It is invisible. According to verse 7, who is the letter written to, believers or nonbelievers? Yes, it truly is. Your comfort? Reflect upon this. Back to top. In Jesus name, Amen. Before we look at our personal empowerment, let us first study the example set forth in Scripture about Jesus Himself. In your journey, be attentive to the words: what that really means is This is Satans language. read more, Scripture: 19 It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches., 20 And again he said, To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? . However, you must remember that even if you receive the grace to be saved, it comes with the edict to sin no more. 30 For we know Him who said, VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY. And again, THE LORD WILL JUDGE HIS PEOPLE. 31 It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God. 1 Kings 1:5-2:10. June 10, 2018. Satan has no recourse. If we were honest and looked at our hearts, we might even find that our ministries minister to us. This points to the unbelieving peoples of the world that will benefit from Christianity, even though they are not Gods covenant people. Note the word impossible. Repentance is a one-way street. We demonstrate the reality of Christ by how we live. Read Romans 6:22. And we should strongly discourage the practice of acquiring knowledge in the absence of obedience. The end is to glorify God through our restored allegiance to Him, that allegiance resulting in a radically transformed life. However, it fails to bring God glory. Now concerning how many disciples to take on, here is some guidance. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Where is our passion? In Jesus name. It was a direct frontal attack on the character and trustworthiness of our Creator. . He had to be silenced, and so they had already began plotting together as to how they could put Him to death. Here in the West, we have the complete Bible and many, many other resources telling us what it all meansmaking us knowledgeable far beyond our ability to obey. I didnt miss a family camp until I was in my 20s. Extreme transformation results in a passion for God and fellow man that is unquenchable and leads to works of service, in love. And he said to the woman, Indeed, has God said, You shall not eat from any tree of the garden? (Genesis 3:1). Can it get any easier than this? There are no spectators for this last burst of revival. He also says if you claim to know Him and do not keep His commands you are a liar. They will not be hindered by external drivers. (1 Corinthians 5). (Hebrews 10). Renounce Satans claim, then ask God for strength and protectionlock the door so Satan cant get in. First John 5:13 says, These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life (emphasis added). The phenomenon reminds me of how elephants are trained. The Gate is narrow, but the Way is narrower still. Gerald Van Iwaarden. This wee parable is actually about us and its about the kingdom of God the reign of God in our lives. 6 Your boasting is not good. Now do not simply be hearers, but be doers. As Christians, you and I will be learning the gospel for the rest of our lives. Satan knows full well that an unfruitful believer makes a mockery of the cross, denies the power of the Spirit to change a life, and makes the faith unattractive to outsiders. The truth shall set you free! Respect their decision. Jesus commanded us to make disciples (. If someone struggles with smoking, they may light up and fail for the moment. Do you think government welfare or the wonderful works the oil rich Muslim nations do throughout the world glorify God? No waiting until the ice thaws (try the bathtub). Before we give our allegiance to God, all areas of our lives are under the authority of the devil. Read Luke 13:1-9. However, lets say an angel appears to Johnny, and gives him a vision of him twenty years into the future playing before great audiences at Carnegie Hall, playing the most beautiful and exquisite music he can imagine. This robs God of His glory. Believers are influencing people through their lives, their righteousness, their witness, and their service. Ok, if youre still with me, you can rest assured that God does not want you to sacrifice everything on this list right now. God is enlisting His army of soldiers to engage in reaping the end-time harvest. In Jesus name, Amen. Because some sins and strongholds re-emerge and take time to tear down. Much of what I have presented here is not part of the institutional church DNA. If there is any area of our life that we do not give to God, the devil still has permission to operate in that area. We are committed to making disciples who make disciples. The first time that my mother ever tried to make homemade bread, she mixed some yeast with the dough. You can see why it is so vital that all of our ministry efforts focus on the Lord and His glory, not on us and our plans. This is because much unlearning must occur with the churched. Manifesto on Kingdom expansion? In the same way children desire to please their parents because they are loved by their parents, we also desire to please God because we are loved by God! Because under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, the disciples may or may not attend their church, may fellowship in homes, or may form a Kingdom-Christianity sub-culture within the church. Read Mark 16:17-18. That the book gives us a very selective account history 400 years covered 15 If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. However, we were told in no uncertain terms that the Spirit is sufficient to instruct us (see 1 John 2:27 and John 16:13-15). These blogs were written to seek to accurately interpret some difficult Biblical passages, These are blogs written concerning the church plant in Rancho Cordova. We repent of sin, renounce strongholds, and release victimizations. It also happens to be the truth. However, continued use results in new dings, new scratches, wear and tear on the drive train, newly discovered rust spots, and so on. The next time you are struggling to share your faith with someone God places in front of you, remember that the benefits far outweigh the costs! 