The sermon emphasizes that believers are called to be a visible example of God's kingdom in the world. It stresses that Christian living must be evident in our daily conduct, serving as a model for others to follow. This requires a commitment to holiness and living according to God's standards.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus will return to reign over the earthZechariah prophesies of the day when Jesus' feet will stand on the Mount of Olives and He will be king over all the earth, which every true believer longs for.
The kingdom of God coming with powerJesus spoke of some standing with Him who would see the kingdom of God come with power, which happened when the Holy Spirit was given at Pentecost.Mark 9:1
What is a kingdom?A kingdom is an area completely under the control of a king, and the kingdom of God means being completely under God's control.
Jesus as the first man under God's complete controlUnlike Old Testament prophets like Moses, Elijah, and David who sometimes failed or complained, Jesus was the first man to live completely under God's control every day.
The law of love in the kingdom of GodThe main law in the kingdom of God is the law of love, and a local church must be a demonstration to the world of what that kingdom looks like.
The true mark of a discipleJesus stated that the entire world will know believers are His disciples by how they love one another, rather than secondary practices like speaking in tongues or breaking bread.John 13:35
God is light and there is no darkness in HimGod is light and love, meaning everything Jesus did was motivated by love for His Father and for people, which should be mirrored in the believer's life.1 John 1:5
The earth filled with the knowledge of the LordIsaiah prophesied of a day when the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea, entirely filled with God's love.
Dishonoring God's name through conflictJust as ancient Israel caused God's name to be blasphemed among the heathen, Christians who fight over property, leadership, or court battles bring dishonor to God's name.Isaiah 52:5
Christians as product samplesLike a factory sending out small product samples to the neighborhood, Christians are samples to the world of what a life transformed by Christ tastes like.
Secret sin and the unseen spiritual realmWhen a believer sins in secret, they grieve the angels present in the room while making demons happy by defiling themselves and dishonoring Jesus.
We are now the light of the worldWhile Jesus stated He was the light of the world while He was on earth, He now designates His disciples as the light of the world.John 9:5
Avoiding being fused bulbsMany churches are filled with fused bulbs that are no longer burning, and it is better to have one truly burning light than hundreds of inactive ones.
A call to personal repentance and prayerBelievers are urged to stop looking at others and instead examine their own lives, repent of failures, and pray for the Holy Spirit to bring a deep, life-changing work.
The sermon emphasizes that believers are called to be a visible example of God's kingdom in the world. It stresses that Christian living must be evident in our daily conduct, serving as a model for others to follow. This requires a commitment to holiness and living according to God's standards.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus will return to reign over the earthZechariah prophesies of the day when Jesus' feet will stand on the Mount of Olives and He will be king over all the earth, which every true believer longs for.
The kingdom of God coming with powerJesus spoke of some standing with Him who would see the kingdom of God come with power, which happened when the Holy Spirit was given at Pentecost.Mark 9:1
What is a kingdom?A kingdom is an area completely under the control of a king, and the kingdom of God means being completely under God's control.
Jesus as the first man under God's complete controlUnlike Old Testament prophets like Moses, Elijah, and David who sometimes failed or complained, Jesus was the first man to live completely under God's control every day.
The law of love in the kingdom of GodThe main law in the kingdom of God is the law of love, and a local church must be a demonstration to the world of what that kingdom looks like.
The true mark of a discipleJesus stated that the entire world will know believers are His disciples by how they love one another, rather than secondary practices like speaking in tongues or breaking bread.John 13:35
God is light and there is no darkness in HimGod is light and love, meaning everything Jesus did was motivated by love for His Father and for people, which should be mirrored in the believer's life.1 John 1:5
The earth filled with the knowledge of the LordIsaiah prophesied of a day when the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea, entirely filled with God's love.
Dishonoring God's name through conflictJust as ancient Israel caused God's name to be blasphemed among the heathen, Christians who fight over property, leadership, or court battles bring dishonor to God's name.Isaiah 52:5
Christians as product samplesLike a factory sending out small product samples to the neighborhood, Christians are samples to the world of what a life transformed by Christ tastes like.
Secret sin and the unseen spiritual realmWhen a believer sins in secret, they grieve the angels present in the room while making demons happy by defiling themselves and dishonoring Jesus.
We are now the light of the worldWhile Jesus stated He was the light of the world while He was on earth, He now designates His disciples as the light of the world.John 9:5
Avoiding being fused bulbsMany churches are filled with fused bulbs that are no longer burning, and it is better to have one truly burning light than hundreds of inactive ones.
A call to personal repentance and prayerBelievers are urged to stop looking at others and instead examine their own lives, repent of failures, and pray for the Holy Spirit to bring a deep, life-changing work.
