Kingdom of God

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This sermon reveals that the ultimate mission of the church is not to build a lasting institution but to advance God's eternal kingdom by making gospel-centered disciples who live on mission. By rejecting a consumeristic faith and embracing a sacrificial lifestyle, believers are equipped to be a transforming presence in their communities, reflecting the church's true purpose of participating in God's redemptive work.

This sermon teaches that the Resurrection of Jesus is the central pillar of Christian faith, offering a future hope that our perishable bodies will be transformed into imperishable, glorious ones. This reality should give believers peace in their present struggles and a sense of urgency to share the gospel with others.

This sermon teaches that our worship through singing is a powerful and beautiful response to God's worthiness, not just a transaction for blessings. When we sing, we unleash God's power in spiritual warfare and affirm our confidence in His unchanging covenantal love for us.

This sermon teaches that money can become an idol, distracting us from our relationship with God and causing anxiety. We are encouraged to trust in God's provision and to seek His kingdom first, knowing that where our treasure is, there our heart will be also.

This sermon on Genesis 2 teaches that God, the ultimate Gardener, created humanity from dust to work and live in a perfect garden, which served as a temple where He would dwell with them. By embracing His role as the new Adam, Jesus atoned for our sin on the cross—the ultimate tree—making it possible for us to return to God’s presence in the new, eternal garden city.

This sermon proclaims that a life of true fulfillment is found in embracing our identity as "elect exiles"—those who are unconditionally chosen by God and live as citizens of a heavenly kingdom in a fallen world. This identity is realized by allowing the Father to define us, the Spirit to change us, and the Son's blood to cover us, thereby freeing us from seeking significance in fleeting worldly things.

This sermon emphasizes that the early church's success came from its devotion to the apostles' teaching (doctrine), which provides the foundation for genuine fellowship and mission. The message encourages listeners to become disciples by not only knowing but also obeying Jesus' teachings, which builds a strong and attractive church community.

This sermon explains that Jesus' resurrection is the "first fruit" of a coming new heaven and new earth, offering believers a tangible hope of a future where all things are made new. This resurrection hope empowers Christians to endure suffering with peace because it is secured by Jesus' substitutionary death and guarantees a perfected existence free from all pain and death.

This sermon series concludes by emphasizing that heaven is a tangible, future reality of a physical new creation where all things are restored and evil is no more. The message argues that this ultimate hope, made possible by the sacrifice of Jesus, the Lamb of God, is not for a select few but for all who thirst for His grace and seek their deepest satisfaction in Him.