19 Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, 21 envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. We need to tell them that they are pawns in an epic battle for their allegiance and affection. So, this first parable simply teaches us that Christianity would start out from a very small and obscure beginning, but would go on to expand externally until it is a dominant force in the world. (John 15:4-6). Read Luke 4:1, 14, and 18 and Acts 10:38. It seemed like His mission was a colossal disaster. Based on 1 Chron 4:10, For a few years now people have been praying the prayer of Jabez made popular by Bruce Wilkinsons book The Prayer of Jabez. For others, this is dirt in the eye, an irritation and an offense. A baptized, obedient follower of Jesus Christ. Hell, morality, and church are important. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. Thanksgiving 1; Series . Are you transformedliving life more abundantly? His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts are higher than ours. 20 For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst. (Matthew 18). . Without a commitment to the vision (freedom) and the mission (defend and protect), no amount of compensation is worth dying for; but with a sense of duty, honor, and sacrificeno price is too high. It is much easier to hear and understand the gospel than to teach it and talk about it. . He didnt look like a king, and he didnt act like a king. 19 Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven. It wasnt your typical pastor up front preaching. This may seem obvious, but too often when Christians share the faith, it turns into a heated argument. Then find an accountability partner and work through the Spiritual Inventory provided as the third section of this text. Thy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven, Submitting To God's Authority - Lord's Prayer Week 4. The deed is in His name. Leaven changes it into soft, puffy, delicious bread! Interestingly, people already in a state of transition are always the most receptive. As Christians, you and I will be learning the gospel for the rest of our lives. . Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. (James 1:13-15, NIV). Nor are we the center of the battle that continues to rage to this day. In the battle of Satan against God for the allegiance of men, the propaganda machine started all the way in the Garden of Eden: Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. Pursuing works without a Kingdom invitation likewise misses the mark. Africa? After this, your disciple should be praying and fasting for a disciple of his or her own. Luke 8:1 Soon afterwards, He began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God. You just want commitment for now. Paul taught: Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death (2 Corinthians 7:10). 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. Jesus Himself simply took on 12 and circumstantial evidence suggests Paul took on less than half that number. What book of the Bible was written to so that the readers can know they have eternal life? A version of this quote was first uttered in 1918 by US Senator Hiram Warren Johnson. You cant be overly critical or domineering. Jabez prayed about God's blessings and territory. Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles? And then I will declare to them, I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS. Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. Everyone claims Jesus as Savior, but most realize through that exercise whether or not they make Him Lord. The Providence of Kingdom ExpansionThe Sovereign God Well then, it's time for our final point. Will you sign the blank piece of paper? Likewise, Jesus dissertation to the church in Sardis (Revelation 3) shows that the church was soiled and could only be cleansed by repentance. We have to think bigger than we have been conditioned to think. 29 How much severer punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled under foot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace? And the Sunday spectacular is not the mission. I grew up that way. Luke 9:27 But I say to you truthfully, there are some of those standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God., Luke 9:60 But He said to him, Allow the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God., Luke 9:62 But Jesus said to him, No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God., Luke 10:9 and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, `The kingdom of God has come near to you., Luke 10:11 `Even the dust of your city which clings to our feet we wipe off in protest against you; yet be sure of this, that the kingdom of God has come near.. The presumption that these resources are necessary (with no New Testament basis), has prevented us from reaping the harvest that Jesus says is plentiful. However, God had a plan to restore us from the lies of the enemy: Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. (John 8:31-32, NASB). From there, the man of peace and future generations of disciples will target their sphere of influence, or oikos. I urge you to consider: does your faith walk demonstrate a radical departure from the worlda full commitment to the Kingdom life? He does not love the kids but just wants them to get to God. They practiced it so that they could make disciples. Even with the protective glass removed, the small fish live in safety, because the pike assumes that the barrier remains. Read some of our stories here, Here you will find blogs geared toward the believers spiritual life and growing in grace. Sharing your faith tells the world that you care about them. Other sermons in the series. How many people does it take to change the world? We also see the power of the church for the forgiveness of sins and answered prayer (consistent with Jesus teaching in Matthew 18) in James 5: 13 Is anyone among you suffering? They allow us to have an understanding that fits with our Western thought patterns. Choose folks that live close enough to meet regularly or even just drop in once in a while. 2020 Values-Driven. The end is to glorify God through our restored allegiance to Him, that allegiance resulting in a radically transformed life. Telling people to do these things is a poor substitute for doing them. This person has been prepared by God to reach their sphere of influence. You, in turn, must provide them love and encouragement. Discipleship Training Manual was Pastor Brians attempt to provide some material to enable an older believer guide a younger believer into a growing and more obedient relationship to Christ. To restore Gods Glory, by destroying the devils works. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. United Methodist. Fellowship in homes? So we have a unique perspective. Improving the Mood: Dealing with Irritability and Frustration, Team Building: Eliminating Arguments and Anger. They need a guide, a mentor, someone to disciple them (see Philippians 3:17 and 1 John 2:6). I am not giving a sermon. They wont teach you that. Will those who live according to the flesh inherit the kingdom of God? The gospel tells us that we are loved, valued, adopted, freed, and forgiven in Christ. We have turned it into information and meetings, rather than a walk empowered by the Spirit. Its the picture of Johnny sitting in his room, practicing on his guitar. In looking at the methods that we use to restore a person to wholeness, one would have to conclude that the Holy Spirit is insufficient to transform a life. They become spiritual. This spiritual person never doubts, worries, or sins. Satan rebelled against (divorced) God and was kicked out of the house (heaven). Welcome; Our Staff; VPC Session; Awaken Caf; Contact Us; Valley Day School 9 No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. John baptized with water. Freedom is power, and power leads to Gods glory! These guys had forsaken everything in order to follow Christ, because they believed Him when He spoke about the kingdom. Select File TypeWord DocPDFView Sermon Online (html) Yes, it truly is. Rejection from the church leads to sorrow, which leads to repentance and salvation. The old man has died and the new man is birthed. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. Lets take a look at an event in Scripture to illustrate this point. It is easy to target the power manifestations (prophecy and tongues), but is anyone trying to say that knowledge has ceased as well? They will not be hindered by external drivers. In fact, the same battle for the glory due God evident in Jobs life surrounds us as well. When the foothold was established by Satan, did David repent? . Lets see what the Apostle Paul had to say about the eternal consequences of living by the flesh: Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. I apologize for the length of this chapter. Live a life of service and love together. They also have not been empowered by the Spirit or set free from sin. We submit to his authority. Sometimes I think that the way the Word is used can hinder our relationship with God rather than encourage it. Summary: 7 Strategies for Kingdom Building, Advancement & Expansion 1. Journaling about what to read, as suggested, will be helpful in confirming their understanding of Scripture and in seeing that the Holy Spirit is teaching them and leading them into greater obedience. In the evenings, the speaker was a little bit different. Try. The First John and related passages can reasonably convict us all and grow in us a healthy fear of the Lord. It does not matter what your denominational persuasions, or how, where, or when you fellowship; it is about your spirits yearning to surrender everything for the Pearl of Great Worth. That is why light needs to shine in all the dark closets, and those areas must be taken from the devil and given to God. Prevail, we pray in Jesus name. The result: a radical departure from the world and even cultural Christianity that leaves onlookers strangely curious about the God who can change a person so substantially. The peoples of the world will find protection, security, and blessing from the Christians who live within their countries. Does conversion without transformation glorify God? Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. Making disciples is simply taking people through the healing process of becoming free from the devils lies, and surrendering to a loving Father. 7:13 and 23:15-18, there are sacrifices in which God intentionally instructed the Israelites to include leaven. How could that be? Your wealth? To spread Gods glory over all the Earth. Two: The mission must be self-propagating regardless of cultural context, available resources, or giftedness. Although the kingdom began very small and obscure and inconspicuous, it will have a glorious ending, spreading throughout the world, and influencing peoples from every quarter of the globe! Coincidence? So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. Conversion without transformation seems to rescue some from a fiery end. However, continued use results in new dings, new scratches, wear and tear on the drive train, newly discovered rust spots, and so on. Therefore, it is by grace that we get a second chance, and likewise by that same grace we receive freedom and empowerment to walk in holiness and righteousness. Train yourself to think Kingdom expansion rather than local church growth. Disregard any commentator (which is most of them) who tries to tell you that Scripture means something other than what it actually clearly says. For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. A thorough teaching on First John and related passages really challenges folks towards authentic repentance. Next it says where to start: baptizing them. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom! The oil change If these habits are established early with your disciple, you just about guarantee that the Lord will personally speak to, nurture and guide this disciple going forward. No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him. If people don't want to talk, you probably won't persuade them by raising your voice or trying to force them. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devils work. We have turned it into information and meetings, rather than a walk empowered by the Spirit.. Back to top. Yes, churches will both grow and be planted as a result. There were none of the external, visible trappings of an earthly kingdom. Does Jesus indicate it is easy or difficult to get into the Kingdom? Whenever I share my faith, there is a lot I want to say. They are imparted by the Spirit through much personal investment. Even if you choose a less personal method, be careful not to make converts, but rather be vigilant to follow through with discipleship. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Too many Christians havent given enough time to learn the faith. This should not be surprising to us if we read Jesus teachings. To prevent the large fish from eating their natural prey within the tank, a Plexiglas divider is placed to prevent the pike from reaching its prey. God, through Jesus Christ, has restored glory to its rightful recipient by turning our allegiance to Him and transforming our lives. . Changing allegiance from the world to the Kingdom and catching the vision is an act of God, not man. It is not just to maintain the purity of the church (which is indeed an objective). 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