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Sep 28, 2025 - Kingdom Now, Kingdom Coming by Eau Claire Wesleyan Church
In the Lord's Prayer, the petition “Your kingdom come” may initially seem strange because Christ has already inaugurated His kingdom through His life, death, and resurrection. He also rules from heaven after ascending to the right hand of God. Different theological perspectives interpret the kingdom differently. There are some who anticipate a progressive improvement of the world or a literal thousand-year reign, while others, like the Reformed “amillennial” view, see Christ's kingdom as a present spiritual reality with a future consummation. This view emphasizes that Christ reigns now, advances His kingdom progressively, and will ultimately bring it to completion, culminating in the fullness of His redemptive plan.Spiritual Reign and Church AdvancementThe Lord's Prayer reflects a desire for Christ's active rule in our lives. It asks for His domination over us, calling believers to deeper subjection and sanctification. It also expresses a longing for the growth and preservation of the Church, spreading the gospel to all nations, and the defeat of Satan's work and all opposition to God's Word. The kingdom is not merely a future event but is actively advancing as Christ works in the lives of individuals and the broader Church, progressively sanctifying believers and bringing more people into His fold.Resurrection as First Fruits and GuaranteePaul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 15 underscores the resurrection of Christ as central to the kingdom and the gospel. Christ's resurrection is the “first fruits,” consecrating the harvest and guaranteeing the resurrection of believers. It demonstrates victory over death, which is the ultimate enemy, and his resurrection ensures that Christians are set apart as God's people. The first fruits would set apart the whole harvest unto God. This connects the present spiritual reign of Christ to a future, visible consummation, reminding believers that their faith is grounded in a real, historic event and that the ultimate triumph over sin and death is secured.The Ultimate Consummation and HopeThough Christ reigns spiritually now, His kingdom will be fully consummated when all things are subjected to Him, death is defeated, and His redemptive plan is completed. The millennium and other biblical numbers symbolize this completion rather than a literal temporal period. For instance, are there literally 1000 hills, or is the Lord just emphasizing that he owns all the cattle? Clearly, the Lord is emphasizing the fullness and completeness of his providence when he mentions he owns the cattle on a 1000 hills. Believers are called to submit to Christ, engage in spiritual warfare against sin and evil, and cultivate concern for the lost. However, the true physical glory kingdom only comes when Christ publicly returns, bringing us into the new heavens and earth.Ultimately, praying “Your kingdom come” expresses longing for Christ's final triumph, the resurrection harvest, and the full enjoyment of God's glory in a consummated creation as we dwell in the heavenly city forever.
In this episode, Ken Shuman shares a Good Friday message on what he believes about Jesus and why we are people of hope. Not even death stops the Kingdom! It has come, and it is coming!This episode was recorded in April 2025
Faith can grow, a truth we've learned in recent weeks, and a necessity we recognize. Palm Sunday reminds us that our faith enables our relationship with Jesus Christ, allowing us to envision a world as it was meant to be. This is the story of a coming kingdom. First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you! Head over to: http://bit.ly/connectcardccc. Connect with us! Do you have any prayer request? DM us. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capecodchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capecodchurch/ Website: http://capecodchurch.com Connect Card: https://bit.ly/connectcardccc
Luke 17:20-37As Jesus turns his course for the last time towards Jerusalem and death, He turns His teaching towards how we should live, as we wait for His return.
The early ministry of Jesus
After criticizing some of Trump's Christian-nationalist departmental and cabinet picks, we speak with FFRF Deputy Legal Director Liz Cavell about this week's oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in a case dealing with Tennessee's law (based on religious doctrine) banning medical care for transgender minors. Then, we hear New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg, author of the book Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism, accepting FFRF's Clarence Darrow Award, where she describes the history and present dangers of Christian nationalism.
Friday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Vince Vitrano got early, unprecedented access to the biggest and most elaborate indoor Pickleball facility that will be opening up here in SE Wisconsin
When is the Kingdom of God Coming? In today's Gospel, Jesus talks about the Kingdom of God. When is the Kingdom Coming? That was the question a little girl recently asked the priest. The girl prefaces the question by saying her father and his father before that prayed for the coming of the Kingdom from the time each were little boys. When exactly is it coming? Jesus tells us in today's Gospel and is further elaborated within the Homily. Listen to this Meditation Media. Listen to: When is the Kingdom of God Coming? -------------------------- Image: A Child Shall Lead Them: English Painter: William Strutt: 1896 --------------------------
Jesus' three stories in Matthew 25 pass on his mission to his followers and offer a glimpse of his coming Kingdom. Our task is to live today with growing awareness and confidence in the coming of his kingdom and to bring into our reality the values of that future day. How can we take our next step into faithfully following Jesus today while recognizing all that tomorrow holds for us?Support the show
Advent Week I - Tuesday December 5, 2023 Isaiah 1:21-31 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Luke 20:9-18
Friday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
We tend to prefer quick fixes and easy solutions to the slow work of God. We want the RIGHT NOW REVOLUTION that will make our lives better not the KINGDOM COMING way of Christ. Lord help us stop asking for Barabbas!
Thank you so much for joining us! Follow along with us as we read about, "The Kingdom Coming, Rejected, Revealed, and Justice". Thank You Greg Reed for bringing God's Word this morning.
Al Gordon from HTB - Holy Trinity Church, Brompton on 16/06/2013
The Kingdom Coming Pt. 3 #8 - Lakeview Community Church
Speaker: Jerry Cisar “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will...
The Kingdom is still coming in power and you and I as disciples of Jesus are meant to be a part of the Kingdom coming in power.
Pastor Jeremy continues with week 3 of Advent, focusing on the Kingdom of Heaven coming because Jesus came to us. 12/11/22 Sunday AM
SERMON from Rich Caskey on September 11, 2022
Hardwired for working on challenging council estates, therapist Amy Woodfield (with hubby Ben and three kids) has got stuck into messy and fruitful church planting in several deprived areas. She shares beautiful stories of the highs and lows of that ongoing journey. Interested? Check out: antiochnetwork.org.uk If you'd like to receive a weekly podcast episode link that you can share with your friends on WhatsApp, click this link to join the group with ease: simonguillebaud.com/inspired-podcast/#whatsapp Support the podcast at greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired For more from Simon visit: simonguillebaud.com --- Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org
EPISODE 128 Today in our study of Isaiah 60:1-9, we see how the redemption narrative of Scripture equips us to live with purpose. While ABP is not a scholarly work, I would like to reference any material that my teaching was based on or influenced by: -Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40-66 (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament). Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Print. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Be sure to check us out at our website, adoptedbelievers.com. You can find out more about us, articles, and access to all our podcast content and links to various podcast platforms.
Message sixty-nine in the series entitled, "Son of Man."