- WHO is God? “God is love.” - WHAT does God do? “He sent his...only Son into the world that we might live through him.” - HOW does God love us? “his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins."

The hallmark of Kingdom People is their love for God and for others. In this hectic holiday season after a contentious election cycle, Kingdom People need to make sure they love others.

The Kingdom of God offers us a different appr o ach . It bears the frui t of goodness, justice, love, mercy, peace, joy... all the fullness of God... It’s a better alternative.

In this sermon, we explore the concept of being "Kingdom People" and how our primary allegiance to the Kingdom of God transcends political victories or losses. The sermon emphasizes that the Kingdom of God is not just a future promise but a present reality where God's will and ways bring peace, flourishing, and wholeness. It highlights the spiritual victory of Jesus, which empowers us to live lives marked by faith, hope, love, courage, and wisdom. The sermon draws from Colossians 1 and 2, focusing on the spiritual resources Jesus provides—being qualified, rescued, redeemed, and forgiven—to enable us to be extraordinary Kingdom People. These spiritual realities fuel our ability to live lives worthy of the Lord, bearing fruit in every good work, and maintaining joyful thanksgiving despite our circumstances. The sermon concludes with an invitation to embrace these truths and participate in communion as a reminder of our unity in Christ.

No political victory can give you the eternal joy and peace that you were created for . No political loss has the power to steal your peace and joy unless you give it that power.

In the midst of a contentious political season, Kingdom People have the opportunity to live differently. Their hope comes from Christ Jesus and they get to live in that unshakable hope.

Who are we: Chosen people, royal priesthood, holy nation, God’s special possession, people in the light, people of God, recipients of mercy, foreigners, exiles, free people, God’s slaves What we do: declare the praises of God, abstain from sinful desires, live good lives for sake of witness, respect everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor those in authority, faithful submission, faithful resistance

Kingdom people are citizens of Heaven, but they still live int he world, and Peter calls them to live with distinction in that world. Christians are called to live in a way that honors the society in which they live so that people will notice and honor God.

The kingdom of God sometimes requires us to leave what’s comfortable, familiar and even kind of working for you to enter in, because anything that stands between you and the kingdom of God is terrible for you in this life and into the next.

The Kingdom of God is for everyone. Matthew was a tax collector who met a man who was so compelling that he left everything to follow Him. Is the Jesus you know that compelling?