Living Missionally and Intentionally: A Kingdom Perspective

Sermon on the Mount Series | Week 08

Introduction and Encouragement

Welcome to "Living Missionally and Intentionally: A Kingdom Perspective"! We hope you're excited to dive into the content we have in store for you. As we journey through this blog, we want to encourage you to open your heart to the transformative power of God's word. We are committed to providing you with valuable insights and practical applications that will inspire you to live a life of purpose and intentionality.

One of the greatest joys we have is hearing about the impact of God's word in your life. We want to challenge and encourage you to take what you learn here and apply it to your everyday life. The goal is not just to gain knowledge but to experience transformation in your thoughts, attitudes, and actions. We believe that as you engage with the content, you will be empowered to live out your faith in a way that reflects the heart of Christ.

Transformative Teaching

At the heart of our mission is the value of transformative teaching. We are committed to going beyond the dissemination of information to providing practical insights and applications. Our goal is to move from information to application, ultimately leading to transformation in your life. Every teaching and resource we offer is designed to help you grow and mature in your faith.

Persistent and Consistent Prayer

We are passionate about the power of prayer and fasting. Our commitment to persistent and consistent prayer is a foundational part of our community. We believe in the spiritual growth and development that comes from engaging in focused times of prayer and seeking God's presence together.

Missional Living

We are dedicated to equipping you to live missionally and intentionally in your everyday life. Our goal is to empower you to be the hands and feet of Jesus, representing Him in your spheres of influence. Through practical opportunities and resources, we want to inspire you to live out your faith with purpose and impact.

As we journey through this blog, we encourage you to embrace the values that drive us and to actively participate in the mission and vision of our community. We believe that as you engage with the content and apply it to your life, you will experience a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment in living missionally and intentionally.

Transformative Teaching

Transformative teaching is at the heart of our mission. We aim to provide practical insights and applications that go beyond simply disseminating information. Our goal is to lead you toward transformation in your life by moving from information to application. Every teaching and resource we offer is designed to help you grow and mature in your faith. We believe that engaging with our content and applying it to your life will lead to a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment in living missionally and intentionally.

Persistent and Consistent Prayer

Our commitment to persistent and consistent prayer is a foundational part of our community. We believe in the spiritual growth and development that comes from engaging in focused times of prayer and seeking God's presence together. We are dedicated to creating opportunities for our community to come together in prayer and fasting, as we believe it is a critical aspect of our spiritual growth and development.

Persistent and Consistent Prayer

Our commitment to persistent and consistent prayer is a foundational part of our community. We believe in the spiritual growth and development that comes from engaging in focused times of prayer and seeking God's presence together. We are dedicated to creating opportunities for our community to come together in prayer and fasting, as we believe it is a critical aspect of our spiritual growth and development. We are passionate about the power of prayer and fasting and our commitment to persistent and consistent prayer is a foundational part of our community.

Missional Living and Being Intentional

Living missionally and being intentional is at the heart of our values. As Kingdom people, we are called to serve others sacrificially, speak truthfully, and go the extra mile to help those in need. By embodying these values, we reflect the heart of Christ in our everyday lives and impact the lives of those around us.

Living Missionally

Living missionally means being the hands and feet of Jesus in our spheres of influence. It involves actively seeking out opportunities to serve and love others, even when it means going above and beyond what is expected of us. This mindset of radical unselfishness can have a transformative impact on the people we encounter.

Being Intentional

Being intentional in our actions and interactions with others means responding graciously, willingly suffering insults, and speaking truthfully. It means being generous and living generously with those in need. This intentionality reflects the love and grace that we have received from God and allows us to be a light in the world.

Principles for Kingdom Living: Do Not Resist an Evil Person

Jesus teaches us to approach life with a different perspective, one that aligns with the values of the Kingdom. When someone mistreats us, Jesus says not to resist or retaliate. Instead, we are called to respond with love, grace, and kindness, even when faced with evil or injustice. Here are some key principles for Kingdom living based on Jesus' teachings:

Speak Truthfully

As Kingdom people, we are called to be honest and truthful in our interactions with others. Our words should reflect the truth of Christ and we should not use deceitful oaths to mislead or take advantage of others.

Willingly Suffer Insults

Instead of seeking revenge or retaliation when insulted, Jesus calls us to graciously endure insults and mistreatment. Our response to mistreatment should be one of love and forgiveness, reflecting the heart of Christ.

Serve Sacrificially

We are called to go above and beyond in serving others, even when it requires sacrifice on our part. Just as Jesus willingly sacrificed himself for us, we are called to sacrificially serve and love those around us.

Respond Graciously

When faced with demands or mistreatment, our response should be one of grace and generosity. We should be willing to extend grace and help those in need, reflecting the love and compassion of Christ.

Live Generously

As Kingdom people, we are called to live generously and give to those in need. Our lives should reflect the abundant grace and generosity that we have received from God, and we should be willing to share that with others.

Principles for Kingdom Living: Willingly Suffer Insults

Jesus teaches us to approach life with a different perspective, one that aligns with the values of the Kingdom. When someone mistreats us, Jesus says not to resist or retaliate. Instead, we are called to respond with love, grace, and kindness, even when faced with evil or injustice. Here are some key principles for Kingdom living based on Jesus' teachings:

Speak Truthfully

As Kingdom people, we are called to be honest and truthful in our interactions with others. Our words should reflect the truth of Christ, and we should not use deceitful oaths to mislead or take advantage of others.

Willingly Suffer Insults

Instead of seeking revenge or retaliation when insulted, Jesus calls us to graciously endure insults and mistreatment. Our response to mistreatment should be one of love and forgiveness, reflecting the heart of Christ.

Serve Sacrificially

We are called to go above and beyond in serving others, even when it requires sacrifice on our part. Just as Jesus willingly sacrificed himself for us, we are called to sacrificially serve and love those around us.

Respond Graciously

When faced with demands or mistreatment, our response should be one of grace and generosity. We should be willing to extend grace and help those in need, reflecting the love and compassion of Christ.

Live Generously

As Kingdom people, we are called to live generously and give to those in need. Our lives should reflect the abundant grace and generosity that we have received from God, and we should be willing to share that with others.

Principles for Kingdom Living: Respond Graciously and Generously

Living with Kingdom values means responding graciously and generously to those around us. As Kingdom people, we are called to serve others sacrificially, speak truthfully, and go the extra mile to help those in need.

Responding Graciously:

  • Do not resist an evil person: Jesus teaches us to respond with love, grace, and kindness, even when faced with evil or injustice. This principle is about showing love and compassion to those who mistreat us.
  • Willingly suffer insults: Instead of seeking revenge or retaliation when insulted, Jesus calls us to graciously endure insults and mistreatment, reflecting the heart of Christ.

Responding Generously:

  • Serve sacrificially: We are called to go above and beyond in serving others, even when it requires sacrifice on our part. Just as Jesus willingly sacrificed himself for us, we are called to sacrificially serve and love those around us.
  • Respond graciously: When faced with demands or mistreatment, our response should be one of grace and generosity. We should be willing to extend grace and help those in need, reflecting the love and compassion of Christ.
  • Live generously: As Kingdom people, we are called to live generously and give to those in need. Our lives should reflect the abundant grace and generosity that we have received from God, and we should be willing to share that with others.

Principles for Kingdom Living: Go the Extra Mile

Living as a Kingdom person means going the extra mile. Jesus taught us to go above and beyond in serving others, even when it requires sacrifice on our part. This principle challenges us to serve and love sacrificially, reflecting the heart of Christ. Here are some key principles for Kingdom living based on Jesus' teachings:

Respond Graciously

Jesus taught us not to resist an evil person and to be willing to suffer insults. By responding with grace and kindness, even when faced with evil or injustice, we reflect the heart of Christ and show a different way of living.

Go Above and Beyond

When faced with demands or mistreatment, our response should be one of grace and generosity. We should be willing to go the extra mile and help those in need, reflecting the love and compassion of Christ. This mindset of radical unselfishness can have a transformative impact on the people we encounter.

Live Missionally and Intentionally

Living missionally and being intentional is at the heart of our values as Kingdom people. As such, we are dedicated to equipping you to serve others sacrificially, speak truthfully, and go the extra mile to help those in need. By embodying these values, we reflect the heart of Christ in our everyday lives and impact the lives of those around us.

Principles for Kingdom Living: Help Those in Need

Living as a Kingdom person means being willing to help those in need, sacrificially serving and loving others. Jesus set the example of serving others and going the extra mile, and as Kingdom people, we are called to do the same. Our actions and attitudes have gospel implications, and we need to reflect the heart of Christ in everything we do.

Speak Truthfully

As Kingdom people, we are called to be honest and truthful in our interactions with others. Our words should reflect the truth of Christ, and we should not use deceitful oaths to mislead or take advantage of others.

Willingly Suffer Insults

Instead of seeking revenge or retaliation when insulted, Jesus calls us to graciously endure insults and mistreatment. Our response to mistreatment should be one of love and forgiveness, reflecting the heart of Christ.

Go the Extra Mile

When faced with demands or mistreatment, our response should be one of grace and generosity. We should be willing to go the extra mile and help those in need, reflecting the love and compassion of Christ.

Respond Graciously and Generously

When faced with demands or mistreatment, our response should be one of grace and generosity. We should be willing to extend grace and help those in need, reflecting the love and compassion of Christ.

Conclusion and Encouragement to Live Missionally

Living missionally and being intentional is at the heart of our values as Kingdom people. We are called to serve others sacrificially, speak truthfully, and go the extra mile to help those in need. By embodying these values, we reflect the heart of Christ in our everyday lives and impact the lives of those around us.

Living Missionally

Living missionally means being the hands and feet of Jesus in our spheres of influence. It involves actively seeking out opportunities to serve and love others, even when it means going above and beyond what is expected of us. This mindset of radical unselfishness can have a transformative impact on the people we encounter.

Being Intentional

Being intentional in our actions and interactions with others means responding graciously, willingly suffering insults, and speaking truthfully. It means being generous and living generously with those in need. This intentionality reflects the love and grace that we have received from God and allows us to be a light in the world.


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