Teaching summary
In this sermon, Pastors Leonard and Lori Rola discuss how believers can manifest the Kingdom of God in their lives. They emphasize the importance of knowing God's love, renewing the mind, and aligning with the truth of the Gospel. The teaching highlights three key aspects of Kingdom manifestation: recognizing God's love for us, loving ourselves as God does, and extending that love to others. By understanding our identity in Christ and rejecting a works-based mentality, we can walk in faith, experience victory, and live in the fullness of God’s promises.
Bible verses referenced
Colossians 1:12 – "Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light."
Colossians 1:13 – "Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son."
3 John 1:2– "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."
1 John 4:7-8 – "Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love."
John 17:21-23 – "That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me."
Zephaniah 3:17 – "The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing."
Isaiah 49:16 – "Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me."
Galatians 5:6 – "For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love."
Teaching notes
Table of Contents
- Introduction: The Love That Connects Us
- Our Citizenship in the Kingdom
- The Power of a Renewed Mind
- Knowing God's Love is the Foundation
- Learning to Love Ourselves
- Loving Others as a Reflection of God's Love
- Faith Works by Love
- Walking in the Blessings of the Kingdom
- Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
Introduction: The Love That Connects Us
Pastor Lenny and Pastor Lori begin by expressing deep love for their listeners. They emphasize that their connection is not just through in-person interactions but through the love of Christ. They encourage listeners to share the message of grace and help the Grace Revolution grow.
Our Citizenship in the Kingdom
The pastors refer to Colossians 1:12-13, which declares that believers are qualified to partake in God's inheritance and have been delivered from darkness into the kingdom of Jesus Christ. Just as citizenship grants rights and privileges, being in God’s Kingdom means we are entitled to His blessings.
The Power of a Renewed Mind
Manifesting the Kingdom comes through the renewal of the mind, as seen in 3 John 1:2, which ties prosperity and health to the prosperity of the soul. By aligning our thinking with God’s truth, we unlock the blessings already provided in Christ.
Knowing God's Love is the Foundation
The pastors read 1 John 4:7-8, which declares that God is love. They stress that understanding and receiving this love is the first step to Kingdom living. Without knowing God's love, it is impossible to truly know Him.
Learning to Love Ourselves
To truly manifest the Kingdom, believers must also love themselves. John 17:21-23 reveals that God loves us just as He loves Jesus. Understanding this truth eliminates guilt, shame, and inferiority. The transformation begins by shifting from a works-based mentality to a grace-based understanding.
Loving Others as a Reflection of God's Love
Once we grasp God’s love for us and love ourselves, we are empowered to love others. The pastors explain that even those who have hurt us should be forgiven, following Jesus' example on the cross.
Faith Works by Love
Galatians 5:6 teaches that faith is energized by love. The pastors emphasize that to walk in faith, we must be rooted in God’s love. When we believe we are fully loved, our faith becomes powerful and effective.
Walking in the Blessings of the Kingdom
When we embrace God's love, reject condemnation, and renew our minds, we step into the fullness of the Kingdom. The pastors encourage listeners to keep their focus forward, as reflected in Lori’s revelation: "God gave us eyes in the front, not the back."
Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
The pastors conclude by reminding listeners that understanding God's love, loving themselves, and loving others will manifest the Kingdom. They encourage believers to focus on today’s blessings and walk confidently in God’s promises.
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