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May 28, 2023

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The Kingdom || The Small Start || May 28, 2023


Matthew 13:31–33 (NLT): Here is another illustration Jesus used: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. 32 It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches.” 


33 Jesus also used this illustration: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a woman used in making bread. Even though she put only a little yeast in three measures of flour, it permeated every part of the dough.” 


Ephesians 3:20–21 (NLT): Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21 Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. 


John 14:12–14 (NLT): 12 “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father. 13 You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. 14 Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it! 


  1. God’s kingdom starts small
  2. Someone has to do the work
  3. The Kingdom May Seem Hidden for a Time
  4. Where the Kingdom Grows, Others are Blessed
  5. God Will Do Immeasurably More
  6. Ephesians 3:20–21 (NLT): Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21 Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. 
  7. John 14:12–14 (NLT): 12 “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father. 13 You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. 14 Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it! 


God, let your Kingdom come and your will be done on earth…in me…..in Prairieville…in my home….in my family…in my friendships as it is in heaven.


Questions of Application and Reflection

  1. How have you seen God work in small ways that resulted in a big impact?
  2. What is one small way you can invest your life to further the Kingdom of God?
  3. How have you seen the work of God be a blessing to people around you?
  4. What made it a blessing?
  5. What is one thing you would like to see God do that would be worth you diligent prayer and faith?
  6. What do you think prevents growth in the Kingdom of God?
  7. Why do you think God likes to begin small when He does great things?

Worship through Song

Stand In Your Love


Verse 1

When darkness tries to roll over my bones

When sorrow comes to steal the joy I own

When brokenness and pain is all I know

I won't be shaken I won't be shaken


Chorus

My fear doesn't stand a chance

When I stand in Your love

(REPEAT)


Verse 2

Shame no longer has a place to hide

I am not a captive to the lies

I'm not afraid to leave my past behind

I won't be shaken I won't be shaken


Bridge

There's power that can break off every chain

There's power that can empty out a grave

There's resurrection power that can save

There's power in Your name power in Your name

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Here I Am To Worship


Verse 1

Light of the world

You stepped down into darkness

Opened my eyes let me see

Beauty that made

This heart adore You

Hope of a life spent with You


Chorus

So here I am to worship

Here I am to bow down

Here I am to say that You're my God

And You're altogether lovely

Altogether worthy

Altogether wonderful to me


Verse 2

King of all days

Oh so highly exalted

Glorious in heaven above

Humbly You came

To the earth You created

All for love's sake became poor


Bridge

And I'll never know how much it cost

To see my sin upon that cross

And I'll never know how much it cost

To see my sin upon that cross

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What A Beautiful Name


Verse 1

You were the Word at the beginning

One with God the Lord Most High

Your hidden glory in creation

Now revealed in You our Christ


Chorus 1

What a beautiful Name it is

What a beautiful Name it is

The Name of Jesus Christ my King

What a beautiful Name it is

Nothing compares to this

What a beautiful Name it is

The Name of Jesus


Verse 2

You didn't want heaven without us

So Jesus You brought heaven down

My sin was great Your love was greater

What could separate us now


Chorus 2

What a wonderful Name it is

What a wonderful Name it is

The Name of Jesus Christ my King

What a wonderful Name it is

Nothing compares to this

What a wonderful Name it is

The Name of Jesus

What a wonderful Name it is

The Name of Jesus


Bridge

Death could not hold You

The veil tore before You

You silence the boast of sin and grave

The heavens are roaring

The praise of Your glory

For You are raised to life again



Bridge

You have no rival

You have no equal

Now and forever God You reign

Yours is the kingdom

Yours is the glory

Yours is the Name above all names



Chorus 3

What a powerful Name it is

What a powerful Name it is

The Name of Jesus Christ my King

What a powerful Name it is

Nothing can stand against

What a powerful Name it is

The Name of Jesus



Ending

What a powerful Name it is

The Name of Jesus

What a powerful Name it is

The Name of Jesus

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How He Loves


Verse 1

He is jealous for me loves like a hurricane

I am a tree bending beneath

The weight of His wind and mercy

When all of a sudden I am unaware of

These afflictions eclipsed by glory

I realize just how beautiful You are

And how great Your affections are for me


Pre-Chorus

Oh how He loves us so

Oh how He loves us

How He loves us so

(REPEAT)


Chorus

(Yeah) He loves us

Oh how He loves us

Oh how He loves us

Oh how He loves

(REPEAT)


Verse 2

We are His portion and He is our prize

Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes

If grace is an ocean we're all sinking

So Heaven meets earth

Like a sloppy wet (unforeseen) kiss

And my heart turns violently inside of my chest

I don't have time to maintain these regrets

When I think about the way that

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Set A Fire


Verse

No place I would rather be

No place I would rather be

No place I would rather be

Than here in Your love

Here in Your love

(REPEAT)


Chorus

(So) set a fire down in my soul

That I can't contain and I can't control

I want more of You God

I want more of You God

(REPEAT)

The Covenant Prayer from John Wesley's Covenant Service, 1780 (adapted)

I am no longer my own, 

but Yours. 


Put me to what you will, 

rank me with whom you will. 


Put me to doing, 

put me to suffering. 


Let me be employed for You or laid aside for You, 

exalted for You or brought low for You. 


Let me be full, 

let me be empty. 


Let me have all things, 

let me have nothing. 


I freely and heartily yield all things 

to Your pleasure and disposal. 


And now, O glorious and blessed God, 

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, 

You are mine, 

and I am Yours. 


So be it. 


And the covenant which I have made on earth, 

let it be ratified in heaven. 

Amen. 

 



Time of Response

Take a few minutes of silence. Allow your own thoughts to quiet and be still. Where does the Holy Spirit want you to decrease so that Christ could increase in your life? What part of your life, if reduced, would make more room for you to thrive spiritually?


QUESTIONS TO ASK WHILE READING SCRIPTURE


What does this reveal about God?

What does this reveal about you in relation to God?

What do you need to do about it?

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S.cripture: Write down the Bible passage you will be studying.

O.bservations: Examine the text and write down what you notice and see. Start with the obvious and move to the deeper.

A.pplication: Apply God’s Word to your life in a practical way. What is God saying about Himself, about you and about what He is calling you to?

P.rayer: Respond to God’s Word with your own words.

S.hare: Commit to share what God is showing you with someone else.

How do I talk with God?

PRAYER


One Way to talk with God is to:

Pause.

Rejoice.

Ask.

Yield.


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