Tag Archives: Righteousness

The worthy know their true worth

Kingdom Principle:  Only the Righteous are worthy to seek justice. The worthy receive justice, and the worthless receive truth. Joel 2:23-32 Psalm 65 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 You don’t have a soul, you are a soul. You have … Continue reading

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Relationships Redefined

Kingdom Principle: The Kingdom yields rights not rules in our relationships. Hosea 1:2-10 Psalm 85 Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19) Luke 11:1-13 This is not about being able to define relationships, rather this is expressing the reality that God redefines our relationship … Continue reading

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Good News & Great Joy

Good News & Great Joy Kingdom Principle: Joy fills the heart of the Kingdom, prophets Rejoice sustaining its servants. Zephaniah 3:14-20 Isaiah 12:2-6 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18     When the angel of the LORD appeared over the shepherd’s field … Continue reading

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Lack Peace? Find the missing Piece.

Kingdom Principle: The peace of the prophets is limited only by their righteousness. Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 1:68-79 Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 3:1-6 Building on last week– as a prophet I will see the signs in the sufferings, but that does not … Continue reading

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God-sized-hope. Perfection Guaranteed.

Kingdom Principle: Kingdom Servants – know what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. Kingdom Servants follow a plan of Hope Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38 I often hear when Christians lamenting, “I … Continue reading

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Don’t get me wrong – I was made right

Kingdom Principle:  The Spirit of God has been given to the world – not all respond with Praise. Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Romans 8:22-27 Acts 2:1-21 John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 In Pentecost the Spirit of God births the church (or … Continue reading

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Banana Split vs. Sundae

Kingdom Principle: Wholeness of self  is the process of holiness. The King sees your whole self, and your whole self  is greater than the sum of its parts (body, soul & spirit). 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20) Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 1 … Continue reading

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No time to Breathe – Beware of what takes your breath away

Kingdom Principle: Knowing your Purpose will increase your Patience & Peace. This will lead you to be a confident servantleader, while others to look to you for hope. Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15a Mark 1:1-8 The baby’s … Continue reading

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Anxiety Alienates – Alsan Assimilates

Kingdom Principle: The King rules and reigns the Kingdom. Are you anxious about the things of this world or rejoicing with the angels? Exodus 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 My kids were not allowed to play tag … Continue reading

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Clean-out the Closet, your clothes don’t fit

Kingdom Principle: The reward of discipleship is freedom to choose & change Freedom is only known out of the experience of liberation Genesis 22:1-14 Psalm 13 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42 Abraham & David certainly learned to clean their closet (for … Continue reading

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