Sermons on Upside Down Kingdom:

Anxiety.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 15, 2023

Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33.

ANXIETY. Matthew 6:25-34. MATTHEW 6:25. “Take no thought” is an unfortunate translation. When Jesus says (literally) “be not careful,” He obviously is not sanctioning thoughtlessness, nor even carelessness. He rather means, “Do not be anxious.” Jesus introduces a trinity of cares: what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Is For All (Church Expansion In Antioch) Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2023

This text shows what can happen when believers follow the Holy Spirit, recognizes the value in all people, and use their gifts, strength and influence to carry out God’s plan. The Gospel is for whosoever will believe!

Sermon: The Gospel is For All (Church Expansion In Antioch) Scripture: Acts 11:19-30 “Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews. 20 However, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:20

Denomination: Methodist

Finished Work Of God Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 1, 2023

Jesus said, "It is Finished" Was man's redemption really finished? We would still be doomed if Jesus' death without the resurrection and ascension did not happen. We still wait for complete redemption. We eagerly wait for the redemption of our bodies.

There is such satisfaction in completing a task. In finishing a marathon. Like when I finished running the up Comrades 90km race. I lay on the grass on my back after the finish line holding my medal in my hand, tears running out of my eyes and I said to myself that nothing ever in my life would be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, 1 Corinthians 15:14-17, Hebrews 9:12-24, Revelation 1:17-18, Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 16:19, Ephesians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

The Desert Shall Blossom As The Rose: For The 3rd Sunday Of Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2022

Let us experience the true joy this season.

The Desert Shall Blossom as the Rose: For the Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10As we continue our Advent study this year from the Old Testament book of Isaiah, we come to this passage in chapter 35. as a way of reminder, we have discussed how the book of Isaiah is a mixture of prophecies of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Identical Messages

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 3, 2021

Why did John the Baptist and Jesus preach the same message?

1. Message of the King 1930 King George was to address the opening session of the Naval Conference in London. Radio was in its infancy, but through this media the king’s message was to be carried around the world. Just before the king was to go on the air, Walter Vivian, a young engineer of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In A World Of Lies

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 10, 2020

We are being drawn away from the things of God. This whole drama that the news organizations are pushing is taking us away from the things of God

Living in a World of Lies 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Jesus said to Pilate: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Wicked Tenants

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 8, 2020

God expects us to give service to His kingdom by telling others of his son, Christ Jesus. (Sermon delivered on October 4, 2020, World Communion Sunday)

Wicked Tenants Matthew 21: 33 - 46 Intro: A young Wyoming State Trooper was on patrol. He stopped a car that may have been involved in a bank robbery. Before the officer could get out of the car a bullet pierced the windshield and hit the officer in the eye. The gunman came to the patrol car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' First Miracle

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 10, 2022

What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of God in John 2:1-11.

Prelude What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Purpose: Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Plan: Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching The Good News Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 1, 2022

Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" Jesus message is as urgent, life changing now as the day he preached it.

There is a story from the days of Elisha. It was a time of famine. God caused the enemies of Israel to flee in confusion and fear. They left all their riches and food behind. Four men with leprosy happened on the camp found the riches and ate the food. Suddenly they realized they were doing wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Future Of The Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 10, 2021

What is the future of the church and kingdom? Who is responsible for it? Purpose: Let’s understand the unstoppable growth of both kingdom and church. Plan: Let’s look at some optimistic riddles of the future of both in Mark 4:26-34.

Prelude What is the future of the church and kingdom? Who is responsible for it? Purpose: Let’s understand the unstoppable growth of both kingdom and church. Plan: Let’s look at some optimistic riddles of the future of both in Mark 4:26-34. Scatter Seed Mark 4:26 And He said, “The kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Topic: The Search For A Perfect Ruler

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 6, 2022

Israel has been longing for that kind of a Ruler – a King; a perfect one. Since the formation of the nation Israel, there were no kings:

Topic: The Search for a Perfect Ruler Text: Gen_35:10 And God said unto him, Thy name is Jacob: thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name: and he called his name Israel. Gen 35:11 And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:10-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Topic: The Parable Of The Bridesmaids

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 7, 2022

There were three stages of the Jewish weddings. First is the Engagement where fathers of both families agree on the marriage.

Topic: The Parable of the Bridesmaids Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Mat 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. Mat 25:2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Mat 25:3 They that were foolish took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Year Of The Lord’s Favour Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 18, 2023

I thank God, He brought us safely to this moment. We had difficulties but God was with us. When I was meditating on the events of

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Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, John 6:63, Job 33:4, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 61:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Born To Be King Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 28, 2025

As Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate He was asked if He was a king. Jesus is the King of kings, and Lord of lords, but His kingdom is not of this world. It is a kingdom of truth, and those who would be part of it must love the truth.

Title: Born to be King Text: John 18:33-40 Now if you remember from last time, Jesus is on trial before Pontius Pilate. The Chief Priests and Pharisees have had a sham of a trial, and they accused Jesus of blasphemy… They want Him dead, but they don’t want to be the ones to kill Him because ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-40, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Needs It

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 8, 2025

God really does not need anything or does God need us?

“The Lord Needs It” Luke 19:28-40 1. Palm Sunday begins today as we are entering Holy Week. The Text tells us • Jesus and his disciples were on the road to Jerusalem, the nation’s capital. • He sent two disciples into a village ahead of them, telling them that they would find a colt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40