God's Kingdom... In You

Jesus introduced us to God's Kingdom, teaching that the Kingdom was within our reach and that it is God's good pleasure to give us the Kingdom.

The word “kingdom” = rule, realm, royalty - It is God's authority, presence/power, and his nature/character.

Romans 14:17 “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost”

So we see that “God's Kingdom” is about God doing something IN you.

Luke 17:20-21 Jesus said to the Pharisees “the kingdom of God cometh not with observation; Neither shall they say, Lo here! Or, lo there! For, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

It is true that we enter the Kingdom of God.
It is also true that the Kingdom of God enters us!

The Kingdom of God is God expressing himself in and through you!

Mark 4:30-32

We don't just grow in God or in God's Kingdom

God's Kingdom grows in Us!

• It is planted (like a seed)

• It grows (it grows up)

• It becomes

Your life was like a land, a territory that God's enemy had taken and possessed.

How is God's Kingdom planted in us?

God's Word

God Connection

Godly Counsel

Godly Service

• John 12:26 “If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honor. (honor = prize, value, revere)

• 1 Timothy 3:13 “For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.”

• Acts 6:1-8

• Acts 8:1, 4-8

Don't quit.
Don't give up.
God's Kingdom is growing in you as you...

• Receive God's Word

• Connect with God

• Receive Godly Counsel

• Serve

God's Kingdom Tree becomes bigger than any other seed planted in the garden....and a shelter for others!