No mention of a baptism class or an ordained minister. Or do you suppose that those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them were worse culprits than all the men who live in Jerusalem? Do we achieve victory living day by day, or moment by moment? 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. We were created for good works, and faith without works is dead. We need to go out there and show them where the lies end. No one believes everything all at once, because no one can learn it all at once. In this simple book, I will unwrap a very clear vision, an actionable mission, and concise methods and resources that will unlock the black box of Kingdom expansion. Lord, I pray that you stir something upbold and powerful in the spirit of each man and woman reading this book. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. Second, it was an inestimable privilege to be in Gods kingdom. This is one of the critical missing elements in many evangelism methods and discipleship programs.. Why is it best to avoid engaging in discipleship in a church setting at first? Read Luke 24:49. Lord, grant your people freedom from the enemys clutches. 2. 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. Disregard any commentator (which is most of them) who tries to tell you that Scripture means something other than what it actually clearly says. A clean slatethat is, PERFECTION! I know many would say that He would forgive many times and that we can repent many times for the very same act. As a result of the disconnect, the experience of converts and church-goers dont differ much from the world. Pentecostal Sermons and Bible Studiesby Pastor Jim Feeney, Ph.D. in heaven and on earth has been given to me (Matthew 28:18). The Pharisees, along with everyone else, just assumed that the kingdom would be ushered in with great pomp and power and splendor. Now lets paint a picturespeaking in generalities and hypotheticals. ), New! At first, they send salvos and aerial bombardment to lower your defenses. Prior to May, 2012 these messages were delivered in a house church setting. We meet in homes, usually either in Rancho Cordova or Natomas. Matthew 4:23-24Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. You and I, and this church are only one tiny piece of one leaf on that mustard plant. 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. We even fellowship to mutually edify one anotherto encourage each other on the mission (1 Corinthians 14:26). I know that these words can offend. God, through Jesus Christ, has restored glory to its rightful recipient by turning our allegiance to Him and transforming our lives. If you read John 15:1-10, you see that they were cleansed by the word spoken to them, but could be cut off if fruitless, defined by not obeying. When you hit the fourth generation, you have started a disciple-making movementand not until then. Gods kingdom people are not recognized by the rest of the world. 5 You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. Christianity was never meant to be intellectual. As a result, we focus on conversion (saving souls) rather than transformation and seek to meet needs rather than invite folks into Kingdom life. Luke 9:11 But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and welcoming them, He began speaking to them about the kingdom of God and curing those who had need of healing. She knows she is guilty as charged and fully condemned. For more are the children of the desolate Than the children of the married woman," says the LORD. Your kingdom come. Until we are ready to sign this document, we are not fit to serve in His Kingdom. If day by day, we too easily justify our sin by saying, Ill quit when this pack is gone. Glory goes to Satan rather than God. Read Romans 6:22. I get questions like No TV? 5 Steps to Perfect Your Inner Paul. Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9 10 Did no one condemn you? She said, No one, Lord. And Jesus said, I do not condemn you, either. Then address needs as they arise. If the Bible is not the objective, but rather a means to the objective, what is the objective? You dont believe me? Luke 9:2 And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing. Lord, I pray that you will mobilize multitudes to get on the mission. But I will leave you with one last teaching from Jesus. Yes, churches will both grow and be planted as a result. 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. It takes regular Scripture reading and prayer to attaingospel fluency. In fact, everything else is secondary. Matthew 3:1-2In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judeaand saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near., Matthew 4:17From that time on Jesus began to preach, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.. Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, is never to die again; death no longer is master over Him. The absolute upper limit for a mature saint with full-time commitment to discipleship should be about 10. Likewise, teach your disciple how to pray. They wont teach you that. The First John and related passages can reasonably convict us all and grow in us a healthy fear of the Lord. The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it felland great was its fall. When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes. He will simply fill in what He wants you to give when He needs it of you. Meditate on these truths. The kingdom influences slowly and steadily. However, it is quenched by the world and all her ways. You must personally impart the Kingdom vision and model the mission to develop disciples that reproduce. Those we lead to the Gate will never walk the path alone. Of course, these are not the only means of advancing the kingdom. What was the theme of Philips teaching? I think we all know what the mission is, dont we? When people pray, God moves. Engage in the mission with your disciple. II, The Thornton W. Burgess Collection (3 Volumes), The Thornton W. Burgess Collection (3 Vols. Too many Christians are afraid to be honest. I urge you to pray for the baptism of the Holy Spirit if you are not already baptized. Here is some perspective on the subject of salvation from Jesus. Methodist. It may not sound very nice to say it, but lets be honestif they would serve without the benefits, would the government even offer them? Come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day. 15 Then the Lord answered him, You hypocrites! When you take the time to read Scripture,pray, andstudythe Christian faith, you will discover that you, too, will have much to say about God and the gospel. We focus on salvation and the benefits of having some kind of relationship with the Lord. That is exactly what has happened to Jesus and the movement He started. Respect their decision. 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. You don't really need to convince people that they are sinners. Message read more, Scripture: Then, finally, when Jesus was crucified, their last hopes were dashed. Remember, God draws straight lines with a crooked stick. Satan will work hard to keep them distracted with other affairs. The Parable of the growing seed Mark 4:26-29 Who are the two powers battling for our affection and allegiance? He is simply sharing with the rest of us what he is actually living in his daily life. This verse sums up the purpose of Johns letter. Our best understanding is that He was a small town man who lived quietly as a carpenter. This is what Christ demands from His disciples! Two: The mission must be self-propagating regardless of cultural context, available resources, or giftedness. Why should you seek a disciple that lives close to you? His kingdom is not one of military might or political savvy; rather, it is one that extends his grace, mercy and love. They chase after entertainment, drugs, sex, money, relationships, and even religion to satisfybut these cant fill the need for purpose and adventure. No waiting for the next scheduled baptism at the local church. Signing this document will lay the foundation for His service, and qualify us to train the reserves for the mission. They may meet organically, or form house churches. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Remember, humanity is caught in the middle of the epic struggle between God and His doomed foe, Satan. Did Paul, Aquila, and Priscilla consider Apollos complete even though he received the water baptism of repentance? The phenomenon reminds me of how elephants are trained. 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. Through much introspection and prayer, they must literally write down all recurrent sins, past strongholds, areas of victimization, and so on. . (1 John 3:8). The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. The next step is to pray for empowerment. . When you fail to show kindness, to speak honestly, to be authentic, to share the gospel message, to listen, or to display patience, admit your fault and ask for forgiveness. As your disciple-making movement unfolds, the sequence will likely be somewhat different, but the elements will be the same. I have always liked it because of its simplicityits not what you will find in the classic or mainstream Christian life resources! Do life together. Where is the best place to find disciples? When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. How does that bring Him glory? The oil change We have sins in every room: unforgiveness, anger, sexual sins, idolatry in many forms, addiction, worldliness, and much more. June 10, 2018. We must do the same. Scriptures: 18 Now where there is forgiveness of these things, there is no longer any offering for sin. This is why we want to generously bless those around us in the way that we serve so that the message we speak is affirmed by the way that we live! Some other web sites of our friends in gospel ministry that will be a blessing to you. Now concerning how many disciples to take on, here is some guidance. 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. I offer them as a good starting point for developing a kingdom-growth perspective and strategy. But the Serpent set out to cast doubt on this truth. 