LifePointe Christian Church
Story Time - Week 2 - Becoming Kingdom People
Speaker: Grant Young, Student Ministries Pastor
Locations & Times
LifePointe Christian Church
10291 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:15 AM
Parable- an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.
The Kingdom of God is for you and available to you!
The Kingdom of God often runs counter to the culture we live in and shows us a radically different way to live.
People of the Kingdom get angry at different things and handle their anger differently. (5:21-26)
People of the Kingdom get angry at different things and handle their anger differently. (5:21-26)
People of the Kingdom choose to see each other as image bearers rather than as objects to be consumed for pleasure (5:27-30)
People of the Kingdom choose to see each other as image bearers rather than as objects to be consumed for pleasure (5:27-30)
People of the Kingdom get angry at different things and handle their anger differently. (5:21-26)
People of the Kingdom choose to see each other as image bearers rather than as objects to be consumed for pleasure (5:27-30)
People of the Kingdom fight for their marriage because God has fought to be in a covenant relationship with us. (5:31-32)
People of the Kingdom choose to see each other as image bearers rather than as objects to be consumed for pleasure (5:27-30)
People of the Kingdom fight for their marriage because God has fought to be in a covenant relationship with us. (5:31-32)
People of the Kingdom are honest and when we say “yes”, we mean yes and when say “no”, we mean no. There is no need to say anymore because we are trustworthy. (5:33-37)
People of the Kingdom are honest and when we say “yes”, we mean yes and when say “no”, we mean no. There is no need to say anymore because we are trustworthy. (5:33-37)
People of the Kingdom do not seek to get revenge, but instead seek to love those who are out to get us. (5:38-42)
People of the Kingdom do not seek to get revenge, but instead seek to love those who are out to get us. (5:38-42)
People of the Kingdom are honest and when we say “yes”, we mean yes and when say “no”, we mean no. There is no need to say anymore because we are trustworthy. (5:33-37)
People of the Kingdom do not seek to get revenge, but instead seek to love those who are out to get us. (5:38-42)
People of the Kingdom love our enemies and pray for them because anyone can love the people who love them. (5:43-48)
People of the Kingdom do not seek to get revenge, but instead seek to love those who are out to get us. (5:38-42)
People of the Kingdom love our enemies and pray for them because anyone can love the people who love them. (5:43-48)
People of the Kingdom are generous but do so in a way that points people to God and not to themselves. They humbly give, not for show. (6:1-4)
People of the Kingdom are generous but do so in a way that points people to God and not to themselves. They humbly give, not for show. (6:1-4)
People of the Kingdom pray and when they pray, they pray for God’s Kingdom and will above their own. (6:5-15)
People of the Kingdom pray and when they pray, they pray for God’s Kingdom and will above their own. (6:5-15)
People of the Kingdom are generous but do so in a way that points people to God and not to themselves. They humbly give, not for show. (6:1-4)
People of the Kingdom pray and when they pray, they pray for God’s Kingdom and will above their own. (6:5-15)
People of the Kingdom fast in a way that doesn’t draw attention to themselves, but find joy in the God who provides all things. (6:16-18)
People of the Kingdom pray and when they pray, they pray for God’s Kingdom and will above their own. (6:5-15)
People of the Kingdom fast in a way that doesn’t draw attention to themselves, but find joy in the God who provides all things. (6:16-18)
People of the Kingdom do not let consumerism be their god, but instead, choose to serve God with their money. (6:19-24)
People of the Kingdom do not let consumerism be their god, but instead, choose to serve God with their money. (6:19-24)
People of the Kingdom do not worry because they trust that God will provide and choose to seek His Kingdom first. (6:25-34)
People of the Kingdom do not worry because they trust that God will provide and choose to seek His Kingdom first. (6:25-34)
People of the Kingdom do not let consumerism be their god, but instead, choose to serve God with their money. (6:19-24)
People of the Kingdom do not worry because they trust that God will provide and choose to seek His Kingdom first. (6:25-34)
People of the Kingdom do not judge others because we know we have a log in our own eye that God needs to deal with so we walk humbly knowing we all have our issues. (7:1-6)
People of the Kingdom do not worry because they trust that God will provide and choose to seek His Kingdom first. (6:25-34)
People of the Kingdom do not judge others because we know we have a log in our own eye that God needs to deal with so we walk humbly knowing we all have our issues. (7:1-6)
People of the Kingdom seek the will of God and are persistent in asking, seeking, and knocking until He acts in the way only He can. (7:7-12)
People of the Kingdom seek the will of God and are persistent in asking, seeking, and knocking until He acts in the way only He can. (7:7-12)
People of the Kingdom choose the narrow path even though it is challenging because we want the life only God has to offer. (7:13-14)
People of the Kingdom choose the narrow path even though it is challenging because we want the life only God has to offer. (7:13-14)
People of the Kingdom seek the will of God and are persistent in asking, seeking, and knocking until He acts in the way only He can. (7:7-12)
People of the Kingdom choose the narrow path even though it is challenging because we want the life only God has to offer. (7:13-14)
People of the Kingdom know the heart and voice of God so well that they can discern the Shepherd from fake teachers. (7:15-20)
People of the Kingdom choose the narrow path even though it is challenging because we want the life only God has to offer. (7:13-14)
People of the Kingdom know the heart and voice of God so well that they can discern the Shepherd from fake teachers. (7:15-20)
People of the Kingdom don’t just do the task of religion, but instead, they seek to know the very heart of God so that there is a deep and abiding relationship. (7:21-23)
People of the Kingdom don’t just do the task of religion, but instead, they seek to know the very heart of God so that there is a deep and abiding relationship. (7:21-23)
People of the Kingdom don’t just listen to the words of Jesus and think they sound like a nice ideal. Rather, they fight to bring heaven to earth in the same way Jesus did. In doing so, they build their life on a firm foundation that will not be shaken. (7:24-27)
People of the Kingdom don’t just listen to the words of Jesus and think they sound like a nice ideal. Rather, they fight to bring heaven to earth in the same way Jesus did. In doing so, they build their life on a firm foundation that will not be shaken. (7:24-27)
Who is a wise and foolish builder is determined by who is committed to the Kingdom.
Which Kingdom am I committed to building and establishing?
What am I building my life’s foundation on and is that going to withstand the storms of life?
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OTHER HIGHLIGHTS & EVENTS
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD- DEADLINE EXTENSION
We really want to hit our goal of 500 shoeboxes, so we're extending our drop-off deadline for a couple of weeks! Each shoebox is an opportunity for a child to hear about Jesus! Don't miss this great chance to make a difference in the life of a child. Shoeboxes are available in the main lobby. Grab one (or two) today!
LIFEGROUPS / CIRCLES ARE BETTER THAN ROWS
Signups begin August 19. Join one of our small group Bible studies or a Financial Peace University class. More info: Derek Gute at d.gute@lifepointe.org
ISRAEL: JOURNEY OF A LIFE TIME / MAR 11-21, 2019
Join Pastor Chris and experience the Bible in real life! Deadline to register with $400 deposit is September 10, 2018. For more information about the trip, including cost and registration, visit lifepointe.org/israel2019
MEN’S RETREAT / SAVE THE DATE: OCT 5-7
Diamond Arrow Conference Center, Nevada City, CA
Men, don't miss this opportunity to join other guys from LifePointe as we get away in order to connect with God and one another! More info coming soon!
MISSIONS SPOTLIGHT
NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
New Hope is our sister church that serves the South Sacramento community. Here are some recent highlights of some things God is accomplishing through our partnership:
Pre-4th of July Picnic
On June 30th, New Hope hosted their annual community event at Freeport Park. Almost 100 volunteers from LifePointe helped staff this outreach event – thank you to those who served! As a result, 27 people from the community made decisions to follow Christ!
The Gift of Groceries (TGOG)
With the help of 170 volunteer hours/week, TGOG feeds about 300 families every Thursday at New Hope Community Church in South Sacramento. Volunteers from LifePointe pick up food donations from Raley’s every week to meet these needs. So far TGOG has given away over 24 tons of food to families in need! For ways to support TGOG, email groceries@lifepointe.org or visit: newhopemeadowview.com/food-ministry
We really want to hit our goal of 500 shoeboxes, so we're extending our drop-off deadline for a couple of weeks! Each shoebox is an opportunity for a child to hear about Jesus! Don't miss this great chance to make a difference in the life of a child. Shoeboxes are available in the main lobby. Grab one (or two) today!
LIFEGROUPS / CIRCLES ARE BETTER THAN ROWS
Signups begin August 19. Join one of our small group Bible studies or a Financial Peace University class. More info: Derek Gute at d.gute@lifepointe.org
ISRAEL: JOURNEY OF A LIFE TIME / MAR 11-21, 2019
Join Pastor Chris and experience the Bible in real life! Deadline to register with $400 deposit is September 10, 2018. For more information about the trip, including cost and registration, visit lifepointe.org/israel2019
MEN’S RETREAT / SAVE THE DATE: OCT 5-7
Diamond Arrow Conference Center, Nevada City, CA
Men, don't miss this opportunity to join other guys from LifePointe as we get away in order to connect with God and one another! More info coming soon!
MISSIONS SPOTLIGHT
NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
New Hope is our sister church that serves the South Sacramento community. Here are some recent highlights of some things God is accomplishing through our partnership:
Pre-4th of July Picnic
On June 30th, New Hope hosted their annual community event at Freeport Park. Almost 100 volunteers from LifePointe helped staff this outreach event – thank you to those who served! As a result, 27 people from the community made decisions to follow Christ!
The Gift of Groceries (TGOG)
With the help of 170 volunteer hours/week, TGOG feeds about 300 families every Thursday at New Hope Community Church in South Sacramento. Volunteers from LifePointe pick up food donations from Raley’s every week to meet these needs. So far TGOG has given away over 24 tons of food to families in need! For ways to support TGOG, email groceries@lifepointe.org or visit: newhopemeadowview.com/food-ministry