The Kingdom Way: Ambassadors of the King

Text: Matthew 5:13-16

All who have trusted Jesus as Lord and Savior are citizens of God’s Kingdom, the Kingdom of Heaven. We are already represented in Heaven through Christ, and at the same time, we are still physically living here on this earth. This means that as “Kingdom citizens” we have a vital role and responsibility while here. Like an ambassador to a foreign land, the Lord has called and commissioned us to be His ambassadors and representatives. In this message, Jesus explains the vital role that Christians play in society and calls us to consider where and how He places us for Gospel impact. We invite you to listen today and consider your role in representing Christ in this world!

The Kingdom Way: The Beatitudes of Christ

Text: Matthew 5:1-12

The Kingdom of Heaven is a reality that all believers find great comfort and hope in. However, many think of Heaven only as our future experience with the Lord and miss out on the vital truths and impact this brings to our lives here today. Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount to teach us how His eternal Kingdom should impact the way we live here. As Kingdom citizens, we are called to represent Him in this fallen world, but we will not do this effectively if we aren’t looking to Him and walking by faith. We invite you to listen today to discover the identifying marks of a Kingdom citizen, to examine if they are present in your life, and if so, in what ways He wants you to grow.

First Things First: The Priority of Trusting the Lord

Text: Psalm 27:1-14

Have you ever felt abandoned, betrayed, rejected, or afraid? It may be surprising to find that many of God’s choice servants, like Paul and David, faced similar experiences in their own life. However, they were able to overcome these struggles through their personal relationship with the Lord and constant trust in Him. Though we all live in a broken, sin-cursed world and face many trials and storms, God desires to be our refuge. He invites us to seek His face that we might truly know Him and grow in Him in ways that will amaze you. We encourage you to listen closely to this message today and accept the invitation of the Lord. You will be glad you did!

First Things First: The Priority of Pursuing Jesus

Text: Philippians 3:2-21

There are many things in life that we may pursue, but there is no greater pursuit in life than the one described in Philippians 3, the pursuit of knowing Jesus fully. The more we know Christ, the more we want to know Him, grow in Him, and be like Him. This relationship begins by grace through faith, but we must be intentional if we are to continue growing in this relationship. Paul likens it to an athlete who is running a race and pursuing a great prize. An athlete knows that if he wants to win the prize, there is great focus and effort that must be faithfully given, and Paul understood that living a victorious Christian life requires the same. His focus was clear, his aim was steady, and he was wholeheartedly pursuing Jesus, and in doing so, he provides an incredible example for us as we seek to do the same. We pray that you will be encouraged and challenged today to keep pursuing a deeper relationship with the Lord.