"The Condition of the Kingdom" delves into the profound concept of God's kingdom, not as a physical realm, but as a transformative state that reshapes our lives and perceptions. This sermon unpacks the idea that the kingdom of God is about the condition of our hearts and our world, rather than a geographical location. It emphasizes how this divine kingdom transcends our everyday struggles, transforming personal challenges into stories of triumph and bringing light into our darkest moments.

At its core, "The Condition of the Kingdom" is a call to a deeper understanding of how God's presence can radically change our lives. It encourages listeners to not just observe God's works but to intimately embrace His ways, fostering a personal relationship with Him. This sermon invites us to witness the kingdom of God as a dynamic condition that continually shapes and redefines our journey through life.

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Matthew‬ ‭4:13-17‬ ‭NIV‬‬
“Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah: “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.””

Matthew‬ ‭4:23-24 NIV‬‬
“Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and he healed them.“

“Till sin be bitter, Christ will not be sweet” – Thomas Watson 

"The task of prophetic ministry is to nurture, nourish, and evoke a consciousness and perception alternative to the consciousness and perception of the dominant culture around us."  – Walter Brueggemann 

Matthew‬ ‭4:24‬ ‭NIV‬‬
“News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and he healed them.”

Matthew‬ ‭4:25 NIV‬‬
“Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and the region across the Jordan followed him.”

Psalms‬ ‭103:1-2 ‭NIV‬‬
“Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—

Psalms‬ ‭103:3-6 ‭NIV‬‬
“who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. 

Psalms‬ ‭103:7‬ ‭NIV‬‬
He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel:”