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Living In The Kingdom
Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 9, 2021 (message contributor)
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1. Living In The Kingdom Part 1
Contributed on Oct 9, 2021
This is part one of my series "Living in the Kingdom." This series will cover in depth Jesus' sermon on the mount where He teaches us how to live in His kingdom while we are still living on the earth.
Living In The Kingdom Part 1 Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12; First Corinthians 13:6; Psalm 51:1-4 This morning I am starting a series that I’ve titled “Living in the Kingdom.” This series will cover the sermon that Jesus gave on the mountain which is recorded in Matthew chapters five through ...read more
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2. Living In The Kingdom Part 2
Contributed on Oct 15, 2021
In Part two of this series we examine what Jesus said about the meek and those hungering and thirsting for righteousness.
Living In The Kingdom Part 2 Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12; Galatians 5:23; Numbers 12:1-2 This is part two of my current series “Living in the Kingdom”, which comes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This week we will continue with the beatitudes looking at verses five and six of Matthew chapter ...read more
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3. Living In The Kingdom Part 3
Contributed on Oct 22, 2021
In Part 3 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about those who are merciful, pure in hear, and the peacemakers.
Living In The Kingdom Part 3 Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9; Ephesians 5:1-2; First John 3:1-3 This is part three of my series “Living in the Kingdom.” So far we have examined what Jesus said about those who are poor in spirit; who mourn; are meek; and have a thirst and hunger for righteousness. ...read more
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4. Living In The Kingdom Part 4
Contributed on Oct 29, 2021
In Part 4 of this series we look at what Jesus said about being persecuted and our response to persecution once we begin living in His kingdom.
Living In The Kingdom Part 4 Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12; Second Timothy 3:10-14 This morning we are going to be looking at what Jesus said about those who are persecuted and what our response should be when that happens. In Matthew 5:10-12 Jesus says, “Blessed are they who are persecuted for ...read more
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5. Living In The Kingdom Part 5
Contributed on Nov 6, 2021
In part 5 of this series we examine what Jesus said about our being the salt of the earth and the light of the world. We are to be a preserving influence in a dying world and a light in a world of darkness.
Living In The Kingdom 5 Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16; Colossians 4:6; Second Corinthians 4:6 This is part five of my series “Living in the Kingdom.” In the first four parts of this series, I covered what is known as the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:3-12. In those verses Jesus demonstrated how those ...read more
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6. Living In The Kingdom Part 6
Contributed on Nov 13, 2021
In part 6 of this series we examine what Jesus said about fulfilling the Law. This is Part A of this message and Part B will focus on why Jesus had the authority to fulfill the Law.
Living In The Kingdom 6 Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20; Hebrews 10:12; Galatians 3:24-25 This morning we are continuing our study of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and today we are going to be focusing on Matthew 5:17-20. When I initially wrote this message, there was too much information to be covered ...read more
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7. Living In The Kingdom Part 7
Contributed on Nov 19, 2021
Part 7 of this series reviews "why" Jesus had the "right" and "authority" to say what He says in His Sermon on the Mount. These are the non-negotiable that Christians should believe relating to Christ.
Living In The Kingdom 7 Scripture: John 3:13; 14:6; First Peter 2:4; Hebrews 4:15 Last week I shared with you what Jesus said about Himself fulfilling the Law and the Prophets. I told you in that message that this morning I would explain to you why Jesus was able to make the statements that He ...read more
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8. Living In The Kingdom Part 8
Contributed on Dec 10, 2021
In this message we examine what Jesus taught about the sixth commandment. While the commandment says we should not kill, Jesus explains the true intent of the commandment - unjust anger.
Living In The Kingdom Part 8 Scripture: Matthew 4:17; 5:21-26; 15:19; Romans 7:14; Mark 11:25 This morning we will continue with my series “Living in the Kingdom.” I want to thank Pastor Fulks for covering for me the last two Sundays while I was traveling. As I shared with you the last time I ...read more
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9. Living In The Kingdom 9
Contributed on Jan 16, 2022
In Part 9 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about adultery and divorce.
Living In The Kingdom Part 9 Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32; 19:3-8; Exodus 20:14; Malachi 2:15-16 I want to thank Pastor Fulks for ministering in my absence on last Sunday. If you did not get a chance to attend, please go to our Facebook page and view her message from last week. Her title was ...read more
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10. Living In The Kingdom 10
Contributed on Jan 20, 2022
In Part 10 of this series we examine what Jesus said about making an oath. In this message we see that as a Christian our word should be our bond - it should be proof enough of our intention or past actions. We should never have to make an oath to ensure someone believes what we are saying.
Living in the Kingdom 10 Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37; 23:16-18; Leviticus 19:12; Exodus 20:7 As I have been studying, meditating and preparing these messages based on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, I have been reflecting on conversations that I have had with people about the Bible and its ...read more
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11. Living In The Kingdom 11
Contributed on Jan 26, 2022
In this message we examine what Jesus said about getting revenge; about doing "unto others AS they do unto us." This is a hard message for some Christians to hear because society tells us to defend ourselves at all cost. But what does Jesus say?
Living in the Kingdom 11 Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42; Exodus 21:23-24; Romans 12:17 This morning we are going to talk about what it means to turn the other cheek – in other words, we will be talking about not getting revenge or doing unto others as they “do” unto you. This is part eleven of my ...read more
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12. Living In The Kingdom Part 12
Contributed on Feb 4, 2022
In this message we examine what Jesus said about how we should treat our enemies. This follows what we covered last week where Jesus talked about how we should be willing to turn the other cheek. To be a part of His kingdom, we must learn to love our enemies.
Living in the Kingdom 12 Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48; 7:12; Leviticus 19:18; James 4:17 In my message last week I shared with you what Jesus said about turning the other cheek and going the extra mile without being asked. Jesus said that we are to have a disposition that chooses to not seek ...read more
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13. Living In The Kingdom Part 13
Contributed on Feb 11, 2022
In Part 13 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about our charitable giving being private. When we give to the church or do anything for those in need it should not be publicized in a desire to receive recognition for what we have done.
Living in the Kingdom 13 Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4; 23:2-5; Exodus 13:16; Numbers 15:38 I am continuing with my series “Living in the Kingdom.” This week we will begin examining what is recorded in the first four verses of Matthew chapter six. In these verses Jesus talks about those things we do ...read more
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14. Living In The Kingdom 14
Contributed on Feb 18, 2022
In this message we examine the Lord's Prayer - a prayer that teaches us about our relationship with God the Father.
Living in the Kingdom 14 Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15; 34; James 1:13 This morning we are continuing with my series “Living in the Kingdom,” which is based on Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount.” This morning we will focus on what Jesus says in Matthew 6:5-15 where He speaks about how we are to pray. ...read more
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15. Living In The Kingdom 15
Contributed on Apr 21, 2022
In this message we will examine what Jesus said about fasting. While it is common for people to say they are fasting from watrching TV, playing video games, etc, this is not scripturally an accurate protrayal of what fasting truly is and the power that comes through it when combined with prayer.
Living in the Kingdom 15 Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18; 17:14-21; Isaiah 58:2-6; Psalms 35:13 This is a continuation of my series, “Living in the Kingdom.” This morning we will examine what Jesus says about fasting and riches in His Sermon on the Mount. We will look at verses sixteen through ...read more
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16. Living In The Kingdom 16
Contributed on May 1, 2022
In Part 16, we examine what Jesus said about storing up riches in heaven. The term "riches" mean difference things to different people, but what is important is that we value nothing here on earth as more important than God and His Son, Jesus Christ.
Living in the Kingdom 16 Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24; Proverbs 4:23; Mark 7:20-23 This is a continuation of my series, “Living in the Kingdom.” This morning we will examine what Jesus says about riches in His Sermon on the Mount. We will look at verses nineteen through twenty-four which says, ...read more
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17. Living In The Kingdom 17
Contributed on May 12, 2022
In this message we examine what Jesus said about worrying.
Living In the Kingdom Part 17 Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34; Psalm 90:12; Psalm 139:23-24 This is a continuation of my series, “Living in the Kingdom.” This morning I want to share what Jesus said about worrying. We will be looking at verses twenty-five through thirty-four of Matthew chapter six ...read more
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18. Living In The Kingdom 18
Contributed on May 20, 2022
In part 18 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about judging.
Living in the Kingdom 18 Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6; First Corinthians 5:1-5; Galatians 6:7-8 As I am continuing my series “Living in the Kingdom”, this morning we begin with Matthew chapter seven. We will be looking at the first five verses where Jesus talks about not judging. Let’s read ...read more
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19. Living In The Kingdom 19
Contributed on May 28, 2022
In this message we will examine what Jesus said about asking and receiving. He was not talking about a formula to always get what we want, but about our relationship with God.
Living in the Kingdom 19 Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12; First John 5:14-15; James 1:5-7 This morning in the continuation of my series “Living in the Kingdom,” we will be examining what Jesus said about asking and receiving. As we read these verses I want to remind you that Jesus was teaching a ...read more
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20. Living In The Kingdom 20
Contributed on Jun 3, 2022
In this message we begin our look at what Jesus said about the narrow gate leading to eternal life with Him and the wide gate leading to the lake of fire. Jesus makes it clear that more people will go to hell versus heaven.
Living in the Kingdom 20 Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14; Deuteronomy 30:19; Jeremiah 21:8 This is a continuation of my series “Living in the Kingdom” and this morning and next Sunday we will be looking at two verses that truly stand out in this whole series. The two verses are Matthew 7:13-14 ...read more
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21. Living In The Kingdom 21
Contributed on Jun 8, 2022
This is part two of my message on Matthew 7:13-14 which looks at what Jesus said about entering the narrow gate. In this messahe we look at what it takes to enter that narrow gate.
Living in the Kingdom 21 Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14; 15:18-19; Romans 6:1-7; 12-18 This is part two of the message I started last week. If you recall from last Sunday, Matthew 7:13-14 says, “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to ...read more
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22. Living In The Kingdom 22
Contributed on Jun 24, 2022
This message concludes this series focused on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. In this message I share what Jesus said about those who think they know Him because of the things they do in His name and dont.
Living In The Kingdom 22 Scripture: Matthew 7:15-27; 24:4-5; Second Timothy 3:5 This is the final message of my series, “Living in the Kingdom.” As I shared with you at the very beginning of this series, Jesus gave this sermon to those who were choosing to align themselves with His kingdom. This ...read more