Sermon Notes: Living in the Kingdom based on 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Introduction : Today’s message is titled Living in the Kingdom. How would you explain the kingdom? Recently, we have heard a lot about Chiefs Kingdom. What does it mean to be part of Chiefs Kingdom? It seems to mean you have an allegiance to and you are a part of something with others. Another image for the kingdom comes from my favorite Children’s Bible “Jesus Storybook Bible” which explains the Kingdom like this, “One day Jesus was telling people about God’s kingdom. God’s kingdom is wherever God is King, Jesus told them. It’s wherever God is in charge. It’s where he fills your heart up with his Forever Happiness and you stop running away from him and you love him.” What is the kingdom? The kingdom of God is the reign, rule and supremacy of Jesus Christ. The heart of God is to impart the reality of the Kingdom of God in the human heart so that it would be seen on earth as it is in heaven. Jesus often used parables to help people understand the kingdom (yeast, treasure,