Sermons on Message Of The Kingdom:

Kangaroo Court Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 1, 2004

The 4th message in a series leading up to Easter focusing on the people involved in the Passion of Christ. This message focuses upon Pilate and the six trials leading up to Jesus’ death.

The Passion March 28, 2004 Kangaroo Court Sunday AM Intro: I’m a big fan of courtroom dramas. Whether it’s a Grisham book, Law and Order, Matlock, or JAG, my favorite part is always when the attorney is clever enough to be able to catch and expose the witness on the stand and bring forth the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38, Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus To The Cross #4 - Power To Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the final message in a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days leading up to his crucifixion. This was the Easter Sunday morning message that declares the hope that we have because of the cross.

INTRODUCTION As many of us have heard, cartoonist Johnny Hart has come under a great deal of criticism for his B.C. comic strip - specifically for the strip he created for today, Easter Sunday. It depicts a Jewish menorah being transformed into a Christian cross as Jesus the last words of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: *other

Freedom – Free To Be Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

This message intorduces a series of messages on freedom with these important turthes: [1] Freedom is not Free -- [2] Free to be an Authentic Disciple -- [3] Free to be Acquainted Intimately with the Truth -- [4] Free to be Free

FREEDOM – Free to Be • John 8:31-32 (NIV) [31] To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. [32] Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." INTRODUCTION: On August 28, 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King stood on the steps ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We Truly Thankful?

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 12, 2007

A simple Thanksgiving message that focuses on two attitudes. The attitude of selfishness and the attitude of Thankfulness. The message closes out with the one thing that Christians should truly be thankful for and that is the Price that Jesus paid.

“ARE WE TRULY THANKFUL?” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Rudyard Kipling, author of “The Jungle Book”, at one time was so popular that his writings were getting ten shillings per word. [about $10!] A few college students, however didn’t appreciate Kipling’s writings; they lightheartedly sent him a letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Give What You Don't Have Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 24, 2008

this is the second sermon in a series of 6 messages in the "Fireproofing your marriage" series. It is related to the move "Fireproof" which came out in September, ’08. This message deals with God as the source of love.

You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have… I John 4: 7-19 CHCC: September 14, 2008 INTRODUCTION: “All you need is love…” Do you know that old Beatles song? It’s easy … sing it with me …All you need is love… oo ooo oo oo ooo All you need is love… oo ooo oo oo ooo All you need is love… love Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 16, 2016

This message is a exposition of the Parable of the Prodigal. The message demonstrates how rich the parable is and how the Middle Eastern context adds to our understanding of the meaning and application of the three main characters of the parable.

The Parable of the Lost Sons Luke 15: 11-32 Introduction – Going to Cyprus for an extended stay of 3 months when I was 3yrs old back in 1963, I experienced village life that plunged me into a context that in some ways probably resembled something of the village setting of the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call For Evangelism

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Sep 25, 2009

A message reminding us that we are ambassadors for Christ. Men and women need to be reconciled to God and God uses His children to deliver this message! We are His ambassadors...what a privilege.

e[Scripture Introduction] [Read Text] Notice with II Corinthians 5:11-21 [Introduction] They worked in their family business. More than likely, unless something went wrong they would inherit the business and carry on a long line of family tradition. They were good at what they did. Their father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

For His Glory Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010

The first of five messages exploring the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6. Today's message, For His Glory, takes a look at the first petition, "Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name."

For His Glory • Matthew 6:9 • May 15-16, 2010 Introduction: The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most WELL-KNOWN prayers of Christianity. Many believe this model prayer provides the appropriate FORMULA for WHAT we should prayer. However, Jesus models for us the appropriate ATTITUDE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Making Right Choices Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010

This is the second message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution" and we are looking at the problems that are caused simply by making bad choices. This message helps you understand how to make good choices.

From The Problem to the Solution #2 - MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES Last week, we began a series of messages entitled, "From the Problem to the Solution" and what we’re going to be doing is looking at over the next several weeks how we get FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION Now, I asked you last week – ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simple Truth Series

Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010

The fifth message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's message from Matthew 5:33-37 explores a follower of Christ's responsibility to tell the truth.

Simple Truth • Matthew 5:33-37 • March 20-21, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Billy Joel Song – Honesty Ex. Children – cross your heart… hope to die… stick a… Email half-truths… (snopes.com; truthorfiction.com) Matthew 5:33-37. Simple truth. Stand. Read. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Together In Prayer Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 6, 2008

This full text message builds on the ofundation of the message "United In Prayer". It tells more stories of churches which have been totally transformed into spiritual power houses by united prayer.

Together in Prayer Part 2 Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 18, 2008 Last time, in the first part of this message, I told the stories of the birth of the church age, when the Holy Spirit came to live inside of believers. This happened at the end of an extended season of prayer by the 120, who were in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Thankful Heart: Is Not Worthy Series

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Nov 27, 2013

In this series of messages we focus on cultivating a thankful heart and enemies that present themselves to prevent us from being truly Thankful people. This Message speaks about the enemy of "Entitlement."

Thanksgiving is more than a day! I have often approached this time of the year with a little bit of remorse with regard to the attention that we I have given to the Subject of thanksgiving. It seems often times that our thoughts on the matter are often reserved for a day or perhaps a week of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is None Like You Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the final message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This message examines Paul's doxology in Romans 11.

Introduction: There are some things that words cannot describe. Many of these things we attempt to describe and our words fail to do it justice. God is one such thing. How can you accurately describe God? Apparently, Paul felt that the best way to describe God was by worship. In the closing verses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:30-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Oz: Living Like A Scarecrow Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 4, 2014

The second message in this series looks at the scarecrow. The scarecrow represents the need for absolute truth in life as he longed for a brain. Powerpoint is also available for this message. Just send me an email!

Lessons from Oz: Living like a scarecrow John 8:32, 36 John 8:32-36 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God, You Want Me To Do What? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the fourth message in a series based on Moses and shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines how God often calls us out of our comfort zones.

The majority of us would agree that failure is quite unpleasant. In fact failure often causes guilt and ultimately shame. Guilt and shame have the ability to paralyze us, make us feel unworthy and believe that God could never use us. These feelings often cause us to respond to God in three negative ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