Building the Kingdom Community

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Building the Kingdom Community

• Matthew 514-16

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Matthew 514-16

• You are the light of the world. A city set on a
  hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a
  lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand,
  and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the
  same way, let your light shine before others, so
  that they may see your good works and give glory
  to your Father who is in heaven.

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What it is

• The expression of the fullness of Christ
  Ephesians 122-23
• A representative people Matthew 1613-20
• Ekklesia a people called out
• Binding and loosing influence through sharing
  and living out the Gospel
• We are his ambassadors 2 Corinthians 520

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What it is

• A demonstration of the Kingdom reality Romans
  1518-20
• In words sharing the Jesus we know
• In deeds
• Our character Romans 1417
• In our relationships John 1334-35
• In power praying for the miraculous

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What it takes

• Christ-centeredness being with Christ
• Daily time in His presence
• An other-orientation being present with others
• A willingness to engage in relationships
• Faith actions being in the world around you
• Moving beyond your fear and doubt

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What will you do?

• What one or two really important things do you
  need to do?
• What stands in your way?
• What action can you take this week
• To become more Christ centered?
• To be more other oriented?
• To step beyond your comfort zone?