6 And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete. Go out there and baptize them immediately, which was the New Testament practice. Where were the crowds of kingdom citizens? So too, we need to have a vision of what God will do if we will just labor on faithfully. I personally believe that the early church had an advantage by not having the canon. How does your life reflect Gods glory? Read Luke 24:49. All else is secondary, and should only be considered inasmuch as it does not detract from the true mission. Can we love Jesus and not obey His commands? Why sign up? Acts 6:1-7. And with that he breathed on them and said, Receive the Holy Spirit (John 20:22). Likewise, First Corinthians chapters 12-14 were addressed to all the saints. Check the contextHe is speaking to believers here! (Matthew 7:13-29). What was it meant to be? Your fears? Her fiery fate is consuming millions daily because we do not recognize the times, catch this vision, and engage in the mission. Oryou can post the link on your socialmedia (Facebook, Twitter, etc. The Expansion Of The Kingdom Series Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006 (message contributor) based on 1 rating (rate this sermon) | 5,554 views Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42 Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance Summary: Christ begins to send the disciples out to build His Kingdom on Earth. This task is not relegated to pastors and teachers of a discipleship class (thats an oxymoron if I have ever seen one). Our sinful life grants him full dominion. You and I, and this church are only one tiny piece of one leaf on that mustard plant. Do we achieve victory living day by day, or moment by moment? read more, Scripture: Jesus Himself said the same thing in John 14:12. . He will simply fill in what He wants you to give when He needs it of you. How would His going to the Father possibly lead to those believing in Him doing greater works than He performed? . Don't worry. 20 For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst. (Matthew 18). Share meals. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. What a grand deception! The account of John the Baptist speaking of Jesus coming after him is recorded in all four Gospels with slight variation (John 1:33, Luke 3:16, Matthew 3:11, and Mark 1:8). People call me fanatical, holier than thou, self-righteous, and judgmental, among other things. It is the Great Commission. Yet, once it was planted, it would grow steadily, slowly, and powerfully until it became a mighty force in the world. To sustain the victory (and to keep Satan from getting his foot in the door again), teach the disciple to live moment to moment, not day to day. For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. Folks, we have to keep that big vision before us all the time, so that we dont despair and give up! We are now Gods possession, no longer bound to our former slave master, Satan, and free to walk in holiness, righteousness, and obedience. He gave in and sinned. 19 Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 11 But actually, I wrote to you not to associate with any so-called brother if he is an immoral person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindlernot even to eat with such a one. Is anyone cheerful? Now to get a bit personal; I do not want to but I must, because I know that the vision is not caught by mere words. Recognize that Jesus meant what He said and that we will ultimately be judged on His words. (1 John 1). When tempted, no one should say, God is tempting me. For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. And so, Jesus gives them two parables to teach slightly different truths concerning the expansion and influence of His kingdom. Imagine, for example, that there is lots of jewelry in the back closet in Gods house. They see that most within the church do not live much differently than those outsidebecause the churched predominantly lack transformed lives. Note Resource used from Tom Blevins on Keep Me From Evil sermon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC6vHLU377Y Train yourself to think Kingdom expansion rather than local church growth. (1 John 2:3-6), Do not love the world nor the things in the world. We know how this played out. These folks may or may not attend your church. I, A Childs Own Book of Great Composers, Vol. In Jesus case, there was no money, no power, no trumpets, no chariots, no swords, no facilities, no pomp, no nothing! In the end, after the person was shunned for a while and repented, Paul counseled to restore him to the church. If we are kicking and screaming and clinging onto the old car as Christ tries to take it to the crusher, we will not gain our freedom. It must be modeled to be carried on to the next generation of soldiers. With help, the enemy can be thwarted and the stronghold cleansed. Changing allegiance from Satan to God, death to life, flesh to the Spirit, sin to obedience, the world to the Kingdomthat glorifies our Creator! Whenever a pastor preaches, he should be reminding the congregation of the mercy and love of God in sending Jesus Christ to die and rise for sinners. Be vigilant in reminding them of this. Now what happens if we continue to sin? Unfortunately, some bad stock has been spreading throughout Christendom for a while now. Kingdom Expansion. If we mobilized just a fraction of the reserves we have now (just 1 million saints)five years flat! Then the unity of the allies is reestablished and loyalty to the King reaffirmed. What are the two objectives of this book and training? This passage reminds us that, in God's kingdom, we don't need more pretenders. Until we embrace this, we will not propagate Kingdom life. God is on the move and enlisting the willing. There is much unlearning to be done if you are trying to instill fresh Kingdom DNA in someone who has a history of church DNA. What did Jesus say we would do after He went to the Father? I have found that a big reason most people fail to share their faith is because theyknowvery little about the faith. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded (James 4:7-8, NASB). Then, finally, when Jesus was crucified, their last hopes were dashed. The apostolically gifted should seek untapped groups (the first convert in a family, community, and so on). Do not attempt to disciple them through a series of meetings and teachings. You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. A short sermon that leaves the listener thinking I hope. Matthew 3:1-2In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judeaand saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near., Matthew 4:17From that time on Jesus began to preach, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.. Lord God Almighty, give your people discernment to identify the disciples you have prepared for them. Telling people to do these things is a poor substitute for doing them. Read Luke 4:1, 14, and 18 and Acts 10:38. They will be predisposed to constantly seek His counsel and obey what they learn. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Rejection from the church leads to sorrow, which leads to repentance and salvation. Even in His death, the sign that they put on His cross was intended to show derision and mockery. Problem Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? Might Jesus be saying that someone got through the Gate, but didnt walk in the Way? The cross is offensive enough. After He died and rose again, there were 120 in the Upper Room in Jerusalem who waited for the Holy Spirit. . For those of you who have the Kingdom vision and are on the mission, this teaching is a cool, refreshing drink of water on a hot day. Visit us on Sunday morning. . Read Acts 8:12. Understanding these truths certainly compels us to remain fruitful and on-mission to continually glorify God! Again, we believe in Gods power for salvation, but not necessarily for transformation. Until Satans hold is totally broken. Live a life of service and love together. 1 Kings 1:5-2:10 Here you will find some biographical sketches of men God has used and spiritual awakenings He has sovereignly brought to pass. Absent of complete surrender, however, a different scenario plays out. We have a predisposition to sin dating back to the Garden. He seemed to be powerless, weak, despised, and poor. Read Luke 11:13. However, have we ever really taken a good look at what the Great Commission is? Job was actually not the center of the storyGod and the devil were. http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ We still possess the ability to do so, but it is a violation of the true owners house rules for us to sin. It has grown into a huge plant. Freedom from sins power is a goal for all of us. In fact, this knowledge-centric practice subjects us to judgment (see James 4:17, Matthew 7:24-27, and James 1:22). One consideration in choosing a disciple is the convenience of investing quality time with him/her. But reading is not enough. But we, being tenants in the house, can still open the door and let folks in and allow them to take thingseven though they are rightfully the property of the owner, and not us the tenant. The itemized list will come during repentance and tearing down strongholds. This presumes that the mentor is likewise obedient; remember, the Kingdom life is about imitating a lifestyle, not memorizing doctrines. In this simple book, I will unwrap a very clear vision, an actionable mission, and concise methods and resources that will unlock the black box of Kingdom expansion. These patterns are still followed throughout the world today, yet some contest their authenticity. It is turning your life around. In fact, they steal Gods glory, because the Body of Christ should be meeting those needs. I am hoping to get him to come here at some point. In Jesus name, they will cast out demons, speak in new tongues, pick up serpents, be unharmed by poison, and heal the sick! Likewise, teach your disciple how to pray. As a result, we live our lives and design and execute our ministries with people in mind, rather than God. Lord, I pray that you stir something upbold and powerful in the spirit of each man and woman reading this book. How many years did the owner of the fig tree allow it to grow without bearing fruit before he demanded it be cut down? However, if they justify and defend their sin, a stronghold results, grieving the Spirit, granting Satan authority in their life. It is easy to target the power manifestations (prophecy and tongues), but is anyone trying to say that knowledge has ceased as well? I suggest we take three steps back, to the very basics, and practice listening to Gods voice and obeying what we hear. John baptized with water. The disciples told others to welcome him. What did He command her to do from now on?. Read John 8:1-11. It does not say to invite folks for Sunday service so they can hear an altar call. Then the newly transformed disciple does the same. Did Paul, Aquila, and Priscilla consider Apollos complete even though he received the water baptism of repentance? Although nobody could see it while He walked the earth, you cant help but notice it now! He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. However, the Spirit is grieved and no longer in operation in the person with the stronghold. In them, Paul told the believers to eagerly seek the greater gifts (prophesy specifically), and not to forbid the speaking in tongues (both practices forbidden by many today in spite of Pauls admonition). Sinners God is working on are eerily attracted to the counter-cultural lifestyle of Kingdom saints. When Christians treat people as people and not as numbers or sinners, they often gain respect. 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