NOW and NOT YET

Jesus came to this earth to destroy the works of the devil.In this message, Pastor Max continues exploring the Kingdom of God as the rule and reign of God in our lives. Because the Kingdom is already in us, we carry the rule of God wherever we go—and the rule of God brings freedom, healing, restoration, and redemption.Looking at 1 John 3:8, Luke 13, and Acts 10:38, Pastor Max shows how Jesus demonstrated the Kingdom by setting people free and healing those who were under the power of the enemy.The story of the woman Jesus healed in Luke 13 gives us a powerful picture of being loosed and set free. Jesus declared, “You are set free,” reminding us that we can agree with what God's Word says rather than settling for what our circumstances appear to say.As sons and daughters of God, we are in covenant with Him. We can confidently agree with His Word:“I am loosed. I am set free. I am blessed. I am healed. I am strong.”When we face difficult situations, we don't have to blame God for the destruction around us. Instead, we can trust Him to bring redemption and get into agreement with what He has already said.Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil—and we don't have to settle for anything less than what God says.Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

What does it really mean for the Kingdom of God to be in you?In this message, Pastor Max explains that the Kingdom of God is the rule and reign of God. When we receive Jesus, His rule begins in our hearts, and wherever we go, we carry His presence and bring His Kingdom with us.The Kingdom of God is not geographical or dependent on earthly governments. It is an invisible but very real Kingdom characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). Through Christ, we have already been delivered from the power of darkness and brought into the Kingdom of God's Son (Colossians 1:13).So how do we live in this Kingdom every day?Pastor Max encourages us to live with two things: thanksgiving and expectancy.“Thank you, Lord, for…”“Lord, I expect…”We can thank God that His rule is in us and expect Him to bring righteousness, joy, peace, power, and transformation into our lives and into the lives of those around us.The Kingdom of God is NOW. As Jesus is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17).Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Jesus preached the gospel of the Kingdom of God, demonstrated it through His actions, and then sent His followers out to do the same.In this message, Pastor Max explores the truth that the Kingdom of God is now and not yet. We live in the Kingdom today: we have eternal life, the presence of Jesus, the love of God, and the Holy Spirit, but we also look forward to the day when God’s Kingdom will be fully revealed.Jesus told His disciples, “The kingdom of heaven has come near,” and then commanded them to demonstrate that reality by healing the sick, setting people free, and proclaiming what God had done.As believers, we are also called to carry the presence of God and share the Kingdom in ordinary, natural ways—not as a show, but as a genuine expression of what Jesus has done in our lives.Pastor Max also looks at what it means to live without fear of death or judgment. Because of God’s love in us, we can have confidence in Christ and remember that “in this world we are like Jesus” (1 John 4:17).The Kingdom is here. It is something we experience now, and it is also something we are still waiting to see in its fullness.Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

What is the Kingdom of God, and where is it?In this powerful message, Pastor Max begins a teaching series on the Kingdom of God and explains what Jesus meant when He said, “The kingdom of God is at hand.”The Kingdom of God is not simply about going to heaven someday. It is the presence and rule of God, and Jesus taught that it is already here and within reach.As believers, we are in the Kingdom of God, and the Kingdom of God is in us.In this message, you'll discover:• What the Kingdom of God actually means• Why Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdom• What it means that the Kingdom is “at hand”• How faith allows us to reach for what God has made available• Why repentance means changing the way we think and live• How healing, blessing, deliverance, and God's presence are connected to the Kingdom• What it means to be a carrier of God's presence• Why Jesus calls us to bring the Kingdom to people around usIf this message encouraged you, like, comment, and share it with someone who needs to discover what it means to live in God's Kingdom.Subscribe for more teachings from Pastor Max.Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

What does it mean to have a heart like the Father, and to pass that heart on to the next generation?In this powerful message, Pastor Max teaches from Malachi 4 and the words of Jesus about restoring hearts between generations. God’s plan has always included relationship: fathers and children, leaders and the next generation, and spiritual fathers and mothers in the church.From the silence between the Old and New Testament to the ministry of John the Baptist, we see God’s purpose: preparing hearts for the Lord.In this message, you'll discover:• Why God calls Himself our Father• The importance of restoring generational relationships• How correction should always be done in love, not shame• What it means to be a spiritual father or mother• Why honour and respect shape healthy communities• How the church is called to prepare the next generationGod is not just building a moment—He is building a future.We are living in a time where the next generation is larger than ever, and the call is clear: invest, disciple, and prepare hearts for the Lord.Correction without shame. Love without compromise. Leadership with purpose.Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

