Sermons on Universal Kingdom:

Light The Way Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the idea that the meek, broken-hearted, hungry, peacemakers, merciful, and persecuted are the salt and light of the world, tasked with guiding others towards Christ.

Have you ever been lost? What did you do? How did you find your way again? Share about a time when you were lost. Where were you and what was happening? How did you find your way again? Did you ask someone for help? Did you get out a map? Did you ask Siri for directions? Make the point that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Topics: Salt And Light, Kingdom Blessings, Spiritual Guidance

A Light Has Dawned Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon will explore the concept of Jesus as the light of the world, guiding us from darkness into the kingdom of God, and how we can apply this guidance in our lives and communities.

Hello everyone, I am so glad you’re here with us today! Today we are in the book of Matthew, chapter 4. This is one of those passages where I think to myself, “I wish I had been there to see this,” because this is the start of Jesus’ ministry. It’s the start of his message that the kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Spiritual Darkness, Divine Light

Firm In The Future Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the faith in a secured future in Christ, who will return for his church and establish an eternal kingdom, as depicted in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:6 and Matthew 24:36-42.

Welcome to our fourth and final week in the book of 1st Thessalonians. If you’ve been with us the past few weeks then you know It hasn’t been a traditional line by line study, but rather a topical overview of the book and some of the specific ways Paul encouraged the church. His overwhelming ...read more

Topics: Faith In Future, Christ's Return, Eternal Kingdom

Sermon Series: 1st Thessalonians

Back To The Basics - Scripture Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon is part of a series called "Back to the Basics" and focuses on the importance of reading and meditating on the Bible as a fundamental practice of faith.

Welcome church! Today we’re going to continue our 4-week series called, Back to the Basics. It’s a series about the basics...the foundations of our faith. And, if you were with us last week you’ll recall that we began with the practice of consistent and bold prayer. Our journey continues today with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Topics: Scripture Reading, Faith Foundations, Kingdom Living

Sermon Series: Back To The Basics

Building On The Rock Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon series explores the concept of the Kingdom of God, examining its values, implications for daily life, and the transformative power of Jesus' teachings.

Today, we conclude our four-week series on discovering the Kingdom of God. What a journey of discovery it’s been! During week one, we saw that Jesus preached “the gospel of the Kingdom of God.” His gospel includes the good news of forgiveness of sin and it’s actually greater than we first imagined: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Radical Values, Changed Lives

Sermon Series: The Kingdom Of God Is Near

Impact Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of generosity, encouraging believers to recognize and seize opportunities for generosity, and highlighting seven ways to bless others.

We are in the final week of a three-week series called, The Generous Life, where we are looking at the life-changing power of being generous. We believe God has called us to partner with his kingdom work in the world by blessing the people around us in a variety of ways. If you missed the first two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46, 2 Corinthians 8:7

Topics: Generous Life, Kingdom Work, Blessing Others

Sermon Series: The Generous Life

Revival: Stronger Than Ever - Increasing God’s Power In Your Life Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how the book of Chronicles, specifically chapters 14-16, provides encouragement and guidance for overcoming personal and national crises by increasing God's power in one's life.

What kind of encouragement does a nation need when it emerges from a national crisis? That’s the question Ezra is answering for us in the book of Chronicles. And what kind of encouragement do you need when you’re facing a personal crisis? That’s the question Ezra is answering for us in the section ...read more

Topics: National Crisis, Personal Crisis, Kingdom Period

Sermon Series: Revival: Stronger Than Ever

I Am The Vine Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

Jesus, as the vine, offers us the strength and power to live fruitful lives in the present, not just the promise of eternal life in the future.

Welcome church! Today we’re wrapping up our 4-week series, In His Words. Each week we’ve taken a look at one of Jesus’ I AM statements from the gospel of John where Jesus reveals Himself…His true nature, to us. The truth is, as we begin to understand who Jesus is, we can further understand how He ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Topics: Vine And Branches, Eternal Life, Kingdom Of Heaven

Sermon Series: In His Words

The Parable Of The Sower Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the transient nature of the four types of people described in the Parable of the Sower, emphasizing the transformative power of the gospel and encouraging believers to actively spread the word of God.

Hello Church! Did you know that according to the book, The Millionaire Next Door, most millionaires are neither flashy nor drive expensive cars? They tend to shop at JC Penney and live below their means. Also, not long ago, a study showed that 95% of millionaires are first-generation wealthy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Topics: Parable Of The Sower, Gospel Response, Kingdom Of Earth

Have You Understood? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the deep truths of the kingdom of heaven as conveyed through Jesus's parables, and challenges listeners to truly understand and recognize its presence in their lives.

Welcome church! Today we’ve got an incredible passage of scripture jam packed with five different parables from Jesus. Parables are short and/or simple stories that highlight religious or moral truths. In the case of Jesus, parables were often used to simplify and make accessible the divine truths ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Topics: Parables Of Christ, Kingdom Of Heaven, Spiritual Understanding

A Dream Come True Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 27, 2002

Jesus cast a vision of a better kingdom, now and future.

A DREAM COME TRUE Matthew 4:12-17; 23-5:12 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Kingdom Living Pr: JESUS CAST A VISION OF A BETTER KINGDOM, NOW AND FUTURE. ?: What? What kind of kingdom? KW: Changes TS: We will find in our study three changes that Jesus introduced with the announcement of the kingdom. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Holy Catholic Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 10, 2012

The church of Jesus Christ is catholic, i.e. "universal". All of every age, race, and station stand in need of the means of grace which it alone supplies.

The most misunderstood part of the Apostle’s Creed is the phrase we are considering today. I have had sincere people tell me that they do not repeat this part of the creed because they think that it means the Roman Catholic Church, and if they had wanted to be Catholics they would have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Son Of David Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 3, 2023

In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that Matthew calls Jesus "the son of David" because Jesus fulfills God's promise of a future king who establishes God's kingdom on earth.

Introduction Michelangelo was a famous painter and sculptor. His most famous sculpture is “David,” which resides in the city of Florence in Italy. Michelangelo’s David is 17 feet tall. It's entirely possible that Michelangelo never meant for people to be able to look at David’s face head-on. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Birth And Re-Birth

Contributed by Jerry Hoffman on Aug 13, 2007

Christ explains the way into his kingdom to Nicodemus.

In the days of the New Testament there were three levels of teacher in the Jewish community, the ḥâḵâm, the sôpçr and the ḥazzân. These levels were obtained not on the basis of academics but on the basis of morality in the person’s life. Nicodemus is thought to be of the highest ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awaken Part 2 Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 23, 2010

So how should we be acting now knowing this. Like I said in the eyes of the world we are the enemy. Maybe we should start acting like it. This is an unusual statement I know but it’s one worth considering. Lets look at what Jesus said in John 15:19

Awaken Pt2 For more messages and resources by Cameron Conway visit https://conwaychristianresources.com So how should we be acting now knowing this. Like I said in the eyes of the world we are the enemy. Maybe we should start acting like it. This is an unusual statement I know but it’s one ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9

Denomination: Foursquare