Advancing the The Kingdom of God

“And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.” - Matthew 11:12 (KJV)

“From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.” - Matthew 11:12 (NIV)

A Kingdom is defined as a sphere of influence in which a king rules. The kingdom in Acts cannot be separated from the risen King who rules from heaven. Therefore, wherever God rules we find an expression of the Kingdom of God. Jesus began his ministry with a call for repentance - Matthew 4:17 - From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Jesus commanded us to seek His Kingdom first - Matthew 6:33 - But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

The teaching of the Kingdom was a priority in the ministry of Jesus. He not only taught the Kingdom. He demonstrated the Kingdom. We are called to no less of a mission.
How does the Kingdom of God advance?

First, by aligning ourselves to the will and purpose of the King - our Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 4:17)
Second, we need to know the mission of the King and the Kingdom (Matthew 4:17-18).
Third, discover the keys (or the mysteries) of the Kingdom of God. (Acts 1:3-8)
Finally, we have to participate and be committed in achieving the end goal of the Kingdom which is growth! (Matthew 28:18-20)

As believers in Jesus Christ, we begin our walk with Him from a place of victory and we must ADVANCE HIS KINGDOM WITH VICTORY! Human response to the Kingdom does not make it come nor make it go away. Rejection of the Kingdom can only affect the one who rejects it. The Kingdom of God is a reality that was in-breaking in the coming of Jesus Christ. Everywhere He went, the Kingdom was at hand. Everything He did was the advent of the Kingdom of God.

We are called to be warriors. For every true believer in Jesus Christ, this is not a time to retreat. THIS IS THE HOUR TO ADVANCE GOD’S KINGDOM! Every test and trial we face is an opportunity for training for reigning! The Kingdom of God is utterly Divine in its origin and transformative in its coming.
Advancing the kingdom of God was the mission of Jesus. Throughout His ministry, Jesus declared that His power and wisdom were the results of His citizenship in the kingdom. The Kingdom of God is explosive in power and therefore when it is fully understood, and boldly declared, it will radically impact those who hear and respond.

It’s time to ADVANCE GOD’S KINGDOM!

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Where & when does the church meet?

Our Church meets every Sunday at 10:30am for our Sunday Celebration Service. Aim to arrive 10 minutes early to ensure you get a parking spot in the secure church Car Park behind the building and seat in time for the service to start in the Main Auditorium. We have Pre-Service prayer time between 09:55am and 10:25am in the Main Auditorium. You are more than welcome to join but please don't feel obliged if you are new. Normally we finish by about 12:15pm and enjoy refreshments afterwards.

We meet at:

Sheffield Christian Centre
131 Guildford Ave
Sheffield,
South Yorkshire
S2 2PR,
United Kingdom

You can see a map on our contact us page.

There is plenty of parking available on the site.

What should I expect when I visit the church?

You will receive a very warm welcome particularly from our Welcome Team who will be able to answer your questions and direct you to where you need to go. We normally give notices after opening the Celebration Service with joyous praise songs. There will be approximately 30 mins of singing in total with opportunity for church members to pray or read a passage from the bible or share a prophecy etc. After the singing there will be a preach from one of the Pastoral Team (or sometimes a guest speaker) with an opportunity to respond at the end of the service.
You'll find a variety of ministries to serve you and/or your family - from the comfort and security of our dynamic and exciting ministry for children, through to the main service for adults. SCC is a place where the whole family can experience God and spiritual growth. We want you to know that wherever you are on your spiritual journey, whether you're just beginning to take a look at Christianity or you already have a mature relationship with Jesus, we're here to help you take the next step spiritually and to offer you a place where you can get involved as much as you can and grow in your walk with God. Church is an inspirational place where you can meet with God.

Refreshments are served after the service where there is plenty of time to meet new people and ask more questions.

What happens to the kids at church?

We have a fantastic programme for the kids at the Church for ages 0–11ish. Children stay with their parents at the start of the service as we worship (sing songs!) together for the first part of the morning. An announcement will show up on the screens to let you know when the children need to go to their church in a separate room downstairs. The Children's church team will assist you with registering your children (if it's your first time) and show you where you collect them from after the Celebration Service.
Our children’s teachers have been CRB checked and are passionate about children. We strive to create a safe and exciting environment for children to learn, develop and grow in their spiritual lives.
For more information about what happens in the children's work please visit the relevant age groups for you under church life.

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What should I expect when I visit the church?

What happens to the kids at church?

Is there a dress code?

Will I have to join in?

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