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. Meet their family. And to what shall I compare it? Without a commitment to the vision (freedom) and the mission (defend and protect), no amount of compensation is worth dying for; but with a sense of duty, honor, and sacrificeno price is too high. The kingdom is inserted into the world, and it works, silently, invisibly, and slowly, but over the long haul very effectively. Have you counted the cost and surrendered everything to Christ? What was it meant to be? Read Mark 8:34-38 and Luke 14:25-33. The wayward parent always attracts the children with worldly things: riches, pleasures, and freedom to do as they please. Because to establish healthy spiritual DNA, too much unlearning is necessary with the churched. . First, it was the primary theme of Jesus and the disciples preaching. . According to verse 10, how do we abide in Christs love? Was that just wishful thinking, or did Paul really mean what he said? Title: Prayer of Jabez Keep Me from Evil The advancement and influence of the kingdom is hidden, and it works powerfully as each one of us shows Jesus to others. Promiscuity, failed marriages, depression, and other ills plague professing followers of Christ at nearly the same proportions as the rest of the world. Where do you start with finding new disciples? 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. . The message we share with people is not about hell, morality, or the church. We are cleansed by His blood if we walk in light, practicing the truth, in fellowship with Him and the saints. . For others, this is dirt in the eye, an irritation and an offense. If they fail to repent, then a second person accompanies the offended to make clear to the offender that the claim by the offended is substantiated. Programs, events, structures, and a few formally trained people. One does not necessarily need to lead to the other. Ok, if youre still with me, you can rest assured that God does not want you to sacrifice everything on this list right now. We are indeed saved by grace. How could that be? For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus goes on now to tell a second parable that expands on the first one. Is the reason a personal benefit or a duty? Yes, simply enjoy each others company. But where was the palace? A sermon series, discipleship class, or reading books will not adequately present the Kingdom lifestyle so that it carries forward to others. Most scholars have computed that to be about 50 pounds of flour! (Hebrews 10). Don't take a passive approach. This may seem like a subtlety; however, it can prove significant in how we minister to folks. 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. To talk about the gospelto share itrequires a certain amount of gospel fluency. We assume that God will forgive us through His grace, regardless of what we do. Fellowship in homes? Sing a new song Note Resource used from Tom Blevins on Keep Me From Evil sermon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC6vHLU377Y In the letter to the church in Corinth, we see a perfect example of church discipline. Providential Hindrances & Kingdom Expansion: . Gods grace has power to save if we walk by the Spirit. 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are assembled, and I with you in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, 5 I have decided to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. The first time that my mother ever tried to make homemade bread, she mixed some yeast with the dough. If they make a full commitment to God and the Kingdom, they should be baptized and you can proceed working with them by meeting several hours per week with them. In Jesus name. He is to sing praises. Nor are we the center of the battle that continues to rage to this day. Unfortunately, some bad stock has been spreading throughout Christendom for a while now. Maybe the last chapter caused you some heartburn; after all, most of us have come to believe that struggling with sin is the normal Christian experience. There is much unlearning to be done if you are trying to instill fresh Kingdom DNA in someone who has a history of church DNA. We are dead to sin, having partaken in Christs death and resurrection. To prevent the large fish from eating their natural prey within the tank, a Plexiglas divider is placed to prevent the pike from reaching its prey. May our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit lead the way in taking the nations for His glory. Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? God had granted them the blessing of knowing the mysteries of the kingdom. (Matthew 28:19-20a). Yet, that tiny little seed, would grow into the largest plant in the garden. When Marc approached me about writing the foreword to his book, he told me the book was a manifesto on Kingdom expansion designed to mobilize the saints for the harvest. Those were some pretty lofty claims! Life more abundant eludes them. So what happens when we are NOT victorious? First John 5:13 says, These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life (emphasis added). Satan mocks God, as if saying, Look, the humans you created for your glory follow meall of them listen to me and sin. This is a complete affront to God. A stronghold is formed. Scripture: Luke 13:18-21 | Lutheran. Lord God Almighty, give your people discernment to identify the disciples you have prepared for them. Just watch the evening news, and youll see that this is not the case. Throw out the agenda, and give up on trying to get in all you want to say. Because some sins and strongholds re-emerge and take time to tear down. This is equivalent to temptation and resisting temptation. Now, Im not against any of those things, but they arent necessary for the kingdom to influence this world. In this passage we see a few elements thus discussed. We are entirely freedour old self is DEAD. Do you not judge those who are within the church? . Are we AWOL, too? One: the front line force must be hugeconsisting of all saints. