The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 8, 2025
     | 214 views

    In response to a question from the Pharisees, Jesus discusses some contrasting realities of the Kingdom of God

    Thoughts of kingdoms Human drawn Boundaries (interesting, we don’t see any boundaries when looking from space) Leaders Governing systems and structures Maybe languages when it comes to thinking about the Kingdom of God, what does that mean? As we have on a few other occasions in our study of Luke, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Discovering God's Kingdom PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore the joy of discovering, investing in, and experiencing the Kingdom of God, as illustrated in Matthew 13:44-52.

    Good morning, church family. If you've ever experienced the thrill of finding a valuable item at a yard sale or the excitement of seeing your investment multiply, then today's sermon will resonate with you. We'll be diving deep into Matthew 13:44-52, exploring the joy of finding, investing in, and ...read more

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    Tear Down Evil Kingdoms PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
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     | 788 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's word, encouraging believers to overcome fear, embrace challenges, and find hope in divine wisdom. Key

    Good morning, dear friends. Today, we gather here, in this sacred space, with hearts full of hope and spirits yearning for wisdom. We come together to share a moment in time, a moment of unity and understanding. We are here to listen, to learn, and to grow in our faith. A. The first step in this ...read more

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    The Shrewd Manager: Wisdom For Kingdom Living

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 18, 2025
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    A manager's word was his bond, and his reputation determined his future. But what happens when that reputation crumbles? What do you do when you've been caught with your hand in the cookie jar, and the pink slip is already being written?

    Introduction In the dusty marketplace of ancient Palestine, business was conducted with handshakes and honor. A manager's word was his bond, and his reputation determined his future. But what happens when that reputation crumbles? What do you do when you've been caught with your hand in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Can You Preach Christ Without The Scripture?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 28, 2014
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    Paul did not quote Scripture to the Athenians in his sermon. But his sermon was Scriptural

    Can You Preach Christ Without the Scripture? Acts 17:14-34 Introduction It had been a most strenuous journey for Paul. He had responded to the man in the Macedonian vision and came over to preach Jesus. At Philippi, he and Silas had been beaten for the faith and cast into prison. Even so, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Without Good Works Your Faith Is Dead Series

    Contributed by James May on Oct 22, 2007
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     | 6,153 views

    #9 in the Book of James Series deals with faith versus works in obtaining salvation.

    #9 Without Good Works Your Faith is Dead Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May Tonight we are going to look at one of the oldest doctrinal battles to be found within the church. The battle to decide this issue has raged for centuries. It was an issue which brought turmoil and even dissention ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith Without Works Is Both Unprofitable And Dead! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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     | 17,805 views

    James teaches that faith without works is dead and he uses for examples: helping the needy, the devils who believe but don't obey, Abraham and Rahab.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 2:14-26. This passage has much to say about the importance of both faith and works. 2. Years ago, there was an old gentleman whose job was to row people across a river at a spot where there was no other way to cross. (1) This elderly man was very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Can't Do A Thing Without It

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 58 ratings
     | 47,438 views

    How important is the Anointing to the life of the believer?

    I don’t know who I’m talking to right now, but I feel a prophetic unction to tell you, that something is getting ready to change in your life, somebody is going to get a revelation that is going to shift them into a greater anointing than they’ve ever had. Somebody is getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Plan For Spiritual Misfits Series

    Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,019 views

    Second in a series of messages from Michael Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People.

    Template Oct 8, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 2 Felt Need: What is God’s plan for my life, why is this so difficult to figure out? Desired Results: Persons would hear the Good News of God’s grace and know that they are loved and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Message: God’s plan for Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Without God's Fire, It's Only A Bush

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 24, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 56,608 views

    Using Exodus three we see that his blackberry bush - 1. Becomes God's Dwelling Place. 2. Becomes God's mouthpiece 3. Becomes God's place of purity and transformation and 4. Becomes God's Everlasting Witness

    Without the Fire it is just a bush Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12 Title Without God's Fire, It's only a Bush INTRO: Good morning and welcome in the name of Jesus, Our Savior and LORD. This morning, I would like for us to ponder on a very simple, yet very powerful thought that has to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    New Law, Old Principle Series

    Contributed by David De Kock on Jun 17, 2009
     | 3,647 views

    To follow Christ is an amazing adventure

    Genesis 22:9-18 9 When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. 10 Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son. 11 But the angel of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven In 2011 (Part 1)

    Contributed by Donnie Stewart on Aug 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,780 views

    Every generation has an opportunity to step up and be everything that our heavenly Father has made it possible to be. How will we respond?

    2 There remained among the children of Israel seven tribes which had not yet received their inheritance. 3 Then Joshua said to the children of Israel: “How long will you neglect to go and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers has given you? (Joshua 18: 2 - 4) Let me ask a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Setting Our Minds To God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 24, 2012
     | 8,189 views

    As a Christian, see yourself in God’s Kingdom everyday and live accordingly!

    Let’s start with this question: What do you need to have a kingdom? A kingdom needs a ruler! A kingdom needs people or “subjects”! A kingdom needs a realm or a place! Jesus Christ often talked about the Kingdom of God. The kingdom of God is mentioned over 70 times in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Nu Generation Revolution Series

    Contributed by William Chaney Jr on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,357 views

    This is thefirst sermon in the Nu Generation Paradigm Series. Central Theme: An intimate and personal relationship with Jesus Christ is the cornerstone and foundation of the Nu Generation church. This produces radical behavior that builds the Body o

    The Nu-Generation Revolution Central Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10 4 As you come to him, the living Stone-- rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist