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In this continuing episode in the Acts of the Apostles, I define the Kingdom of God as a spiritual realm of eternal love where God lives and reigns forever. This kingdom isn't visible to the physical senses but is accessed through the eye of faith, which allows believers to see and operate according to God's Word rather than circumstances. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:13-18, I emphasize that while the "outward man" is perishing, the "inward man" is being renewed daily through God's Word, allowing believers to view light affections as temporary compared to the eternal weight of glory. And by renewing our mind, we can move from a worldly perspective to a spiritual one, becoming "love beings" who create and speak life just as God does. I share that Jesus Christ brought His kingdom to earth and was the only one to perfectly fulfill the Abrahamic covenant, demonstrating the life of blessings promised in Deuteronomy, chapter 28. Also, because of Jesus' death, burial, resurrection and outpouring of the Holy Spirit, believers are now recreated in God's image and seated in the "heavenly places," far above worldly powers and principalities, as described in Ephesians 1:19-21; 2:6. In this eternal kingdom, believers are called to reign as kings, living in a "spiritual time zone" where the pressures and clocks of the world lose their meaning, replaced by peace, joy and liberty found in God's presence. Join me as we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ and learn to live with a daily perspective of the Kingdom of God. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for episode #084 Witnessing the Kingdom - Acts #6 from Abounding Love Ministries" ]. www.aboundinglove.org
In this insightful episode, I continue in the Acts of the Apostles on the Kingdom of God, focusing on the transformative power of God's "Word of Love". I explain that faith comes by hearing God's word and believing the message of Jesus' death, burial and resurrection [Romans 10:17]. How God's love is a creative force, just as His Word created light in the beginning, His love recreates believers spiritually in His own image [2 Corinthians 4:6]. Through this rebirth, He lifts us out of the "kingdom of Satan" and into the "Kingdom of God" [John 3:3; Colossians 1:13-14]. Also, I emphasis that mankind's relationship with God was broken by sin in the Garden of Eden, but the cross restores us to righteousness, wisdom and life so we can walk as Jesus walked (Genesis 1:26; Ephesians 1:4; 1 John 2:6]. To live effectively in the Kingdom of God, we must renew our minds so our thoughts and language align with the Word of God rather than the world [Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 10:5-6]. This spiritual "reprogramming" allows us as Christians to speak a "pure language" [Zephaniah 3:9] and practice "unconscious love," which naturally produces fruit after its own kind -- overcoming pride, fear, sickness and the works of the devil just as the apostles did in the book of Acts [Mark 1:14; Acts 1:3]. By abiding in Christ as the "true vine" and keeping the commandments to love one another, we manifest God's power and experience a life of full joy and victory [John 15:1-12; 1 John 3:16; 5:4-5]. Join me as we learn to walk in the Kingdom of God, manifesting His love to all those around us. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #083 Witnessing the Kingdom - Acts #5 from Abounding Love Ministries" ]. www.aboundinglove.org
In this episode, I continue my series in Acts on the Kingdom of God, which is essentially a Kingdom of Love, where believers walk in a "love realm" that allows God's power to operate through them. Central to this walk is the preaching of the gospel -- specifically the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus -- which is described as the ultimate manifestation of God's love being shared with the world. This message functions as a Spiritual seed that, when sown in the heart [Mark 4:14-20], and "watered" by the Word [Ephesians 5:26], produces new life and the "fruit of love" [Galatians 5:22-23]. However, Jesus warns us that in the latter times, iniquity will cause this "agape" love to wax cold in many, which will hinder the presence and power of God within the church [Matthew 24:12]. To develop a transformative life, the Word of God must be preached, heard, believed, received and acted upon. This progression creates a faith that "works by love" (Galatians 5:6), and believers who are "doers of the word" rather than just hearers, will avoid being like a man who forgets his own image in a mirror [James 1:22-25]. Throughout the book of Acts, the Christian life is identified as "the way," representing the path of salvation and love that believers followed despite intense opposition [Acts 9:2; 16:17; 24:14]. By being rooted and grounded in love [Ephesians 3:17], and meditating the Word day and night, believers become like "trees of life," manifesting the nature of Christ and experiencing Spiritual prosperity [Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:2-3]. Join me as we delve into the Scriptures more fully. Selah? [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #081 Witnessing the Kingdom - Acts #4 from Abounding Love Ministries" ]. www.aboundinglove.org
In this episode, I continue my series in the Acts of the Apostles exploring the transformative power of the resurrection of Christ, and the arrival of the Holy Spirit as depicted in Acts chapter 2. I emphasize that Jesus' primary mission was to destroy the works of the devil, a victory achieved through His spiritual death and subsequent resurrection [Colossians 2:15], which "loosed the pains of death" [Acts 2:24]. I share that before Pentecost, the disciples often lacked spiritual power, but the decent of the Holy Spirit provided an "unction" or "anointing" that allowed them to perform the same miraculous works as Jesus [1 John 2:20, 27]. This experience of being "born again" marks a transition from being spiritually dead to spiritually alive, where the believer's spirit is recreated to be perfect, just like Jesus. This episode further details the specific role of the apostles as witnesses of the resurrection, a task defined as testifying to the facts of what they have seen and heard. Throughout the book of Acts, the preaching of the death, burial and resurrection -- the logos or living Word -- consistently resulted in thousands of conversions and physical healings, such as the man at the temple gate [Acts 3:1-16]. I challenge listeners to renew their minds by aligning their thoughts with the Word of God rather than worldly doubt. When we "compute" our minds to the Word and speak it boldly, it becomes "medicine" to the body, prevailing over the influence of the devil and allowing the life of Jesus to manifest in our daily actions [1 John 3:7-8]. Join me as we delve into God's Word for your edification and well being. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for episode #080 Witnessing the Kingdom #3 from Abounding Love Ministries" ]. www.aboundinglove.org
In this uplifting episode, I continue my series in the Acts of the Apostles explaining how believers are lifted out of the kingdom of hell and into the Kingdom of Heaven through Christ's resurrection [Colossians 1:13-14]. To enter God's Kingdom, one must be born again [John 3:1-8], a Spiritual transformation that allows a person to recognize their identity as "Kingdom kids" and the "righteousness of God in Christ" [2 Corinthians 5:21]. I emphasis that believers must be baptised in the Holy Spirit to receive power to overcome the devil's opposition and to fulfill our obligation as temples of the Holy Spirit [Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8]. Our core mission as empowered believers is to serve as active witnesses of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which effectively destroyed the works of the devil [1 John 3:8]. We must move beyond a "mental assent" of the Scriptures and become "doers of the word" [James 1:22-25], imitating Jesus' ministry of healing the sick and casting out devils. By recognizing that the devil was defeated at the cross, the body of Christ can exercise authority in the Name of Jesus to take dominion as if Christ were physically present [Acts 3:1-10]. Ultimately, this episode calls for Christians to wake up to their resurrected position and demonstrate their faith through corresponding actions. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for episode #079 Witnessing the Kingdom - Acts #2 from Abounding Love Ministries" ]. www.aboundinglove.org
In this powerful episode, I introduce a seven part series in the Acts of the Apostles on living in the Kingdom of God or Satan's kingdom. We use our five senses in both, but in God's Kingdom, we walk by faith, not by sight [2 Corinthians 5:7]. In Acts, we find what happens when we add the Holy Spirit to our faith. In Luke, we saw how Jesus defeated the works of the Devil, and in Acts, we find how we receive power to do the same. We do this by denying ourselves, taking up the cross daily, yielding to the Holy Spirit and doing what Jesus did by faith. What's interesting is that the word "love" isn't mentioned anywhere in Acts. Love is an action; what the Apostles and disciples were doing in Acts. That's why it is called the Acts of the Apostles. These "Acts" are performed by the love of God, acting in the power of the Holy Spirit. As we walk in the Spirit, we receive revelation and understanding of the Scriptures in ways we never would without being born of the Spirit. We begin to see ourselves complete in Christ -- holy, blameless and righteous. "For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" [2 Corinthians 5:21, NKJV). Join me as we learn to walk in love through this introduction of the Book of Acts, while looking at Scriptures both in the Old and New Testaments for our edification. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for episode #078 Witnessing the Kingdom - Acts #1 from Abounding Love Ministries" ]. www.aboundinglove.org
This Sunday, 11/16, Pastor Jon Saunders preached a sermon on Acts 17 to complete our Gathered & Scattered Conference weekend sermon series. For more information about Redeemer Presbyterian Church Detroit, visit us online.http://redeemerdetroit.com/InstagramFacebook
When Peter and John stood before the religious leaders, they carried something greater than earthly authority—they held the keys to the Kingdom. Pastor Nathan calls the Church to reclaim the power and boldness that come from walking in the authority of Jesus.
Paul finally gets to Rome and once again reaches out to his fellow Jews, showing from the Scriptures how Jesus is the promised Messiah. He goes out of his way to demonstrate love and forbearance. But once again, he gets a mixed reaction. What do we learn from Paul's example for out witness as followers of Jesus? Join us as we look at "The Kingdom" from Acts 28:17-28.
Jason Hansen continues our series in the book of Acts.Learn more about us at anchorchurchgilbert.com.Do you have any questions about the sermon? Text them to 480-757-7553.
Bill Fennel (WorldView Ministries)
Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter One and Verse Six
The Unstoppable Kingdom, Acts 12:1-11, 2.03.2025, Paddy Donovan by Chanctonbury Church
The Unstoppable Kingdom, Acts 12;1-11, 02.03.2025, Paddy Donovan by Chanctonbury Church
Acts 1:1-12
A bigger kingdom - Acts 10:1-48 - Simon Cansdale - 12th January 2025 by Christ Church Winchester
Sunday Morning January 5, 2025
Have you ever felt questioned for breaking the status quo? Today, we follow Peter's return to Jerusalem after sharing the Gospel with Gentiles in Caesarea, only to face skepticism from fellow believers. Peter explains the vision he received from God and the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit among the Gentiles, revealing that God's love and salvation are for everyone. This encounter is a powerful turning point, marking the inclusivity of the early church and affirming that it is the Holy Spirit—not race or tradition—that unites us as one family in Christ. Let's live with gratitude today, knowing that the door to God's kingdom is open to all. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive
Rev Gareth MacLean
As the Scriptures unfold the picture of God's plans become clearer. With the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, Christians now have a message to proclaim. It is not a message of self-help, its a message of God's wonderful offer of forgiveness which now comes through Jesus.
Kendrick Diaz discusses Acts 1:3—“. . . to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.”Download “The Mystery of the Kingdom”: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/offers/the-kingdom-of-god/This episode is a companion to the following Daily Bible Verse post: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/blog/infallible-proofs-and-focus-on-the-kingdom/Verse by Verse releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Be sure to subscribe in your player of choice to hear each new episode as soon as it's released!
Date: April 21, 2024 Speaker: Joshua Earl
Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord... Taught at Agape Bible Church on January 14, 2024. [36 minutes]
Acts - Proclaiming The KingdomThis series examines the remarkable spread of the gospel from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the world. Jesus has commissioned his followers to be his witness by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Unstoppable…? An unstoppable kingdom… with a living Lord (v. 1-3) empowered by God's promised Spirit (v. 4-8) growing across the whole world (v. 8) until the King returns (v. 9-11) founded on the witness of the Apostles (v. 12-26) The unstoppable acts of the risen Lord Jesus
1. Jesus Marked the Transition - John 14:15-162. Peter and the Moment of Truth - Acts 2:1-12 3. Luke Mentions the Church Yet the Temple - 2:47-3:1 4. Luke Mentions Priests Then they Fade - Acts 6:7 5. Stephen Majors on Abraham, Moses, & David - Acts 7 6. Philip Moves the Ethiopian Man from Isaiah to Jesus - Acts 8 7. God Makes Peter Understand the Merging of Gentiles into the Kingdom - Acts 10-11, 158. Paul Made the Synagogue his first Place to Preach - 9. Paul Removed an Obstacle when Timothy was circumcised - Acts 16 10. Mentions a Vow He Has Taken - Acts 18
Acts 1 records the events just prior to Jesus' ascension, His ascension, and what the disciples did before the kingdom was established on the day of Pentecost. The text supplies us with several lessons to learn.
Marc Black
If Acts is the continuation of Jesus' work, that means his earthly ministry was not just a prelude to the cross, but was the pattern for his rule – graciously healing, restoring, and saving as a preview of Jesus' ultimate victory over sin and evil. In this sermon we look at "The Kingdom" from Acts 1:6-11.
In today's episode, Pastor Bob Ellis talks about the Kingdom of God, which Jesus spent 40 days talking about, after his resurrection. What is the Kingdom of God? What should our attitude be about it? Join us to explore this today!
The Story of the empty tomb is not the end of the Christian story, but just the beginning. The book of Acts records what happens in the weeks, months and years following Jesus' resurrection as He ascended to the Father and the church began on the earth. From these historical accounts, we can learn the true purposes behind the church and our mission today as Christ followers. Learn about this program's sponsors: www.shepherds.edu https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/ www.tateglobalmedia.com www.equinoxglobalmissions.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parkinglotpastor/message
7. THE PROCLAIMED KINGDOM. By his death and resurrection Jesus did all that was necessary to put everything right again and completely restore God's kingdom. But he did not finish the job when he was first on earth. He ascended into heaven and made it clear that there would be a delay before he returned. The delay is to enable more people to hear about the good news of Christ so they can put their trust in him and be ready for him when he comes. We live during this period, which the Bible calls “the last days”. It began on the Day of Pentecost when God sent the Spirit to equip his church to tell the whole world about Christ. -- Vaughn Roberts Ask me a question | kory.cunningham@gmail.com
Deuteronomy 4:29; Proverbs 8:17 Seek Yahweh, and you will find Him. 2 Chronicles 15:2, 4, 15 Proverbs 15:8 The prayer of the upright is God's delight. Matthew 7:7-11 Ask, seek, knock. Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus provided instruction on how to pray and gave a guideline for daily prayer. The aspects of prayer include – praise for Yahweh (Psalm 106:1), acknowledgement of the coming Kingdom (Acts 24:15-16), request for daily needs (Matthew 6:32-33), receiving and giving forgiveness (1 John 1:7-10; Matthew 6:14-15), help with temptations (1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Peter 2:9), and deliverance from evil. Psalm 34:1-ff Yahweh hears and responds to our prayers. Exodus 30:1, 7-9, 34-38 Altar of incense Revelation 5:8 The praises are represented by the harps, and the prayers are represented by the incense. 8:3-4 Incense represents the prayers of the saints, a sweet aroma always before our God and Father. Psalm 141:1-10 God hears our prayers.The post God Hears Our Prayers first appeared on Living Hope.
In the life of a believer: Jesus is the subject of every scene, even if he isn't in the scene. This sermon was recorded on July 3, 2022. If you would like to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE
At the start of Acts, we get a picture of the rest of history. But we also find out what our place is in this world and in God's Kingdom. Jesus has called us to be God's Kingdom to a world that is looking for significance and truth. Passage: Acts 1:1-11 #FoundryChurch