The King is Here: The Gospel Comes with a Kingdom

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The speaker argues that the gospel of self-fulfillment is an anti-gospel to the kingdom of God.

The episode is a sermon delivered at Saints Hill Church, part of a series titled 'The King is Here: The Gospel Comes with a Kingdom.' It begins with a reading from Luke 13:18-21, where Jesus compares the kingdom of God to a mustard seed and yeast. The speaker explains that Jesus mentioned the kingdom 126 times in the gospels, highlighting its importance. The kingdom is defined not as a place but as the activity of God's rule and reign, requiring human partnership. The sermon contrasts the kingdom of God with the gospel of self, which promotes self-fulfillment as a moral pinnacle. Using the mustard seed parable, the speaker notes that God does the heavy lifting in growth, while humans are called to plant seeds in obedience. The yeast parable illustrates trust, as a woman mixes yeast into 60 pounds of flour, symbolizing reliance on God with one's livelihood. The speaker shares personal reflections, including a desire for revival that was self-centered, urging purity of heart. Practical applications are given, such as expecting God's presence in everyday activities like work or homeschooling. The message concludes with an invitation to cultivate intimacy with Jesus, emphasizing that obedience regenerates the heart and leads to kingdom fruit.

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A Luke 13 sermon on choosing God's kingdom over the pull of self.

Saints Hill Church Podcast returns to Luke 13 with a sermon that moves from Jesus' images of the mustard seed and yeast into a more searching question: which kingdom is shaping a life?

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