Sermons on Seek The Kingdom Of God First:

Torn Between Two Worlds

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 27, 2017

We have no reason to worry about chasing after the things of this world when we have a Father who provides everything we really need.

Torn between two Worlds Matthew 6:24-34 Have you ever felt like you were getting mixed messages about what makes life worthwhile? What are the things that can make you truly happy? The world is holding out things like wealth and status and power and popularity and Jesus is telling you that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 18, 2004

Part 2 of 2 in "The Day After Tomorrow" series. This sermon takes a look at the present realities of the city of God as found in Revelation 21.

THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW – PART TWO The City of God Revelation 21 June 20, 2004 Introduction: Last week we looked at The Day After Tomorrow in the context of the worries that we have about the future. Whether it be weather related worries like in the movie or family or finances or one of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

The Armor Of God

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

To be ready for battle we need to be properly clothed.

Tonight I want to speak concerning the armor of God that is found in Ephesians 6:10 (READ 10-20) The passage begins by informing us to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. How do we accomplish this? The next verse instructs us to put on the whole armor of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's First In Your Life?

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

The ancient prophet Haggai teaches us about how to fulfill Jesus’ first great commandment.

Who’s First in Your Life? The prophet Isaiah declared, as recorded in Isaiah 6: “In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphims; each one had six wings; with two he covered his face, and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-10, Matthew 22:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your First And Highest Calling

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Oct 9, 2001

God is faithful. That is, God is true, and constant, and will adhere to his promises. He will not deceive. He will not promise, and then fail to perform; he will not commence anything which he will not perfect and finish.

Your First and Highest Calling "God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord." -- (1 Corinthians 1:9) God is faithful. That is, God is true, and constant, and will adhere to his promises. He will not deceive. He will not promise, and then fail to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 26, 2016

Christ was crucified and raised from the dead to deliver a people for His Name into His eternal Kingdom.

In the midst of darkness, God’s glory blazes. When evil appears to triumph, grace prevails. When dark denizens of this fallen world convince themselves they have defeated grace, righteousness conquers. These themes are written large in accounts provided of the brief hours leading to the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

The First Fruits Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 7, 2018

Pentecost was a dramatic display of God's power and Spirit. Why did Jesus pick Pentecost to begin His church and what can that mean to us?

OPEN: In the land of Norway there is a valley. This valley is long and narrow with mountainous peaks that tower 1000s of feet into the air, and nestled deep inside that valley is a little town whose name I’m not sure I can pronounce. This village has existed for over 100 years and it is a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recieving The Riches Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2001

The parable of the dishonest steward is perhaps the most uncomfortable one to preach on. But, there may be more there to learn than we had previously thought.

A man took his seat in the theater, but he was too far from the stage. He whispered to the usher, "This play is a mystery, and I like this type of play so much I really watching them close up so I can catch all of the dialogue. If you’ll get me a better seat I’ll give you a handsome tip." So, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reclaiming The Kingdom

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 13, 2012

God used Hezekiah to reclaim the kingdom. We can use him as a model to reclaim our communities and our nation for God.

Reclaiming The Kingdom 2 Kings 18:1-7 Intro: "Granny" Parker always had trouble with that rooster! Granny was in her mid-70’s. She’d lived all her life on just two farms -- her father’s, and the one she and her husband worked. She had given the two acres our church was built upon. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 3 Of 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2025

We continue the Sower, considering the seed that fell into rocky ground, the shallow soil, with a warning. Temptation plus affliction and persecution will in time burn and kill off any mere profession. These hearers are only temporary. Then we begin the seed choked in the thorny soil.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 3 of 5 Last time we finished thinking about the good seed that was wasted on the barren pathways and beside the roadway. There was nothing wrong with the seed, but the reception was nil because men closed their hearts to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:5-6, Matthew 13:20-21, Mark 4:17, Luke 8:6, Luke 8:13, Luke 8:14, Matthew 13:7, Matthew 13:22, Mark 4:18-19, Genesis 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Seeking God Feels Dry: Are You Seeking The Right Thing? - Psalm 63 Part 8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2025

What does it mean to seek God's face?

Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you. My soul thirsts for you. My body longs for you in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Review Step 1 in learning to love God is to resolve to prefer God over this world, after having counted the cost. Another step was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

We Are The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 27, 2020

In Daniel God predicted He would establish a Kingdom that would never end. What is that Kingdom, and what difference can that make in our lives?

The famous writer named Ernest Hemingway (author of books like “For Whom The Bell Tolls”, “The Old Man and The Sea”, “A Farewell to Arms”) had a brother named Leicester. In 1964, Leicester decided to form his own Kingdom. He built an 8 x 30-foot floating bamboo platform that he anchored with a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Fingerprint

Contributed by Larry Moore on Dec 9, 2006

A message about one of the spiritual attributes of God that’s described with physical examples. The responsibility of believers to be a part of this attribute.

God’s Fingerprint Luke 11:20, “But if I cast out demons with the finger of God, surely the Kingdom of God has come upon you.” Does God have fingerprints? I think, that at least figuratively, we have to say that He does. Let me give you a few facts about fingerprints before we get into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

Being disciples means being involved in God;s church, building it up through our efforts, our service and our giving

Speak the Gospel, Teach the Bible and Build Community that reflects God’s love. I hope those three phrases are familiar to you by now. Yes, that’s our Church Mission Statement. If you think about it, the first two have been the subject of our sermons for the last two weeks. Speaking the gospel - or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Anglican

Battle Hymn Of The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE WILL BOAST IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, OUR GOD

BIG IDEA: WE WILL BOAST IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, OUR GOD I. (:1-5) PRAYER THAT GOD WOULD HELP THE KING IN BATTLE A. Prayer is the Necessary Preparation for Battle 1. "day of trouble" -- comes to all; the king must be alert and anticipate conflict 2. Need for the King to pray himself 3. Need ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible