Sermons on The Kingdom On Earth:

When You Get Bent Out Of Shape Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Whatever is broken in your life, Jesus can fix it. When suffering or religious rules bend you out of shape, let Jesus get you bent on the joy of God’s kingdom.

When You Get Bent Out of Shape Luke 13:10-21 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I recently read a funny story that illustrates how most of us are never satisfied. Frank and Mabel had been married for 40 years. Frank turned 60 a few months earlier and they were celebrating Mabel’s 60th birthday. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-21, Matthew 12:9-14, Luke 13:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

El Cuerpo De Cristo, La Iglesia

Contributed by Dennis Leon on May 19, 2004

This sermon is mainly to explain your congregation the important role that each of us have in the kingdom of God. That it does not mater which gifts you have or have not, every one have something to offer.

El Cuerpo de Cristo: La Iglesia 1 Corintios 12: 12-27 • El cuerpo fisico es muy importante • Cuente una anécdota que resalte la importancia de nuestro cuerpo físico. •1 La Iglesia consiste en diferentes personas haciendo diferentes cosas, con un solo proposito, agradar a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Methodist

Deep Water

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 9, 2005

Christ calls us out of our comfort zone to serve. It takes a deepening faith to hear His calling and obedient. Our faithfulness to Him glorifies the Kingdom and brings others to a deepening of thier faith.

“DEEP WATER” Living to serve wholeheartedly Reference: Luke 5:1-11 Reverend Daniel A. Wheat Introduction: Has anyone ever told a fish story before? Well, I was stationed in Alaska where I had the opportunity of a lifetime to fish for Alaska King Salmon. And let me tell you they get B-I-G! In fact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel In A Game Of Hockey

Contributed by John Foster on Apr 15, 2001

Takes three aspects of the game of ice-hockey and finds bible messages in them. This sermon was given to a mainly unbelieving group of ice-hockey supporters of The Sheffield Steelers Ice Hockey Club, United Kingdom.

This sermon was given to a mainly non-Christian group of ice hockey fans in 25th January 2001. It was very different to the sermons given in Church to seekers or believers. I found this sermon difficult to write and indeed the delivery went slightly away from this script as the Spirit lead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37

Denomination: Methodist

Have Another Drink

Contributed by James May on Jan 1, 2006

We need another drink of that New Wine of the Holy Ghost. We need the wind of the Spirit and the fire of the Holy Ghost, with a fresh anointing from Heaven if we are going to truly be effective for the Kingdom of God.

HAVE ANOTHER DRINK By Pastor Jim May Acts 2:1-13, "And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trusting In The Futures Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015

Decisions we make today impact our future for His kingdom; Pain may play a role in your future; truth today will transform your future; pleasing God is the purpose of your future

DEFINING MOMENTS – PART THREE TRUSTING IN THE FUTURES JOSHUA 24:14-18 - DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2015) Introduction: (Pastor opens with story of visit by President of Insurance Company – “You’ve just made the biggest mistake in your life!”) Cody Delistraty has ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 12, 2013

The analogy of the child being the greatest in God’s Kingdom was completely contrary to the prevailing culture then and now. Imagine how His disciples must have reacted to Jesus then and how indifferent it is even today.

Opening illustration: If God was taking resumes, what would you put on yours? In other words, what makes a good Christian? What would really impress them when you arrive in heaven? Experience, qualifications, references, character traits … The reason I asked is because followers of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But God

Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011

We hear about grace all the time in church, but what is the purpose of grace? What does grace show us? Through grace we see our past, present and future in the kingdom of God.

Introduction: When a person works an eight-hour day and receives a fair day’s pay for his time, that is a wage. When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance, that is a prize. When a person receives appropriate recognition for his long service or high ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can I Pray For You? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 13, 2014

This is part two of my 2014 New Year's Message for Christ Church Billericay. I look at mission and pray and whilst doing say consider the harvest field, hostility, hospitality, healing and heaven's kingdom!

Last week was part one of my New Year’s message and today is part two. Last week I summarised the final words of Jesus to the disciples as this: “Go, make disciples, baptise them; teach them to obey.” I also quoted David Watson from thirty years ago and related it to our locality ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Drama Behind God's Servants Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 24, 2014

God's Kingdom is made up of individuals, each with his or her strengths, gifts, calling, failures, struggles, experiences, and personal slants. We have Jesus Christ, God's Word, and a transformed heart in common.

The Drama Behind God's Servants (Colossians 4:7-18) 1. A group of foreign dignitaries are visiting Israel. At the end of the tour, they are taken to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. They look at the tomb and read the following inscription: ABRAHAM SCHWARTZ BORN 5694 DIED 5733 A GOOD MAN ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Characteristics Of A Revival

Contributed by Syed Ibn Syed on Apr 16, 2016

Right now the world wide Church is in need of a Revival - a revival that will usher in the Kingdom of God. This sermon talks about the three basic characteristics that God gives in individuals that brings about a great revival in the community.

Text: II Chronicles 7:14 Introduction Illustration: 1857 - Jeremiah Lamphere, 46 year - New York City. a burden for the lost - in July 1857 - passing tracts and talking but no success - Then burdened to prayer - invited anyone to pray from 12 to 1 on Wednesday - hundreds and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humility 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 20, 2016

Humility is disdained by this world but the Kingdom of God and the citizens of Heaven are those who are contrite and humble. Sometimes we need to examine ourselves to see if we are prideful or humble. Hopefully this sermon helps us with that examination.

Luke 14:1-11 (read from the Bible and have the congregation follow along) Luke 14:11 NIV “All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Humility … humility in relationship to God comes from knowing that God is God and we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 30, 2019

The subtitle to this message is "The Proof is in the Fruit." This message deals with the kind of fruit that we are bearing as Christians. It talks about producing and maintaining for the kingdom. "We know them by their fruit..."

MATTHEW 7:15-20 • We are encouraged by God to be discerning. Here is a good start on learning to discern. • It matters who you are connected too. Anointing’s travel… (There are Godly and ungodly anointing”s) I. FRUIT NEEDS A SEED A. Apples don’t come from grape seeds… 1. Unholy people do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Mark 4:1-9, Romans 10:11-15, Galatians 6:9, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Don’t Be A Spiritual Packrat

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 22, 2020

Here are practical steps on how to cooperate with Jesus and the Holy Spirit in changing your life to be more Kingdom centered. We must unclutter our lives and make changes that will reduce the obstacles to our transformation.

DON’T BE A SPIRITUAL PACKRAT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jerome Dasso of Georgetown, Texas was visiting the great naval academy of Annapolis (in Rochester, New York). He saw several freshmen crawling around the main courtyard on their hands and knees with pencils and clip boards. He asked his tour ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22, James 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pursuing The Call Part 3 Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

In our journey through the book of Acts, we come to a remarkable part f the story of Paul’s missionary journeys. He was an influencer for the kingdom of God and everywhere he went the place was never the same.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 3 Dr. Tom Bartlett JUNE 23, 2019 Acts 17:1-15 OUTLINE TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN A call to influence your world will include. . . MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS “Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was ...read more

Denomination: Other