Sermons on Reflecting Kingdom:

"Kingdom Power: Politics Or Service” Lent 5

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 12, 2024

The illustration is a fictional story about "knowing the day of our death". Jesus knew why He was going to Jerusalem. The disciples believe the "kingdom" of the Son of Man, Daniel 7 is about to be fulfilled. Jesus turns Daniel upside down. Service!

In Jesus Holy Name March 21, 2024 Text: Mark 10:43b-45 Redeemer “Kingdom Power: Politics or Service” Years ago I heard or read a fictional story about a man who wanted to make a lot of money in the stock market. But there were just too many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-45, Mark 10:35-45, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Kingdom And Chaos - Saul's Jealousy

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 7, 2019

Jealously is a door that invites the enemy into our lives.

Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 18 – Saul’s Jealousy March 10, 2019 1 Samuel 18:5-11 NIV Whatever Saul sent him to do, David did it so successfully that Saul gave him a high rank in the army. This pleased all the people, and Saul's officers as well. 6 When the men were returning home after David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-11, James 3:14-16, Proverbs 24:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Parables – The Fourth – The Leaven – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 31, 2025

The study of the Kingdom Parables continues, this time the Leaven. There is misunderstanding on what the leaven really is and we look carefully at that. Also the Roman Catholic church and leaven; and the Jews and leaven. What does this parable mean in context?

THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE FOURTH – THE LEAVEN – Part 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION TO THE PARABLE AND CATHOLIC TEACHING We are coming to the fourth parable in the set of seven Kingdom Parables that the Lord delivered and recorded in Matthew’s Gospel. This parable is known as The Parable of the Leaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33, Matthew 16:6, Matthew 16:11-12, 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, Galatians 5:7-9, Exodus 12:15, Exodus 12:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

B(Irth) - C(Hoice) - D(Eath) (Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 14, 2020

We have to make choices in our lives to make our life journey more fruitful and meaningful.

Reflection B(irth) - C(hoice) - D(eath) Matthew 13:44-52, 1 Kings 3:5-9, 1 Kings 3:10-12, Romans 8:28-30, John 3:16, Joshua 24:15, Matthew 6:33. Dear sisters and brothers, We all know the English alphabets A to Z. Do you know what comes between B & D? It is C. Yes, we know that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52, 1 Kings 3:5-9, 1 Kings 3:10-12, Romans 8:28-30, John 3:16, Joshua 24:15, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

How Does It Look To You Now?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

"How does it look to you now?" This is a good question to ask during the first few weeks of a New Year.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) TEXT: Haggai 2:3-7; Philippians 2:13 Our scripture text this morning is from Haggai, the third book from the end of the OT. And in chapter 2, vs's 3-7 the prophet Haggai is delivering a message from God to the people of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3-7, Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Friday - Why? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 18, 2006

This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

Why GOOD Friday? Text: John 19:1-30 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they struck Him with their hands. 4 Pilate then went out again, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something To Smell, Something To Read Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2010

In this sermon we learn how important it is for us to accurately reflect Christ, and that the power to do so comes only from God.

Introduction: A. Some smells are very pleasant and very pleasing, and some are not. B. Reader’s Digest carried this funny quip: 1. One day a woman was filling up her car at a gas station, when she accidentally spilled gasoline on her shirt. 2. When she went inside to pay, she noticed that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Seen Him

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

Are you open to Jesus? Have you opened your eyes, your mind, your home, and your heart? Jesus wants to share your home and your life with Him. He provides the bread of life to all who invite Him in. Invite Jesus into every part of your life and He will

Have you seen Him? Luke 24:1-49 Have you ever walked along beside someone in a mall or on a street or maybe it happened to you in school when you started talking and carrying on a conversation then turned to find no one there listening. Even worse you turn and find some stranger beside you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

2013 A New Year For A New You (Part 1 - A Lookback) Series

Contributed by Pastor Kris Belfils on Dec 31, 2012

We are embarking on a new year, 2013. As we look back at 2012 and wave “goodbye,” let us embrace the good and let go of any bad. Taking the good into 2013 is what we have to do, as we learn from any bad we may have faced. We have planted seeds in 2012 and

Top Ten Things you will not have to worry about in 2013: 1. The Bible will still have all the answers. 2. Prayer will still work for every situation. 3. The Holy Spirit will still move. 4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people. 5. The name of Jesus will still be powerful. 6. There ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out With The Old

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 24, 2013

An annual message for reflection during New Year's

Out with the Old New Year’s Message December 30, 2012 Morning Service Some of the questions for reflection are adapted from John Wesley and the material from Nelson Searcy's Year End Podcast. 10 Resolutions anyone can keep 1. Gain weight, at least 30 pounds. 2. Stop exercising. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

A Wolrd Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012

All too often people are judging Jesus by the cover and not the content. We make up that cover and so sometimes people get the wrong impression of who Jesus is.

A world waiting for Jesus Isaiah 51:1-18 – Matthew 16:1-12 An honest man is being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Apple Of God’s Eye

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 5, 2025

Being the Apple of God's Eye means that we are never forgotten or overlooked, His gaze is always upon us, guiding, protecting, and providing for us even when we fail to recognize it.

The Apple of God’s Eye By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The past 2 weeks I have been dealing with my eyes after having had emergency eye surgery due to a Retinal Detachment. I then was struggling with only being able to see through only one eye which was extremely rough and still I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:10, Zechariah 2:8, Job 3:25, John 3:16

Denomination: Apostolic

Developing Our Attitude To Imitate Christ - Philippians, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 20, 2022

We are called to develop an attitude that reflects Jesus in everything that attempt. Accepting it and serving as Christ did is our only job today and tomorrow!

“Developing our Attitude to Imitate Christ” - Philippians, Part 4 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 4 Philippians 2:5-11 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Starting Over Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2016

God will give us a fresh start when we fail Him. Power Point available upon request. Email: BDun106336@aol.com

ISAIAH 43:18-19 “STARTING OVER – PART 1” A) How many of you here tonight would like to have a fresh start in your Christian life? * Some of us here have made many mistakes in our lives as Christians, and we all wish that there was a “starting over” button that we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Starting Over - Part 2

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2016

God will give us a fresh start when we fail Him. Power Point is available upon request. Email: BDun106336@aol.com

ISAIAH 43:18-19 “STARTING OVER – PART 2” A) God is saying to all of us who have failed, “It’s not over, I have plans for your life – I am about to do something new for you!” * It’s like God is giving us a “starting over” button to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Baptist