When the Dirt Takes Over| Travis Jones | ONE CHURCH

When the Dirt Takes Over| Travis Jones | ONE CHURCH

ICEBREAKER:

How did you see God move this last week?

Summary:

In the kingdom of God, the values and principles often go against the norms of the world. This sermon will explore how the kingdom of God values the insignificant, celebrates the invisible, and embraces our ignorance, using the dirt of our lives to produce a bountiful harvest.

Key Points:

  1. The kingdom of God operates on different principles than the world.

  2. God values the small and insignificant, using them for His purposes.

  3. Our weaknesses and limitations can be tools for God's glory and kingdom growth.

  4. The kingdom of God turns the world's standards upside down.

Scripture Referenced:

  • Matthew 13:31-32 (Parable of the Mustard Seed)

  • Mark 4:26-29 (Parable of the Growing Seed)

  • 1 Corinthians 1:27-28 (God chooses the foolish things of the world to shame the wise)

Conclusion:

As we delve into the kingdom values of insignificance, let us embrace the truth that God can use even the smallest and seemingly insignificant aspects of our lives for His greater purposes. Let us seek to align our hearts with the values of the kingdom of God rather than the fleeting standards of the world.

Discussion Questions:

  1. How do the parables of the mustard seed and the growing seed illustrate the kingdom's view on the insignificant?

  2. In what ways do you see God using the "dirt" of our lives to produce a bountiful harvest?

  3. How can we adjust our perspective to value what the kingdom values, even when it goes against the norms of the world?

  4. Reflect on a time when you felt insignificant or unseen. How does the kingdom of God offer hope and purpose in those moments?

  5. How can we apply the principle of valuing the insignificant in our daily lives and interactions with others?

Guided Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we come before You humbly, recognizing Your power to transform the insignificant into something significant. Help us embrace our weaknesses and limitations, knowing that Your strength is made perfect in them. Guide our discussions and reflections today, leading us to a deeper understanding of Your kingdom values. May Your presence be felt in our midst as we seek to align our hearts with Your will. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

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