A Flourishing Future | Revelation 21:1-6; 22:1-5 Sermon #10 Christians in Politics Sermon Series

How does our promised future, change how we live in the present? If we have a scarcity mindset and believe our future is bad, it will impact how we live today. But if we believe our future is assured, and abundant, we will live differently in light of that, truly seeking what is best for our neighbors. 📝 Download FREE Sermon Notes Worksheet: https://theology-together.kit.com/sermon Sermon Manuscript/Slides: https://cornerstonewestford.com/sermo... Sunday School Discussion Questions: https://cornerstonewestford.com/wp-co... In part 10 of my 10-part sermon series entitled, "Faith & Flourishing in Politics," I lead my church through a biblical and theological framework for engaging in politics today using the acronym F.L.O.U.R.I.S.H. Playlist:    • Faith & Flourishing in Politics (F.L.O.U.R...   1. A Vision of Flourishing    • A Vision of Flourishing | Genesis 1:26-28;...   2. F - Faith, Not Fear    • F - Faith, Not Fear | Matthew 5-7 (chap 6:...   3. L - Love God & Neighbor    • L - Love God and Neighbor | Matthew 22:35-...   4. O - Other Peoples' Good    • O - Other Peoples' Good | Jeremiah 29:4-7 ...   5. U - Understanding & Wisdom    • U - Understanding & Wisdom | Proverbs 8:15...   6. R - Reign of Christ    • R - Reign of Christ | Romans 13:1-7; Phili...   7. I - Image of God    • I - Image of God | Mark 12:13-17 Sermon #7...   8. S - Speak Prophetically    • S - Speak Prophetically | Amos 5:21-24 Ser...   9. H - Help the Needy    • H - Help Those in Need | Zechariah 7:8-12;...   10. A Flourishing Future    • A Flourishing Future | Revelation 21:1-6; ...   Bible: Genesis 2; Ezekiel 28:13-14; Matthew 5:14, 16; John 15; Revelation 14:12-13, 21:10, 24 SPIRITUAL EXERCISES: Listen (sermon): Listen to Tim Mackie’s fifth and final sermon in the book of Daniel, “5. Resurrection Hope – Faithfulness in Exile [Daniel] – Tim Mackie (The Bible Project)” (56:14). I encourage you to check out all five sermons. Still, this one ties in exceptionally well to our closing sermon as Mackie teaches on Daniel’s vision of Christ’s return and creation’s eternal flourishing.    • 5. Resurrection Hope - Faithfulness in Exi...   Short Story: Watch the short film, based on the short story, entitled “The Man Who Planted Trees” from “French author Jean Giono, published in 1953.” Kaitlyn Schiess compares this man to the church. She writes, “This single man—’one man, one body, one spirit’ the narrator calls him, much like the church—is an apt illustration of the commission and possibility of the church in a fallen world, a church that knows what the end of the story looks like and strives to realize some portion of it here and now.” YouTube:    • The Man Who Planted Trees   (30:08) Read (intermediate): Read The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor by Kaitlyn Schiess (220 pages). If you wonder how politics affects our spiritual life, including what we worship and where we find security, I recommend Schiess’s book. If you’ve been a part of our Christian Education class, you know she has had a huge influence on my thinking. This book is a good next step if you want to keep the learning going. For an introduction to Schiess and her book, check out her interview on the Holy Post podcast, “420: Four False Political Gospels with Kaitlyn Schiess” (Starts 10:26). I enjoy the Holy Post podcast and recommend anyone listen to it for author interviews and Christian analysis of the news.    • 420: Four False Political Gospels with Kai...   Worship: Listen to “The Porter’s Gate – We Labor Unto Glory (feat. Liz Vice, Josh Garrels, & Madison Cunningham)” on YouTube (3:48). This song reminds us that whatever work we do in this world, even the work of politics can be done unto the glory of God.    • The Porter's Gate - We Labor Unto Glory (f...   📗 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Romig Thesis - Flourish: Concepts, Commands, and Conversations for Common Good Faith and Politics in the Church https://archive.org/details/flourish-... 🌿 Audio Reading of Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) thesis paper:    • Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (GCTS)...   🍏 Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/theologytogether Originally published December 5, 2021. #politicaldiscipleship #mayyouflourish #newheaven #newearth #newheavensandearth #commongood #shalom #Revelation #Bible #Christianpolitics #faithandpolitics #evangelicalpolitics #WestfordMa #ChelmsfordMa