KINGDOM LIVING IN THE END TIMES

Kingdom Living KINGDOM LIVING IN THE END TIMES 1 Peter 4:7-11   ARE THESE THE END TIMES?              1 Peter 1:10-12     CHRIST’S RETURN                WHAT WE DON’T KNOW              Matthew 24:36   Mark 13:32-33                WHAT WE KNOW             Mark 8:38 Mark 13:2-27        John 21:21-22          1 Thessalonians 4:13-14     END […]

BUILDING ON THE ROCK

Kingdom Living BUILDING ON THE ROCK Matthew 7:24-29   TWO BUILDERS-TWO HOUSES   –  Both heard Christ’s words. Romans 10:17   –  Both built houses. 1 Corinthians 3:10     – Both houses were tested. 1 Peter 1:7     –  One followed God’s blueprint, the other didn’t. 1 John 2:3-4     –  One […]

IT’S YOUR CHOICE

Kingdom Living IT’S YOUR CHOICE Matthew 7:12-23   THE GOLDEN RULE Matthew 7;12   Do we genuinely seek to treat others as we would have them treat us?     GENUINE CHRISTIANITY…. Matthew 7:13-23   Begins with following Jesus.   John 10:9      John 14:6      Proverbs 14:12      Luke 13:23-24       Produces a fruitful life. […]

OUR FATHER’S HEART

  Kingdom Living OUR FATHER’S HEART Matthew 7:7-11 A.  How to read 7:7-8 We’re not in charge. God’s kingdom has to be first (see 6:33). He knows our needs B.  Contrast: Two kinds of receiving (outcomes)  Trampled and Torn (7:6) Receiving Good Gifts (7:11). C.  Contrast: Two kinds of giving  Your heavenly Father wants to […]

JUDGING GENTLY

Kingdom Living JUDGING GENTLY Matthew 7:1-6   “Judge not lest ye be judged”     Why we shouldn’t condemn people.   It is dangerous.   Romans 2:1 2 Samuel 12:1-7   It is foolish.   Matthew 7:4       Be Careful Now….  

DON’T WORRY

  Kingdom Living DON’T WORRY Matthew 6:25-34   Easier Said Than Done…                –  We can’t control our feelings, we can control our response.        How to Calm Your Fears:   Matthew 6:25-34 Philippians 4:4-9     Know your heavenly Father.      Maintain the right focus.      Live the right […]

A REAL TREASURE

Kingdom Living A Real Treasure Matthew 6:19-24   Let’s compare TREASURES.                 –  Earthly Treasures ARE Selfish and Temporary.   1 John 2:15-16          Joshua 7:21 2 Kings 5:22              Luke 12:16-21     –  Heavenly Treasures ARE Relational. John 3:16               Job 1:6-12       Let’s Compare our Eyesight. 2 Corinthians 4:3-7     Ephesians […]

PRAYER

Kingdom Living PRAYER Matthew 6:5-15     The Aroma of Heaven is the Prayers of the Saints            Revelation 5:1-8        We should be Devoted to Prayer             Romans 12:12        Pray like Jesus Prayed            Matthew 6:9-13  

MOTIVATION MATTERS

Kingdom Living MOTIVATION MATTERS Matthew 6:1-8 & 16-18   WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO?               –  Giving                           Matthew 6:1-4               –  Praying                           Matthew 6:5-8             –  Fasting                          Matthew 6:16-18   ABOUT YOUR REWARD… Matthew 5:12 & 46 Matthew 6:1-6 & 16-18    1 […]

LOVE BEYOND THE LAW

Kingdom Living LOVE BEYOND THE LAW Matthew 5:38-48   THE PASSAGE              Matthew 5:38-48     THREE EXAMPLES                           –  Don’t retaliate. Matthew 5:39               –  Don’t think of  your rights, but of your responsibilities. Matthew 5:40              –  Go the extra mile. Matthew 5:41-42      PERFECT […]