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Sometimes just asking, Can I talk with you about Jesus? opens people up. In this parable, we see the internal influence of the kingdom. 28 Anyone who has set aside the Law of Moses dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Yet God deserves our hearts and our allegiance, and we are blessed when we catch the vision of serving for His glory! I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you. That is the foundation for healthy spiritual growth. Now its getting tougher. I, A Childs Own Book of Great Composers, Vol. Job apparently gave his allegiance to Godhe signed the blank piece of paper and was willing to give it all. At The Bridge, we usually work verse-by-verse through books of the Bible. Abide in Me, and I in you. Here is the shortest version: I baptized you with water; but He [Jesus] will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. (Mark 1:8). During a spiritual inventory, what three things must we take from Satans dominion and give over to God? Back to top. Well, prayer is two-way communication. Develop a worldwide vision for the kingdom, like yeast, to, Summary: 7 Strategies for Kingdom Building, Advancement & Expansion, Like Jesus, they preached and taught God's word, Kingdom of Heaven/Kingdom of God Bible Study Notes. But for the last 7 or 8 years, I was not able to attend because moving around and then being at a church in Ohio. by Brian Anderson | in her fertile fields and boundless forests and it was not there . Im sure youre familiar with the remainder of Galatians 5 and the fruit of the Spirit. Concerning fruitfulness, John the Baptist said: Therefore bear fruit in keeping with repentance; and do not suppose that you can say to yourselves, We have Abraham for our father; for I say to you that from these stones God is able to raise up children to Abraham. The field-proven methods that I will share in this book were originally intended for ministry leaders whose job it is to mobilize the saints; however, this book is no less applicable for all of you saints who are committed to doing your part to fulfill the Great Commission. However, have we ever really taken a good look at what the Great Commission is? Kingdom Expansion at Woodlands. Let me illustrate this dynamic. What is the benefit we obtain? Yet, John says, let no one deceive you; otherwise, this is the correct standard to apply. 6 adults began meeting in May of 2011 for the purpose of glorifying God by making disciples. This message shows how God's kingdom advances, one soul at a time. What must you do to further qualify them? The Kingdom of God is going to expand as Paul and Barnabas teach the people in Antioch. Here you will find some biographical sketches of men God has used and spiritual awakenings He has sovereignly brought to pass. The disciples told others to welcome him. One of the things I love about Delta is the faithfulness of those who go there. In order to move forward, the disciple needs to fully understand their standing before God. Paul writes that Christian believers are in the, The New Testament uses a number of phrases for this kingdom: the kingdom of God the kingdom of heaven the kingdom of their Father His kingdom [Gods] the kingdom of the Son the kingdom of Christ His kingdom [Christs] my kingdom [Christs] the kingdom of light the, My good friend and Christian scholar, George T. Kurian, in, , points out that we are talking of the. Sharing your faith tells the world that you care about them. I know all of us strive to do the best we can and many have captured the vision and possess the Pearl. Baptist. This is the pattern until future generations of apostolically gifted are raised up and again seek out another man of peace.. According to verse 7, who is the letter written to, believers or nonbelievers? The morning session were taught by the Pastoral Ministries Dean of Nyack College, Ron Walborn. Here was the first salvothe first attack challenging the truth set forth by our Creator. 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: "Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. . I have found the Pearl and want to glorify God by telling the world. The mentor leads him to obedience. And we should strongly discourage the practice of acquiring knowledge in the absence of obedience. Ignoring sin is simply avoiding confrontationeither an individual exercising self-love, or a church avoiding losing membership (thereby serving two masters, God and mammon). Is your life holy, leading to eternal life? In Jesus case, there was no money, no power, no trumpets, no chariots, no swords, no facilities, no pomp, no nothing! Absolutely! Not my words, his. What is the result of living by the flesh rather than by the Spirit? There is only one book in the Bible that was written to definitively inform believers about whether or not they will indeed enter the Kingdom of God. . Now imagine the transformation: when we surrender to God, our repentance cleans the house through Christ. Yet Jesus shows mercy, and by His grace forgives her for her sin. Confused? Its comparatively easy to trust in God for our salvation because it is far out, and is not necessarily evidenced in our life (though I would argue that point). Read 1 John 2:27 and John 16:13-15. Who is actually our teacher? And any of us who have walked the path of wickedness know full well that the devils allures, as attractive as they once were, lead to pain and heartache. Hmmm, Pentecost marking the beginning of their ministrydo you see a pattern here? I decided through prayer that we will finish our study of the prayer lead us not into temptation next week. Meditate on these questions. 