Series Synopsis
In Matthew 13, Jesus shifts away from direct informational preaching to more obscure preaching through parables. Why does He do this and why are his parables consistently themed around the idea of the Kingdom of God? Steve will answer these questions and more in this series highlighting Jesus revealing for the first time numerous secrets of the kingdom.
Sermons in this Series
February 1, 2026
The Secrets of the Kingdom, Part 1: Mankind Cannot Understand the Kingdom Unless...
Matthew 13:1-17 • Steve Swartz
February 8, 2026
The Secrets of the Kingdom, Part 2: God Prepares Receptive Hearts
Matthew 13:18-23 • Steve Swartz
February 15, 2026
The Secrets of the Kingdom, Part 3: What is Now Will Not Always Be
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-44 • Steve Swartz
February 22, 2026
The Secrets of the Kingdom, Part 4: God's Kingdom Will Flourish
Matthew 13:31-35 • Steve Swartz
March 22, 2026
The Secrets of the Kingdom, Part 5: How to Get into the Kingdom
Matthew 13:44-46 • Steve Swartz
March 29, 2026
The Secrets of the Kingdom, Part 6: The Final Judgement
Matthew 13:47-50 • Steve Swartz
April 12, 2026
The Secrets of the Kingdom, Part 7: The Call to Proclaim the Kingdom
Matthew 13:51-52 • Steve Swartz
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