Sermons on The Kingdom Parables:

Awaiting The King

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2015

The Day of the LORD may be fearsome to some people, but not to all people.

AWAITING THE KING. Luke 21:25-36. This chapter contains Luke’s version of Jesus’ temple teaching about the future. The teaching consists of Jesus’ answer to a question posed by the disciples (Luke 21:7). The first part of His discourse (Luke 21:8-24) dealt with the fall of Jerusalem which would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Important Thing In The World

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 19, 2011

Don’t coast through life hoping that staying out of trouble and occasionally doing a good deed will be enough when it counts. Stop being a “casual Christian”, and start having a relationship with the God of the universe.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD Ecclesiastes 2:1 – 11 What is the most important thing in the world? The scripture I just read was written by Solomon, who was the richest, wisest, and most influential king of Israel. If you were paying attention, you heard Solomon say that he had it ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Dance

Contributed by Brian Buriff on May 18, 2007

When Jesus shrouded truth in parables, He was of sorts "dancing" with us. This sermon compares the mystery of a man / woman relationship with the mystery of the relationship of Christ and his Bride, the church.

Matt 13:13-15 "Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says: ’Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, and seeing you will see and not perceive; for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:13-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Don’t Be A Lost Sheep (Bible Study) – Too Late For Some! Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Sep 11, 2025

What happens if people decide they’re too busy to answer their call or they take a break. This study is on Matthew 25; the 10 virgins and the talent parable explained.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Today’s study is exciting, because we’re going to go over the parables that I mentioned at the beginning of this study. We’re going to see what happens if people ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14, Psalm 34:8

Revelation # 1 Rev. 1: Intro: - 4-18 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 25, 2010

Today I’ll try and lay a foundation to build on as we start. From what we read, we’re told that it was pinned down about “95-96 A.D.” It was never God’s intention to hold back the meaning of the Revelation, but to show and to make known it’s meaning.

REVELATION # 1 REV. 1: INTRO: - 4-18-09 Today we’ll began a study of the book of the “REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST” ***and I’m sure we’ll be here awhile but we’re in no hurry. Today I’ll try and lay a foundation to build on as we start. From what we read, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

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

"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

Do Not Discount Israel – Or Do It To Your Own Peril – Arrogance In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 5, 2026

This message ends with the Catholic and Orthodox churches in Jerusalem opposing evangelical Christians. Leading up to that we will look at the Kingdom being set up, Simeon, John the Baptist, the timing for the Kingdom, and eschatology in Protestant churches. Things are moving in Israel.

DO NOT DISCOUNT ISRAEL – OR DO IT TO YOUR OWN PERIL – ARROGANCE IN JERUSALEM [1]. INTRODUCTION Earlier this year there was a release from an organisation of Catholic and Orthodox leaders in Jerusalem that was an affront to Protestant Christians, to Jews and to Israel. Before we enter into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-7, Zechariah 14:9, Luke 2:25, Luke 2:35, Romans 11:26-27, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Matthew 3:1-2, Matthew 3:13-15, Matthew 11:2-4, John 1:28-29, Luke 21:24, Joel 2:25-27, Joel 3:20, Ezekiel 39:21-22, Ezekiel 39:25-29, Zechariah 14:2-4, Isaiah 19:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Prayers The God Hears:" The Pharisee And Tax Collector

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 3, 2023

In the parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector, we’ll be looking at those prayers God hears. However, is all speech skyward prayer, and are they the prayers God hears and answers. In a study of contrast, Jesus’s looks at prayer and the type of prayers God hears.

Parables to Live By “Prayers the God Hears: The Pharisee and Tax Collector” Luke 18:9-14 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlUjYOQFsro Over the years, I’ve seen and heard quite a few prayers, and what others consider being the type of prayers that God hears. Now, almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Pray Persistently Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006

This odd parable about a widow and a judge shows us why we’re to pray persistently as the end approaches -- so we won’t give up!

¡§Pray Persistently¡¨ (Luke 18:1-8) Who knows what this picture is? Yep, you guessed it ¡V it is my fire pit! [SHOW PICTURE] And if you recall, a few months back I taught you how to pray (from Luke 11) and I used this fire pit as an example, remember? You¡¦re saying, ¡§Who could forget!¡¨ The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Runaway Lad And The Waiting Dad - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2005

The pharisees and the teachers of the law had a warped view of God... and many today have the same problem. What did Jesus mean to teach about the Father in this parable?

OPEN: (It is best to memorize the following illustration to allow for optimum delivery) “Feeling footloose and frisky, a featherbrained fellow forced his fond father to fork over the farthings and flew far to foreign fields and frittered his fortune, feasting fabulously with faithless friends. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Luke 15:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 23, 2020

Through this parable Jesus calls the lost-but-now-found to be willing to carry the burden which comes with expending vigorous in order to bring about repentance and restoration.

Message Luke 15:1-10 “Lost and Found” My grandparents … who we called Opa and Oma … in their retirement had a Hiace camper van in which they travelled all over Australia with their Chihuahua called Snowy. Opa – well let’s just say Opa had trouble admitting he was wrong or asking for help. One day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

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