Knox Presbyterian Church Podcast

Kingdom Values: We Cultivate Curiosity

We recognize that following Jesus is a lifelong process of engaging with scripture and pursuing God in a community of faith.
Matthew 22:34-40
Philippians 3:4-16

Kingdom Values: Service is Hands-On

We express our faith by serving others—rolling up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty. When there is a need, we want to respond like Isaiah did: ‘here I am, send me!’
James 2:14-17
Matthew 20:20-28

Seek First the Kingdom: The End of the Age

We exist between the resurrection of Jesus, on one hand, and the resurrection of all the dead on the other. When Christ returns, evil will finally be permanently defeated, God's Kingdom will be fully present, and the saints will live with God forever.
Isaiah 25:6-9
Revelation 20:11-21:8

Seek First the Kingdom: The Down Payment

The Kingdom of God has come in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And yet it is not present yet in its fullness. God has given the Church the Holy Spirit as a pledge of its reality. The Church exists as a 'down payment' of God's Kingdom-- to be a sign, instrument, and foretaste of it.
John 20.19-21
Ephesians 1.3-14

Seek First the Kingdom: God’s Plan A ... and B

The Old Testament tells the ongoing story of God, who alone is King. God creates humans to rule under God, but over and over again, humans usurp God's rule. Over and over again, God forgives the usurpers and starts over again and again.
Genesis 1:1-5, 1:26-2:1-3
Genesis 3
1 Samuel 8
Isaiah 11:1-9

Kingdom Vision: A Bigger Vision

Loving sacrificially, serving generously, and seeking Jesus together to see God’s kingdom come in the Naperville area and beyond.
Philippians 1:3-11

Life Verse: With You

In this life, two things are certain. We will face trials. And, in those trials, God is with us.
Memory Verse: Isaiah 43:2
Entire reading: Isaiah 43:1-7

Life Verse: Courageous

What does it mean to be courageous and how do we continue to do so when life comes our way?
Memory Verse: Joshua 1:9 Entire reading: Joshua 1: 6-9

Life Verse: The Peace of God

Even though life may be filled with anxieties and troubles, we can learn to find peace in the presence of God.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Life Verse: The Invitation

Jesus' invitation to follow Him is an invitation to die to ourselves so we can live for Him.
Memory Verse: Luke 9:23-24