Sermons on Parables Of The Kingdom:

Visionary View: God's Grace In Ephesians 2:8-9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

May we walk in humility and gratitude, always mindful that we are recipients of God's unmerited favour.

Sermon Title: "Visionary View: God's Grace in Ephesians 2:8-9" Today, we delve into the profound message found in Ephesians 2:8-9 from the New Living Translation: "God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond The Numbers: Understanding God's Economy

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 17, 2023

Jesus’s parables and Old Testament stories reveal astonishing truths. They show that God’s economy isn’t about math, but the true expression of value.

Beyond the Numbers: Understanding God's Economy Introduction: - We live in a world that is obsessed with numbers. We measure everything by numbers: our income, our expenses, our achievements, our popularity, our success, and our happiness. We think that more is better, and that bigger is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7, Matthew 20:1-16, Mark 12:41-44, 1 Kings 17:8-16, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Isaiah 55:8-9, Colossians 1:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Culture Of The King”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 18, 2021

James and John request places of honor in the new "political kingdom". Kingdom culture is servanthood. We live in an ambitious world. Life is about winning and losing. They were dreaming of goblets filled with wine, not cups of suffering.

In Jesus Holy Name March 15, 2021 Text: Mark 10:45 (Matthew 20:20-25) “The Culture of the King” There is a question that Americans should be asking today, not just in the church, but the entire society. “Where are the leaders we need who are not selfish? Do they exist?” Isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35, Matthew 20:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Eternal Destinations

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 27, 2022

In Matthew 25, Jesus talks about two eternal destinations. At the Second Coming, the King Himself will return and destroy all His enemies and establish His kingdom on the earth. That will be the Millennial Kingdom. The Jews will finally recognize Jesus as their Messiah.

Notice two categories that Jesus mentions: 1. The sheep (saved) Sheep may be stupid, but they are also loyal and will quickly follow their leader. Read John 10:1-5. Sheep will recognize the voice of their shepherd, and they will not follow someone who might be imitating the shepherd. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

God Holds The Future Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 30, 2019

God gave Zerubbabel, the leader of Judah, a prophetic word to give him hope and perspective. God will establish His Kingdom and no earthly powers can thwart it and He will bring in the King who will rule over His Kingdom, the Messiah.

The book of Haggai has FOUR messages for the people of God, to encourage them to return to the rebuilding of God’s house. • Today we will end this book with Haggai’s fourth and last message. - The first message was a wake-up call for them to return to God’s work. - The second message was an ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23, Zechariah 4:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Increasing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Jan 29, 2019

Putting our faith to work by adding godly virtues in increasing measure.

Increasing our Faith 2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction. In this encouraging epistle, Peter expressed the wonderful grace of God who gave us everything we need for life and godliness made possible by our knowledge of Jesus Christ who called us to his glory and excellence. The basic element of faith is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Non-Absentee Farmer

Contributed by Gary Graff on Jul 15, 2017

Jesus doesn't just plant the seeds of the kingdom and then disappear. He sticks with us for the long haul. He nurtures the seeds of faith and helps us to grow.

Don't you just love a baptism? You have the beautiful little baby, the parents and God parents making promises to both child and God. And you have the water and the word. God promising to adopt this child into his family and make him or her his own. There's a lot of stuff going on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Lent 2013 Week 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 27, 2013

Taking a look at the reaction of the Pharisees to Jesus healing on the Sabbath and the eternal nature of Christ revealed in His, "Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem" monologue.

This is the second week of the Lenten season and in the Scripture we are about to look at we see an incident that took place as Jesus was headed for Jerusalem in order to complete the work for which He came to earth. We know that Jesus was headed to Jerusalem because it says back in Luke 9:51 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Careful Construction Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 9 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing a discussion of partnering with others in the building of God's kingdom.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving in Partnership with Each other” Careful Construction I Corinthians 3:8-16 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 2. The Biblical foundation for Unity 1:18-4:5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

5. What's Your Foundation? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

God does not want his servants to be paralyzed by fear of making mistakes, but to use everything they have been given for His Kingdom.

INTRO There is a difference between knowing something and actually applying it in your life. I have watched countless hours of football. I know all the positions, and I know the hand signals the officials use, and I feel like I understand how to win a game pretty well. But I’ve never played one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven. Hell And The Walking Dead

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2021

Heaven is a real place where Christ dwells and believers who have gone before us are present.

This week we begin a three week Halloween series we’re calling - Heaven, Hell and The Walking Dead. It’s a series to answer three of the most asked questions by Christians and non-Christians: what happens after we die. There’s an interesting phenomenon that takes place during funeral services. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:47-53, John 20:16, John 21:12, Revelation 21:10-27, Matthew 5:3, Luke 24:51, Acts 1:9-11, Matthew 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Midnight Cry

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Sep 1, 2008

I compare this parable to 10 people go to church 5 are ready to meet Jesus and 5 are not. 5 think they are but are fooled when Christ returns for the rapture of the church.

The Midnight Cry Mathew 25:1:13 1 ¶ Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

We are in a life and death struggle with the forces of Satan's kingdom...and because of that it is crucial that we put on the full armor of God.

THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD EPHESIANS 6:13 We've been examining the subject of spiritual warfare...and last week we saw that the war we're involved in is against a highly organized kingdom of darkness ruled by Satan. And it is a kingdom of demons...evil spirit-beings whose headquarters are in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13

"He Has Ears, Let Him Hear"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 8 (A) - Everyone who has ears are to hear the living and active word of God. We hear God's word not in neglect but for respect.

“HE WHO HAS EARS, LET HIM HEAR” (Outline) July 18, 2010 - Pentecost 8 - MATTHEW 13:1-9; 18-23 INTRO: Listening to God’s word is absolutely vital to and for our Christian faith. The trouble today is that we are no trained to listen very well. If we do not pay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Jesus Wants Us To Identify Complainers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew from His experiences with the Pharisees how complainers work to hinder the growth of the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

1. Jesus knew from His experiences with the Pharisees how complainers work to hinder the growth of the kingdom of God and His righteousness. The Lord always considered the source of the criticism. Jesus said, "The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. So you must obey them and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational