{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Advancing the Kingdom: What Do You Need to Give Up? | Matthew 16 | Family Church","description":"What does it really mean to advance the Kingdom of God? In this message from Matthew 16, Pastor Woody challenges us to stop seeing life only from a human perspective and begin seeing it from a spiritual one. Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. That means surrendering our plans, our pride, and sometimes even our comfort so that God's Kingdom can move forward through our lives. In this sermon you'll discover: \u2022 Why your values determine the direction of your life \u2022 The difference between advancing your kingdom and advancing God's Kingdom \u2022 The spiritual authority Jesus has given believers \u2022 Why seeing life from only a human perspective is dangerous \u2022 What you may need to give up to follow Jesus fully If we want to see lives transformed, disciples made, and the gospel spread, it begins with surrender. The question is simple: What is God asking you to give up so His Kingdom can advance through you? \ud83d\udccd Family Church \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67\u200d\ud83d\udc66 Real Faith. Real Family. Real Purpose. 00:00 \u2013 Welcome to Family Church 01:00 \u2013 Why Church Community Matters 02:05 \u2013 The Five Core Values of Family Church 03:10 \u2013 Job vs Work: Kingdom Responsibility 05:45 \u2013 \u201cThat\u2019s Not My Job\u201d in Christianity 07:00 \u2013 What Does It Mean to Advance the Kingdom? 08:40 \u2013 Matthew 16: Who Do You Say Jesus Is? 10:00 \u2013 Hearing God in the Quiet Place 11:30 \u2013 Your Answer Determines Your Life 12:20 \u2013 \u201cI Will Build My Church\u201d 13:45 \u2013 What the Church Is Really Built On 14:40 \u2013 The Gates of Hell Will Not Overcome It 16:30 \u2013 Spiritual Authority: The Keys to the Kingdom&amp;nbsp; 18:20 \u2013 The Power of What You Speak 21:00 \u2013 Peter\u2019s Perspective Shift 22:30 \u2013 The Danger of a Human Point of View 25:00 \u2013 Why We Need Spiritual Perspective 27:30 \u2013 Seeing Life Through a Spiritual Lens 29:10 \u2013 Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus 31:00 \u2013 What If You Gain the World but Lose Your Soul? 33:00 \u2013 What Do You Need to Give Up? 35:00 \u2013 Slowing Down to See What God Sees 36:20 \u2013 Advancing the Kingdom in Everyday Life 38:30 \u2013 Invitation to Follow Jesus 39:30 \u2013 Easter Invitation: The Prodigal Comes Home &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Family Church Yukon","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/110797\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40375385\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199420875"}