Sermons on Universal Kingdom:

The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Today we are going to take a look at the kingdom of heaven.

INTRO: When I say the word Heaven what comes to your mind? "There are a lot of questions the Bible doesn’t answer about the Hereafter. But I think one reason is illustrated by the story of a boy sitting down to a bowl of spinach when there’s a chocolate cake at the end of the table. He’s going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas And Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 3, 2006

1. This kind of King elicits fear in us. 2. This kind of King inspires hope in us. 3. This kind of King makes us heirs with him.

Very often, at Christmas, we hear stories retold, like Mark Twain’s "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court", where King Arthur dresses in peasant’s garb and visits the subjects of his kingdom. The king lays aside his royal robes and privileges in order to identify with life outside the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7

Denomination: Methodist

The Greatest In The Kingdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2006

1- the humbled child 2- the welcomed child 3- the sinful child

INTRO.- Greatness. Who is the greatest person in America? Obviously, that depends on your viewpoint and what you’re talking about. If you are looking at physical beauty many people will name someone in Hollywood. ILL.- Some say, for example, that George Clooney is the sexiest man in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Within

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 17, 2006

We are a people who have been guilty of looking for the anointing on the outside, but outward appearances can deceive. The Pharisees were great preachers, and keepers of the law, but they looked at Jesus and called Him “Beelzebub.”

The Kingdom Within! Text: Romans 14: 17-18 (What I’m speaking about this morning, the devil doesn’t want you to ever grasp because he understands that if you do, he will loss his grip on your life.) 17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Authority

Contributed by Steve Keeler on Jan 5, 2007

This messages teaches about the power and authority found in the name of Jesus Christ for those who have chosen Him as their Savior.

Kingdom Authority by Steve Keeler Scripture Matthew 16:19 Each and every one of us through the power of the name of Jesus Christ are possessors of the authority of all heaven. The authority I’m speaking of is the authority that comes only through the name of Jesus Christ. Isn’t that a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pictures Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

Illustrations and Metaphors for the Kingdom - so we can get a handle on what it is.

Introduction A pastor, known for his lengthy sermons, noticed a man get up and leave during the middle of his message. The man returned just before the conclusion of the service. Afterwards the pastor asked the man where he had gone. "I went to get a haircut," was the reply. "But," said the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 12, 2007

The Sermon on the Mount describes the Christian’s character and way of life. In the concluding verses Jesus gives tests to see if we are really in the Kingdom; on the ’narrow way’

It’s about six months ago now, since we had a holiday in a caravan in Burnham Market. A lot of you may know Burnham Market, because it’s a place where a lot of people from Newark go for their holidays. Now, we’d never been to this particular caravan site before, so we asked for directions there, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Kingdom People

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007

Outlines the characteristics of kingdom people as seen in Luke

Characteristics of The Kingdom People. (As seen in the Gospel of Luke) Luke the writer of this gospel uses a unique feature in his gospel. He uses pericopes in explaining, laying out, introducing to Theophilus the Gospel of Christ, having “…carefully investigated everything from the beginning…” in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of The Heart

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

Mark 11-12 contains the triumphal entry and some of the events in Christ’s final week. His actions show that he came to establish the "Kingdom of the heart" and to raise his banner of love over us.

Palm Sunday CHCC: April 1, 2007 The Kingdom of the Heart Mark 11-12 INTRODUCTION: Today is often called “Palm Sunday.” It’s the day when we remember Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem … just 5 days before he would be crucified. Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem turned into a gigantic parade. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

THe Kingdom of God is of great worth, and it will cost you everything.

The Secret Message of Jesus July 23, 2006 The Cost of the Kingdom Matthew 13:44-46 The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl 44"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: *other

Focus On The Kingdom

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007

The preaching of the good news of the kingdom was multi-faceted. It included mercy on people’s earthly needs, but it did not settle there. The real focus is the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Focus on the Kingdom Luke 4:42-44 Jesus has been doing a lot of ministry. Think about a quick outline of what He has done in Capernaum. • He has been teaching in synagogues • He has been driving out demons • He has been healing the sick We like to think that people were moved by His compassion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:42-44

Denomination: Mennonite

The Future Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

The future’s bright...

The future of the kingdom Adrian Warnock Audio and slides at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2003/08/kingdom-of-god.htm A possible World future…..? * Risk of economic deflation whilst gap between rich and poor grows- many now living on less than $2 per day * Clinical depression continuing to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Sacrifice

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 7, 2007

To live our lives within the context of the eternal purposes of God and understand that we are called to be Kingdom Builders.

Kingdom Sacrifice 7/7/07 We have been talking about being … Kingdom minded people and having a Kingdom heart, for the purpose of building God’s Kingdom. Been studying this out of Ezra- continue today. What do we mean by the Kingdom of God? What does it look like? ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Kingdom Code

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 31, 2007

Simon allowed God to work in him the character of God and the Kingdom of God and he became Peter the bond-servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ. God wants to work that same radical change in us.

Examine 2Pet 1:1-4 (read) 2Pet 1:1 Simon Peter- they were two different men. Simon was the man Peter was before Christ. Peter was the man Simon became after Christ. Simon allowed God to work in him the … character of God and the Kingdom of God … and he became Peter … ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Kingdom Is Righteousness

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on May 14, 2007

We sometimes have a hard time to enter into the presence of God because we feel unrighteous and believe we need to be righteous before we can enter into the Kingdom of God. We need to see again that when I am in the kingdom I’m in righteouseness and when

The Kingdom is Righteousness There are many reasons why Jesus had to come to earth. Salvation; deliverance; making God known; victory over evil; and KINGDOM Question – what is the Kingdom of God? It is where God rules. But listen to what the Bible also tells us what the kingdom is: Romans 14:17 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal