Sermons on Upside Down Kingdom:

Hidden Talents

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 17, 2013

A sermon on the Parable of the Talents emphasizing the need to make whatever earthly talents you have available to God for Kingdom work.

Good Morning. If you have your Bibles with you and you want to follow along, we will be looking at the Matthew 25:14-30. As a reminder, we are going through our four core values of worship, discipleship, outreach, and community. Today, we are going to swing back around and focus on the value of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian Church

The Stand Series

Contributed by Matt Keller on Sep 30, 2010

This is an amazing story of a definite stand three young men took for God. They knew the circumstance they faced, they knew the consequences of their actions, yet they did not back down.

“The Stand” Beyond Flannelgraph: Treasured Stories, Timeless Truths Sunday, September 5, 2010 Text: Daniel 3:7-18 My family started going to church when I was three years old and I accepted Christ when I was five. I was raised in church…and my parents believed that it was a good ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of The Bible - John The Baptist Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

We would not think a man like Herod came close to the Kingdom but his closeness to John the Baptist changed all of that

Two months ago we actually looked at two men from the bible. Nehemiah and Ezra. One rebuilt Gods city the other rebuilt Gods people with his statutes. This time I would like to look at two men so different and yet so connected in the bible. The year was 1948 and a young and strange man set up ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

I See I Hear I Believe

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 17, 2015

Get ready he is coming again to get his church.

I SEE I HEAR I BELIEVE We need to see hear and believe that King Jesus is coming again just like he has said. Ezekiel 37: 1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, 2 And caused me to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004

As we wait for Jesus to return, let’s keep our eyes focussed on the ministry Jesus has given us, the ministry of sharing the gospel with others, of building his kingdom. Let’s continue to pray for the coming of his kingdom, to strategise about how to see

Today we begin a new series of sermons, looking at the first years of the Christian Church as they’re recorded for us in the book of Acts. We won’t cover the whole book this year, it’s far too long for that, but we will begin this year by looking at the first 11 chapters over the next few months. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Anglican

Godliness Is Profitable In All Things

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Sep 7, 2022

Living a Godly life in Christ Jesus is profitable in all things on the earth and in the heavens. We are called to be good stewards of the Kingdom of God and as we work in the Kingdom of God we must be profitable by multiplying the favor and grace of God over all that our hands are spread over.

SCRIPTURE: 1 TIMOTHY 4:6-11: If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Vs The Temple

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 7, 2012

The Passion Week was not Jesus vs the Jewish religious leaders, or Jesus vs Rome...it was Jesus vs the Temple. A different perspective on a text we look at every year. Two kingdoms approach Jerusalem from two opposite directions at the same time with t

Jesus VS The Temple Palm Sunday (2012) Mark 11:1-11 Chronological Bible 10/23 pg. 1410 Mark 11:1–3 (NLT) Jesus’ Triumphant Entry As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2 “Go into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To His Cause

Contributed by W F on Sep 4, 2005

It’s time to put away our small ventures and to begin investing in the big league – God’s kingdom.

Mark 1:17 “The Call to His Cause” “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Two fishermen were out in their boat one Sunday morning when they heard the church bells ring in the distance. One said, “You know, we really ought to be in church.” The second bloke didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17

Denomination: *other

"There's Room At The Table"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 30, 2003

Luke 14 Jesus describes the Kingdom of god as a Great Banquet Table. Who belongs at the table and how inclusive is the table?

“There’s Room at the Table” -The Kingdom of God is like a Great Banquet Table- Luke 14:1-24 In this passage of scripture Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is like a banquet. The Kingdom of God is like having a great party. The social life of Jesus got him into trouble. His social life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-11, Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

He Obeyed

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 18, 2002

Joshua Followed God, Kept God, and Advanced the kingdom. He obeyed God always. WE should do the same

Joshua “He obeyed” Introduction A. What if someone asked you to walk across the Monghalla river, on dry land B. What if someone asked you to march around the Civic area 7 times and make it crumble? C. What if someone asked you to take control of 31 cities in about one year? D. I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Narnia: Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Series

Contributed by Rurel Ausley on Dec 7, 2005

Explores Lucy’s surprise experience of Narnia with the truth that there are "wardrobe doors" for us to walk through to discover the Kingdom of God.

Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Lk.1:29-35; 2:8-15; Mk.1:15; 2 Kgs.6:14-18 Intro… 1) Lk.1:29-35…Mary and Joseph are going about there merry, obscure little way, when….all of a sudden the unseen spiritual world contacts them with a message from the angel Gabriel…you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Millennial Mystery And Ministry

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2004

Installation of Assistant Pastor. How may a young woman make an impact? By acknowledging that it was God who brought her to this time and place, and by laying down her very life for the task.

A young woman in a very difficult situation. A crisis moment, for which no training could have fully prepared her. A dangerous moment, one in which the future of a whole people lay in the balance. She had little power, in the usual sense. She wielded no authority, commanded no troops, had access ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Another Mans Servant

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 18, 2005

Many times a minister will receive a message from the Holy Spirit and when he delievers it, the roof comes down on many. Lets look at the scripture for answers.

Another Mans Servant. Sometimes we find ourselves alone in our indesision and self pity. There are those who wonder why God is using someone else in a great way while we sit along the wayside and wonder why we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Living Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Part 2 Our King Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Nov 13, 2018

To fully see Jesus we must go beyond the images of Him with the disciples, or Jesus on the cross and see Him for who He is today. No longer just a lamb, but a lion, no longer a servant but the King of kings.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com So far in our journey of revelation we have seen Jesus as our high priest and adopted brother, we see Him not as just a man but as the Messiah. We understand that He was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18, Revelation 5:11-14, John 11:25

Denomination: Foursquare

#5 Farmer, Seeds And Soil Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021

We must be will to cultivate our lives for Christ if we long to be His tools bringing about the advance of the kingdom of God

This sermon was written and given by the leader of Mendingnets.org ministries on Sunday July 28, 2021 at The Center. Let me start off by saying I’m the type of person who tells it like it is, so parables drive me crazy!! Just speak in a straight line, Jesus. Cut to the chase and get to the point! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational