Sermons on Participation In The Kingdom:

The Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 24, 2019

“If you have the faith of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, go jump in the ocean, and it would. His point is that it’s not the size of your faith that makes a difference; it’s the size of your God that makes a difference.

Mustard Seed (Luke 13:18-19) Jesus came preaching one message: “Repent, for the kingdom of God is near!” Then He backed it up with 31 separate and distinct stories that gave us snapshots of what the kingdom of God, the kingdom of heaven is like. We call these parables: para ballo stories ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Umbrella Faith

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 11, 2018

Man plants the seeds of the kingdom and God causes the growth.

Umbrella Faith Mark 4:26 – 34 Intro: PASTOR: “There is nothing we can do but pray for rain. Go home, pray, believe and come back next Sunday ready to thank God for sending rain. NEXT SUNDAY PASTOR: “We can’t worship today because you do not believe.” MEMBER:”Pastor, we prayed and we do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beginning Ministry Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016

The beginning of Christ's ministry here on earth. The pivotal event was the arrest of John the Baptist.

I. Introduction A. A little old lady sold pretzels on a street corner for 25 cents each. Every day a young man would leave his office building at lunch time and, as he passed her pretzel stand, he would leave her a quarter, but would never take a pretzel. This went on for more than five years. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Treasures PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the immense value of the Kingdom of Heaven, as depicted in the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl, and how understanding its worth can solve numerous problems in our lives.

Good morning, Church. Today, we're going to dive deep into a couple of verses that might be familiar to many of you, but perhaps you haven't thought about them in the way we're going to explore today. These verses speak of treasure, of value, and of joy. They're found in Matthew 13:44-46, and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Topics: Kingdom, Treasures

The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Explores the Parable of the Wheat and Tares, seeking to understand the mysteries of God's Kingdom and the reckoning day within it.

Good morning, dear friends. We are here today, gathered in fellowship and unity. In our hearts, a shared hope. In our minds, a shared curiosity. We are here to learn, to understand, to grow. We gather in the name of the Lord, our God, who guides us in all things. G.K. Chesterton once said, "The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Topics: Kingdom, God

After Giving Thanks PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

This sermon explores Matthew 25:31-46, challenging us to live out the Christian ideal of serving others as if we were serving Christ Himself.

Welcome, friends. It's good to be together again. We gather in this sacred space, united in our faith. We're here to learn. We're here to grow. We're here to seek wisdom from the Word of God. Today, we're focusing on a powerful passage from the book of Matthew. It's a passage that challenges us. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Separation, Kingdom

The Beatitudes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

Explores the profound wisdom of the Beatitudes, viewing them as divine promises for a blessed life and a guide for becoming a blessing to others.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am thrilled to be standing before you on this glorious day that the Lord has made. We gather here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together to ponder the profound wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Topics: Kingdom, Characteristics

A Ministry Of Reconciliation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

Explores our Christian journey of becoming a new creation, reconciling others to God, and fulfilling our unique roles in God's Kingdom.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, gathered together in our Father's house, to share the good news of His Word. There's a certain vitality that comes from being in the presence of fellow believers, a warmth that can only be felt in the company of those who share our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Topics: Kingdom Assignment

Turning Toward PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

This sermon encourages us to live a Kingdom life, focusing on Christ as our faith, doctrine, law, and hope, and recommitting to Kingdom values.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is once again a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, not because of any merit of my own, but because of the grace that has been so lavishly poured out upon us by our loving Heavenly Father. It's a grace that calls us together, not as strangers or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Topics: Kingdom, Turning

The Church's Vision Statement In Action PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

Jesus calls ordinary, willing people to surrender and follow Him, promising His presence as we share His love and grace in our everyday lives.

Friends, pull up a chair and breathe for a moment. The coffee might be cooling and the calendar might be crowded, but the King of heaven has a word for hearts like ours. He speaks to people who are still a little wobbly from the whirlwind of life, people who worship and sometimes wobble, people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Topics: Kingdom, Growth

It's Not My Job! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 3, 2004

Participation in God’s Church is VERY important!

INTRODUCTION „X Isn¡¦t it nice to come here today to a warm building? Isn¡¦t it nice to have the lights turned on? I really like coming in and having a nice bulletin that we can look at and know what is going on this morning and this week. „X I also like the fact that someone took the time to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of Jesus - Marker # 7 - I Am Participating In A Community Of Followers Of Jesus On Mission In The World. Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 21, 2018

This is the last in a series on The Way of Jesus, a template for following in the steps of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ. This message focusses on the community of the beloved, the church, as it participates in the

Way of Jesus Mark # 7 - October 21, 2018 This are notes, a detailed outline of this sermon. Intro: Did you ever win a participation award when you were young? When I was a boy they didn’t have those. They had these instead (meme of bruised arm) I think participation trophies started ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sower Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020

Who is the Sower? What is he sowing?

1. Jesus is the Sower. Matthew 13:37. -We are to participate in this great work of sowing the seed. Psalm 126:5-6, I Corinthians 3:6-8. -It is not our work, it is God’s work. 2 Corinthians 5:20. 2. Jesus came to sow the seed of the Gospel. Mark 1:38. 3. Sowing the seed of the Gospel is the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

Yours Is The Kingdom Of Heaven - Matthew 5:3b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

This message explores what the kingdom of God is, and what it means that it belongs to you.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Revival Of The Youth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

This sermon explores our role as Christians to harness youthful potential, heed God's call for ministry, and harvest spiritual fruits in God's kingdom.

Dear beloved, as we gather in the house of the Lord today, we come with hearts open, ready to receive the divine wisdom that the Lord has in store for us. We come with an eagerness to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by His Word. We are here to engage with the divine truth and to understand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Topics: Revival, Youth