Jesus, knowing the doubts and struggles His disciples must have been experiencing, kindly gave them these two parables to encourage their faith. God is on the move and enlisting the willing. He had no money, and almost no possessions except for the clothes on his back. First of all, if perfection is here, that suggests the war is overthe Kingdom is established and the enemy is subdued. Is the kingdom of God advancing through us? In the next chapter we will continue to discuss freedom, with very practical and foundational application. 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. The truths behind why a war is waged and the horrors of both fighting a war and the aftermath of war are insufficient to get a population to voluntarily engage. by Jeff Long | Jan 30, 2022 | Sermons & Talks. 10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. The Kingdom of God is not simply, walk in and youre in. It is a path that requires walking. Because the sooner they engage on the mission, the more likely the vision (living for Gods glory) and healthy spiritual DNA (commitment and obedience to Christ) will make it to the next generation. . So how do we stop this onslaught of the enemy? The faith that took saints victoriously into the Coliseum was handed down through personal discipleship. Title: Prayer of Jabez Keep Me from Evil I read a survey that 95% of believers never lead another person to Christ (BAMA survey 2021). So, this first parable simply teaches us that Christianity would start out from a very small and obscure beginning, but would go on to expand externally until it is a dominant force in the world. When the stronghold was established, could David see his own sin? I pray that the Lord will speak to you through these words to challenge and inspire you with greater passion in the Holy Spirit, to spread His Glory by mobilizing the saints into the Kingdom harvest. God is enlisting His army of soldiers to engage in reaping the end-time harvest. 1 Corinthians 4:20For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. How does your life reflect Gods glory? From now on sin no more (John 8:10-11). A great acronym to remember for training is MAWL: Model, Assist, Watch, and Let go. Now on the same occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. However, do they really know what they are signing? Early followers of the Way relied on the Spirit and learned through the lifestyles of mature believers (discipleship). This country was not just founded by Christians, it was founded on the principles of Gods Word and God truly blessed America in those early days because America, as a nation, blessed God. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said to her, Woman, you are freed from your disability. 13 And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and she glorified God. Compassion ministries, evangelism, and community service. We resist the devil by not giving him a place, or a foothold, which is obeying him at the expense of the Spirits guidance. 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: "Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. In fact, dedicated soldiers yearn for the front lines. This is equivalent to temptation and resisting temptation. Some people who share their faith put on a character. However, evangelical Christians invite people to heaven (or simply to church) rather than to Kingdom life. Give them the weaponry and ammunition they need to fight on the frontlines of Kingdom expansion. Read Romans 6:22. However, it is quenched by the world and all her ways. It began as a resource to connect folks with a common vision and mission, to further the work of the Great Commission. The axe is already laid at the root of the trees; therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 14 But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the people, There are six days in which work ought to be done. Principles from the Lords prayer from Luke. Be glorified. I know we all like to look at classic verses such as John 3:16, Acts 2:38, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:9 and 13, and many others concerning salvation, because they are so black and white. Build a solid foundation using the patterns presented in this guide. Christianity was never meant to be intellectual. I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Hes bored and figures hes never going to be able to play anyway. Do we achieve victory living day by day, or moment by moment? However, the reigning ministry models and methods are based on addition, not multiplication. (1 John 2:15-17). But just give it some time. We now walk in newness of life. Luke 12:31 But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you. He spoke exactly what the Father told Him to say. The message we share with people is not about hell, morality, or the church. What was the result of David not repenting when he should have seen his sin? I want to highlight a few things here. If someone lives an hour away, it is far less likely for regular interaction to occurand this time investment is necessary for effective discipleship. As they hear God more and see how fasting intensifies their intimacy with God, they will learn how to incorporate fasting as an integral part of their spiritual life. read more, Scripture: . Sometimes we look around and grow despondent because Christianity seems to be waning. In Luke 17:20-21 the Bible says, Now having been questioned by the Pharisees as to when the kingdom of God was coming, He answered them and said, The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed; nor will they say, Look, here it is! We are the only Bible many people will ever read. The following discourse ensues between Jesus and the adulteress: Jesus said to her, Woman, where are they? When you hit the fourth generation, you have started a disciple-making movementand not until then. A baptized, obedient follower of Jesus Christ. I beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers. Before we give our allegiance to God, all areas of our lives are under the authority of the devil. Back to top. We also know for certainty that we are given the Spirit as a seal of redemption at rebirth (Ephesians 1:13 and 4:30, and 2 Corinthians 1:22). However, it fails to bring God glory. Do not attempt to disciple them through a series of meetings and teachings. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a9b5fa4cab0850aedc86c8b06346befb" );document.getElementById("bfa91570c2").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 The Bridge. 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. Churches that dont share Jesus die. What did Jesus say we would do after He went to the Father? These folks may or may not attend your church. Let me explain. He is simply sharing with the rest of us what he is actually living in his daily life. I have found that a big reason most people fail to share their faith is because theyknowvery little about the faith. Last week we learnt two important truths about 1 & 2 Kings. Sharing your faith is a reminder of how good God has been to you. The apostle Peter preached that the resurrected Son of God is, (17:14 and 19:16). Are you transformedliving life more abundantly? Adonijah, one of the sons of David, set himself up to be the King of Israel. . If this is indeed true, where did He get His power from? By now they should be following some kind of Bible reading plan (or at least be reading on their own regularly), and also taught to listen to Gods voice. Back to top. 5 You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. If they failed to repent, they would be erased from the Book of Life. But dont for a second think this is done for a reason other than love. read more, Denomination: Lord, empower your saints and embolden them for your mission. As a result of true transformation, the Kingdom expands organically. . How many times have we all been disappointed when books didnt match their publicity? . Now, Im not against any of those things, but they arent necessary for the kingdom to influence this world. Amen. 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 was a clear pattern in Jesus ministry and in the ministry of the Apostles. Luke doesnt mention the size of a mustard seed, but Matthew and Mark tell us it is smaller than all the seeds. Some other web sites of our friends in gospel ministry that will be a blessing to you. But rather look at their life for the fruit of authentic faith indicating they are being saved. Go out there and baptize them immediately, which was the New Testament practice. Job apparently gave his allegiance to Godhe signed the blank piece of paper and was willing to give it all. Visit us on Sunday morning. Gods kingdom people are not recognized by the rest of the world. Until Satans hold is totally broken. Paul taught: Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death (2 Corinthians 7:10). Learn more. (Ephesians 4:26-27, NKJV), In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. It is much easier to read a foreign language than to speak it. Confused? Hebrews 6:4-6 says: For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God and put Him to open shame. They are imparted by the Spirit through much personal investment. The kingdom of God is like leaven. Lets see what the Apostle Paul had to say about the eternal consequences of living by the flesh: Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 15 Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you; 16 however, let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained. The Providence of Kingdom ExpansionThe Sovereign God Well then, it's time for our final point. One thing that is a possibility, is that even if they meet with your church, they could form a sub-culture within the body if there is a severe disparity between the Kingdom and institutional DNA. These permeate our being and give him permission to have his way with us. I have always liked it because of its simplicityits not what you will find in the classic or mainstream Christian life resources! Stories abound about modern geographical ignorance. Can it get any easier than this? Its quite simple, once internalized, and will become very natural once applied. Repent. 2200 W. Imperial Hwy La Habra, CA 90631. . The fact that someone can simply leave a church and join another whenever they are made uncomfortable with their sin, has led to entire institutions full of sinners who deceive themselves into believing they are still saved. It makes sense that we work one part of the car at a time: undercarriage, engine compartment, body panelsall the while continuing to use the car as a daily driver. Leaven changes it into soft, puffy, delicious bread! Be patient. A disciple must be fully committed to the vision and mission. That Magnificent Kingdom Mark 4:21-34 . Lashing out verbally or violently would constitute sin. Of course, there are tons of great resources out there. Scripture: Luke 13:18-21 | Teach them and encourage them to fast right away. Abide in Me, and I in you. Even when American soldiers sign for selfish reasons, they still receive the same training as those who sign with more noble intent. State plainly that the enemy no longer has permission or authority to operate in these areas. Also ask them to sign the blank piece of paper, surrendering all to God. Empower your people. Read Romans 3:21-26. Now, when that vision is over, how do you think it will affect Johnny? Can you sense the times? We were created for good works, and faith without works is dead. I know plenty of people who have turned away from Christianity even though they think its true, because church people were jerks. In Jesus name, Amen. 