Sermons on Upside Down Kingdom:

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2009

Often used as the basis for teaching stewardship principles (tithing, time, etc.), perhaps this parable is meant by Jesus to teach stewardship of something a little more important?

The Parable of Jesus The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30 August 30, 2009 This week is the parable of the talents. We’ll be looking at Matthew’s parable of the talents specifically. Luke has a very similar version. However, the details have been changed (such as talents become minas) and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:14-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Two Treasures And Two Visions Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 27, 2013

Matthew reveals the Kingship of Jesus throughout His Gospel; This message covers the "parables" of the two treasures and two visions: Is your life Kingdom focused?

Godly Ambitions and Goals: Two Treasures and Two Visions Matthew 6:19-24 Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount provides for us a beautiful picture of the Kingdom of God and those who have been called to become citizens of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

It Just Seems Right Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 1, 2010

If the Kingdom of God has come then we should expect things to be different.

January 3, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:12-25 Subject: The Kingdom of God Title: It Just Seems Right Have you made a New Year’s resolution that you are determined to keep this year? Have you broken it yet? I don’t know why but it seems as though we are prone to fail in some of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Survey Of Matthew: The Change In Jesus' Ministry

Contributed by Wayne Odonnell on May 17, 2008

Survey of Matthew: The Change In Jesus’ Ministry

Survey of Matthew: The Change in Jesus’ Ministry Recorded Sunday, September 30, 2007; Wayne ODonnell; http://bible.ag The Two Key Outline Verses This is a survey of the gospel of Matthew and it is called, “The Change in Jesus’ Ministry.” Is anybody missing the handout? Everybody has one? Cora, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judas Priest Iscariot Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 27, 2009

Do you want to become great in the Kingdom of God? Then start with this premise in your life: It is not about me, it is about Jesus Christ; The less I am, the greater Jesus is; The greater Jesus is, the greater I will be in the kingdom of God.

Judas Iscariot. He must be replaced. Judas has failed and another must rise up to take his place. The church will not end with the failure of Judas, the church will regroup, reevaluate, and pursue its calling - to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Judas was one of the twelve, he was one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awaken Part 3 Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 30, 2010

Will we stand up and become the plague of holiness that the world has been dreading for 2000 years.

Awaken Pt3 For more messages and resources by Cameron Conway visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Who are we waiting for then? What are we afraid of, do we not remember 1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Foursquare

How To Find Spiritual Rest

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 20, 2002

This is a single verse sermon with three points and proposition. It isn’t a manuscript but is more than a simple outline. The sermon is about leaving the weariness of dead religion to enter into a living relationship with God.

Text - Matt 11:28 Introduction A strong young athlete was wadding waist deep in the shallow part of a recreational lake. Unknowingly he stepped off an underwater ledge and plunged fifteen feet beneath the surface of the water. After several seconds he bobbed to the top of the water flailing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Divine Priority

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 19, 2002

Here are truths from Haggai for the local church.

The Divine Priority Haggai 1:1-15 In any construction project there is usually a question of priorities, which determines the eventual outcome. Responding to the increasing destructiveness of high winds in the Midwest, one developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Heavenly Highway"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 30, 2001

There is a higway that leads to heaven.

Title: “The Heavenly Highway” Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-10 Introduction: Although man has made many great expressways, highways, and turnpikes in this world, God has surpassed them all. He has established a distinct highway, which leads to heaven. Let us note the features of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The King Of Kings Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 21, 2008

There are worldly kings trying to battle against the King of kings and His kingdom as demonstrated by Herod’s attempts to fight against the newborn king and His Kingdom. What can we learn from this battle between kings for our own lives today?

The King of kings The Battle between kings The purpose for the battle Selfish ambition vs. Sacrificial atonement The weapons of the battle Military might vs. Heavenly Help The results of the battle Empty & False victory vs. Eternal & Fulfilling Victory Slide I always love seeing the kids when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biscuits And Mustard Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

Principles of the kingdom of God.

BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 2—Biscuits and Mustard Luke 13:18-21 Sunday, September 7, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Lk 13:18 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? Lk 13:19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sermon On The Mount: Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Message from Sermon on the Mount about seeking first the kingdom of God

Seek first the kingdom of God Theme: Text: Matthew 6:24-34 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Like An Alien

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

Using Judah in the Old Testament as an example, this message explains how God's people are to live as "aliens" in this world while we await the return of Christ and eternity in our true, eternal kingdom.

INTRODUCTION * A hot topic in politics: illegal immigration = “aliens” - a resident born in or belonging to another country - a foreigner; unlike one’s own / strange or difference * We, as God’s people, are aliens in a spiritual sense (not new: the people of God in the OT ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Solution To Spiritual Bankruptcy

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 18, 2010

Considering the economic, political, social, domestic, psychological problems of world, Jesus explained the root of their problem and offers His solution formula

THE SOLUTION FOR SPIRITUAL BANKRUPTCY Reading: Lk 15: 11-24 I. THE PROBLEMS OF THE WORLD 1. Economic Crisis (poverty) 2. Political Problem (war, corruption, injustice) 3. Social problem (Drugs, Prostitution, Gambling, Lawlessness) 4. Domestic Problem (Broken family, Rebellious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Total Commitment Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 7, 2016

Jesus summarizes the law in the Great Commandment, the scribes seek honor, and a poor widow gives all.

Mark 12:28-44 “Total Commitment INTRODUCTION It doesn’t take long, while reading the gospel of Mark, to realize that the kingdom of God is a very different from the nations and societies of the world. When reflecting on the kingdom of God and what it means to be a disciple of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-44

Denomination: Lutheran