The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like...
David Phillips • August 30, 2026
Sermon: The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like...
Matthew 13:33
The parables of Jesus have overlapping themes concerning the kingdom. The Parable of the Tares in the Field, the Parable of the Mustard Seed, and the Parable of the Leaven. In this sermon we consider each of these parables and what they teach about relationship to the kingdom of heaven.
In our final lesson on Grace For Sound Speech, we discuss Paul’s admonition in Colossians 4:6, “Let your speech be with Grace seasoned with salt.”
Jesus describes the effect those who strive for the qualities in the beatitudes will have on the world. They are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
The church is the body of Christ and we are individually members of one another. How should our personal devotion to Christ affect our work in the local church?
In Christ we draw near to God through Jesus’ sacrifice. By Him we offer our sacrifices- the fruit of our lips—praising and giving thanks. Sacrifices God desires.
Where does prayer belong in the life of a believer in God? How do we begin pursuing a life of prayer? What first steps can we take to pursue prayer in our lives?
In the teachings of Jesus, we now turn our attention to His sermons. In the sermon on the Mount, Jesus provides a foundation for our lives and a portrait of God.
Learning to pray is about seeking God. Sin separates us from God and willfully continuing causes Him to not hear. Instead, we should seek God with our whole heart.
When we known we need to change, what stops us from doing it. Paul describes the battle between our flesh and our spirit. Jesus provides the spiritual victory.
Paul instructs Titus to be a pattern of sound speech that cannot be condemned. His letter also instructs on the correlation between sound speech and our behavior.
In the final lesson of this series, how do we apply apostolic traditions as way of life, making room for Christ to grow in us, and draw us closer to God?
In lesson two of our study on prayer, we discuss the simplicity taught by Jesus in the Sermon in the Mount. It's not many words, but earnestness and sincerity.
What is necessary edification? What is the Christian’s responsibility to edify others with our speech? To edify others with our speech should be our purpose.
Apostolic traditions help us grow more like Christ. Sometimes, we hit a road block. Worldly care begin to choke out our best intentions for spiritual growth. How do we overcome them?
In Lesson One of our study on how to pray, we explore the prayer life and practices of Jesus and what we learn about prayer from Him. Jesus is our model for prayer.
In Eph. 4:29, Paul admonishes us to not allow any corrupt word come out of our mouths, but what is good for necessary edification. Reminder, what is corrupt speech?
