Sermons on Not Set Up The Kingdom:

Tearing Up The Checklists Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

Do you think that pleasing God means making and keeping a long list of rules? Think again.

Tearing up the Checklists It’s Monday evening at your house. You have had a long day and now after dinner you are going through the mail at the kitchen table. A long envelope falls out of the stack of junk mail that is hand addressed to you. The feel of the paper is rich and textured; the stamp ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking Up To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 30, 2013

The temptations and accusations of the world are like a man-eating plant that wraps its legs around our character and seeks to drag us down. God's Word is like the searchlight from a Coast Guard helicopter, coming to rescue us in times of trouble.

Psalm 119 is a celebration of God’s Word and a literary masterpiece. But there is also a story arc in this psalm that we can relate to. The psalmist, quite possibly Ezra, is facing temptation and opposition from the world—in an attempt to keep him from serving Yahweh and obeying His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57-104

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Train Up A Child PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The crucial responsibility of training up children in godly ways, ensuring their spiritual growth and development, and the lasting impact it has on their lives.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that is near and dear to the hearts of many of us, and that is the importance of training up our children in the ways of the Lord. As parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or even mentors, we have a crucial role to play in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Topics: Train, Child

Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002

Its about time for those who claim the name of Christian to wake up and be busy about the things of God

TIME TO WAKE UP. Date: November 11, 2001 Place: Allendale Baptist Read Romans 13:11-14 Introduction: I like to sleep. Some one has said “the best sleep is when you over sleep”. Not to long ago my wife & I purchase a “rice bed” or a four-post corner bed. We had been wanting one for a long time. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

Some people will believe early, some later. We are to remain faithful in praying for and witnessing to those who have not believed in Jesus.

Ill. Persistence * Proverbs 3:5-6 basically says “Trust in God, Stop trying to fit God into your logic. Just look for His hand around you, and then that Hand will guide you.” * But I say, “Lord, that is how I try to live, but…” * What about those we are praying for? What about those around me? * ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

Jesus meets our deepest needs with forgiveness and healing, responding to faith—both ours and others’—with love greater than we can imagine.

If you listen closely, you can almost hear the shuffle of sandals and the rustle of robes in that little house in Capernaum. The room is stuffed shoulder-to-shoulder with people who showed up hungry for more than bread. They want words that mend, a voice that understands, a touch that makes all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Topics: Faith, Perseverance

Open Up The Sky

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Dec 12, 2003

This message teaches us that everything we possess or get from God comes ONLY by revelation.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Open up the Sky Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:12-14, Numbers 6:8-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time For A Check-Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

Encourages self-examination of our spiritual health, recognizing Christ as our healer and guide, and the importance of nurturing our relationship with God.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. I am so delighted to see all of you here today, gathered in the spirit of unity, love, and a shared hunger for the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to open our hearts to the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Topics: God's Presence, Self-Examination

Stand Up For Jesus

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 27, 2002

To stand up for Jesus simply means that you will not be ashamed of him as your saviour and Lord.

STANDING FOR JESUS Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Conform= to take on the pattern, through pressure ( to be pressed into the mold) Like the 3 hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Mark 8:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jun 18, 2008

JESUS COMMANDED US TO TAKE UP OUR CROSS AND FOLLOW HIM.

TAKE UP THE CROSS INTRO: HOW BIG IS THE CROSS TO CHRISTIANITY? 1: HOW BIG IS IT TO THE CHRISTIAN? A) IS A THE CROSS SOMETHING YOU IDENTIFY WITH? B) IS IT A SYMBOL YOU WEAR AROUND YOUR NECK? C) OR IS IT MORE THAN THAT TO YOU? POINT: A LOT OF PEOPLE WEAR CROSSES AROUND THEIR NECKS. RECENTLY I WAS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Other

Fired Up!! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 16, 2014

Two areas of our life that should consume us!!

A. W. Tozer and he was quite critical of churches that did not have any real expectation of God’s healing power in their midst. He said this: “In many churches, Christianity has been watered down until the solution is so weak that if it were poison it would not hurt anyone and, if it were medicine, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fired Or Fired Up!

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Mar 21, 2005

Reality TV has captured the attention of viewers. Each week contestants are getting voted out, asked to leave, or just plan fired. When you stand before God, the Almighty Judge, will you get fired up or will you be fired from eternity?

FIRED OR FIRED UP! 2 Peter 3:3-14 INTRODUCTION: A. I have had several people tell me that they get concerned when I walk to the edge of the stage as they are afraid I’m going to fall off. 1. I am thankful that that has not happened yet ILL> I did hear a story about a preacher who was speaking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Up With Jesus

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2006

A sermon based on Matthew 8:28-34 (and other gospels) about the Gadarene Demoniacs. Sermon asks the question of why the whole city wanted Jesus to leave their region.

Sermon for 1/29/2006 Introduction: Seinfeld episode where George breaks up with his girlfriend "It’s not you, it’s me." ~George. Before George can say his line, his girlfriend beats him to the line. "If it’s anybody, it’s me." I get this in our text. They don’t threaten Jesus with His life. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tearing Up The Ticket

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 7, 2009

God in Christ will enable us to remove the penalties of sin and our guilt and shame by creating a relationship with us and by taking into Himself our limitations.

This past spring, when my wife and I went to Britain, I knew that driving there would be quite a challenge. Not only do you have to drive on the left side of the road; and not only to you have to decipher the lingo on the road signs -- anybody know what a "dual carriageway" is? -- but also you have ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up & Go

Contributed by John Wagner on Dec 2, 2010

The first in a series of messages centered around the "Go" sayings of Jesus.

Today we start a brand new series that is extremely timely for us as a church and I suspect for many of us as individuals. The series is simply entitled “Go.” And even though “go” in both the original languages of Hebrew and Greek means “go” I think it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-26

Denomination: *other