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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    12 Principles Of The Kingdom Of God System Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 15, 2022
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     | 4,758 views

    How do all the parables of Jesus fit together to explain the Kingdom of God? 12 points.

    What is the kingdom of God exactly? It’s the new kingdom authority in the world that has slowly been replacing the kingdoms of Satan. For us as Christians though it’s a practical way of life. You could say it’s our rules for life. If you’re a Christian, this is how you do it. This is how you live. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Big Secret… "Hate What God Hates And Love What God Loves”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 27, 2025
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     | 1,135 views

    In this sermon I want to begin with this parable that I just read to you called the Grood Samaritan.

    We need to look at some historical events before we get deeper into this parable. This parable is only included in the book of Luke. There is a reason for that. Why? Luke was a Gentile in the Jewish religion. Matthew and Mark, and John were Jews, and they did not include this parable? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Teachers About God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 9, 2023
     | 1,670 views

    Humble beginnings lead to miraculous results.

    JESUS TEACHES ABOUT GOD’S KINGDOM (Outline) February 5, 2023 – Epiphany 5 – MATTHEW 13:31-35 INTRO: Our Lord Jesus teaches us about the kingdom of heaven. God’s kingdom. Jesus wants us to understand this divine mystery. It is important to understand the Bible’s definition of mystery. Mystery: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Vineyard Of The Lord

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 30, 2020
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     | 7,561 views

    I really appreciate a fine wine. A great winemaker is always concerned about his vineyard. Isaiah 5 God is the vineyard owner. He is deeply invested in the care of the children of Israel. Matthew, chapter 21, The Palm Sunday parade is over. Jesus has come looking for mercy and justice.

    In Jesus Holy Name October 5, 2020 Text: Isaiah 5:7 Redeemer The Vineyard of the Lord There are times I really appreciate a fine wine. A good Cab with a steak or a soft Merlot with pasta. Great wines are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "If You Miss This You Miss It All"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,379 views

    A sermon about living in the Kingdom.

    Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 “If You Miss This You Miss It All” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Returning home from Kindergarten one day a boy ran into the house and excitedly told his mother, “I found a dollar bill on the sidewalk as I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Wicked Husbandman

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,919 views

    A message for Palm Sunday.

    THE WICKED HUSBANDMAN Matthew 21:33-44 INTRO: Today is Palm Sunday, the week before our Savior was crucified. This parable that Christ used on that week before his crucifixion, is about what was about to take place. Today, we want to examine the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready And Waiting For Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 6, 2011
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     | 8,183 views

    This parable challenges us to make sure we are prepared at all times to meet God. Whether via the Second Coming or at our death, we need to be ready. Not a good idea to be unprepared for His coming.

    Parable of the Ten Virgins Who here likes to paint? Who here plays an instrument? Most musicians or artists have stories of awkward moments when they were performing. Funny or awkward. The funniest I remember was when I was in a Christian rock band and we were starting a performance. The show ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Miracle Grow For The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 15, 2023
     | 2,706 views

    In Mark 4, Mark continues to record Jesus' short parables about the growth of God's kingdom. In this sermon, we learn four "miracle grow" principles for kingdom growth.

    Introduction: A. Let’s begin with a question: How many of you like to garden? 1. Let’s ask a follow-up question: How many of you consider yourselves good gardeners? 2. There is a difference between liking to garden and being good at it, right? 3. I don’t consider myself a gardener, but let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dangerous Grounds

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 30, 2013
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     | 8,695 views

    The soil, of course, represents the human heart, so the word of God falls on four different types of hearts. This parable is about salvation and three out of four of the soils represent people who are not genuinely saved.

    Opening illustration: Growing up as a teenager, my dad would take me to watch the plowing of the field and planting of wheat and sunflower. The tractor would plow deep into the hard soil of central India usually slicing the big snakes hibernating below the earth. Their mangled bodies were brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 33,455 views

    A man travels from Jerusalem to Jericho, a distance of about 20 miles and is beaten up. -Luke 10: 30 it is a dangerous road and is known as "The Way of Blood"

    THE GOOD SAMARITAN—Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION The Good Samaritan’ is one of the better-known parables, (Luke 10:30-37) In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Kind Of Ground Am I?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 28, 2015
     | 7,847 views

    Are you rootless? Those in this category get excited for a while when they hear the word. But, when it gets tough, they aren’t...because they haven’t developed the capacity to hang in there by holding onto at least what they know for now.

    10-7-04 What Kind of Ground Am I? Text: Luke 8:4-15; Hebrews 5:11-14 Our text is Luke 8:4-15, and later we will use a passage in Hebrews; Hebrews 5:11-14. Listen as I read God’s Word. [4] While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "the Dragnet: A Call To Urgency" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 29, 2025
     | 426 views

    Now, we turn to "The Parable of the Dragnet," a story that zooms in on the future—the day when the righteous and wicked will be separated.

    Matthew 13:47-50 Introduction • Setting the Stage: We’ve been diving into the parables of Jesus, uncovering what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. We’ve seen its growth and challenges in parables like "The Mustard Seed" and "The Leaven," its value in "The Hidden ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by J Spurling on May 17, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,038 views

    The parable of the Good Shepherd in John 10:7–21 will reveal to us who the key players are in God’s plan of salvation. Knowing the characters involved in the parable of the Good Shepherd enables us to recognize where we fit into the plan of salvation a

    How many people know what Sunday June 1st is? Sunday June 1st is Ascension Sunday. It’s a day by which we can remember and celebrate the ascension of Jesus Christ. We have a time to celebrate His birth at Christmas. We recognize the coming of the Savior. We have a time to celebrate His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Straight Talk For Saints And Sinners

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 5,257 views

    Parable of Mustard Seed & Narrow Door (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Straight talk about the Kingdom (vs 18-22) • illustration #1: like a mustard seed (vs 19). • illustration #2: like yeast (vs 21). (2). Straight talk about salvation (vs 23-33). • Entrance to the Kingdom is not automatic (vs 23-24). • Entrance to the Kingdom is a struggle ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Wheat And The Tares, And The Gnashing Of Teeth

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2014
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     | 6,923 views

    The parable of the wheat and the tares is not all about hypocrisy; it is also a gospel reading, full of strength through humility, and atonement. Read on!

    Title: The wheat and the tares, and the gnashing of teeth. This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 20th July 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: The parable of the wheat and the tares is not all ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal