The King Is Here

Pastor Brad Livingston

August 4, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor Brad's sermon was that the arrival of Jesus as our King is good news that demands a transformation in our lives. He stressed that Jesus' kingship is already in effect and that we must repent, which means changing our mindset and desires to align with His. Pastor Brad encouraged us to live as citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, acting, thinking, and belonging differently from the world. He used the metaphor of a cruise to explain how everything should be viewed through the lens of our heavenly citizenship, whether good or bad, and challenged us to consider the impact we could have if we truly lived as kingdom citizens.

Scripture References

Luke 4:18, Matthew 4:17, Philippians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:18-19, Colossians 3:1-2, Philippians 3:20

How can we actively transform our lives to align with the arrival of Jesus as our King?

What does it mean to repent in the context of Jesus' kingship, and how can we practice it?

Discussion Questions:

In what ways can we demonstrate that we are citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven in our daily lives?

How can our understanding of heavenly citizenship influence our perspective on life's challenges?

What are some practical steps we can take to make the invisible kingdom of God visible in our community?

Summary

In Pastor Brad Livingston's sermon 'GOOD NEWS: THE KING IS HERE' at The King Church, he emphasized how the arrival of Jesus, the King, should transform our lives. He discussed the changing perceptions of life's meaning across generations and highlighted the irreversible decline in American church engagement without divine intervention and radical youth discipleship. Pastor Brad explained that Jesus' kingship is not a future event but a present reality, and that repentance is about changing our desires to align with Jesus' reign. He also spoke about the distinct behaviors, thoughts, and belonging of kingdom citizens, using various examples to illustrate how we should view life through our heavenly citizenship.