Bringing God's Kingdom to Earth | Contemporary Sermon

Date: May 11, 2025
Service: Contemporary Service
Speaker: Senior Pastor, John Stephenson
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Sermon Summary:
This sermon explores the significance of prayer, particularly focusing on the Lord's Prayer as taught by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing our spiritual poverty and need for God, the balance between God's intimacy and transcendence, and the transformative power of prayer in bringing God's kingdom to earth. The sermon encourages believers to actively pray for those who don't know Jesus, highlighting how prayer can change both small and significant aspects of our lives and the lives of others.
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Scripture Reference:
Matthew 6:9-10 - "Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name."
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Key Points:
1. God's original intention for humanity was intimate communion with Him
2. Sin created a separation between humans and God, which Jesus came to bridge
3. The kingdom of heaven is near through Jesus, restoring our relationship with God
4. Prayer is a powerful tool for bringing God's kingdom to earth
5. We should pray for those who don't know Jesus, that they may experience His rule and reign
6. Prayer can change both small and significant aspects of life
7. Identifying "your one" person to pray for consistently
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Thank you for watching and supporting us! Everyone is welcomed, loved, and wanted at Lakewood Methodist and we are so glad to be in the Lord's word with you today. Blessings!
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11330 Louetta Road
Houston, TX 77070

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