In a world where identity is often shaped by career, relationships, and societal status, we will be reminded this Sunday of our supreme identity as children of God and citizens of His Kingdom. As we explore Colossians 1:13-14, we will reflect on the transformative power of being rescued from the kingdom of darkness and transferred into the Kingdom of Jesus. This new identity calls us to live as exiles and ambassadors, prioritizing God's Kingdom over worldly pursuits. Join us as we delve into what it means to live a life fully surrendered to Christ, allowing His presence to guide our daily actions and decisions.
“The Kingdom Drift” (Kingdom Culture, Pt. 2) – 2/9/25 Worship Service
February 9, 2025
Stephen Streett
Last Sunday we looked at the importance of having a Kingdom of God Culture and Worldview. We stressed the importance of the Kingdom to Jesus. As a matter of fact, Jesus talks about the Kingdom 20 out of 28 chapters in Matthew. This Sunday we will look at the beliefs and assumptions of the Kingdom of God.
1. The Kingdom of God is present, at hand, now.
2. It has already begun yet has not been fully consummated.
3. The Kingdom of God comes with the Presence and Power of the
Holy Spirit.
4. The Kingdom of God is our alternate frame of reference, i.e.
context (As opposed to the kingdom of this world).
5. The Kingdom is the rule and reign of Jesus; the Holy and Anointed
One; an eternal Kingdom that will never end.
6. The Kingdom will be fully consummated at the return of Jesus
Christ.
Quite often the problem churches encounter is called Kingdom Drift, where secular thinking and practices have crept into the life and fabric of the church and the resulting outcome has been churches who are acting and thinking more like the world than the Kingdom of God as revealed in the scriptures. Sunday, I will address three secular and unspiritual trends often found in today’s church, which work to undermine the vitality of Kingdom work and effectiveness:
Disrespect for authority, a consumer mentality, and an entitlement mentality. The sermon highlights that these behaviors lead to Kingdom Drift, where church practices stray from biblical teachings, causing churches to operate more like the world than as communities guided by God’s Kingdom. By looking at scriptural guidance, I will emphasize the importance of respecting church leadership, prioritizing God’s will over personal preferences and fostering a spirit of humility and service. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a return to Kingdom Culture through repentance and a commitment to align church practices with biblical principles to achieve spiritual vitality and effectiveness.
Grace and Peace,
Stephen
“The Kingdom Drift” (Kingdom Culture, Pt. 2) – 2/9/25 Worship Service
By Stephen Streett|February 9, 2025
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“What is the Kingdom of God?” (Kingdom Culture, pt.1) – 2/2/25 Service
February 2, 2025
Stephen Streett
This Sunday, we embark on a journey to explore a profound and transformative truth that Jesus Himself emphasized throughout His ministry—the Kingdom of God. This Kingdom is unlike any earthly realm we can imagine. It is not defined by borders or buildings, nor is it established through political power or human strength. Instead, it is a Kingdom that exists in our midst, unseen yet profoundly real, as Jesus declared in Luke 17:20-21.
As we gather on Sunday, I invite you to open your hearts and minds to the reality of this Kingdom. It is a Kingdom that calls us to a higher way of living, a Kingdom that redefines our values, beliefs, attitudes, priorities, and worldviews. It is a Kingdom that challenges us to examine what rules in our families, workplaces, and communities.
In a world often dominated by visible power and material success, Jesus invites us to see beyond the surface and recognize the divine rule that is already at work among us. He calls us to be active participants in this Kingdom, to proclaim and demonstrate its truth through our lives.
Over the next few weeks, we will delve into what it means to live under the rule of God, to align ourselves with His vision, and to become agents of transformation in a world longing for hope and redemption. Let us prepare our hearts to encounter the living God and His Kingdom, which is not of this world but is very much present in it.
May the Holy Spirit guide us as we seek to understand and embrace the Kingdom of God, allowing it to shape our lives and our church community. Together, let us discover how we can be a part of this divine mission, bringing light to the darkness and hope to the hopeless. Amen.
“What is the Kingdom of God?” (Kingdom Culture, pt.1) – 2/2/25 Service
