Sep. 13, 2026

What does it really mean to live as a citizen of God’s Kingdom today? In this week’s sermon, Living in the Kingdom Here and Now, Pastor Scotty unpacks how following Jesus is about so much more than just waiting for heaven—it's about allowing God's love, peace, and priorities to transform our daily lives right where we are. Check out the main takeaways below, then watch the full message to dive deeper!

• The Kingdom is for the here and now: Following Jesus isn't just about waiting to go to heaven after we die—it's about letting God bring His kingdom to earth through our daily lives right now.
• Privileges come with responsibilities: As children of God, we're all still "under construction." True discipleship isn't just acquiring head knowledge; it's about putting God's Word into practice so we keep growing.
• Trade daily worry for trust: God’s ways and thoughts are so much higher than ours. He knows everything we need, so we can stop stressing over life's details and rest in the peace He delights to give us.
• You can't live by two sets of values: Trying to belong to God's kingdom while clinging to the world's priorities only creates confusion. We're called to represent Christ, not the world's standards or methods.
• Switching kingdoms means letting go: Just like the story of the rich young ruler in Mark 10, following Jesus requires us to lay down our earthly attachments, deny ourselves, and make His priorities ours.
• Be a kingdom difference-maker: When we align our focus with God, His love, joy, and peace naturally spill over into the lives of the people around us.