New Covenant Church
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The Kingdom - A kingdom is a governing influence of a King over his territory impacting it with his will, his purpose and intent. Producing a citizenry ofpeople who express his culture and reflect his nature.
- Myles Monroe - “Rediscovering the Kingdom”
Culture - An integrated pattern of belief, behavior, outlook, attitudes, value, morals, social norms, what you accept, what you reject and customs.
Culture simply means “way of life” or “what’s normal here”
We are born into a culture, but we are not born with a culture.
As Kingdom Citizens we should identify more with Kingdom Culture than any other culture. It takes precedence over all other cultures we grew up in.
1. KINGDOM CULTURE IS DEFINED BY THE KING
The King’s Words — what He said
“You’ve heard it said don’t kill, but I say don’t get angry.”
“You’ve heard it said don’t commit adultery, but I say don’t look.”
“You’ve heard it said don’t break vows, but I say don’t make vows.”
“You’ve heard it said you can divorce, but I say only if your spouse has been unfaithful.”
“You’ve heard it said an eye for an eye or tooth for a tooth, but I say turn the other cheek.”
“You’ve heard it said hate your enemies, but I say love them.”
The King’s Nature — who He is
We are to reflect his nature. He was sent to serve not be served. A humble servant. He washed feet. He wasn’t proud or arrogant. Full of grace and mercy.
The King’s Actions — what He did
He laid down his life for us. He was moved by compassion. He gave up his rights.
2. KINGDOM CULTURE IS SHAPED BY KINGDOM LAWS
The moral laws of the Word of God set our culture. The Word is full of kingdom culture defining how to live, how to talk, how to relate to one another.
Sin is not tolerated in Kingdom Culture. What you tolerate becomes a part of your culture
Galatians 5:19-23 NLT
Romans 14:17 ESV
3. KINGDOM CULTURE CHANGES US, WE DON’T CHANGE IT
We are born into a broken culture, but born again into Kingdom Culture.
Romans 12:2 NLT
An upside down kingdom has an upside down culture shaped by upside down values.
- Holiness is Kingdom Culture
- 1 Peter 1:15-16 - Be holy in all your conduct, as it is written, Be holy, for I am holy
- 1 Thessalonians 4 - God has called us to live Holy Lives, not impure lives.
- Humility is Kingdom Culture
- Philippians 2 - consider others better than yourself. Prefer others.
- Generosity is Kingdom Culture
- Acts 20 - It is better to give than to receive. - 2 Corinthians 9 - God loves a cheerful giver
- Love is Kingdom Culture
- Love defines much of Kingdom Culture - talking about next week.
- Unity is Kingdom Culture
- John 17 - I pray that they may be one as you and I are one
- Psalm 133 - Where there is unity God commands a blessing
- Romans 12:16 - live in harmony with one another
Ambassadors exhibit Kingdom culture everywhere they go
Matthew 6:10 ESV
Luke 17:21 ESV
We establish kingdom culture in our homes. In our marriage. In our children’s lives. In our work. In our school.
Kingdom Culture is attractive, it’s powerful and it is transformational.