New Kingdom Living
Jesus' Life In Ours
Righteousness That Satisfies
January 17, 2021 • Michael Hansen, Pastor of Student Ministries
Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is His reiteration of the Law, of God’s standard for righteousness. We are incapable of attaining this righteousness on our own. Was Jesus’ sermon only meant to describe an unattainable standard, or was he saying something more? Jesus had the gospel in mind as he spoke this sermon. Yes, he demands a righteousness greater than the Pharisees, but he also teaches of a love greater than anyone could ever know. This great love that Jesus spoke of is the same love that bore our sins on the cross and gave us new life. In Christ, the righteous living outlined in the sermon on the mount becomes something to strive for through the power of Jesus’ life in ours. How does Jesus unpack the Gospel? - Through His Law - Through His Love - Through His Righteousness
Righteousness That Satisfies
January 17, 2021 • Michael Hansen, Pastor of Student Ministries
Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is His reiteration of the Law, of God’s standard for righteousness. We are incapable of attaining this righteousness on our own. Was Jesus’ sermon only meant to describe an unattainable standard, or was he saying something more? Jesus had the gospel in mind as he spoke this sermon. Yes, he demands a righteousness greater than the Pharisees, but he also teaches of a love greater than anyone could ever know. This great love that Jesus spoke of is the same love that bore our sins on the cross and gave us new life. In Christ, the righteous living outlined in the sermon on the mount becomes something to strive for through the power of Jesus’ life in ours. How does Jesus unpack the Gospel? - Through His Law - Through His Love - Through His Righteousness
The Authority of Christ
January 10, 2021 • Keith Doyle, Senior Pastor
What do you do with the teachings of Jesus? 1. The Authority (29) • The person and works of Christ • The method and message of Christ • If you and I marked out our ministry and message what would it look like? 2. The Amazement (28) • Astonished, word study • An amazement…that leads to belief/faith • The call to follow; examples
Hear No Evil
November 22, 2020 • Joe Pytleski, Pastor of Evangelism
Every person must decide what they will do with the knowledge that God provides them through Scripture, and that decision will determine if/how they will survive coming trials. How do kingdom people survive the trials of life? 1. The wise way of hearing (vv. 24-25) 2. The foolish way of hearing (vv. 26-27)
The Ruin of Self-Deception
November 15, 2020 • Keith Doyle, Senior Pastor
Every person must choose to obediently follow Jesus and true teaching or disobediently follow their own path and false teaching, with eternal impact. How do Kingdom People discern genuine faith? 1. The Test of Saving Faith (vs 21) 2. The Tragedy of Wasted Faith (vs 22,23)
The Kingdom on Display
November 8, 2020 • Michael Hansen, Pastor of Student Ministries
Text: Matthew 7:12-20 Kingdom people can trust God’s saving work in their lives because he gives external appearances to reflect internal reality. Question: How can I be sure I am in the kingdom? 1. Receive the kingdom key 2. Walk the kingdom way 3. Pass the kingdom test
The Journey of Prevailing Prayer
November 1, 2020 • Keith Doyle, Senior Pastor
Matthew 7:7-11 Because our God is a good Father who desires to answer our prayers, Kingdom people should pray persistently and expectantly. What should Kingdom People understand about prayer? Kingdom People Pray Persistently (7,8) • “Ask…seek…knock…” (7) • Ask = given; seek = find; knock = opened (8) Kingdom People Pray Expectantly (9-11) • Longing for God • Longing for Good
Judging Others #2
October 18, 2020 • Keith Doyle, Senior Pastor
To judge others without examining and correcting oneself first is hypocritical and foolish, but it is also biblical and wise to discerningly judge others who (by their words and actions), twist, pervert or misuse God’s Word. How should Kingdom People judge others? Kingdom People are Truth-Tellers (6) a. Dog-like behavior, “give dogs what is holy” b. Pig-like behavior, “throw your pearls before pigs” c. Results: trample…and attack you Kingdom People are Teachable (3-5) a. Practicing discernment, “first take the log out…you will see clearly” (5) b. Let’s apply this truth: - Spiritual discernment in Relationships - Spiritual discernment with Truth (the Gospel)
Judging Others #1
October 11, 2020 • Keith Doyle, Senior Pastor
To judge others without examining and correcting oneself first is hypocritical and foolish, but it is also biblical and wise to discerningly judge others who (by their words and actions), twist, pervert or misuse God’s Word. How should Kingdom People judge others? The Peril of Judging Others (1-4) 1. It is foolish (1,2) – It’s a boomerang! 2. It is selfish (3,4) – Jesus Illustrates The Prerequisite for Judging Others (5) 1. It is hypocritical. The "mirror" precedes the "window" 2. "Seeing clearly"…religious pride is blinding 3. “First take the log out…” (5)
Who Is On the Throne? #2
September 27, 2020 • Keith Doyle, Senior Pastor
Kingdom People do not have to worry or be anxious about all the issues of life because God is on his throne, ruling for our good and his glory and he will take care of our present and future needs. How do Kingdom People deal with their fears? 1. Kingdom People Live with Kingdom Priorities (33), “But seek first the Kingdom of God…” 2. Kingdom People Live with Kingdom Perspective (34), “…sufficient for the day is its own trouble”
Who Is On the Throne? #1
September 20, 2020 • Keith Doyle, Senior Pastor
Kingdom People do not have to worry or be anxious about all the issues of life because God is on his throne, ruling for our good and his glory and he will take care of our present and future needs. How do Kingdom People deal with their fears? (Matthew 6:25–33) The Frailty of Man (25-32) - “…do not be anxious…your heavenly Father knows that you need them all” a. The dilemma, “worry/anxiety” (25,27,28,31) b. The diagnosis, “isn’t life more than…?” (25) The Faithfulness of God (26-33) - “all these things will be added to you” a. God created everything, controls everything, cares for everything… b. God will supply our food (25,26) c. God will sustain our lives (27) d. God will satisfy our needs (28-32)
Prayer from the Heart #1 (LIVE)
August 16, 2020 • Keith Doyle, Senior Pastor
In Matthew 6, Jesus calls his people to direct their prayers to their Father in heaven, be focused on the concerns of the Father, and filled with the needs that only our Father can supply. Jesus will answer the question, “What does authentic Kingdom prayer look like?” What does authentic Kingdom prayer look like? A. Kingdom People Honor God’s Name (9, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name”) B. Kingdom People Hope in God’s Kingdom (10, “Your Kingdom come…”) C. Kingdom People Hunger for God’s Will (10, “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”)
Kingdom-Worthy Prayer
August 9, 2020 • Joe Pytleski, Pastor of Evangelism
How do kingdom people practice their righteousness through prayer? Kingdom-worthy prayer has a specific audience (vv. 5-6) a. Praying to be seen by men (5) b. Praying to be rewarded by God (6) Kingdom-worthy prayer has a specific source (vv. 7-8) a. Praying to be heard by men (7) b. Praying that is sourced in God (8)
The Discriminating Heart
July 26, 2020 • Keith Doyle, Senior Pastor
How do Kingdom People love others without discrimination? a. Loving Others without Discrimination Confirms God’s Love in Us (43-45) • “But I tell you…love them…” (the enemy) • “Pray for them…” (the persecutor) b. Loving Others without Discrimination Conforms Us to God’s Likeness (46-48) • Loving our enemies is to treat others the way God has treated us (c/f Rom. 5:10) • Loving our enemies begins in the heart…A heart being transformed by God’s grace