Kingdom Living in Responsible Readiness
The final parable Jesus speaks in Matthew uses first-century business practices to teach us how to live responsibly for the Kingdom of Heaven now.WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Aug 25, 2024Kingdom Living in Responsible Readiness
Kingdom Living in Responsible ReadinessThe final parable Jesus speaks in Matthew uses first-century business practices to teach us how to live responsibly for the Kingdom of Heaven now.
- Aug 18, 2024Kingdom Living in Relational Readiness (Matthew 25:1-13; 1 Peter 4 & 5)
Kingdom Living in Relational Readiness (Matthew 25:1-13; 1 Peter 4 & 5)
Using the backdrop of a Jewish wedding celebration, Jesus teaches about the importance of being ready for his some day return. - Aug 11, 2024“Gratitude, Service & Commitment in the Kingdom (Mt. 20.1-28)
“Gratitude, Service & Commitment in the Kingdom (Mt. 20.1-28)
In a parable that is unique to Matthew's Gospel, Jesus shows us the heart of God who does not let human priority structures govern how he operates. - Aug 4, 2024An Obstacle to Living the Kingdom (Mt 19:16-30)
An Obstacle to Living the Kingdom (Mt 19:16-30)
In a very familiar account, we find Jesus, calling us to a life of dependency on Him, and in the process changing our value systems. There can be no obstacles to our commitment to following Jesus. - Jul 28, 2024A Kingdom Community – part 3 (Matthew 18:21-35)
A Kingdom Community – part 3 (Matthew 18:21-35)
Through a stunning parable, Jesus answers Peter's question about forgiveness, and in so doing leaves all of us with many things to think about in our own lives. - Jul 21, 2024A Kingdom Community – part 2 (Matthew 18:12-20)
A Kingdom Community – part 2 (Matthew 18:12-20)
Jesus reminds us by a brief story and then some instructions, that a restoring community in which each one is valued best reflects the heart of God for his called out people, the Church. - Jul 14, 2024A Kingdom Community Part 1 (Mt 18:1-14)
A Kingdom Community Part 1 (Mt 18:1-14)
In Part 1 of a three part mini-series we discover some key characteristics that should be part of any gathering of Christ followers. - Jul 7, 2024Living the Kingdom; Knowing the King (Mt 16:13-27)
Living the Kingdom; Knowing the King (Mt 16:13-27)
In response to Peter's answer to a most important question by Jesus, we discover who the King is, what his mission is, and what our role in the mission is. - Jun 30, 2024Living the Kingdom of Heaven in Consistent Faith (Mt. 14:22-36)
Living the Kingdom of Heaven in Consistent Faith (Mt. 14:22-36)
As we consider a very familiar account in the Gospel of Matthew, we discover a very practical lesson regarding daily consistent faith as we follow Jesus.". - Jun 23, 2024The Value of the Kingdom (Mt 13:44-52)
The Value of the Kingdom (Mt 13:44-52)
In two very brief parables Jesus turns our value system upside down. - Jun 16, 2024Living the Kingdom in a less than Friendly World (Mt 13:24-43)
Living the Kingdom in a less than Friendly World (Mt 13:24-43)
In one longer parable and two brief parables Jesus provides for us word pictures for living the Kingdom now in a less than friendly environment. - Jun 9, 2024It’s About the Heart (Mt 13:1-23)
It’s About the Heart (Mt 13:1-23)
In the first parable recorded in Matthew, Jesus uses a familiar word picture to challenge his listeners to consider carefully the condition of their hearts. - Jun 2, 2024The Priority of Compassion (Matthew 12:1-14)
The Priority of Compassion (Matthew 12:1-14)
We can learn a great deal about living the Kingdom of Heaven now as we see the interaction between Jesus and the religious leaders. What traditions may have gotten in your way as you strive to follow Jesus? What will you do to change them? - May 26, 2024Responsibility and Rest (Matthew 11:20-30)
Responsibility and Rest (Matthew 11:20-30)
In a rebuke, a prayer, and an invitation, Jesus gives us a frame work for what it looks like to live responsibly in the Kingdom of Heaven, now. - May 19, 2024Kingdom Apprentices
Kingdom Apprentices
We begin a new sermon series entitled "Living the Kingdom of Heaven...Now." In this sermon we define the Kingdom of Heaven as used in Matthew's gospel and we look at some characteristics that should define each of us who claim to follow Jesus.