The Right Side Up Kingdom

Kingdom Service | Matthew 20:17-34 |
In the ‘right side up’ kingdom, Jesus shows what true greatness is, by giving his life to rescue others. This is the final message of our ‘Right Side Up Kingdom’ series. Outline The Son will be humiliated (vv17-19) The sons who want glory (vv20-23) Greatness in the Kingdom (vv24-28) Seeing the Son (vv29-34)

Kingdom Generosity | Matthew 20:1-16 |
Mercy means not getting what you deserve. Grace means getting what you don’t deserve. In this message, we hear a story Jesus told to show us God is fair, merciful, and gracious. Outline Leaving everything for Jesus (19:27-30) The farm-owner and his workers (20:1-7) Generous and fair (20:8-16) Our fair and generous God This sermon was pre-recorded and is available as a video:

Kingdom Wealth | Matthew 19:13-30 |
What temporary treasure are you holding on to, stopping you from receiving what matters most? Outlines The empty receive (vv13-15) The full walk away (vv16-22) God does the impossible (vv23-30)

Kingdom Faithfulness | Matthew 19:1-12 |
When trapped by a question about divorce, Jesus goes back to the beginning to show that in the Kingdom of Heaven, believers are called to faithfulness to God in marriage and singleness. Outline Back to where it started (vv1-2) Faithfulness (to God) in marriage (vv3-9) Faithfulness (to God) in singleness (vv10-12)

Kingdom Forgiveness | Matthew 18:21-35 |
Those who are forgiven love to forgive. In this message we hear how God values forgiveness and through knowing God’s forgiveness in Christ we can learn to forgive. Outline How much forgiveness? (vv 21-22) A story of generous forgiveness (vv 23-27) A story of evil ruthlessness (vv 26-34) The warning (v 35) Being forgiven and learning to forgive A great question came after the service and our minister, Daniel, has given a short (5 minute) response:

Kingdom Restoration | Matthew 18:15-20 |
How should we respond when we see a ‘wandering sheep’? Outline If a brother or sister sins (vv15-17) If he or she refuses (vv17-20)

Kingdom Greatness | Matthew 18:1-14 |
What does Jesus think is great? In this message, we hear Jesus’ confronting and comforting words to us, whether we think we’re ‘great’ or a ’little one’. Outline Enter humbly (vv1-4) Receive little ones (vv5-10) Rejoice over wanderers (vv12-14)

Sons of the Kingdom | Matthew 17:14-27 |
After the ‘mountain-top experience,’ when the reality of sin and suffering come crashing in, how can we still have faith in Jesus? Outline Jesus’ patience, power, and position Do you have faith?

Revealed Kingdom | Matthew 17:1-13 |
There are some things you see that change everything. Seeing Jesus glory changes everything and changes you. Outline Look at Jesus (vv1-4) Listen to Jesus (vv5-8) Glory and Suffering (vv9-13) Glory and change (1 John 3:2; 2 Corinthians 3:18)

Suffering Kingdom | Matthew 16 |
Who do you say Jesus is? In this message we hear the answer to this most important question and the difference it makes. Outline Don’t seek signs (vv1-4) Beware bad teaching (vv5-12) Who do you say Jesus is? (vv13-23) Will you follow Jesus? (vv24-28) (Apologies for poor audio quality due to technical issues.)