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. However, if they justify and defend their sin, a stronghold results, grieving the Spirit, granting Satan authority in their life. Certainly many do join for such noble reasons; however, numerous other young men and women simply join for the benefits, such as college tuition and other signing bonuses. Acts 1:1-11. . Repentance, which cleanses the offender by Christs blood, releases the foothold and restores their right standing with God. I also suggest an equally simple method to ensure that Bible reading is opening the door to hearing from the Spirit and becoming a doer of the Word. . Mark 16:17-18 is clearly addressed to all saints and itemizes several gifts that can only manifest by the power of the Holy Spirit. From now on, youre riding with me.. Total Transformation. Prevail, we pray in Jesus name. Unfortunately, in the pursuit of God, we often assume that reaching and ministering to the lost is the end, rather than a means to the end. The good parent is very different. Is the reason a personal benefit or a duty? They will not be hindered by external drivers. By being supported behind the scenes by their mentor. Who in all creation has the power and authority to steal from God? The focus is not how or where they assemble corporately (I hate that term), but rather is centrally focused on their accountability and obedience to Christ. The leaven would cause the bread to ferment, and expand, and bubble up, until it had caused the entire 50 pounds of flour to rise. By two weeks, they should start praying for their own disciple. Consider the possibilities by comparing an addition versus multiplication model: Assume an evangelist wins one soul per day as compared to a saint making one disciple (obedient follower of Christ) per year. . Last week we looked at one of Jesus favorite teachings, the kingdom of God. However, Satans worst nightmare is about to unfold. I think the mystery of salvation is best understood like this: do not ask a person for intellectual assent to determine whether or not the person is saved. I believe the natural interpretation of this first parable is that the kingdom is going to start out very small, but grow into something very large. Similarly, they interpret the leaven as false doctrine that false teachers inject into the church which causes the whole external church to become corrupt. No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. And He began telling this parable: A man had a fig tree which had been planted in his vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it and did not find any. This should not be surprising to us if we read Jesus teachings. Yet many of our siblings are being deceived by the lies and give their allegiance to Satan. It depends on her repentance. Who persecutes the kingdom saints the most? He demonstrated what the Kingdom life looked like and followed up with letters to address specific issues within the churches. We can see a fitting analogy. (John 15:4-6). You must personally impart the Kingdom vision and model the mission to develop disciples that reproduce. Read Acts 8:12. (Ephesians 4:26-27, NIV), Anger is a natural emotion that does not have to lead to sin. Fasting suppresses the flesh, allowing more clarity in hearing the Spirit. And, thats how it is with Gods kingdom in this world. Show them what it means to be a disciple by doing life together. Therefore, the cleansing is for past events, and future events still have a bearing on salvation. . The phenomenon reminds me of how elephants are trained. They had never seen a kingdom like this, nor seen a king like Jesus. We are freed from sin and enslaved to God. In the Bible, how soon after repentance were people baptized? Read John 14:16 and 16:7. Who did Jesus say He would send to the disciples after He went to the Father? read more, Scripture: Recurrent sins, past strongholds, and areas of victimization. The reason for the quick turnaround is because the sooner your disciples engage in the mission, the more likely the vision and healthy spiritual DNA will make it to the next generation. One failed church planter in Rwanda retooled his methods upon catching the vision and resulted in changing the nation forevereffectively ending prostitution in his area. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that winneth souls is wise. This passage reminds us that, in God's kingdom, we don't need more pretenders. And within months, their disciple will get their own disciple. So consider wisely how many is reasonable for you. They didnt share the root or the life of the plant. After He died and rose again, there were 120 in the Upper Room in Jerusalem who waited for the Holy Spirit. However, advise them not to burn bridges, because you certainly do not want them to diminish their pool of potential disciples when their time comes to minister to others. . This may seem obvious, but too often when Christians share the faith, it turns into a heated argument. What was the theme of Pauls teaching according to these verses? Receive what is from the Lord to mobilize the Kingdom saints, and please overlook the eccentricities of my imperfect delivery. Your freedom? 16 And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day? 17 As he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame, and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him. Disobedience is the result of ignorancebelieving a lie in lieu of the truth. I am hoping to get him to come here at some point. Throw out the agenda, and give up on trying to get in all you want to say. When we enter into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, we are oftentimes quickly given a Bible and told that it is the rule-book for life. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. . It is much easier to hear and understand the gospel than to teach it and talk about it. Read Luke 24:49. This is one of 27 grievances in the Declaration and doesnt even show up until number 17, many of the ones above it have to do with religious and Christian ideals. 