"Kingdom" Tagged Messages
I Am The Gate
This sermon explores the concept of life’s opportunities and decisions as doors, focusing on Jesus’ statement, “I am the gate,” from John 10. Through vivid imagery of shepherds and sheep, it highlights how Jesus provides salvation, provision, and protection. Unlike the Pharisees, who acted as barriers between people and God, Jesus opens the way to eternal life and abundance. By trusting Jesus as the gate, we gain access to spiritual life, flourishing under the care of the Good Shepherd, who…
The Bread Of Life
This sermon explores Jesus’ declaration in John 6:35: “I am the bread of life,” drawing parallels between physical hunger and spiritual longing. It begins by reflecting on the human tendency to seek temporary satisfaction—whether through food, entertainment, or other worldly distractions—while highlighting the emptiness they often leave behind. Using the backdrop of Jesus feeding the 5,000 and the manna from heaven during the Exodus, the sermon emphasizes that Jesus alone can provide eternal sustenance and true fulfillment. Through belief in…
The King Of Kings
This sermon concludes the “King of Kings” series by focusing on Jesus Christ as the ultimate King who fulfills the promises of scripture and brings hope amidst the chaos of life. Beginning with the observation that life is often a competition for power, the message highlights humanity’s struggle to find lasting peace and stability through earthly leaders and systems. In contrast, Isaiah’s prophecy points to a King who will bring eternal peace and justice. Jesus, the prophesied Messiah, is depicted…
The Imposter King
The message explores the contrast between imposter kings who ruled over Israel and the rightful King, Jesus Christ, who fulfills God’s eternal plan.
David: An Ideal King
The message contrasts the leadership and character of King Saul and King David, using their biblical narratives to illustrate why David was the superior leader. Saul, chosen for his outward qualities—his family, appearance, and height—was plagued by fear, disobedience, jealousy, and impatience, ultimately prioritizing people’s approval over God’s will. In contrast, David, chosen by God for his heart, exemplified courage, obedience, loyalty, repentance, and patience. Though imperfect, David trusted God and modeled qualities that believers can aspire to embody. His…
God: The Original King
Today, we begin a Christmas series titled Crowned: King of Kings, reflecting on Jesus as more than a baby in a manger—He is the ultimate King.
Too Many Kings
The Christmas story includes numerous kings, with only one who rules over them all. In this message we look at how these men of power respond to the King sent by God and how we might respond to Him either like the magi who bow and worship or like King Herod who is disturbed and attacks. King of Our Castles Today we look at another group of “unlikely characters” who appear in the Christmas story. But first, let me ask…
Psalm 72
In this Psalm, we read a prayer of King Solomon that depicts what he views as a perfect kingdom. But more than a Utopian view of life, we read Psalm 72 as a picture of what God desires his Kingdom, the Kingdom of God to be like. Finding Utopia: In 1971 John Lennon, as a solo artist, released his best-selling song, “Imagine.” Imagine there’s no heaven. It’s easy if you try No hell below us, Above us only sky Imagine…