Archive for April 22, 2007

Thy Will Be Done

April 22, 2007 by PastorMark.

Play now#274, Thy Will Be Done, Sunday 04-22-2007

Text: Matthew 6:9-14

Theme: Jesus challenges us to become Kingdom minded.

 

Introduction

  1. We have more choices than ever about things to do in life.
    1. Are we so busy doing that we’ve forgotten why and what we’re doing?
    2. Example: My dad working on a puzzle – the particulars make sense in light of the big picture.
  2. We struggle with receiving and keeping “the big picture.”
    1. Many believe there is no big picture – life is just a pile of pieces.
    2. Those who do believe in God’s big picture also can struggle with “the pieces” (How does this fit in?!)
  3. Jesus sat down on a mountainside and taught His disciples.

 

Text: Matthew 6:9-14

In His message, Jesus unveiled to us a new way of life. This life would possess a central vision, unifying focus the big picture. Can you see it? “This, then is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven’” (Matthew 6:9-10)

 

~The King and His Kingdom~

Theme: Jesus challenges us to become Kingdom minded.

(It’s thy Kingdom not my Kingdom)

The Kingdom of God is like a string, bringing the pearls of truth into a beautiful necklace.

What in this world is the Kingdom of God?

In order to become “Kingdom-minded” we must receive his truth in our minds …

 

Truths about the Kingdom:

  1. There is a King.
    1. He’s the forever, all-powerful King.
    2. “The Lord is King forever and ever; the nations will perish from His land.” (Psalms 10:16)
    3. “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world and all who live in it.” (Psalms 24:1)
    4. He spoke the galaxies into existence by His all-powerful word.
    5. He’s not going away or stepping down from His throne.
    6. You can’t impeach Him, overthrow Him, or vote Him out of office.
  2. Our human nature rebels against the King.
    1. In the garden, the first pair walked with the King.
    2. The king gave them everything (including a boundary), but they wanted thrones of equality.
    3. They believed the lie that by rebellion against God, they would become “gods.”
    4. We are easily deceived by illusions and lies.
    5. Our human nature cries “my Kingdom come.”
    6. “The Kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.” (Psalms 2:2)
  3. God wants us in His Kingdom.
    1. God wants to adopt us. (The King wants to be our Father!)
    2. “One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O god are strong, and that you, O Lord are loving” (Psalms 62:11)
    3. God tells us about adoption into His Kingdom (on His terms, not ours).
    4. “I tell you the truth, no one cam see the Kingdom of God unless he is born again.” (John 3:3)
    5. “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 18:3)
    6. How can we possibly change this radically?
  4. The King sent His own Son. (the Co-Regent) (The King left Heaven, dressed as a peasant.)
    1. In Jesus the Kingdom has come.
    2. His message was, “The Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!”
    3. The King and the Kingdom arrived together.
    4. His coming jump-started all the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament.
    5. In Jesus, the Kingdom comes.
    6. The Kingdom of God grows and expands wherever Jesus is exalted and honored.
    7. He sent His Spirit (Christ in us) to empower Kingdom living.
    8. The Kingdom now is not of territory, but a “realm” of spiritual conquest. (the rule and reign of Christ.)
    9. We conquer in this Kingdom by yielding to the Holy Spirit.
    10. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom” Matthew 5:3
    11. In Jesus, the Kingdom is coming. (The best is yet ahead …)
    12. One day faith will become sight.
    13. “We shall see Him as He is.
    14. The Kingdoms of this earth will be as dust and all will bow before the King of Kings.
    15. In that day it will be proclaimed …
    16. “The Kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign for ever and ever.” (Revelation 11:15)

 

It will be worth it all when we see Jesus.
For the believer, this life is the worst it will ever be.

 

Conclusion:

Our only reasonable response … to the King … “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33)

 

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