together we grow, united we build! “together we unite to build god’s family” matthew 6:10

Together We GROW, United We BUILD!Together We GROW, United We BUILD!

“Together We Unite To Build God’s Family”

Matthew 6:10Matthew 6:10

“Your kingdom come,your will be done on earthas it is in heaven.” (NIV)

“Your kingdom come,your will be done on earthas it is in heaven.” (NIV)

“In reply Jesus declared,

‘I tell you the truth, no one

can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”

(NIV)

“In reply Jesus declared,

‘I tell you the truth, no one

can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”

(NIV)

John 3:3…. John 3:3….

Let us learn to understand what really is…

Let us learn to understand what really is…

“Your kingdom come,your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (NIV)

“Your kingdom come,your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (NIV)

(Greek, basileia)is “God’s rule or reign.”

(Greek, basileia)is “God’s rule or reign.”

The realm of new lifewhere God rules

and reigns.

The realm of new lifewhere God rules

and reigns.

Jesus is Lord!Jesus is Lord!

is the “RULE” of God – the control of God in our

HEARTS.

is the “RULE” of God – the control of God in our

HEARTS. A heart that is

willing to surrender and yield to

CHRIST’S RULEin all areas of a believer’s life.

A heart that is willing to surrender

and yield toCHRIST’S RULEin all areas of a believer’s life.

The Basileia (Kingdom)refers to the

SOVEREIGNTY and DOMINION over one’s life.

The Basileia (Kingdom)refers to the

SOVEREIGNTY and DOMINION over one’s life.

comes to earth through…. comes to earth through….

Each NEW SOUL that is brought into the Kingdom, Each NEW SOUL that is brought into the Kingdom,

Each BELIEVER’S HEART that is changed into His likeness.

Each BELIEVER’S HEART that is changed into His likeness.

Christ’s Kingdom comes through...Christ’s Kingdom comes through...

Matthew 18:1-4…. Matthew 18:1-4….

“(v.1) At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked,

‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’

(v.2) He called a little child and had him stand among them. ….

“(v.1) At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked,

‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’

(v.2) He called a little child and had him stand among them. ….

Matthew 18:1-4…. Matthew 18:1-4….

…. (v.3) And he said: ‘I tell youthe truth, unless you change

and become like little children, you will never enter the

kingdom of heaven. (v.4) Therefore,

whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the

kingdom of heaven.’ ” (NIV)

…. (v.3) And he said: ‘I tell youthe truth, unless you change

and become like little children, you will never enter the

kingdom of heaven. (v.4) Therefore,

whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the

kingdom of heaven.’ ” (NIV)

to the to the

involves 3 things….involves 3 things….

• An INVITATION (Matthew 22:1-14)• A REPENTANCE (Mark 1:14,15)

• A WILLING RESPONSE (Mark 12:28-34; Luke 9:61,62)

The present existence ofthe Kingdom on earth in

The present existence ofthe Kingdom on earth in

in the hearts and mindsof those who believe

and belong to Jesus Christ,the King!

in the hearts and mindsof those who believe

and belong to Jesus Christ,the King!

“… your will be done….” (NIV) “… your will be done….” (NIV) Matthew 6:10b…. Matthew 6:10b….

… respond to the “RULE”in their lives….

… respond to the “RULE”in their lives….

“ (v.1) Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great

cloud of witnesses, let us throw off

everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the

race marked out for us. ….

“ (v.1) Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great

cloud of witnesses, let us throw off

everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the

race marked out for us. ….

Hebrews 12:1-3…. Hebrews 12:1-3….

... (v.2) Let us fix our eyes on Jesus,

the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorningits shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.(v.3) Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men,so that you will not grow weary

and lose heart.” (NIV)

... (v.2) Let us fix our eyes on Jesus,

the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorningits shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.(v.3) Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men,so that you will not grow weary

and lose heart.” (NIV)

Hebrews 12:1-3…. Hebrews 12:1-3….

Satan offers you and I all thepleasures of the world to tempt and seduce us to follow his path

(1 John 2:15-17), and away fromJesus and His Kingdom.

Satan offers you and I all thepleasures of the world to tempt and seduce us to follow his path

(1 John 2:15-17), and away fromJesus and His Kingdom.

We are Christ’s ….we are content with Him

and all that He offers.(1 Timothy 6:6-10)

We are Christ’s ….we are content with Him

and all that He offers.(1 Timothy 6:6-10)

1 Thessalonians 5:24…. 1 Thessalonians 5:24….

“The one who calls you is faithful and

he will do it.”(NIV; cf. Hebrews 10:23)

“The one who calls you is faithful and

he will do it.”(NIV; cf. Hebrews 10:23)

“ (v.1)Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's

mercy, to offer your bodies as living

sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of

worship. (v.2) Do not conform any

longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed bythe renewing of your mind. ….

“ (v.1)Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's

mercy, to offer your bodies as living

sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of

worship. (v.2) Do not conform any

longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed bythe renewing of your mind. ….

Romans 12:1,2…. Romans 12:1,2….

…. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is

– his good, pleasing andperfect will.” (NIV)

…. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is

– his good, pleasing andperfect will.” (NIV)

Romans 12:1,2…. Romans 12:1,2….

with the working of theHoly Spirit in us.

with the working of theHoly Spirit in us.

Salvationmust follow by teaching.

Salvationmust follow by teaching.

Teachingmust follow by obedience.

Teachingmust follow by obedience.

Obedience must followby a willingness to

cooperate with the workingof Holy Spirit in our lives.

Obedience must followby a willingness to

cooperate with the workingof Holy Spirit in our lives.

We are to present ourselves as“a living sacrifice”to God – so that He can

work in our lives,change us ….

His Kingdom come forthin our lives.

We are to present ourselves as“a living sacrifice”to God – so that He can

work in our lives,change us ….

His Kingdom come forthin our lives.

We can only experience

His “Kingdom”(RULE) in us

when we die to self, and

Jesus sits on the “THRONE”of our heart – directingour mind, will and life.

We can only experience

His “Kingdom”(RULE) in us

when we die to self, and

Jesus sits on the “THRONE”of our heart – directingour mind, will and life.

The “Kingdom of God”is in us when we allowGod’s Holy Spirit to ….

The “Kingdom of God”is in us when we allowGod’s Holy Spirit to ….

in our lives.in our lives.

from the inside out.from the inside out.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation;

the old has gone,the new has come.” (NIV)

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation;

the old has gone,the new has come.” (NIV)

…. allowing Christ tofreely “RULE” and “REIGN”

over our lives and our decision,

and every aspectof everything.

…. allowing Christ tofreely “RULE” and “REIGN”

over our lives and our decision,

and every aspectof everything.

“Your kingdom come,your will be done on earthas it is in heaven.” (NIV)

“Your kingdom come,your will be done on earthas it is in heaven.” (NIV)