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Part 1: Playing In The Kingdom
Playing in the Kingdom
Date: 28 February 2021
Speaker: Sean Cleary
Acts 17:28 (NIV)
How do I enter the Kingdom?
In John 3, Jesus tells Nicodemus, “… no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”
And also says, “…no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.”
In the book of Acts we see the Apostles consistently tell people
- Repent-Thinking Differently & making a Choice
- Get WATER baptized
- You can get FILLED with the SPIRIT
QUESTIONS
- Who am I in the Kingdom? What’s my place or purpose in the Kingdom?
- Who are WE in the Kingdom? What’s OUR place/purpose in the Kingdom?
WE HAVE PERMISSION TO EXPLORE!
We think of Grace and Mercy in terms of being ‘Received’ by God… do we recognize Grace & Mercy to explore and discover who we are and our purpose?
Paul writes to the Corinthians… Understand he is not writing the Bible, he is pastoring long distance through a letter because the church he planted is going through growing pains.
1 Cor 12:4-11 (NIV)
- These GIFTS don’t make you special! You are special because God is INSIDE of you! The gifts are showing up because you’re letting what’s in you pour out…
- All we need for the GIFTS to happen is be FILLED with God’s Breath, God’s Spirit. When we are engaged in the connection of our heart=soul/spirit with God, AND agree with this reality, Gifts will show up!
1 Cor 12:12-14 (NIV)
- Notice how this comes directly after talking about the GIFTS. Could it be that the expression of Jesus in us is as His body expressing Gifts?
3 HEALTHY HEART RESPONSES
- Value the Expression God has given you.
1 Cor 12:15, 18
1 Cor 12:21-25
2. Value the Expression God has given others. (chapter-13 LOVE)
1 Cor 12:27-31 (NIV)
3. Value the Exploration of MORE Expression.
It is OK to Play in God’s Playground!
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