Kingdom Life
Intro: Pakistan trip – tough environment – persecution and discrimination – but such joy and a reality to their faith. My Return to KLC – called to Northampton – KLC my home Today’s preach – remind you about your name > Kingdom Life (these two words need to be kept together – because Kingdom has to be lived out)
1 Kingdom Heart Mat 13:19 When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. Kingdom begins as a word – sown into your heart – it was something you heard The seed gradually grows over time – God establishes His rule and reign in the heart of every believer But it is more than just words – it has a supernatural dimension – the power to bring you to life
2 Kingdom Church The kingdom life that develops in us has to be lived out in the church We can just do church without ever doing kingdom living – there has to be a community of believers Built on kingdom principals – grace/forgiveness/love/honesty etc Releasing kingdom power – when we do community properly it creates the opportunity for power to be released If I don’t know you how can I have a meaningful relationship with you When we know each other we pray and support each other – and power is released Kingdom means we are all involved in ministry – all involved in building and extending the kingdom
3 Kingdom World What is in our hearts must extent into the church and also into every part of life Kingdom principals are to shape everything Kingdom power needs to follow kingdom principals Mat 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavour, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. We are called to flavour the world around us – distinct/different We are called to be a light – people need to see the kingdom being lived – it will serve as a light to their own path
