The Inevitable Reign of God

TEXT: Matthew 13:31-33

I. INTRODUCTION

• The Story of SM Department Stores
• Henry Sy a buy and sell of shoes
• In 1958 He opened his small shoe store -Shoe Mart
• 1972 - Shoe Store into Department Store
• SM malls are all around the country - From small shoe store to department stores
• We can see the development of SHOE MART and its dominating effect in our lives
• It is the greatest business that keeps on growing and influencing not only rich and middle class but also the poor Filipino citizens

II. BODY

CIS: THE KINGDOM OF GOD WILL BE THE GREATEST KINGDOM

Propositional Statement: The 2 Signs that the Kingdom of God will be the Greatest Kingdom

1. The Development of the Kingdom of God

Mustard Seed

• Took and sowed in the field
• The smallest seed among the seeds
• When it is full grown, it is larger than any other garden plants
• Becomes a tree
• Birds will put their nests and live there

2. The Dominion of the Kingdom of God

Leaven

• Took and hid in three pecks of flour
• Until it was all leavened

Implication

1. The Kingdom of God is the kingdom for His people.
2. The Kingdom of God is the kingdom that will never end.
1. It's continuous development will never stop until the appointed time
2. It's domination will become stronger wherein all kingdoms of the world will be in ruin.

3. The Kingdom of God's development and dominion will be accomplished by ongoing faithfulness of God and His people to advance it to the poor and rich people.
1. God has used His people for the development and dominion of His Kingdom
1. Preaching the Gospel
2. Practicing Godly life - light and salt of the earth.

III. CONCLUSION

• We know that God's Kingdom is the only kingdom that will remain forever.
• God is calling is to join to be the citizens of His Kingdom.

• He is calling us to join to advance the Kingdom

• His kingdom is keep on developing
• His kingdom is keep on dominating
• Come in this kingdom - The Kingdom of God will be the greatest kingdom.
• Personal Implication
• The Kingdom of God is in every Christian, and if we have this Kingdom planted in our hearts 
• Do you see the development of this Kingdom in your life?
• Your growing love for God and His word and His people
• Your growing desire of the things of God
• Your growing relationship with God and His people
• Does this Kingdom dominate your life?
• your mental, physical, social, spiritual 

Sovereign Grace of Christ Christian Church

08/20/17