What's keeping you from the breakthrough God has for you?In this powerful message, Pastor Max teaches from the story of the man at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5. For years, this man waited for someone else to help him into the water, believing that was his only hope.Then Jesus arrived.Instead of waiting for a ritual or another person, the man encountered the One who is the source of life and healing.Jesus asked a surprising question:"Do you want to be made well?"In this message, you'll discover:• Why Jesus is greater than rituals and religious traditions• How excuses can keep us from experiencing God's best• Why real change begins with a willing heart• The power of obedience to God's Word• How Jesus can transform your situation in an instant• Why you must see yourself as blessed, not defeatedThe man at Bethesda focused on what he didn't have."I have no one..."Jesus showed him that He was all he needed.Sometimes we become comfortable with the very things God wants to change. But when we respond in faith and obedience, breakthrough becomes possible.Jesus said, "Rise, take up your bed and walk."The man obeyed, and everything changed.Whatever has been holding you back, Jesus is still calling people to rise, trust Him, and walk in freedom.Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

How should Christians respond when the world seems to be falling apart?In this timely message, Pastor Max teaches from Jesus' words in Matthew 24, where He warned His followers about wars, earthquakes, deception, and troubled times. But Jesus didn't tell us these things to make us afraid: He told us so we would be prepared and remain strong in our faith.Jesus' instruction is clear: "Do not be alarmed."In this message, you'll discover:• Why Jesus warned us about the last days• How to live without fear in uncertain times• Why it's our responsibility to guard our hearts from becoming troubled• The peace that only Jesus can give• What it means to be God's dwelling place today• Why believers can face the future with confidence and hopeThe world may experience uncertainty, but followers of Christ don't have to live in anxiety. Jesus has already overcome the world.His peace isn't based on what's happening around us, it's based on who He is.If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the news, discouraged by world events, or wondering what the future holds, this message will encourage you to fix your eyes on Christ and receive His peace.Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

How hungry are you for more of God?In this powerful message, Pastor Max explores the miraculous feeding of the 5,000 and shows how it parallels God's provision of manna in the wilderness.God is not a God of lack: He is a God of abundance. He supplies our needs and invites us to come to Him with expectation and faith.Jesus declared, "I am the Bread of Life." He is the true bread from heaven, the One who satisfies our deepest hunger and thirst.In this message, you'll discover:• Why spiritual hunger matters to God• How the feeding of the 5,000 points us to Jesus• Why God's supply is endless and abundant• The one "work" that God asks of us, to believe in Jesus• The connection between communion and remembering Christ's finished work• Why human effort cannot produce spiritual lifeThe miracle of multiplication continued because the people were hungry.God often moves in response to hunger, expectation, and faith.Do you desire more of God's presence? More of the Holy Spirit? More people coming to Christ?Come to Jesus hungry.Because the Bread of Life still satisfies, still provides, and still fills those who seek Him.Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

What keeps you steady when life feels uncertain?The Bible says that hope is an anchor for the soul.In this encouraging message, Pastor Max teaches that because God is always at work, even in the middle of life's storms, we never have to lose hope.The world says, "Don't get your hopes up." But God's Word says the opposite: overflow with confident hope!In this message, you'll discover:• Why hope is essential for every believer• How hope anchors us during difficult seasons• Why God is called the "source of hope"• How to lay hold of the hope God has set before you• Why your circumstances cannot touch your spiritual anchor• How remembering God's goodness restores hopeGod has good plans for your life. He has thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.No matter what storm you're facing, your anchor is not in your circumstances: it's in Jesus.God redeems. God turns things around. God is still working.Hope returns when we remember who God is and all that He has done.Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

God doesn't promise a trouble-free life, but He does promise to bring us through. God is a Redeemer!In this concluding message from Acts 27-28, Pastor Max follows the apostle Paul's journey from storm, shipwreck, and snake bite to victory, provision, and purpose.Paul was exactly where God had called him to be, yet he endured one challenge after another. The storm tried to stop him. The shipwreck tried to stop him. The viper tried to stop him. But through every trial, God's redeeming power was at work.What looked like disaster became an opportunity for healing, revival, and the advancement of the Gospel.In this message, you'll discover:• Why being in God's will doesn't mean you'll avoid difficulties• How God can turn setbacks into opportunities• Why guilt keeps people from running to God• How God's grace welcomes us with open arms• The difference between positive thinking and trusting God's power• Why believers can confidently expect God's deliveranceThe people of Malta supplied Paul and his companions with everything they needed for the rest of their journey. They left on a better ship than the one they lost.That's what redemption looks like.God doesn't cause evil, but He is able to redeem every situation and bring good out of what the enemy intended for harm.Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==