Life in the Kingdom: A New Sermon Series Beginning April 26th
What does it look like to live as a citizen of God's Kingdom right now? Not someday, not in the distant future, but today—in the ordinary moments of our lives, in our neighborhoods, at work, in our relationships, at our tables?
April 26th, we will move into our next sermon series, Life in the Kingdom, continuing our journey through the Gospel of Matthew. Easter and our post-resurrection mini-series naturally leads us to consider what life in God’s Kingdom might look like for us—to envision it, embody it, live it today. We will do just that as we look at scenes and teachings from Jesus's ministry that paint a vivid picture of Life in the Kingdom.
Jesus didn't just preach about the Kingdom of God. He showed it. Again and again in Matthew's Gospel, we see the Kingdom breaking into the ordinary: in prayer, in an unexpected act of healing, in a shared meal, in a child welcomed to the center, in a shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to go after the one. These are not just stories—they are invitations. They are windows into the heart of God and what God is doing in our world.
In this series, we will ask together: What does it mean for us to be signs and instruments of God's Kingdom?
These are the stories of a Kingdom that defies our expectations. A Kingdom where outsiders are welcomed, the forgotten are sought, the sick are touched, and the hungry are fed. A Kingdom where the last are first and the least are greatest. A Kingdom where the greatest power is not our own but rather the gift of God’s grace and mercy.
As we journey with Jesus, I hope you'll find yourself drawn deeper into life with Jesus in your everyday life.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Patrick