Message Notes
Matthew 6:10 – Live here with Kingdom purpose.(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
Colossians 3:23-24 – Live Here with Kingdom perspective.(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
Revelation 21:1-27 – Live here with Kingdom power.(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
Let Heaven’s Your Every
- …at Home: Living Kingdom Values in Your Space(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- …at Work: Bringing Heaven to Your Job(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- …in the Community: Showing the Kingdom in Public Spaces(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- …Online: Reflecting the Kingdom in the Digital World(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
Praying Together
Praise the Lord
- for the gift of faith to trust Him with our financial futures, including our ongoing giving to the Lord through the ministry here.
- for using us to be part of bringing Jesus to our city, region, state, nation, and world.
- for the goal of enriching our city and county.
- for the physical and emotional healing of those in and connected to our church community.
- for all the new people the Lord is sending to join with us who are experiencing hope in Jesus.
- What are you praising the Lord for this week?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
Ask the Lord
- to bless, expand, and protect our brothers and sisters of the persecuted Church, especially in Turkey.
- to bless, provide, and empower our brothers and sisters of the Church of Merced.
- for the healing of physical and emotional illness of those in and connected to our church community.
- for our military member of the week: Ian McKee, Air Force.
- for the blessing and success for our missionary of the week: Alpha Pregnancy Help Center (Debbie Croft, Executive Director).
- What are you asking the Lord about this week?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
Discussion Guide
CHECKING IN
Describe your mental picture when someone says, “Heaven.”(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONVERSATION
- What is one thing that stood out to you from Sunday’s message?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- If Heaven’s culture replaced Merced’s for a week, what do you think would change first?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONSIDERATION
- As part of your S.I.P.S. (Sing, Investigate, Pray, Stay) for today, read Matthew 6:10, Colossians 3:23, and Revelation 21:1-2, and then answer the following questions.
- Reflecting on Matthew 6:10,
- What do you think it actually means for God’s will to be done “on earth as it is in heaven”?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- Why do you think Jesus put this prayer on our lips daily?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- Reflecting on Colossians 3:23-24,
- How does this verse reshape the way you see your daily routines or responsibilities?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- What might “Heaven’s ways” look like in your workplace, school, or neighborhood?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- Reflecting on Revelation 21:1-27,
- What do you notice about the Father’s heart in this vision?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- How does this picture change the way we think about the mission of the Church today?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- How do the rhythms of your “everyday life” reflect the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONNECTION
- Do you practice “Kingdom Ethics” on a daily basis? Why or why not?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- What is one small change you could make to reflect “living here for being there?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
ADDENDUM:
MARRIAGE GROUPS
CONVERSATION
Is it possible for a marriage to reflect the Kingdom of Heaven? Why or why not?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONSIDERATION
- Which part of “on earth as it is in Heaven” feels hardest to live out between the two of you?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- How do these passages demonstrate togetherness and unity?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONNECTION
- What’s one “Heavenly” habit you’d like to build together this week—something that brings peace, joy, or patience into your home?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- Where might your marriage already be showing others a glimpse of Heaven?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)