Sermons on No Harm In The Kingdom:

Reasons Why The Kingdom Of God Remains A Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2003

Let us remember that unless we use what we have we will eventually lose our understanding of God’s will and truth. It is a basic, fundamental law of life. That is the great principle upon which God operates to govern human lives and human history. "To him

Isaiah 65:2.Reasons Why The Kingdom of God Remains a Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many 1. Truth is only understood when it is perceived through spiritual eyes. (I Cor. 2:14-16) Unless a person has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ they will consider the talk about the kingdom of God as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Of God

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 3, 2003

God’s plan to see his glory fill the whole earth is to use the church to be his "Glory carriers."

The Glory of God March 30 2003 Those of you who receive Richard Long’s Together news letter via email would know that he and Michael Lafluer are just back from England. They visited Leeds where they met with a multiple number of key leaders in the emerging city-wide church. They call this ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27, Habakkuk 2:14

Denomination: *other

Have You Found Heaven's Narrow Door? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

There are two doors after death: destruction or delight and we choose which door we will pass through while we are alive; either the narrow door to heaven or the wide door to hell.

Have You Found Heaven’s Narrow Door? Luke 13:22-30 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Since I first learned about heaven as a child, I’ve been fascinated with the thought of living with Jesus forever. When I was a senior in college I was the Youth Minister at First Baptist Church in Prattville, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Breath Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 9, 2004

1st of 5 messages on John 3-4: Birth is an extreme event. It is a dramatic, traumatic, and radical happening and it changes your life immediately and forever!

From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 The Breath of God – John 3:1-8 Circle of Life – John 3:9-21 Accepting God’s Plan – John 3:22-36 Satisfying Water – John 4:1-26 Pleasing Food – John 4:27-42 Birth Birth is an extreme event. It is a dramatic, traumatic, and radical happening and it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Having A Heavenly Head On Your Shoulders Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 13, 2004

Jesus gets tough on hypocrisy and worldly desires. All that stands in the way of the kingdom of God must go!

Does Jesus ever say things that make you mad? Sometimes when we get close to someone and there are disagreements, we get mad at each other. Does that ever happen in your family? Some things have to be said and done even when it makes for an angry response. Jesus knew when to be soft and when to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-59, Matthew 24:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival And The 'normal Christian Life'

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 19, 2004

If God were to offer you a blank cheque/(check)- what would you write on it? Revival? What should we be expecting for and asking God for? (written after a ’word’ was given to our city that was almost like a ’blank cheque’ from God.)

“Revival and the ‘Normal Christian Life’”. Acts 2:32-47 WBC 21/3/4am INTRODUCTION: “measuring you for blessing” I guess there are 23 main reasons for me tackling this subject, this morning: 1) My introduction back to faith in 1982 - lots of us came to faith at the same time in B/S - 40 of us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A House Without Ceiling Or Walls

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on May 20, 2005

Let’s seek to live radically open lives; caring and open with each other, and open to God.

A house without ceiling or walls - A Radical new way of being community - Last week’s memory verse : “Salvation is found in no-one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 Purpose of the Passage: The presence of the Holy Spirit created a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Did We Miss It? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 13, 2005

In this message we will talk about how we missed the thing that Jesus talked about more than; prayer, faith or love (I Am Jesus -15).

How Did We Miss It? I Am Jesus – part fifteen 13That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles out of Jerusalem. 14As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. 15Suddenly, Jesus himself came along and joined them and began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Did People Go To Heaven Before Jesus? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 12, 2005

A saving faith in Jesus is still the only way to heaven.

How Did People Go to Heaven Before Jesus? Gal. 3:6-8July 10, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: Even so Abraham BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. 7 Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham. 8 The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of The Weeds

Contributed by Charles Bruner on Jul 19, 2005

Exploring the nature of evil as a spiritual reality which impacts all of us while affirming the sovereignty of God.

Title: The Curse of the Weeds Before loading up the van with kids and luggage for vacation, I quickly looked through the lectionary reading for today. I noticed that the parable in Matthew was familiar—I had tackled it once before, a fresh perspective was in order. This fresh perspective hit me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Priorities

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 8, 2006

A look at Mattew 6:33

INTRODUCTION As fathers and husbands, there is always something to do. And even if you get to doing everything, there always remains that simple aspect of spending time with your family. In fact things get so busy sometimes for all of us, that we often loose track of where or sometimes even who we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Christian Church

Kingdom Nets, Networking & Relationships – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 24, 2006

We are living in the age of the Internet, worldwide web, e-mail, Global Village, Cell phone and SMS. One can fly to a faraway land, and on arrival immediately send an sms to a loved one announcing one’s arrival. Networks are in place to make this possible

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-48

Denomination: Charismatic

Upside-Down, Backwards, And Inside-Out

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006

Utilizing 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; and Mark 6:1-13, this sermon highlights how the Gospel often seems Upside-down and backwards--but really it is our perspective which needs adjusting.

When I was a camp counselor during the summers of my High School and College years, I looked forward to the many theme days that we would have throughout the summer. We’d have international food days—complete with French Toast, Tacos, and Hungarian Goulash (that you’d eat with your fingers), or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Demonstrations Of Glory Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 2, 2006

Demonstrations of Power, Glory and the Kingdom always result in an expansion of Godly influence. There is a city wide, a regional and a national impact! As His will is expressed.

THE KINGDOM AND HIS WILL The Lords prayer is simple in its instruction: Luke 11 ‘Thy Kingdom come” “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven!” John the Baptist said “The Kingdom of heaven is at hand” Jesus said “The Kingdom of God is here” Our job “Extend the kingdom!” The purpose of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rise Up Its Time To Move

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 3, 2006

God has been moving his bride forward since the day of Pentecost; there have been times of rest and times of moving forward. I believe that the trumpet has sounded! The time for camping has ended, its time to rise up and move forward.

Numbers 10:5 “When you sound the trumpet to move on, the tribes on the east side of the Tabernacle will break camp and move forward. 6 When you sound the trumpet a second time, the tribes on the south will follow. You must sound short blasts to signal moving on. I believe that the trumpet has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal