10.19.25 9am Service BK

Devotional

Day 1: Jesus’ Sacrifice Unites All People in God’s Kingdom

Through Jesus’ sacrificial death, people from every tribe, language, and nation are brought together as one kingdom and priests to serve God, revealing the global scope and unifying power of the gospel. This truth reminds us that our faith is not just personal but part of God’s great plan to redeem and unite people from every background, and that our purpose is found in serving Him together as His people. [31:36]

Revelation 5:9-10 (ESV)
And they sang a new song, saying,
“Worthy are you to take the scroll
and to open its seals,
for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God
from every tribe and language and people and nation,
and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God,
and they shall reign on the earth.”

Reflection: Who is someone from a different background or culture you can intentionally encourage or serve this week, as a way of living out the unity Jesus purchased for us?

Day 2: The Power of the Gospel to Save and Restore

The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, offering restoration, hope, and new life to all people, regardless of their past or present circumstances. This message is not just for a select few but is available to every person you encounter, and it is through Jesus’ finished work that true transformation and healing are possible for individuals, families, and communities. [36:54]

Romans 1:16 (ESV)
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

Reflection: Where in your life or relationships do you need to trust in the restoring power of the gospel today, and how can you invite Jesus into that area?

Day 3: God’s Spirit Empowers Every Generation for Mission

God pours out His Spirit on all people—young and old, men and women—calling each generation to play a vital role in His mission, with the young breaking new ground and the mature offering wisdom and support. No one is too young or too old to be used by God; every believer is called to be part of His work, empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring the gospel to their world. [50:41]

Acts 2:17-18 (ESV)
“‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares,
that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh,
and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
and your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams;
even on my male servants and female servants
in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy.’”

Reflection: What is one way you can step out in faith this week—regardless of your age—to serve or encourage someone in your church or community, trusting the Spirit’s empowerment?

Day 4: The Foundation of Forgiveness and Grace

Experiencing God’s forgiveness and living in His grace is the foundation of the Christian life, freeing us from shame and striving, and inviting us to rest in what Jesus has already accomplished. When we truly receive His forgiveness, we are set free from the prison of bitterness and performance, and we can approach God honestly, knowing His love is enough. [45:36]

1 John 2:12 (ESV)
I am writing to you, little children,
because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake.

Reflection: Is there an area where you are still trying to earn God’s love or forgiveness? How can you let go and rest in His grace today?

Day 5: The Transforming Power of God’s Word and Community

As God’s Word abides in us, it transforms our hearts and priorities, and the support of Christian community sustains us through seasons of weakness, doubt, or hardship. We are not meant to walk alone; the faith of others can carry us when ours is weak, and together, rooted in Scripture, we grow strong and overcome the challenges of life. [47:51]

Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV)
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Reflection: Who in your church community can you reach out to for encouragement or to encourage this week, especially if you or they are going through a difficult time?

Sermon Summary

Gathered together in this place, there is a deep sense of home and shared purpose, rooted in the faithfulness of generations before us and the ongoing work of God among us. The story of the gospel is not just a story of the past, but a living reality that continues to unfold in our time. Across Europe, even in places long considered spiritually dark, God is stirring a new song—young people are returning to the church, new congregations are being planted, and the message of Christ is reaching fresh ears and hearts. This is not the work of one person or one generation, but the fruit of a community committed to bringing the good news to every neighborhood, every nation, and every generation.

The heart of this calling is not found in our own strength, but in the finished work of Jesus. He has done everything necessary for our salvation, for our restoration, and for the healing of our relationships and communities. The power of God is not distant; it is present in us, working through us, and inviting us to participate in His mission. Each of us, regardless of age or background, is called to be part of this movement—whether as the bold arrowhead of the young, the bridge-building wisdom of the middle-aged, or the nurturing strength of spiritual mothers and fathers.

Yet, the journey is not without its deserts. There are seasons of burnout, disappointment, and weakness. In those times, the grace of God becomes our deepest rest, and the Christian community becomes our lifeline. It is in honest vulnerability, forgiveness, and the support of others that we find healing and renewed purpose. The foundation of our life is not what we do, but what Christ has done. From that place of grace, we are invited to grow in maturity, to let the Word of God abide in us, and to overcome the challenges before us—not by our own might, but by His Spirit.

Ultimately, we are made to be a kingdom and priests, serving God and bringing His kingdom to every corner of the earth. This is not a self-made religion, but an invitation into God’s kingdom—a kingdom far greater, more joyful, and more life-giving than anything we could build for ourselves. Each generation has a vital role, and together, we are called to bring faith, love, and hope to our families, neighborhoods, workplaces, and beyond, humbly serving the world with the love of Christ.

Key Takeaways

1. God’s Mission Is Multigenerational and Ongoing The work of God is not confined to one era or one group; it is a tapestry woven through generations. Each age group—children, youth, adults, and elders—has a unique and irreplaceable role in advancing the kingdom. The young are often the arrowhead, breaking new ground, while the older generations provide wisdom, stability, and nurture, ensuring the mission continues and deepens. [52:49]
2. The Power and Presence of Christ Is Sufficient and Indwelling Salvation and restoration are not achieved by our own efforts, but by the finished work of Jesus. He is not only before us but lives within us, empowering us to bring the gospel to others. This indwelling presence means that wherever we go, the living God is at work through us, offering hope and transformation to those around us. [39:06]
3. Grace and Community Sustain Us Through the Desert Seasons of burnout, doubt, or pain are not signs of failure but invitations to deeper grace. In our weakness, God’s love is sufficient, and the Christian community becomes a vital support. Honest vulnerability, forgiveness, and the faith of others carry us when our own faith falters, reminding us that we are not alone on this journey. [42:22]
4. Maturity in Christ Means Abiding in the Word and Overcoming Evil Growth in faith is marked by the Word of God taking root in our hearts, shaping our priorities, and giving us strength beyond our own. As we mature, we recognize that victory over the challenges and temptations of life comes not from ourselves, but from the One who lives in us. This maturity leads us to pray, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done,” and to live as witnesses in the world. [47:24]
5. Our True Purpose Is Found in God’s Kingdom, Not Our Own Christianity is not about inviting God into our plans, but about being invited into His kingdom and mission. This calling is to be a kingdom and priests, serving God and making His love tangible in the world. True fulfillment, peace, and joy are found not in self-made religion, but in surrendering to the greater story God is writing through us.

** [58:05]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[29:43] - Finding Home in Shared Roots
[30:25] - Celebrating Global Mission
[31:09] - The Alpha and Omega: God’s Eternal Purpose
[32:24] - God’s New Song in Europe
[33:46] - The Story of Norway and Church Planting
[35:22] - The M4 Movement and Multiplication
[36:25] - The Power of the Gospel
[37:25] - Jesus: The Source of Salvation and Restoration
[39:06] - Christ Lives in You
[40:49] - From Zeal to Burnout: A Personal Journey
[41:44] - The Power of Forgiveness and Community
[43:20] - Resting in Grace
[44:18] - Stages of Spiritual Growth
[47:24] - Maturity, the Word, and Overcoming Evil
[49:15] - Generational Mission and Legacy
[50:35] - The Prophetic Generation and the Role of Youth
[54:01] - Spiritual Mothers and Fathers
[57:07] - Our Purpose: Kingdom and Priesthood
[58:05] - Invited Into God’s Kingdom
[59:12] - Bringing Faith, Love, and Hope
[61:45] - Prayer and Sending Forth

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading

Revelation 1:8 (ESV) — > “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

Revelation 5:9-10 (ESV) — > And they sang a new song, saying,
> “Worthy are you to take the scroll
> and to open its seals,
> for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God
> from every tribe and language and people and nation,
> and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God,
> and they shall reign on the earth.”

1 John 2:12-14 (ESV) — > I am writing to you, little children,
> because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake.
> I am writing to you, fathers,
> because you know him who is from the beginning.
> I am writing to you, young men,
> because you have overcome the evil one.
> I write to you, children,
> because you know the Father.
> I write to you, fathers,
> because you know him who is from the beginning.
> I write to you, young men,
> because you are strong,
> and the word of God abides in you,
> and you have overcome the evil one.

Observation Questions

In Revelation 5:9-10, what does it say Jesus accomplished for people from every tribe, language, people, and nation?
According to 1 John 2:12-14, what are some of the unique qualities or experiences mentioned for children, young men, and fathers in the faith?
The sermon described the church’s mission as a “tapestry woven through generations.” What are some examples given of how different age groups contribute to God’s mission? [[52:49]]
The speaker shared about a time of burnout and how the Christian community supported him. What role did the community play in his journey? [[42:22]]

Interpretation Questions

What does it mean that Jesus has “made us a kingdom and priests to our God” (Revelation 5:10)? How might this shape the way believers see their purpose?
The sermon emphasized that the power of God is not just “out there” but “in us.” How does this truth affect the way someone might approach sharing the gospel or serving others? [[39:06]]
In 1 John 2:12-14, why do you think John addresses different groups (children, young men, fathers) separately? What does this say about the value of each generation in the church? [[44:18]]
The speaker described seasons of burnout and weakness as “invitations to deeper grace.” How can difficult seasons actually help someone grow in faith and community? [[42:22]]

Application Questions

The sermon described God’s mission as multigenerational, with each age group playing a unique role. Which generation do you most identify with right now, and what is one way you can contribute to God’s mission in your family, church, or community? [[52:49]]
The speaker said, “The power of God is in you. He lives through you.” Is there a place in your life where you need to remember or rely on this truth more? What would it look like to trust God’s power in that area this week? [[39:06]]
When have you experienced a “desert” season—burnout, disappointment, or weakness—in your faith? How did God’s grace or the support of others help you? Is there someone you know who needs that kind of support from you right now? [[42:22]]
The sermon talked about honest vulnerability and forgiveness as keys to healing. Is there a relationship in your life where you need to practice vulnerability or forgiveness? What is one step you could take this week? [[42:01]]
The speaker challenged the idea of “self-made religion” and invited us to join God’s kingdom and mission. Are there ways you’ve been inviting God into your plans, rather than asking how you can join His? What might it look like to surrender your plans to God’s greater story? [[58:05]]
The message highlighted the importance of spiritual mothers and fathers. Who has been a spiritual parent to you? Is there someone younger in faith you could encourage or mentor in the coming month? [[54:01]]
The sermon ended with a call to bring faith, love, and hope to our neighborhoods and workplaces. What is one practical way you can serve or show Christ’s love to someone in your daily life this week? [[59:12]]

Sermon Clips

Are you agreeing that this Jesus had done everything you need for your salvation? It's finished. This Jesus had done everything you need for your salvation. This Jesus had done everything for eternal life for everyone of you and on the whole earth. This Jesus has done everything you need. He has allowed that all power for your restoration, for your family, for your relationships, for your life. This Jesus has provided because God created the world. One day He will recreate it, but by Jesus, He's come to restore human being into His image. He, Jesus, has the restoration power for every person you meet. [00:37:32] (56 seconds) #JesusRestoresAll

This Jesus in front of you and this Jesus has the power to bring through you the gospel, through every nation, every tribe, from Jerusalem to Judea, to Samaria, to the ends of the world. This Jesus has the power to save every person on the earth. [00:38:27] (20 seconds) #JesusSavesTheWorld

Remember this Jesus in front of you. Remember, this Jesus, take your hand and do it like this. It's the one who lives in you. He lives in you. This Jesus lives in you. The power of God is in you. It's in you. He lives through you. He's the power to restore your life, your marriage, your relationship. He, the power of God, is in you. You can say amen again. Where you are, Jesus is. Where you are, the living God is. Where you are, the Holy Spirit is indwelling in you and will work through you. That's amazing. [00:38:56] (54 seconds) #JesusLivesInYou

The Christian community is not an option among many. It's a requirement for a life of faith and following Jesus. But most of all, I think what I understood was grace the deepest place of rest. It's the place you don't need to perform or pretend or even defend anything. And I come to a place of end of myself only God was. And His love for me was sufficient for me. And that's my testimony of God that I was more encouraged by what He had done than what I could do. And what He had done was enough for me. [00:42:58] (57 seconds) #GraceIsEnough

Have you tasted, maybe you are new here, have you tasted the love of the Father? Have you experienced His deep forgiveness of your sin? Have you know that you can come to Him with everything, your sin's disappointment, your sorrow defeats, and you don't need to be ashamed. He knows everything. Have you start to just live in that, acknowledge it, that it's really not anything what you do, but what He has done. He has forgiven you. That's a foundational experience in a Christian life, and everything comes back to that. That's the foundation of our life. That's everything that all the Christian life is built on. [00:44:56] (57 seconds) #FoundationOfForgiveness

Many think that Christianity is to ask God into their life and then ask God to make their life a little bit better. This is self-made religion. Christianity is a story of a creator of the universe who personally through Christ invites you and me into his kingdom, not our kingdom, his kingdom. His kingdom is so much better than I can make of my kingdom. So much better, so much, there's so much more peace, there's so much more joy, there's so much more experience of life in his kingdom that you can try to find yourself. [00:57:28] (59 seconds) #OneKingdomOneMission

We are made one kingdom, one people with one mission. He has made us to be priests, direct success to the Father's presence and love every day in our life. Remember the obvious, he has moved in you. He's not only there beside you, on the earth bringing his kingdom visible, touchable, reachable to all people through you, in every neighborhood, in every place. [00:58:28] (39 seconds) #FaithLoveHope

And in our church we will say, what we are there, why are we here? We are here to bring faith, love and hope to our families, to our neighborhoods, to our workplace and to our society. That's why we're here, that's why we exist. Bring God's kingdom and not through might, not through power by his spirit, serving the world with his love. [00:59:06] (28 seconds)

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