7 Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous; 8 the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. . Sounds crazy, I knowbut think about it: Christianity was a way of life, not a series of doctrines. How could that be? They are handed over to Satan for him to have his way with them. Jesus goes on now to tell a second parable that expands on the first one. We tend to work on ourselves for an extended period of time, slowly (and not so surely) improving ourselves. These disciples are in turn responsible for doing the same (since they obey His commands, and His command is to make disciples). Most folks in the pews are mere infantsmaybe not in knowledge, but certainly in obediencethat is, if they are saved at all. Press in to it. They have to trust you and be open. There is power and authority in numbers! Even if you choose a less personal method, be careful not to make converts, but rather be vigilant to follow through with discipleship. Mobilize your saints to the harvest. Sing a new song We have everything! Back to top, Your email address will not be published. No salary, how do you pay your bills? It doesnt phase me. But all of that bread was made by inserting just a little bit of leaven into it. That is the foundation for healthy spiritual growth. The main reason is that we recruit our reserves, but dont give them deployment orders. What if God asked you to sign a blank piece of paper, permitting Him to take what He wants? Satan tested whether or not Job indeed signed by going after one line item on the sheet at a time. Now matters of the Spirit are a bit mysterious. So, before we go much further, lets just take a quick look at the big picture. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. The enemy is off the coast and has unhindered ability to relentlessly pummel your coastline, regardless of your response. I have been radically transformed. Pick any one of the commands of Christ or Apostolic commands. He has laid out the simple plan of the gospel in a way all of us can live it and move it forward. Lord God Almighty, I pray that your glory will cover the whole earth. Rather, my life and the Spirit must bleed into this text for you to catch this. In looking at the methods that we use to restore a person to wholeness, one would have to conclude that the Holy Spirit is insufficient to transform a life. So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. Pastor Jerry Slate, Jr. We can easily complain that the problem with the harvest is that the soil is too hard. They will sap your energy, effectively halting a disciple-making movement. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Amen. Fellowship in homes? Lutheran. Matthew 13:44The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. Thats why Jesus said that apart from Him, we can do nothing (see John 15:5). Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. How do we glorify the Father and prove to be His disciples? 4 Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. We read in John 14:12, right after Jesus tells the disciples to believe in Him because of the miracles He has performed, Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father. (John 14:12). News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and he healed them. Engage in the mission with your disciple. We have sins in every room: unforgiveness, anger, sexual sins, idolatry in many forms, addiction, worldliness, and much more. There was the Twelve, and then the Seventy, that He sent out to preach and to heal. We are bound to a church system that keeps us trapped within four walls. The only possible solution to this apparently insurmountable scenario is to call in reinforcements. Check the contextHe is speaking to believers here! Solicit intercessors to join as well. To speak to and hear from God, for all of the saints, and to find disciples. What two elements are necessary for successfully achieving the mission in this generation? The longer they followed Him, the more they must have doubted that there was going to be a kingdom after all. In fact, make it difficult to be saved. They may do good works, but they have not signed that blank piece of paper that gives everything to Jesus, and they do not walk the path of righteousness. The anger is simply an emotional response that is quite natural. Early followers of Christ relied on the spirit and learned through the. This is the power of exponential growth. . We need the power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish this work! When praying for Gods will and kingdom to come, we are actually asking God to use us. What are we commanded to teach disciples? This wee parable is actually about us and its about the kingdom of God the reign of God in our lives. I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. (This is not only possible, but probable.) They learn the art of warfare alongside the visionaries. Lord God Almighty, I pray that you will open minds and hearts, and remove anything that hinders your Spirit from reaching the heart, and allow your truth to sink in deep into the soul. Marc has been able to cut through centuries of mans traditions to bring us a fresh sight of the kind of Christianity that truly has the potential to be world-changing. There were none of the external, visible trappings of an earthly kingdom. Luke 7:28 I say to you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John; yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.. The one who was least in the kingdom was greater than John the Baptist. I offer them as a good starting point for developing a kingdom-growth perspective and strategy. But by all means, for those who have a hunger to go from the reserves to the battlefield and meet all the other criteria above, go for it! They had left their professions, and their families, to follow Him. In Jesus name, Amen. As a result, Satan can convince us that the shackles are latched even though it is simply us holding onto the chains (very common). We meet in homes, usually either in Rancho Cordova or Natomas. They often do not become transformed for a long time, if they do at all. Yet Jesus focused His teaching on the Kingdom (there are over 100 references to the Kingdom in the Gospels), with far less emphasis on His redemptive work, and even less on how we gather. The door is wide open for the enemy to roam freely within the home. 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. They may meet organically, or form house churches. Lord God Almighty, give your people discernment to identify the disciples you have prepared for them. Well, what he is saying is that anyone walking in the Light, abiding in Christ, will subject themselves to the Spirit and repent, confessing their sins to God and to each other. They presume they are just here to preach to others to do so, or to organize classes. 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