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. It was a direct frontal attack on the character and trustworthiness of our Creator. Teach them to pray without ceasinga perpetual thought-life of communicating with God. Are you transformedliving life more abundantly? The one who was least in the kingdom was greater than John the Baptist. People call me fanatical, holier than thou, self-righteous, and judgmental, among other things. No. Likewise, teach them to just glorify Godpraise Him for who He is and what He has done. This is an unfortunate reality in modern Christendom. But also discuss sin struggles and thought life. 18 He said therefore, What is the kingdom of God like? Read Galatians 5:16-20. We are free indeed, and must receive that freedom. Imagine, for example, that there is lots of jewelry in the back closet in Gods house. We demonstrate the reality of Christ by how we live. They presume they are just here to preach to others to do so, or to organize classes. That Magnificent Kingdom Mark 4:21-34 In your journey, be attentive to the words: what that really means is This is Satans language. By the time I had read five chapters, I declared to myself that his claims were not overstated at all. The Roman emperors did everything they could to destroy Christianity, but it just kept growing and spreading every year. . This process is not an intellectual exchange. Do you remember how the church in Sardis could avoid being erased from the Book of Life? Why do people chase after entertainment, drugs, sex, money, relationships, and even religion? Read also John 14:24. Our fallen state has given Satan dominion over us as we are enslaved to the one whom we obey (read all of Romans Chapter 6 now). But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. Dont lose heart! Why do you think this is true? After much teaching of the Kingdom laws, Jesus commanded his listeners (which includes us): Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect (Matthew 5:48). 1 It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and immorality of such a kind as does not exist even among the Gentiles, that someone has his fathers wife. Meditate on such things. 19 Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, 21 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. What renders the modern church inconsequential? . Therefore, walking in freedom from sin, obedient to His commands and free from all worldlinessthis is the measure of whether or not you know the father and are indeed born again, receiving eternal life (I didnt say it, he did). Go out there and baptize them immediately, which was the New Testament practice. Learning takes time. Summary: 7 Strategies for Kingdom Building, Advancement & Expansion 1. It may be slow, steady growth, but over time it will be seen as a great and mighty kingdom. What does this passage state concerning if a believer falls away? Picture our life as a house. Main Idea: Prayer is the hopeful expression of faith in the Son of Man. Prayer is the continual expression of Main Idea: The kingdom of God has come and is coming. The old man has died and the new man is birthed. Here are four reasons you should share your faith . Friends, Jesus tells us to love our enemies because they are not our enemies; they are simply deceived children used as pawns to steal Gods glory. Ultimately, we are indeed saved by grace through faithnot by works or by our own self-righteousness. The One they had hoped in, was dead. . Amen. They also have not been empowered by the Spirit or set free from sin. Gerald Van Iwaarden. Then, out loud (because Satan cant read minds), rebuke the enemytake these from him by exposing light to them, command Satan to get out, and submit these things to God. Our commission is to make disciples; Christ said He would build His church. Satan is still permitted to access those dark corners. Have you achieved complete freedom from sin? If only we had Christians as the Supreme Court justices. Yet I am certain to lose some of you now, because I will depart from the mainstream a bit with this teaching. Share with them the necessity of living a radically transformed life and engaging on the mission. We need to tell them the truth! Therefore, Gods redemptive purposesbringing our submission and allegiance to our Creator rather than our deceiverare designed to restore deserved glory to God, not simply to give us a get-out-of-hell-free card. They fear that honesty will lose peoples respect. . Whether from false motives or true, they are on the mission. But reading is not enough. What was the theme of Pauls teaching according to these verses? Thats a lot of bread. 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. Also, it is wise to match the mentor and disciple: women with women, men with men, as is appropriate. We need to expect God to expand our vision and be ready to embrace the call on our lives to do kingdom work. The Western church system centralizes ministry around programs, events, structures, and a few formally trained individuals. 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