Kingdom Values Over Political Agendas

Ryan Heathco

October 20, 2024

About the Sermon

This week is about aligning our priorities with the Kingdom of God, not the agendas of political parties. We’ll explore what it means to seek first the Kingdom, and how that shapes the way we engage with politics. Kingdom values—like justice, mercy, and humility—should guide our decisions, not party platforms. We’ll talk about what happens when Kingdom values clash with political agendas and how to respond as followers of Jesus.
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